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“Check it Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 3/27

This Week @ Gilmer County Library: March 27, 2017 – April 6, 2017
Heath Lee – Library Manager

Live Animal Petting Zoo
Thursday, April 6 @ 11:00 AM
Your whole family is invited to come spend some of your Spring Break with GCL and some furry friends. Barnyard Friends of Canton will be bringing animals such as goats, a calf, chickens, rabbits and more to teach everyone a little more about these wonderful animals.

Child Programs

Family Story Times
Tuesday, March 28 @ 10:30 AM
Wednesday, March 29 @ 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.

Saturday Matinee
Saturday, April 1 @ 2:00 PM
Moana – In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Free Refreshments will be provided.

Teen Program
Coding Club
Tuesday, March 28 @ 4:00 PM
Learn the basics of computer coding. Each meeting will build on the previous, but you can work at your own pace. Join anytime! Ages 10-18.

Adult Programs

Lunch & Learn Knitters
Wednesday, March 29 @ 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.

Basic Computing
Wednesday, March 29 @ 2:30 PM
Learn the basics of how to use a computer and access the internet. Presented by Gilmer County Library.

Author Event
Monday, April 3 @ 2:00 PM
Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart. Mr. Wall will talk about the significance of this book who was written by his late wife, Carol Wall. Free refreshments will be offered.

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

The Bookshelf is featuring inspirational and religious books this week. They are perfect for the Easter season. Many of these books are in like new condition and excellent for your own reading or for gifts.

Thinking of donating books to the library?  Do it now!  The newer the books, the more likely they are to be added to the library’s collection.  They will also be welcome at the Bookshelf and appreciated by our customers.

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.

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