“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 5/16 to 5/21

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: May 16, 2016 – May 21, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager
The 2016 Summer Reading Program (SRP) begins 5/20/2016 and concludes 7/29/2016. SRP is for all age groups not just children. GCL will host fun, exciting events and programs for all ages throughout this summer. Check our Facebook page for details.

Child Programs

Saturday Matinee – McFarland USA
Saturday, May 21 @ 2:00 PM
McFarland USA – Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California’s Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys’ exceptional running ability. Light refreshments will be available.

Adult Programs

Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, May 18 @ 12:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Already know how to knit, come for the fun! Its OK if can’t come to all the meetings. 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. This is a “drop in when you can” event.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

The Bookshelf is offering an outstanding group of craft and art books this week, filled with ideas and inspiration to for lazy summer day activities.
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
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM -5:00PM & Saturday 12:00-2:00PM
Location and Contact Information
Address: 268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Phone: 706-635-4528. Fax: 706-635-3528.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-5PM.