Gilmer County Library

Gather at Gilmer County Library for a holiday themed Family Storytime. No registration required but all children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 🍂📖🍂

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🗓️ Nov. 1–17

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Casual drop-in chess for adults of all skill levels — no registration required, just show up and play! Sets are provided.

♟️ Thursday, November 12, 2-4 PM
♟️ Thursday, December 3, 4-5 PM
♟️ Thursday, December 10, 4-5 PM
♟️ Thursday, December 17, 4-5 PM

Book your week at Gilmer County Library! Read on for full details about our exciting programs for the week of November 9-14:

Open Play: Mah Jongg
Every Monday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(Audience: Adults) A friendly weekly American Mah Jongg gathering for players familiar with the game. Bring your set and 2026 NMJL card if you can!

STEAM Explorers
Monday, November 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
(Audience: Youth) Our monthly STEAM continues with this month's project: build a boat! Geared for ages 6+. No registration required but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Veterans Breakfast
Tuesday, November 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
(Audience: Adults) Veterans are invited to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie at our first annual SRLS Veterans Breakfast. Accompanying family and friends are welcome to join us in thanking our community's veterans for their service. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Wednesday, November 11: All Sequoyah Regional Library System locations are CLOSED for Staff Development Day.

Family Storytime
Thursday, November 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(Audience: Youth) Join us for Family Storytime! Storytime involves: books, fingerplays/singalongs and a craft. No registration required but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Open Play: Chess
Thursday, November 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
(Audience: Adults) Casual drop-in chess for adults of all skill levels. Sets provided.

Clip & Collage
Friday, November 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Audience: Adults) Dig through the library's treasure trove of old magazines, damaged books, and other paper ephemera! Chat with fellow papercrafters as you clip and collect pieces for scrapbooks, art journals, decoupage, collage, and more.

Set Sail with STEAM this November! Join us for an engineering adventure where you will design, build, and test your very own custom boat. Will your creation rule the waters or sink to the deep? Come find out! No registration required but we kindly ask all children under 13 be accompanied by an adult. ⛵

There's still time!

Update: We Are OPEN Today!

Following last night’s flooding and school closures, conditions across the region are tricky. Please prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel.

If you are able to travel safely and looking for a dry spot to regroup, our doors are open:

For the kids: LEGO Lab is at 11am to keep little hands busy.

For the adults: Our 3D Printing Club is meeting as planned at 6pm.

Whether you need Wi-Fi, power, or just a safe change of scenery, we are ready to welcome you. Stay safe out there!

Calling all morning Lego enthusiasts and beginner builders for a engaging hour of building fun! No registration required but we ask all children under 13 to please be accompanied by an adult. ✨🧱✨