This Week at Gilmer County Library: August 8, 2018 – August 15, 2018
Community August 1, 2018
Heath Lee – Library Manager
All Ages Programs
Lego Lab
Saturday Aug 11 @ 2:00 PM
At Lego Lab kids of all ages can use the library’s Legos and K’nex sets to make their own creations, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Idea books will also be available for inspiration! All ages, under 9 years of age with an adult please.
Youth Programs
Family StoryTime
Wednesday Aug 8 @ 10:30 AM & 4:00 PM
Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Story time is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Family StoryTime
Wednesday Aug 15 @ 10:30 AM & 4:00 PM
Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Story time is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Young Adult Programs
Teen Taste Test Challenge
Monday Aug 13 @ 6:00 PM
Are you a chip, snack, or cookie connoisseur? Challenge your taste buds when you judge if its store brand or name brand, salsa flavor or jalapeno, lemon lime or citrus as you eat samples of various foods. Who will be the ultimate taste test champion? Join us to find out! Food provided, may not be suitable for those with food allergies. Ages 12+
Adult Programs
Food Talk: Sweet Enough!
Wednesday Aug 8 @ 9:30 AM
Food Talk: Better You is a series of 4 interactive sessions aimed at helping you identify ways to make small changes for big results! Expect easy movements, a cooking demo, food tastings, and free gifts for all at each session. Session 2: Find out the hidden sugars in your food and drink favorites, how to read a food label, and all the words that still equal sugar. Presented by Becca Pritchett, UGA SNAP-Ed Program Assistant. Registration Required: 706-635-4426. Come to one or come to all!
Food Talk: Small Change = Big Results!
Wednesday Aug 15 @ 9:30 AM
Food Talk: Better You is a series of 4 interactive sessions aimed at helping you identify ways to make small changes for big results! Expect easy movements, a cooking demo, food tastings, and free gifts for all at each session. Session 3: Discover simple changes every day can have huge results. Presented by Becca Pritchett, UGA SNAP-Ed Program Assistant. Registration Required: 706-635-4426. Come to one or come to all!
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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