“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 10/24 to 10/29

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: October 24, 2016 – October 29, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager

Child Programs

Family Story Times
Tuesday, October 25 @ 10:30 AM
Wednesday, October 26 @ 4:00 PM
Join us for this week’s story “A Spooky Halloween!” 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.
Halloween STEAM Challenge
Saturday, October 29 @ 2:00 PM
What is S.T.E.A.M? STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. This month’s challenge has a Halloween twist. Are you up for it? Children 9 & under requires adult supervision.

Adult Programs
Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, October 26 @ 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
Expedition BigFoot!
Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00 PM
Bigfoot is coming to GCL. Or at least the quest for its discovery is. Expedition Bigfoot’s David Bakura will be telling tales and talking about the Cherry Log museum. It is sure to be a fun night. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.
The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Fall treats! No tricks! The Bookshelf is offering a huge selection of like-new cookbooks this week, all at half price. These beauties are in like new condition, perfect for finding new recipes for the holidays.
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.

Bookshelf hours are from 10:30-5:00 on weekdays and from 12:00-2:00 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.