Categories: Announcements

“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 6/20 to 6/25

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: June 20, 2016 – June 25, 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.

*Beginning July 1, 2016, GCL’s new operating hours on Fridays and Saturdays will be 9AM-6PM. Operating hours on Mondays thru Thursdays will be remain from 9AM-8PM.

Child Programs

Monday, June 20 @ 2:00 PM
Move-It Mondays – Games
School-age kids can get their wiggles out by joining us for our Move-It Monday series. This week we will be playing Games. No experience required or expected.
Tween Book Club – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Monday, June 20 @ 5:00 PM
Join us as we watch the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which is based on the book written by J.K. Rowling. After the movie, there will be a discussion about the book and movie.
Storytime
Tuesday, June 21 @ 10:30 AM
“Get in the Game!” – 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 21 @ 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 21 @ 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 22 @ 4:00 PM
“Get in the Game!” – 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.

All Ages
Friday & Saturday, June 23-24
Ellijay-Gilmer Garden Club Flower Show
The Ellijay-Gilmer Garden Club will hold their 2016 Flower Show at GCL. This will be a 2 day event as all their magnificent flowers will be on display for all of our patrons and visitors to view. The show is competitive and judged, and the club has arranged for a keynote speaker, Erica Glasener of Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, to speak Friday afternoon.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

The Bookshelf has received a large donation of inspirational books, many like new or completely unread. There are books on traditional religions as well as Middle Eastern and Asian religions, and some inspirational fiction as well.

Remember that the library welcomes donations of gently read books and magazines. Those that the library doesn’t need come to the Bookshelf, with all the proceeds benefiting the library. Don’t forget to visit the “back room” of the Bookshelf for newly stocked non-fiction and magazines.
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.

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