This Week at Gilmer County Library: May 23, 2018 – May 30, 2018

Heath Lee – Library Manager

The 2018 Summer Reading Program (SRP) is HERE. This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” SRP is super beneficial for all children. It is a great way to beat the dreaded Summer Slide by continually offering literacy related programs, social events, and experiencing new concepts. However, SRP is not solely for youngsters. SRP activities are for all ages. Expect fun times and plenty of programs for all ages this summer. Check our Facebook page in the coming weeks for full SRP details.

 

Youth Programs

Touch-A-Truck
Saturday May 26 @ 10:30 AM
Meet our local heroes from the police, fire, and other local departments, including Smokey the Bear! And a Life Force Helicopter! Take a tour of their vehicles, play games, and cool off with ice pops! All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kids & I: Pot Painting and Seed Starting
Wednesday May 30 @ 3:00 PM
“Join the Gilmer County Master Gardeners as we paint ceramic pots with a colorful design of your choice! Pick your plant and learn how to transplant and care for your plants at home. Registration recommended. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.”

Young Adult Programs

None

Adult Programs

Gilmer County Museum Discussion
Wednesday May 23 @ 5:00 PM
Hear our history and help us decide our future! This month, Gilmer County Historical Society and Tabor House Museum is celebrating their eleventh anniversary. During these years, we have had a tearoom, restaurant, Civil War venue, quilt show, doll show, art show and exhibited local Cherokee history, to name a few. We urge interested persons to become involved in the future direction of the museum.

 

Morning Creatives: Rock Art
Friday May 25 @ 9:30 AM

Join us for creativity, coffee, and conversation. This month build your creativity toolkit with rock art, using stones, pebbles, and embellishments to create a 3D form. All materials provided or bring your own unique stones.

 

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.