Storytimes near GILMER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hickory Flat Public Library Flex Room, Hickory Flat Public Library

Join us for a special visit from Ms.Denise, our friend from the Cherokee County Farm Bureau. We'll read a great book, learn a lot, and do a fun craft together! All families are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a particpating adult.

Ball Ground Public Library Community Room, Ball Ground Public Library

Come to Ball Ground Library for Family Storytime! This program supports early literacy with books, songs, and fingerplays and is followed by a craft activity. Begins at 11:00 am. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult. No registration required, craft materials available while supplies last. For questions please call us at 770.735.2025.

Rose Creek Public Library Community Room, Rose Creek Public Library

Make your own edible Jello fossils. All supplies provided. Adults only. Registration required.

Gilmer County Library Basement, Gilmer County Library

Join us for some STEAM fun building a robot! geared for ages 6 through teen. No registration all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ball Ground Public Library Community Room, Ball Ground Public Library

Teens! Bring your current crafting project or start a new one with the assorted craft and knit/crochet supplies provided. No registration required. This program is intended for 6th - 12th grade students. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Woodstock Public Library Community Room, Woodstock Public Library

Use your powers of imagination and our LEGOs to build an amazing creation of your own design! LEGO Lab is a great time to drop in, be creative and have fun! For all ages and skill levels; all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.

Gilmer County Library Basement, Gilmer County Library

Casual drop-in chess for players of all skill levels. Sets available or bring your own!

Hickory Flat Public Library Flex Room, Hickory Flat Public Library

Join us for a fun morning of stories, singing, and connecting with your baby! All families are welcome, but activities are most appropriate for infants and their caregivers!

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Programming Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Join us for a special presentation from the Cherokee County Animal Control. These officers will teach children how to properly take care of an animal along with the basics of bite prevention - Important topics for any child who wants to get a new pet or already spends a lot of time around animals! Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ball Ground Public Library Community Room, Ball Ground Public Library

Kids are invited to celebrate this summer’s “Unearth a Story” theme by exploring dinosaur eggs! This fun program will be part activity and part learning and is open to children of all ages. Happening at Ball Ground Library Friday 7/10 at 11:00 AM and again at 4:30 PM, no registration required, materials provided while supplies last. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Rose Creek Public Library Community Room, Rose Creek Public Library

Kids and tweens are invited to join us for Pokémon Club at Rose Creek Public Library. Bring your cards to trade, chat, and play! Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and adult supervision is recommended during trades. No registration is required.

Ball Ground Public Library Community Room, Ball Ground Public Library

Kids are invited to celebrate this summer’s “Unearth a Story” theme by exploring dinosaur eggs! This fun program will be part activity and part learning and is open to children of all ages. Happening at Ball Ground Library Friday 7/10 at 11:00 AM and again at 4:30 PM, no registration required, materials provided while supplies last. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Programming Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Read to Charlie the Reading Dog at R.T. Jones Memorial Library! Register for 15 minute time slots starting at 10:30am to practice reading in a stress-free way. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to reading with you! Registration is required. You are not guaranteed a time slot until you respond to time confirmation email; Lack of response will result in registration cancellation.

Hickory Flat Public Library Community Room, Hickory Flat Public Library

Cook your favorite recipe from this month's cookbook and bring it along for snacks and chats! July’s cookbook is Super Soul Food by Rosie Mayes. Please do not alter the recipe in any way during preparation. This is to ensure that the recipe is reflected exactly and that all allergens can be accounted for. No registration is required.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Community Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Have you ever wanted to break into the world of Dungeons and Dragons or maybe you simply need a new party to join? Well, now is the time! No experience required! Adventurers of all ages are welcome but this program may be too advanced for young children. Registration is required.

Gilmer County Library Community Room, Gilmer County Library

Teens! Use paint pens to personalize a wooden dinosaur shape and then attach a magnet to it with hot glue. Materials provided while supplies last. This program is designed for 6th - 12th grade students. No registration required. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Woodstock Public Library Community Room, Woodstock Public Library

Catch up with friends, or make new ones, with a fun and relaxing morning of conversation, games, and seasonal activities.

Hickory Flat Public Library Flex Room, Hickory Flat Public Library

Getting Ready for the first day of school? Want to alleviate some first day jitters? Come to one of our Practice Kindergarten sessions. We'll practice skills that kids need for class like lining up, raising our hand, and so much more. Registrtaion is required. Parents must remain with children for the duration of the program.

Gilmer County Library Basement, Gilmer County Library

A friendly monthly Mahjong gathering for players of all levels. Drop in, find a table, and enjoy some great gameplay and good company. Have a set at home? Bring it along!

Pickens County Library Flex Room, Pickens County Library

Teens! Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an 18th century-style craft: handmade books. Materials provided while supplies last. This program is designed for 6th - 12th grade students. No registration required. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Programming Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Read to Baron the Reading Dog at R.T. Jones Memorial Library! Register for 15 minute time slots starting at 4:00pm to practice reading in a stress-free way. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to reading with you! Registration is required. You are not guaranteed a time slot until you respond to time confirmation email; Lack of response will result in registration cancellation.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Community Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

The Adult Eclectic Book Club is meeting to discuss The Lost story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton. A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women and their secrets.

Rose Creek Public Library Community Room, Rose Creek Public Library

Julia Ludwiczak, archivist and curator of the Waffle House Museum, will give a lecture on the restaurant’s origins, quirky traditions and lasting cultural impact. No registration required.

R.T. Jones Memorial Library Programming Room, R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Teacher Tuesday will be at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library from 11:00 - 12:00. Teachers from schools that are zoned for Cherokee High will be reading a story and visiting with students.

Gilmer County Library Basement, Gilmer County Library

Need something to do? Join us indoors for some summer crafts. No registration required all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Ball Ground Public Library Community Room, Ball Ground Public Library

Kids are invited to explore this summer’s “Unearth a Story” theme by creating their own unique dinosaur art using upcycled materials! Children of all ages are welcome, but please note that this program will require some work with scissors and a lot of artistic decision-making. Happening at Ball Ground Library Tuesday 7/14 at 5:00 PM, no registration required, materials provided while supplies last. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Pickens County Library Flex Room, Pickens County Library

Adventurers one and all, join us for a monthly Dungeons and Dragons one shot! Led by dungeon master Kyle Proudfoot, adventurers of all skill levels are welcome at the table. Bring a level 5 character or choose one from our pre-made selection. Space is limited; registration is required.

Gilmer County Library Community Room, Gilmer County Library

Join us for an hour of sensory fun! Please note this is geared for children crawling to age 4. No registration required but all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Pickens County Library Community Room, Pickens County Library

Toddlers & Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the library for a morning of socialization and play! Visit with old friends or make new ones while you explore each activity station at your own pace. Registration is not required.

Woodstock Public Library Community Room, Woodstock Public Library

Join us for family storytime! Family storytimes are designed for children of all ages. Storytimes feature books, fingerplays, and songs. Come read along with us! No registration is required, but children must be accompanied by an adult.