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“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 7/16

CHECK IT OUT! – July 16, 2015
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager

Children’s Programs

Children’s Storytime this Tuesday @ 10:30 AM and lapsit this Thursday @ 10:30 AM. Craft time to follow each program.

Tennessee Aquarium
Thursday, July 16 @ 3:00 PM
Super Ocean Adaptations. Learn some fun facts and meet some of the creatures that have adapted to live in the ocean. Presented by Bill Haley from the Tennessee Aquarium. Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Young Adult Programs

Friday Teen Movie – Sherlock Holmes
Friday, July 17 @ 3:00 PM
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

TAB
Monday, July 20 @ 5:00 PM
TAB gives you the opportunity to suggest positive changes for your library. TAB members meets once a month with our Children’s Coordinator for about one hour. Ages 12 and up.
SuperHero Training Academy

Tuesday, July 21 @ 3:00 PM
Come dressed as your favorite SuperHero and join us for games, crafts and super snacks. Ages 9 and up.
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.

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.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Christmas in July Part 2: Christmas crafts to make and gift, a beautiful and inspiring group of books on things to make and do for Christmas.

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/gilmer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-5PM.

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