Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Book Club -- Tweens
2024-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 3rd – 6th grade.
Gather to enjoy some book club fun. Participants can share what they have learned and read in a fun and casual setting.

Friday, April 14 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3 & 17 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1 & 15 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5 & 19 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3 & 17 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 @ 4 p.m.

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

TnT Art: Adventures in Village Building -- Tweens & Teens
2024-07-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th-12th grades. Tweens and teens are invited to team up and craft a miniature village using popsicle sticks. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, July 25 @ 5-6;30 p.m.

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

Stretchband Workout With Nancy - Adults
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Join Nancy Guzman for this morning workout with stretchbands.

Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Closed New Year’s Day
No Class May 14

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

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Come make new friends and play some classic games. Games will be provided.

Wednesdays @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
No games on December 24 & 31

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

English Conversations -- Adults
2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. ESOL Instructor Zach will be available to practice your English speech!

Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 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.

Tuesday, January 9 & 23 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5 & 19 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2, 16 and 30 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4 @ 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in September @ 11 a.m.
Wednesdays in October @ 11 a.m.
Wednesdays in January @ 11 a.m.
Thursdays in February @ 11 a.m.
Thursdays in March @ 11 a.m.
Thursdays in April @ 11 a.m.
Thursdays in May @ 11 a.m.
Monday in August @ 11 a.m.

No Beginner ESOL January 2 & 9
No ESOL May 29

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

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2024-07-24 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.

Adult/Family Trivia -- All Ages
2024-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. We’ll be looking to learn some new things and to see how much everyone already knows. We’ll be playing generational style trivia with questions coming from five different eras.

Monday, June 10 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 @ 4 p.m.

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

Spanish Class -- Adults
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. It’s never too late to learn a new language. Join us as we learn Spanish together!

Wednesdays @ 4 p.m.

No Class Oct. 10 & 31
No Class Nov. 28
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2024-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grade. Come to this interactive workshop to learn the basics of D&D play and character development led by Steven Bennett. Note: This is an after hours program and the rest of the library may not be open.

Wednesday, January 11 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 13 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 18 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 15 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 29 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 13 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 27 @ 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 10 @ 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, August 24 @ 6 -8 p.m.
Thursday, September 7 @ 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, September 21 @ 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 5 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 19 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 2 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 16 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 30 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 11 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 25 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 8 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 22 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 7 @ 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 21 @ 6 p.m.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in April
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.

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
2024-07-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

Weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 27 at 4:30-6 p.m. is Bingo Night
Thursday, February 27 is National Pokémon Day

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

Adventures in Growing: Veggies from Kitchen Scraps -- Adults
2024-07-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Don’t toss it, plant it. Learn how to regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps. All supplies provided but you can bring kitchen scraps. The more the merrier.

Thursday, July 25 @ 5-6:30 p.m.

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

Veterans Coffee Time -- Adults
2024-07-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Come enjoy this social coffee hour for veterans.

Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Zumba -- Adults
2024-07-26 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.

Thursday, December 14 @10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 1, 8 and 29 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 13 & 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, October 11 & 25 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 8 & 22 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 6 & 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, January 10, 24 & 31 @ 10:30 a.m.
Fridays in February @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday May 2, 16 & 30 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Book Club -- Adults
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older.
Gather to enjoy some book club fun. Each month we will pick a theme. Participants can share what they have learned and read in a fun and casual setting.

