Gilmer County Library

Join us at the next 3D Printing Meetup to learn about lithophanes! A lithophane is a thin plaque whose thickness varies to form an image, which appears when light shines through it. They date back to 1820s Europe, where they were carved in thin porcelain and used as lamp shades and window decor. Two hundred years later, we're 3D printing them! Learn how to turn a favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind lithophane, using a free online generator, an inexpensive LED nightlight, our Bambu H2D 3D printer, and minimal filament. No previous experience with 3D printing necessary! All experience levels welcome.

✨ 3D Printing Meetup
🗓️ Thursday, November 5
🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Gilmer County Library Tech Center

Bring your family to Gilmer County Library for stories, songs, and fun! No registration required but we ask all children under age 13 be accompanied by an adult.🍂📖🍂

Thank you to the Times-Courier for the feature!

Our "Fall Into Reading" Seasonal Reading Quest on Beanstack runs through November 30! Work toward the cozy gaming badge by attending one of our upcoming gaming programs! 🍂

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

🥽 Teen Game Night: VR Edition
Tuesday, November 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Kick off gaming month right with VR Game night. Play games using our VR system, and step into the future of gaming. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration not required. This program is intended for 6th - 12th grade students.

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons: A Fatal Feast (A 5th Level Campaign)
Saturday, November 7 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dining with a wealthy merchant quickly turns into a whodunit as the attendees are forced to solve his murder. While players of all levels are welcome, this campaign is intended for adults. Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Your next chapter could begin with us!

Do you love working with the community? Join our team!

We are now hiring for various full-time and part-time positions.

See our available positions here:
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Wondering what we do at our Adult Fans of LEGO program on the last Saturday of the month? 🧱 We build, chat, and share ideas. Bring your own project or set to work on, dig into our shared bricks and build whatever you like, or bring a finished favorite for us to admire. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or rediscovering your love of the brick, join us for a relaxed, creative get-together. All skill levels (and brick brands) welcome!

🧱 Adult Fans of LEGO
🧱 Saturday, October 31
🧱 2-4 PM (drop in whenever!)
🧱 Gilmer County Library Basement

We have another exciting lineup of adult programming for November! Gilmer County Library is your dynamic destination for creativity, friendly competition, community connection, and lifelong learning. ♟️🧶✂️ Questions or suggestions? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️



Open Play: Mah Jongg
Every Monday in November
1 PM - 3:30 PM
A friendly weekly American Mah Jongg gathering for players familiar with the game. Bring your set and 2026 card if you can!

3D Printing Meetup
Thursday, November 5
6 PM - 7 PM
After a short presentation on lithophanes, we'll open the floor for questions and discussion. Come see the library's Bambu H2D in action and learn about our 3D printing service. All experience levels welcome.

Arts & Crafts Supply Swap
Friday, November 6
2 PM - 4 PM
Clean out your stash and find new treasures! Bring your gently-used art and craft supplies to swap with fellow creatives. Nothing to bring? Come anyway! No trade-for-trade expectation.

D&D: A Fatal Feast
Saturday, November 7
2 PM - 4:30 PM
Dining with a wealthy merchant quickly turns into a whodunnit as the attendees are forced to solve his murder. Adults only. Space is limited; registration required.

Veterans Breakfast
Tuesday, November 10
10 AM - 11:30 AM
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].

Open Play: Chess
Thursday, November 12
2 PM - 4 PM
Casual drop-in chess for adults of all skill levels. Sets provided.

Clip & Collage
Friday, November 13
10 AM - 12 PM
Dig through a 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.

Morning Handcrafters
Tuesday, November 17
10 AM - 12 PM
A drop-in gathering for creative adults. Bring whatever you're working on — crochet, diamond art, scrapbooking, all crafts welcome! Don't have a project? We'll have supplies to get you started.

Manila Envelope Journals
Thursday, November 19
12 PM - 2 PM
Transform a large manila envelope into a one-of-a-kind booklet journal! We'll collage the exterior cover, prepare and bind a single signature, and add a twine and button closure. (P.S. Join us at Clip & Collage on November 13 to get a head-start on your ephemera collection!) Space is limited; registration required.

A big thank you to Rebecca Cantrell of the UGA Radon Program for joining us at the library last week! Rebecca led an informative session on radon, helping our community learn about this invisible gas, how to test for it, and what steps to take to keep our homes safe. We appreciate her time and expertise, and everyone who came out to learn.

Interested in pursuing radon testing? Air and well water testing are available through the UGA Extension - Gilmer County . 🏡

Thank you also to the Friends of the Gilmer County Library for providing refreshments!🍎

Book your week at Gilmer County Library! Read on for full details about our exciting programs for the week of October 26-31:

Open Play: Mah Jongg
Monday, October 26, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(Audience: Adults) A friendly weekly American Mah Jongg gathering for players familiar with the game. Bring a set and 2026 NMJL card if you can!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Audience: Adults) Donors should schedule their appointment directly with the Red Cross.

Homeschool STEAM
Tuesday, October 27, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Audience: Youth) Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math for homeschool families in Gilmer and surrounding counties. Geared toward ages 6+. No registration required but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult Fans of LEGO
Saturday, October 31, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
(Audience: Adults) Whether you’re a seasoned builder or rediscovering your love of the brick, join us for a relaxed, creative get-together. Bring a work-in-progress or dig into our shared bricks for some free building, and swap tips, techniques, and ideas along the way. All skill levels welcome, and no experience required.

In honor of America250, Gilmer County Library is building a free digital cookbook celebrating the family recipes and food traditions that tell our shared story. 🇺🇸 Submit a recipe and share the story behind it via the online form in the comments. 🍲

If you have physical items you'd like scanned and included in the cookbook (such as handwritten recipe cards, old photographs, or family documents), Gilmer County Library can help! We offer digitizing equipment free of charge.