“Check it Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 10/12 to 10/17

CHECK IT OUT! – October 12 – October 17, 2015
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager

Children’s Programs

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Movie
Monday, October 12 @ 5:00 PM
This month’s book is Coraline by Neil Gaiman.  Read the book then come watch the movie.  Then discuss the differences between the book and the movie.  Ages 7+.  Kids 9 and under with adult supervision please.

Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:30 AM
This week’s theme is “Monster Mash”. Lots of Halloween themed events are coming up at GCL over the next few weeks. All ages welcome.

My First Book Club
Tuesday, October 13 @ 4:00 PM
Sister Magic: The Trouble with Violet by Kate McMullan. For children in grades 2-4. Drop by the library before the meeting to pick up your reading packet. Read the book before the meeting and come prepared to discuss the book with other children. Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

LapSit Storytime
Thursday, October 15 @ 10:30 AM
“Monster Mash”. LapSit is a great way to introduce early literacy skills to your child. Ages 1-3 with an adult.

Young Adult Programs

No Young Adult programs have been scheduled for this week.

Adult Programs

Multi-Coloured
Tuesday, October 13 @ 11:00 AM
Think coloring is just kid’s stuff? Think again! If you’re looking for stress relief, a boost to your creative juices or just a minute of downtime with friends, then you should join us Tuesdays in October from 11AM-1PM. Coloring sheets, pencils, crayons and markers are provided.  You supply a youthful and creative spirit.

Internet Skills
Wednesday, October 14 @ 10:00 AM
We teach the basics of how you can access the Internet, search for and navigate websites, and use web email. Limited spots available. Registration is recommended

 

Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, October 14 @ 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.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Get in the Halloween spirit with a scary novel or a book of spooky southern folk tales featured in the Bookshelf this week.  You’ll also find costume and décor inspiration in the collection on the center stand of the Bookshelf.

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.