About the Book Fair
This year's 3rd annual Book Fair will
take place at First
United Methodist Church on Jackson St. in Sylva, and will
feature more than 50 authors. Their books will be available
for purchase, and 20 percent of all book sales will be donated
to the Friends of the Jackson County Library. A tax-deductible
entry fee of $5 per adult will be charged (no charge for children
accompanied by an adult), with proceeds going to the Library
Building Fund. Tickets will be available at the door or at
various locations in town during the two weeks prior to the
Fair.
About the Friends of the Jackson County Library
The friends of the Jackson County Library, an independent,
not-for-profit organization, has served Jackson County for
over 15 years. The organization if over 100 strong and growing,
donating thousands of dollars to the community and public
library every year.
About the Jackson County Library
Library Service in Jackson County began in the 1920's due
to the initial efforts of Lilian Buchanan, Mr. C. J. Harris,
and the 20th Century Club, and later in the 1950's through
the efforts of Grace Beck and the Sylva Woman's Club. In 1967
Jackson County voters approved a $20,000 bond issue for a
permanent building, and with the assistance of state and federal
grants, a library building was constructed and opened for
business in October 1975. The 6,400 quare foot building is
located in downtown Sylva.
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