Friday, January 27 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Out of My Comfort Zone — try something you wouldn’t normally read and let us know how it goes!
Friday, February 25 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: (Don’t) Act Your Age — try something written for a younger audience or reread a favorite from your youth.
Friday, March 31 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Your Favorite Author’s Favorite Author
Friday, April 28 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Library books — Find a book about a library!
Friday, May 26 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Keeping It Real — Read a work of nonfiction
Friday, June 23 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: All Together Now
Friday, August 25 @ 11 a.m.
Friday, September 29 @ 11 a.m. – “Fairytale Retelling.” — We’ll take a classic and twist it into something new.
Friday, October 27 @ 11 a.m. – “Thrills and Chills” — We’ll read a book in the horror or thriller genre.
Friday, November 17 @ 11 a.m. – “Cozy Reads” — We’ll talk about books we’ve read that were perfect for curling up and enjoying a hot drink with.
Friday, December 15 @ 11 a.m. – Join our book for adult conversations.
Friday, January 26 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Reader’s Choice, so pick a book and come and share.
Friday, February 23 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Romance/Valentine’s Reads.
Friday, March 22 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is A Book with Weather in the Title
Friday, April 26 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Book Club Picks where patrons read something suggested by Reese, Oprah, Jenna or another of the famous book clubs.
Friday, May 31 @ 11 a.m. The club currently reads to a theme rather than a specific book, but will be adding a more traditional book club with a book chosen by a staff member soon.
Friday, June 28 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Beach Reads.
Friday, July 26 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Georgia Writers
Friday, August 30 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is New Writers. Read a book that debuted this year.
Friday, September 27 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Judge a Book by its Cover.
Friday, October 25 @ 11 a.m. – Theme is Thrills and Chills, books in the horror/thriller genre.

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

Martial Arts Masters Exhibition -- All Ages
2024-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6 years and older. Our friends from SEO Martial Arts will be here to show off some skills and to let the kids give it a try as well. Drop by and give it a go!

Friday, July 26 @ 2 p.m.

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

LEGOs @ the Library
2024-07-26 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 April 18

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

Teen Movie Afternoon
2024-07-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Grab some popcorn and watch a movie. PG-13 or lower. Vote for your pick via the drop box in the Teen area.

Friday, February 16 @ 3:30 p.m.
Friday, March 22 @ 3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19 @ 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17 @ 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 26 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, August 23 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, September 20 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, October 18 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, November 1 & 15 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, December 6 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, January 3 @ 4 p.m.

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

Citizenship Workshop - Adults (Spanish translator present)
2024-07-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. This workshop helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interview. Presented by Maria Guijon.

Saturday, June 8 @ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 15 @ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 @ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 @ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturdays in September @ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

TnT Lock In - Tweens & Teens
2024-07-27 13:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Join us for a night of mysteries and thrills while enjoying games, activities, movies, and food. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes; the best one gets a prize. A signed waiver is required.

Saturday, October 25 @ 1:30-5:30 p.m.

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

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-29 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 in this workout class led by Nancy Guzman.

Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in August
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in September
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in October
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in November
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in December
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in January
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in February
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in March
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in April
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in May
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in June
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in July
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in August
Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in September
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in October
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in November
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in December
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in January
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in February
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in March
Mondays @ 10 a.m. in April
Monday May 5 & 19 @ 10 a.m.

No class January 1 & 15
No class February 17
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Craft for Adults with Special Needs
2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Fun crafts and activities for adults with special needs. All supplies will be provided.

Monday, June 10 @ 10 a.m. – Paint inspiration rocks
Monday, July 29 @ 10 a.m. – Project to be determined

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

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2024-07-29 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.

Pokémon Club -- Kids
2024-07-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to kids K-5th grade. Try to catch them all. Share and trade cards with other Pokémon enthusiasts in this fun hangout time for kids.

Tuesday, March 19 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, June 24 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, July 29 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, August 19 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, September 23 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, October 21 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, November 18 @ 4 p.m.

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

Adventures Under the Sea -- Kids
2024-07-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 1st – 5th grades. Get a scaly merpeson transformation.

Monday, July 29 @ 4-5 p.m.

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

Living Well -- Adults
2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn some techniques for living well, a companion class to Tai Chi (Tuesdays @ 2 p.m.). For the best benefit, please attend both classes each week.

Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

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

Noni's Nook Storytime -- Children
2024-07-30 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. This month we’ll be reading about octopi, penguins, quilts, and robots in books written by Peter Bently, Karin Akesson, Philip Stead and more.

Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

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

End of Summer Reading Party -- All Ages
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Story time – Reading is fun, especially when you act it out
Open to all ages. Join us for snacks, crafts, and games. Prize winners will be announced and prizes will be available for pick up.

Tuesday, July 30 @ 11 a.m.

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