CHECK IT OUT! Week of May 28, 2015
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager“Every Hero Has a Story” is this year’s exciting 2015 Summer Reading Program (SRP) theme. SRP lasts throughout the summer and all participation and events are totally free. Be sure to bring children of all ages to the Gilmer County Library to sign up for SRP and pick up an events brochure. We will host a variety of performers and events throughout the duration of our SRP that you will not want to miss. We give away prizes for signing up, reading books and have Grand Prize drawings. Call the library for full details.

Children’s Programs

Our SRP Kick-Off event will be June 4 at 4:00 PM. BB Fuzz will be the performer for this kick-off. BB combines music, dancing, and rhymes to create a truly hilarious show.

For a full listing of local SRP events, come in the library and ask for our events brochure, or you can visit our website at www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org and look for our SRP banner.

Young Adult Programs

Our SRP Teen programs start at 3:00 PM on June 8. Stop in and ask for a list of our teen SRP events.

Would you like a chance to win a new GoPro White? Then come and participate in our Summer Reading Program. You do have to sign up and read some books to have a chance to win. A very big thank you goes out to the Friends of the Gilmer County Library who graciously donated this awesome prize for our teens.

Adult Programs

SRP is not just for kids. Adults are encouraged to also share in the fun of summer reading. We will give away several gift bags full of cool things at the conclusion of SRP. Call the library for full details.

Leslie Thomas: Touching the Past
Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 PM
“Touching the Past: Writing your family history.” This program was originally scheduled for February but had to be postponed due to weather. Local historian and Tabor House Director Leslie Thomas will present on a topic all genealogists and family historians will not want to miss. How to transform your research into a living document. Light refreshments will be served.

Learn How to Access Library E-Books
Friday, May 29 @ 2:00 PM
We can teach you how to use your E-reader or tablet to access e-books, your library account, look up, and check-out library materials. Things you will need: pre-registration and a library card. Seats are limited so call ahead to register.

Lunch and Learn Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesday, June 3 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Already know how to knit, come for the fun! If you are unable to attend a meeting, that’s ok. 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.

Dude, what’s wrong with my plant?
Thursday, June 4 @ 6:00 PM
For the final program of the Master Gardeners of Gilmer County Spring Series, Gilmer County Extension Office Agent Eddie Ayers will assess plant or pest issues with your failing plant.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Summer reading program? The Bookshelf has you covered. We received a huge group of gently used former library books for young readers, many, many popular authors and titles including classic fun reads like the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Priced at only $.50 each, these are wonderful to have on hand for a rainy days — or stock up for grandchildren’s visits.

Take a look at the “last chance” shelves where our inventory of half-priced books is refreshed weekly. You can put your payment for these books in the donations box if the Bookshelf is closed.

Bookshelf hours are from 10:30-5:00 on weekdays and from noon-2:00 on Saturdays

Location and Contact Information
Address: 268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Phone: 706-635-4528. Fax: 706-635-3528.
Internet: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-5PM.