English Conversations -- Adults
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults. Need to practice conversing in English.

Wednesdays in March @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in April @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in May @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in June @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in July @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in August @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in September @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in October @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in November @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 3 & 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in January @ 10:30 a.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Interested in becoming a student of the Spanish language? Come, practice and learn with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs for a beginner-level Spanish course.

Wednesdays in March @ 4 p.m.
Wednesdays in April @ 4 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Craft with Paw Angels -- All Ages
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Come make a craft and meet a real adoptable dog from Paw Angels.

Tuesday, September 16 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 13 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 17 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, February 11 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 @ 4 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Will Burk's Writing Workshop -- Tweens and Teens
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Author Will Burk will work with tweens and teens on improving their writing skills.

Wednesday, December 17 @ 4 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Storytime -- Children
2025-12-18 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Story time – Reading is fun, especially when you act it out
Open to all ages. We will read 2 or 3 stories and play some games.

Thursday, February 5 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Hamburgers
Thursday, February 12 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Valnetine’s Day
Thursday, February 19 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Ramadan
Thursday, February 26 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Basketball
Thursday, March 5 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Storytime
Thursday, March 12 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 19 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Corgis
Thursday, March 26 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Lollipops
Thursday, April 2 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Easter
Thursday, April 9 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Unicorns
Thursday, April 16 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Earth Day
Thursday, April 23 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme Cars
Thursday, April 30 @ 10:15 a.m. — Theme is Anger

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
New parents are welcome to come learn to communicate and read with your baby.

Thursdays in March @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in April @ 10:30 a.m.

No Baby Lapsit December 25
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grade. Play D&D with your regular friends and make new ones.

Thursdays in May @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in June @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in July @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in August @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in February @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in March @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in April @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in May @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in August @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in September @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in October @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in November @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 4, 11 & 18 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, January 21 @ 4:30 p.m.

No D&D on November 27.

Note: One-shot adventures on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Thursdays in January @ 4 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
2025-12-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to all ages. While we await the return of the Pokémon League, trainers and Pokémon fans alike can gather for a weekly meetup to battle, trade, and share their love for all things Pokémon.

December 11 @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays in January @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays in February @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays in March @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays in April @ 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 26 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night.
Thursday, April 30 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Mindfulness @ the Library: DIY Worry Stones -- Adults
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. (Spanish Translator present.)

Thursday, August 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 @ 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Guatemalan worry dolls.
Thursday, November 20 @ 5:30 p.m.: DIY herbal heating Pad.
Thursday, December 18 @ 5:30 p.m.: DIY Geometric Terrariums.
Thursday, January 22 @ 5:30 p.m.: DIY Worry Stones.
Thursday, February 19 @ 5:30 p.m.: Air-Dry Clay Diffuser designed for essential oils.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Chenille Bedspread Exhibit -- Adults
2025-12-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. The library will host local resident, Jodi McDaniel Lowery’s collection of Chenille bread spreads and other ephemera.

Begins, Thursday, November 6.
Ends, Friday, December 6

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Zumba -- Adults
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Get your heart pumping with this Latin music-based workout led by Nancy Guzman.

Weekly on Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. in October
Friday, November 7 & 21 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 5 & 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, January 2,16 & 30 @ 10:30 a.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Vets are invited to join this social coffee hour in our history room.

Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.

No Veterans coffee November 28
No Veterans coffee December 26
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

TnT Game on @ the Library - Tweens and Teens
2025-12-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Explore and enjoy our collection of board games and video game consoles.

Fridays from 4-5 p.m.
Friday, August 1, 15 & 29 @ 4-5 p.m.
Friday, September 5 & 19 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, October 3, 17 & 31 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, November 14 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, December 5 & 19 @ 3-5 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-12-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to pre-K to 5th grade. Kids can play with our big collection of LEGO® and Duplo® bricks. Drop in and try a different LEGO® challenge each week or just enjoy some building time.

Fridays @ 3 – 5 p.m.
No Legos December 26
No Legos April 3

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Chair Yoga -- Adults
2025-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Crystal Robbins from Open Heart Yoga & Wellness will lead one-hour chair yoga classes at the library. The sessions are free to the public and no mat is required.

Saturday, December 6, 13 & 20 @ 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 @ 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 @ 12-1 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Get your heart pumping in this workout class led by Nancy Guzman.

Mondays in January @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in February @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in March @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in April @ 10 a.m.

No Workout w/Nancy March 2

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to birth – preschool age.
An opportunity for young children to play, dance, listen to music, hear stories, and learn new things!

Mondays in July @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in August @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in September @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in October @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in November @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in December @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in January @ 11 a.m

Mondays in February @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in March @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in April @ 11 a.m.

Closed January 19
Closed February 16 for Staff Service

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Practice and learn the English language with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs Spanish translator will be present.

Monday, February 2, 9 & 23 @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in March @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in April @ 11 a.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Diamond Art Bookmarks -- Tweens and Teens
2025-12-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Staff member Norma will help you create your own diamond art bookmarks. Diamond art, or diamond painting, is a craft where you create a sparkling mosaic-like image by sticking small, colored resin “diamonds” onto a pre-printed, sticky canvas. It’s a meditative and creative hobby where the finished product is a shimmering work of art.

Monday, December 22, @ 3 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Chapter Champions -- Kids
2025-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children 3rd – 5th grades. Join the chapter champions for fun read-alouds, book chats and big-kid stories that spark imagination and laughter.

Saturday, August 9 @ 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Monday, September 15, 22 & 29 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, October 20 & 27 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, November 10, 17 & 24 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, December 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 4 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Noni's Nook Storytime -- Children
2025-12-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Story time for ages 5 and under. Come in for a fun storytime and craft with Miss Noni and future educators from Calhoun High School.

Tuesdays in April @ 10:30 a.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Move & Groove -- Kids
2025-12-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to kids of all ages. Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for kids ages 0-4, but all children are welcome.

Tuesdays in February @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in March @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in April @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

No Move & Groove November 11.
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

TnT Winter Sleepover -- Tweens and Teens
2025-12-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Join us for a cozy afternoon “sleepover” at the library. Come dressed up in your favorite pajamas and enjoy snacks, games, and a movie. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, December 23 @ 4:30 p.m.

Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

CLOSED for Christmas Holidays -- All NGRL Branches
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-27 | GA
We will be closed for the Christmas holiday. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday!
CLOSED Wednesday, December 24
CLOSED Thursday, December 25
CLOSED Friday, December 26
CLOSED Saturday, December 27
The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.
