“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library 12/12 to 12/31

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 12, 2016 – December 17, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager

Youth Programs

Teen Advisory Board
Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 5:00 PM
It’s your library!  Join TAB and help plan and implement teen programs, earn volunteer hours, and help in selecting new materials for the library.  Come by the library for an application.

My First Book Club
Tuesday, December 13 @ 4:00 PM
My First Book Club “When Santa Fell to Earth” by Cornelia Funke.  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.

Polar Express Party
Thursday, December 15 @ 6:30 PM
Come dressed in your holiday PJs and hop on the Polar Express for a festive night full of fun for the whole family!  There will be a special reading of the Polar Express, hot chocolate, music, and a holiday craft.

Pete’s Dragon
Saturday, December 17 @ 2:00 PM
Mr. Meacham, a woodcarver, delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete. Free Refreshments.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Yum! Bake up some holiday goodies with recipes from the beautiful cookbooks featured at the Bookshelf this week. You’ll find classics, community cookbooks, and new ideas from contemporary chefs, all at bargain prices.

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.
http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/gilmer
https://www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-6PM.

 

 

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 19, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Heath Lee – Library Manager

The Gilmer County Library will be closed December 23^rd thru 26^th for Christmas.

The Gilmer County Library will be open January 2, 2017.

Youth Programs

Teen Longest Night Glow Party
Monday, December 19 @ 5:00 PM
To celebrate the longest night of the year, come to the library and enjoy glow in the dark games and crafts. Ages 12-18

 

Kids Longest Night Glow Party
Tuesday, December 20 @ 4:00 PM
To celebrate the longest night of the year, come to the library and enjoy glow in the dark games and crafts.  Ages 9 & under with adult supervision please.

 

Lego Robotics Challenge
Wednesday, December 28 @ 2:00 PM
Interested in robotics? Join us and geek out with pre-built robots. How many missions can you and your robot complete? Come find out in a casual, non-competitive environment and learn more about robotics. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States Program.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Looking for a last minute gift or stocking stuffers? You’ll find gifts appropriate for everyone on your list, all priced at $2.00 or less and with free gift wrapping. You can’t top the Bookshelf for holiday shopping

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.
http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/gilmer
https://www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-6PM.