The Liars Bench, a live authentic Southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, drama and folk arts presentation will perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 12 at the Macon County Library in Franklin. Author Gary Carden started The Liars Bench in the summer of 2010.

Thursdays at the Library is an eclectic mix of programs by authors, musicians and educators on topics designed for enjoyment and education. The programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library; they are free and open to all.