CHECK IT OUT! – August 20, 2015
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager

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Are you wondering what to read next? Or maybe you need help getting started with your e-reader.  Do you need help researching a topic? Would you like a tour of the library? You might need to Book-A-Librarian. The Book-A-Librarian service allows you to reserve a free, 30-minute session with a librarian on Monday or Thursday between the hours of 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Please call the library for more details.

Children’s Programs

Lapsit Storytime
Thursday, August 20 @ 10:30 AM
“Castles and Knights and Dragons, Oh My!” – Lapsit is a fun way to encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes, and physical activity for ages 1 to 3 years with a participating adult.

Family Storytime
Tuesday, August 25 @ 10:30 AM
“Royalty”– We continue with our August theme with stories and a craft about being a royal. – All ages with adult

Young Adult Programs

Teen Coding
Monday, August 24 @ 5:00 PM
It has been a few months since we last met and we are ready to write code. Each meeting will build on the previous, but you can work at your own pace.  No computer at home? No problem!  Join at any time!  Ages 12 and up.

Adult Programs

Learn to Play Hand & Foot
Thursday, August 20 @ 1:00 PM
Do you like card games? Hand & Foot is similar to Canasta. 2 to 6 people can play and you may play with a partner. A couple of local experts will be on hand to teach the basics.

Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, August 26 @ 12:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Already know how to knit or crochet, 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.

Canning & Preserving
Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00 PM
UGA County Extension Coordinator Renee Dotson will present how to can and preserve your fresh foods, and how and why you want to do this safely. Light refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Gilmer Library.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Give your home a fresh face for fall with one of the beautiful décor books featured in the Bookshelf this week.  Many of these are worthy décor objects themselves and you’ll find ideas for every room in your home, including those important outdoor living spaces.

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.