“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 6/11

CHECK IT OUT! – June 11, 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. 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.

Our 75th Anniversary Celebration will be held June 25 & 26. Magic Man Bill Packard will perform 2 shows. Travis Crouch will speak about recent hiking adventures. Hot Dogs, cake & more.

Children’s Programs

Children’s Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday in June @ 10:30. Seamless Summer free meals follow story time in June.

Nancy Fangles Balloon Lady
Thursday, June 11 @ 4:00 PM
Join the fun with Nancy and watch her create some amazing balloon art. Fun for the entire family. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO Club
Saturday, June 13 @ 2:00 PM
The Lego Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. All ages, under 9 years of age with an adult please

Luna the Tooth Fairy
Thursday, June 18 @ 4:00 PM
Luna will show us her tricks and teach us the importance of eating right, taking care of ourselves, and having a sparking smile.

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

Young Adult Programs

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 for donating the prize.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Monday, June 15 @ 5:00 PM
Come join TAB. TAB meets once a month, and it provides an opportunity for you to make a difference in your library. Make suggestions about books, programs, or offer up other ideas. Ages 12 years and up

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.

Beginner Excel Lab
Wednesday, June 17 @ 10:00 AM
The Excel Lab is a complimentary session to Beginner Excel where library staff will assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding Microsoft Excel. An active library card is required and registration is recommended.

Lunch and Learn Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesday, June 17 @ 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.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Gifts for dads are featured special in the Bookshelf where you’ll big beautiful books at small prices. You’ll find sports, nature, history, science and grilling in this excellent collection.
Remember that the library welcomes donations of gently read books and magazines. Those that the library doesn’t need come to the Bookshelf, with all the proceeds benefiting the library. Don’t forget to visit the “back room” of the Bookshelf for newly stocked non-fiction and magazines.
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.