Events

GCGSI Calendar of Events

All GCGSI activities are subject to change. Members should check emails and our Facebook page for updates.

If you need assistance in researching your family tree, we ask that you email us at gilmergenealogy@gmail.com  with the details needed in your research.  If you prefer to receive help in person in the Family Research Center at the library, you may make an appointment by emailing us. Please provide contact information, details of your research needs, and a couple of preferred date(s) and time(s.)  We will be in touch to set up an appointment. 

March 2026

Sunday, March 8 – Daylight Saving Time Begins

Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day

Friday, March 20 – First Day of Spring

Saturday, March 21 – GCGSI Monthly Meeting

Civil War Comes to Gilmer County and the North Georgia Mountains

Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Thompson, writer

Gilmer County Library Lower Level – 2:00 p.m.

October 2025

April 2026

Sunday, April 1 – April Fools’ Day

Sunday, April 5 – Happy Easter!

Saturday, April 18 – GCGSI Monthly Meeting

Deep Gilmer County Roots: Stories from My Grandparents: Gudger, Crawford, Waddell, and Seay

Speaker: Judy Piette, GCHS Secretary and GCGSI First Families of Gilmer County Member

Gilmer County Library Lower Level – 2:00 p.m.

National Library Week -“Find Your Joy”

April 19-25, 2026

Library Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Date/Time TBD

Gilmer County Library Upper Level Community Room

Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day

May 2026

Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day

Saturday, May 16, GCGSI Monthly Meeting

Memories of our Mothers: Members Share Memories, Heirlooms, Recipes, and Family Stories

Speakers: GCGSI Members in a “Show and Tell” Program

Gilmer County Library Lower Level – 2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day