CHECK IT OUT! – Week of February 26, 2015
Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager

Children’s Programs

Lap-Sit Storytime – I’m Special
Thursday, February 26 @ 10:30 AM
Lap-Sit story time is a fun and personalized way to encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes, and physical activity for ages 1 to 3 years with a participating adult.

Weekday Storytime – Messy Mice
Tuesday, March 3 @ 10:30 AM
Come and listen to Mrs. Judy as she tells the story of the Messy Mice. Right after the story, we always have craft time. All ages are welcome. Children under 9 require a responsible adult.

Young Adult Programs

Teen “Chocolate Party”
Saturday, February 28 @ 2:00 PM
Everyone love chocolate. Join us for some sweet facts, games and goodies – ages 12 years and up
Teen Manga/Anime
Monday, March 2 @ 4:00 PM
Join us as we watch some 1st episode samplers of manga/anime – ages 12 years and up
Teen Creative Writing
Wednesday, March 4 @ 5:00 PM
Are you an aspiring author or poet? Do you enjoy creating with words? Join other logophiles as we help each other improve our writing skills – ages 12 to 19 years
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 4 @ 6:00 PM
The Gilmer County Library Teen Advisory Board monthly meeting. Are you 12-18 years of age, and want some say in the programs and books being offered by your library? We invite to come join the Teen Advisory Board, and share your input and ideas.

Adult Programs

Touching the Past: Writing Your Family History
Thursday, February 26 @ 5:30 PM
Gilmer County Historical Society President Leslie Thomas will present this adult program for people interested in local history and genealogy. Writing a family history may not be as complex as you believed.

Adult Lunch and Learn Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesday, March 4 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch, needles and yarn to the Gilmer County Library. Already know how to knit, come for the fun! If you are unable to attend a meeting, that’s ok. You don’t have to be at every class. If knitting, bring #8 needles and yarn of any color. If crocheting, bring G or H hooks and Peaches & Cream cotton yarn of any color.
Master Gardeners Program
Thursday, March 5 @ 6:00 PM
The Gilmer County Master Gardener Spring Series continues with a program about container gardening. Learn how to grow veggies on a deck or patio, in pots and planters, to keep them close by and handy!

The Friends of the Library Bookshelf

The Bookshelf has received a wonderful collection of interesting hardback non-fiction books for children, priced at $.25 – $1.00. Pick up a few to have on hand for grandkids or car trips, or just for reading fun.
Take a look at the “last chance” cart where our inventory of half-priced books is refreshed weekly. You can put your payment for these books in the donations box if the Bookshelf is closed.
Bookshelf hours are from 10:30 AM-5:00 PM on weekdays and from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM on Saturdays.
Location and Contact Information
Address: 268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Phone: 706-635-4528. Fax: 706-635-3528.
Internet: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilmerLibrary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 9AM-5PM.