Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Messy Art Mondays -- All Ages @ Lakeshore Park
2025-07-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Off Site
Sometimes, the best way to learn is to get messy. Kids will tap into their creativity to create unique art projects using their imaginations and some unconventional tools. Please dress for a mess. Designed for K-5th grades, but open to everyone.

Monday, July 7 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Lakeshore Park
Monday, July 14 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Al Rollins Park
Monday, July 21 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Civitan Park

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

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-07-07 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
2025-07-07 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.

Ben Roy's Science Lab -- Kids @ GEM Theatre
2025-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site
Ben Roy’s Science Zone: Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages!

Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Monday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library

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

DIY Scratch Off Maps -- Teens
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to teens. Learn to make your very own scratch off maps. All supplies provided.

Monday, July 7 @ 2 – 3 p.m.

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

Ben Roy's Science Zone -- Kids
2025-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States

Chess Club -- Kids
2025-07-07 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.

Shadow Puppet Show -- Kids
2025-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. We’ll be turning down the lights and turning on the projector to make the perfect canvas for telling your own stories with various types of puppets.

Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m.-12 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
2025-07-08 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
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

For the Love of Graphic Novels -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Join other tweens and teens as we discuss the various elements of a graphic novel.

Tuesday, July 1 @ 11 a.m. — Intro to Graphic Novels
Tuesday, July 8 @ 11 a.m. — Elements of a Story
Tuesday, July 15 @ a.m. — Art Styles and DIY Panels
Tuesday, July 22 @ 11 a.m. — Discuss Reads
Tuesday, July 29 @ 11 a.m. — Workshop DIY Graphic Novels

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

Ben Roy's Science Zone -- Kids
2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States

Tnt Art: Glow in the Dark Paint Party -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-08 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 an epic Glow in the Dark Paint party. Light up the night with neon paint, music and fun. Don’t forget to wear something that shines under black lights.

Tuesday, July 8 @ 4:30 p.m.

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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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

Chat with Pilot Tyron Black -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Pilot Tyron Black will discuss what being a pilot is actually like and how a person can learn to fly.

Wednesday, July 9 @ 10 a.m.

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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring -- Kids
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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
2025-07-09 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.

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-07-09 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.

Mystery Whodunit Event -- Kids
2025-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. At this after-hours interactive event, the staff will provide clues as to how an art piece has been damaged at the library, but who did it is a mystery. Prizes will be awarded to the participants clever enough to solve the crime.

Wednesday, July 9 @ 4 p.m.

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

Storytime -- Children
2025-07-10 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-07-10 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
2025-07-10 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.

Crafting with Roberta -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Online Lecture: Van Gogh -- Adults
2025-07-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. This is a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Van Gogh’s most celebrated works, and learn why Van Gogh’s color is always about the setting the mood.

Thursday, July 10 @ 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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

Pictionary for English Learners -- Adults
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn the English language by playing a fun game of Pictionary.

Friday, June 13 @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in July @ 4-5 p.m.

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

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-07-10 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
2025-07-10 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.

DIY @ the Library -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.
