Check It Out at the Gilmer Library, Week of 9/25

CHECK IT OUT! – Week of September 25, 2014
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager
Registration for the 2014 Gilmer County Library Festival of Trees is now open. If you would like more information, stop by the library or just give us a call.

Teen Knit and Crochet
Thursdays @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Next Session: September 25
Learn the basics or if you already know how to knit or crochet come work on a project with us – bring our own knitting needles or crochet hook and yarn – ages 12 years and up.
Gilmer County Genealogical Society
Use Your Computer to Conduct Genealogy Research
Saturday, September 27 @ 10:00 AM
Gilmer Genealogy Society member John Davis will teach a class explaining the most effective and efficient methods to conduct online genealogy research including using www.ancestory.com. Registration is not required so come and join in if you are interested in genealogy research.

Teen Coding
Tuesday, September 30 @ 4:00PM
Are you interested in learning the basics of understanding and writing code in Java, Python, and others? Stop in and check out the fun. We are using www.code.org tutorials because we’re learning too.
Storytime – Rascally Raccoons
Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM
Next Session: October 1
Come and listen to Mrs. Judy as she recounts the fabulous tales of make believe. All ages welcome. Those under 9 require adult accompaniment, please.

Adult Lunch and Learn Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesdays @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Next Session: October 1
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Lauren Cape and Lynda Decker will be your host and teacher. Already know how to knit, come for the fun! If you are unable to attend a meeting, come when you can, you don’t have to be at every class. If knitting, bring #8 needles and yarn of any color. If crocheting, bring G or H hooks and Peaches & Cream cotton yarn of any color.

Teen Creative Writing
Wednesday, October 1 @ 5:00 PM
Are you an aspiring author or poet? Do you enjoy creating with words? Join other logophiles as we help each other improve our writing skills – ages 12 to 19 years.

Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, October 1 @ 6:00 PM
Are you 13-18 years of age, and want some say in the programs and books being offered by your library? We invite to come join the Teen Advisory Board, and share your input and ideas

The Bookshelf
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” Groucho Marx. The Bookshelf is featuring a collection of books on man’s best friend this week. Training, psychology, health care, humor – we’ve got it all, with a sprinkling of favorites on feline friends as well.
Please remember to donate your gently read magazines to the Bookshelf and pick up some others for yourself. We have everything from gardening to hot rods, all bargains at $.25 each.
Bookshelf hours are from 10:30-5:00 on weekdays and from noon-2:00 on Saturdays.

Location and Contact Information
The library is located at 268 Calvin Jackson Drive Ellijay, GA 30540. Phone 706-635-4528. Fax 706-635-3528. Web address: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org. Our hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am-8 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am-5 pm, and CLOSED on Sunday. Find us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary.