Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

TnT Summer Art Club -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. The Summer Art Club is for tweens and teens who come together to create fun, casual art or work on more detailed pieces for a special art gallery showing at the end of the summer. All supplies provided.

Fridays in June and July @ 3-5 p.m.

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

Paw Pals (Read with Therapy Dogs) -- Children
2025-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children of all ages. Read with a Therapy Dog in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Friday, January 3 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, February 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, March 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, April 4 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, May 2 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, August 1 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, September 5 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, October 3 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, November 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, December 5 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, January 2 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, February 6 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, March 6 @ 4 p.m.

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

Movie Activity with Roberta -- Teens and New Adults
2025-06-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to teens and new adults. Watch a movie then enjoy an activity curated by Roberta Charbonneau.

Friday, June 6 @ 4 p.m.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale -- All Ages
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to all ages.
Please come join us and see what the Friends of the Library Book Sale has to offer. We have thousands of used books as well as audiobooks and equipment available for sale for reduced prices. Proceeds of the sale go to benefit the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library’s staff, programs, and collections.

First Saturday of each month, excluding holidays, @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 @ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

No sale Easter weekend.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Citizenship Course Pt. 1 -- Adults
2025-06-07 10:30 - 13:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. This course helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interviews. Presented by Maria Guijon.

Saturday, June 7 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 1
Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 2

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

S.T.E.A.M. Storytime - Children
2025-06-07 11:15 - 12:15 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children 5-12. Join Miss Katya for a story and an experiment.

Thursday, October 24 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 21 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 13 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, January 10 @ 4 p.m. This month — Paddle Boats
Thursday, February 21 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 7 @ 11:15 a.m. (Salad Art Spinner)
Thursday, June 14 @ 11:15 a.m. (Exploding Art)
Thursday, June 21 @ 11:15 a.m. (Shadow Art)
Thursday, June 28 @ 11:15 a.m. (Natural Tie-Dye)
Thursday, August 7 @ 4 p.m.
Closed July 4
Thursday, July 12 @ 11:15 a.m. (Window Clings)
Saturday, September 13 @ 11:15 a.m.

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

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-06-09 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
2025-06-09 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.

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids @ GEM Theatre
2025-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site
Open to children. Each Tuesday we’ll host a special summer reading performer here at the library.

Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading

Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge Elementary (285 Cedar Ridge Rd SE, Dalton, GA 30721)
Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Thursday, June 12 @ 11 a.m. @ Tunnel Hill Elementary (203 E School Street, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755)

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

DIY @ the Library -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn a variety of crafts and skills at the library. All supplies provided.

Monday, June 9 @ 11:30 a.m. E-Book Covers. Make a soft, no-sew felt cover for your e-reader or tablet.
Thursday, June 12 @ 5:30 p.m. E-Book Covers. Make a soft, no-sew felt cover for your e-reader or tablet.
Thursday, July 10 @ 5:30 p.m. Heart-shaped Seed Paper. Make your own ec0-friendly seed paper using recycled materials.
Monday, July 14 @ 5:30 p.m. Heart-shaped Seed Paper. Make your own ec0-friendly seed paper using recycled materials.

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

Crafting with Roberta -- Adults
2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to tweens and teens 6th – 12th grades. Create a beautiful piece of art with the help of Roberta Charbonneau.

Thursday, May 8 @ 4 p.m. — Painting
Tuesday, May 20 @ 4 p.m. — Crafting.
Monday, June 9 @ 1 p.m. — Floral Collage for Adults 18 and older
Thursday, June 12 @ 2 p.m. — Cardboard Art for Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, June 18 @ 1 p.m. — Patriotic Door Hangers for Adults 18 and older
Wednesday, June 25 @ 2 p.m. — Recycled Art for Tweens and Teens
Thursday, July 10 @ 2 p.m. — Mini robots and beads for Tweens and Teens
Monday, July 14 @ 1 p.m. — Making Cards with Yarn for adults 18 and older
Wednesday, July 23 @ 1 p.m. — First Day of School Frames for adults 18 and older
Thursday, July 24 @ 3 p.m. — Adulting is Hard: Crafternoon for New Adults
Thursday, July 31 @ 2 p.m. — Tweens and Teens

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

DIY Lava Lamp -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Learn what it takes to make your own lava lamp.

Monday, June 9 @ 2 p.m.

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

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading.

Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge Elementary (285 Cedar Ridge Rd SE, Dalton, GA 30721)
Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Thursday, June 12 @ 11 a.m. @ Tunnel Hill Elementary (203 E School Street, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755)

Library Photo Scavenger Hunt -- Children
2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. Find all the items and take photos of them, then turn them in to the staff for a prize.

Monday, June 9 @ 3-4 p.m.

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

Chess Club -- Kids
2025-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to kids under 12. If you are interested in playing, or learning to play the game, come by and join the Chess Club.

Monday, December 2, 16 & 30 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, January 13 @ 4 p.m.
Mondays in February @ 4 p.m.
Mondays in March @ 4 p.m.
Mondays in April @ 4 p.m.
Mondays in June @ 4 p.m.
Mondays in July @ 4 p.m.

No Chess Club on March 17 or 31
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Genealogy -- Adults
2025-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Come learn about genealogy and how to side Ancestry.com with David Brown from Dalton State College.

Monday, June 9 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

Blood Assurance -- Adult
2025-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. The Bloodmobile will be on site at the library. To schedule an appointment, please visit bloodmobile assurance.org. Walk-in donors are also welcome. All who give will receive a voucher for three free books.

Tuesday, June 10 @ 10 a.m. – 2 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
2025-06-10 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.

Homeschool Meetup - Tweens and Teens
2025-06-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages. 10-18. Homeschoolers are invited to have some fun making crafts or playing games.

Monday, August 6 & 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 3 & 17 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 8 & 22 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 5 & 19 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, December 3 & 17 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 14 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 11 & 25 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 22 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6 & 20 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 10 & 24 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 8 & 22 @ 11 a.m.

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

Summer Kids Club @ Dalton Mall
2025-06-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Off Site
Open to Pre-K – 5th grade. We’ll start this session with 15 minutes of stories and songs. Then Kids will create crafts inspired by all the ways nature uses color.

Monday, June 3 & July 3 @ 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Colorful Nature
Monday, June 10 @ 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Colorful Art
Monday, June 17 @ 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Colorful Science
Monday, June 24 @ 10:30 – 12 p.m. Colorful Play

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

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids @ Cedar Ridge Elementary
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States

Tabletop Tuesday -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Board Game Pieces
Open to ages 13-18. Join us each Tuesday for an afternoon of games. Test your skills against other players.

Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. — Magic: The Gathering
Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. –Yu-Gi-Oh
Tuesday, June 17 @ 3 p.m. — Pokemon Club Evolved
Tuesday, June 24 @ 3 p.m. — Lorcana

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

TnT DIY: Watercolor Tins -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Learn how to make your own portable watercolor tin set. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, June 10 @ 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-06-11 10:00 | GA
Open to kids entering kindergarten through 3rd Grade. Leta Tankersley Alton and other local educators will offer free, one-hour tutoring for children. Avoid the “summer slide” and see a staff member to sign up for a slot.

Wednesdays in June @ 10:00 a.m.-1 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
2025-06-11 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 @ 10:00 a.m.
No Class March 4

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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring -- Kids
2025-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to K-3rd grades. Leta Tankersley Alton and other local educators will offer free, one-hour tutoring for children entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Avoid the “summer slide” and see a staff member to sign up for a slot.

Wednesdays in June, July and August @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2025-06-11 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
2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.
