“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 10/10 to 10/15

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: October 10, 2016 – October 15, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager

SEQUOYAH-CON EVENTS

Friday, October 14
Super Smash Brothers – 4:00 PM
Test your skills against other players in Super Smash Brothers for the N64. Free Refreshments!
Saturday, October 15
Virtual Reality Demonstration – 12:00 PM
Virtual Reality is now at SRLS! If you are VR curious, come and test drive our new Oculus Rifts and discover a whole new level of gaming and exploration.
Pacific Rim – 2:00 PM
Pacific Rim – As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Free Refreshments!
Transformers Fandom – 4:00 PM
A local Transformers and toy expert will discuss his personal collection and offer tips on finding and buying Transformers, other toys, and collectibles.

Child Programs
Tween Book Club – Goosebumps
Monday, October 10 @ 5:00 PM
Goosebumps the Movie – Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah. The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah’s mysterious father is R.L. Stine the famous author. Free refreshments!
My First Book Club
Tuesday, September 13 @ 4:00 PM
“Junie B. Jones … Boo! And I Mean It!” 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 with adult supervision please.

Family Story Times
Tuesday, October 11 @ 10:30 AM
Wednesday, October 12 @ 4:00 PM
Join us for this week’s story “Scarecrows!” All ages welcome. Family Story Time is an excellent ways to strengthen your children’s literacy skills, and all stories are always followed by a simple craft you can complete with your child.

Adult Programs
Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, October 12 @ 12:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Lauren Cape and Lynda Decker will be your host and teacher. Already know how to knit, come for the fun! It’s 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

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

It’s time to start planning holiday gifts and the Bookshelf has a great selection of newer books on knitting, crochet, and quilting. Find patterns and inspiration for gifts that are sure to be appreciated.
If you’re not already a Friend of the Library please join us next time you come into the Bookshelf. Memberships start at only $10.00 and contribute to buying new books (including E-books) for the library’s collection. You’ll enjoy the monthly newsletter, special events, and will be the first to know about the collections we put out each week.
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.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-6PM.