This Week @ Gilmer County Library: December 13, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Heath Lee – Library Manager
GCL will be closed December 23-26, 2017 for the Christmas Holidays.
All Ages Programs
Christmas Around the World in VR
Wednesday, December 13 @ 4:00 PM
Learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world! From legends of Santa to traditions in different countries. Make ornaments & crafts. Experience the holiday in virtual reality. Children 9 & under with adult supervision.
Kendama Club
Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:00 PM
A Kendama is a Japanese skill toy that has become popular all over the world. Use one of our Kendamas or bring your own and share your tips and tricks with others. All levels welcome!
Experience Virtual Reality
Thursday, December 28 @ 4:00 PM
Discover a universe of possibilities and explore the world like never before. This Virtual Reality experience will take you to faraway lands, put you in the center of a Cirque du Soleil performance and will bring you face to face with a giant from a bygone era.
Youth Programs
Teen DIY Card & Gift Tags
Monday, December 18 @ 6:00 PM
Get in the holiday spirit by making Christmas cards and gift tags for your friends and family while listening to music of the season. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12.
Adult Programs
Lunch & Learn Knitting
Wednesday, December 13 @ 12:00 PM
Bring your lunch, needles, and yarn. Create and have fun; everyone is welcome!
Wyatt Earp
Thursday, December 14 @ 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening with author Mark Warren as we delve into the life of this historic figure of the Western frontier. Refreshments will be served.
Morning Creatives
Friday, December 15 @ 9:00 AM
Join us for creativity and conversation. This month build your creative toolkit with Photo Transfer Ornaments and DIY Holiday Tags. Bring a printed copy of your own photo or choose from our collection. All materials provided.
TechBytes: Basic Computing
Tuesday, December 19 @ 2:30 PM
Learn the parts of a computer, the basics of how to use a computer and how to access the internet.
The Friends of the Library Bookshelf
Remember that the library welcomes donations of gently read books and magazines. Those that the library does not need come to the Bookshelf, with all the proceeds benefiting the library. Do not forget to visit the “back room” of the Bookshelf for newly stocked non-fiction and magazines.
Bookshelf hours are from 10:30-5:30 on weekdays and from 12:00-2:00 on Saturdays
Library Location & 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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