“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 6/13 to 6/18

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: June 13, 2016 – June 18, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager
The 2016 Summer Reading Program (SRP) started 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

Monday, June 13 @ 2:00 PM
Move-It Mondays – Zumba
School-age kids can get their wiggles out by joining us for our Move-It Monday series. This week we will be doing Zumba. No experience required or expected.
Tween Book Club – Zathura
Monday, June 13 @ 5:00 PM
Join us as we watch the movie Zathura which is based on the book written by Chris Van Allsburg. After the movie, there will be a discussion about the book and movie.
Storytime
Tuesday, June 14 @ 10:30 AM
“You’ve Got to Move It!” – Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Story time is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Tuesday, June 14 @ 3:00 PM
Craft-It Tuesday
Kids 7-11 are invited to come get crafty. We will have a different craft each week. See the library for more information.
Reading Dogs
Tuesday, June 14 @ 3:30 PM
Reading with Rackley. Children 6 years of age and older can read to Rackley who won’t laugh if mistakes are made or the reader stumbles. You can even tell her about the craft you made at Craft-It-Tuesday.
Storytime
Wednesday, June 15 @ 4:00 PM
“You’ve Got to Move It!”- Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Story time is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
* Curious Moon Puppets – Animal Olympics
Thursday. June 16 @ 11:00 AM
On your mark, get set – we’re going to the Olympics! Skeeter has been training hard for over a week so that he can make it to the Olympic Games, while Riki Rabbit aims to fulfill her dreams of carrying the Olympic torch. Kids and adults will love this interactive puppet show by Curious Moon Puppets.

All Ages
* YODA Best Dad
Saturday, June 18 – All Day
Happy Father’s Day! Bring your little Jedi to the library to watch the newest Star Wars movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Come early to work on crafts and activities before the movie starts. Movie is Rated PG-13

Adult Programs

Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, June 14 @ 12:00 PM
Overdrive Setup & Audiobooks – Staff will give tips and hints to make using eBooks so easy it is ridiculous.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

This is garden help week, with a special collection of books to help you solve plant problems, inspire pots for your porch or deck, and help you plan for fall veggies. These books are as beautiful as they are useful, fun for browsing or for true work.
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.
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.