“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 2/20 to 2/27

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: February 20, 2017 – February 27, 2017
Heath Lee – Library Manager
Child Programs

Youth Book Club Movie
Monday, February 20 @ 5:00 PM
This month’s book is The BFG by Roald Dahl. Watch the movie and discuss the book after. Free snacks!
Family Story Times
Tuesday, February 21 @ 10:30 AM
Wednesday, February 22 @ 4:00 PM
All ages welcome. Family Story Time is an excellent way to strengthen your children’s literacy skills, and all stories are always followed by a simple craft you can complete with your child.
Teen Program
Friendship Bracelets
Saturday, February 25 @ 2:00 PM
Friends are awesome! So come make a bracelet for your BFF or keep it for yourself! We will be making both cord & rubber band bracelets. Ages 9+

Coding Club w/ Sphero Sparks
Monday, February 27 @ 5:00 PM
Learn the basic principles of coding in an approachable and fun way. Be creative and have fun with our round robots. Make. Code. Share. Ages 10-18.
Adult Programs
Lunch & Learn Knitters
Wednesday, February 22 @ 12:00 PM
Got a pattern that is “Needling” you? Looking for something new to get “Hooked” on? Join us on Wednesdays from 12-2 and let us try to “Unravel” your problem! Or come and learn how to knit or crochet. Everyone is welcome.
North Georgia Indian Heritage with Leslie Thomas
Thursday, February 23 @ 6:00 PM
Local historian Leslie Thomas will present on American Indian Heritage of Gilmer County. Mrs. Thomas is the President of the Gilmer County Historical Society and curator of the Tabor House of Ellijay. Refreshments to be provided by FOGL.
The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

Romance, intrigue, and suspense fill the cart outside the Bookshelf this week with a large selection of books by Janet Evanovich, Luanne Rice, Kay Hooper, Elizabeth Lowell, Mariah Stewart, Carla Neggers, and Christine Feehan. Fill in your collection or find a new read.
If you are not a Friend of the Library, please join us. Memberships start at only $10.00 and contribute to buying new materials for the library’s collection. You will 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 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.