Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-10-08 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.

How to Use PINES & Libby -- Adults (Bilingual)
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Gain access to your Library Account through the Pines App & Learn how to use the Libby App to access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks offered by your library.

Wednesday, October 8 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 18 @ 5:45-6:45 p.m.

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

Crafting with Roberta
2025-10-08 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
Tuesday, August 5 @ 1 p.m. — Collage making — Adults
Friday, August 15 @ 4 p.m. — 3D letter decor — Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, August 20 @ 1 p.m. — Wind chimes — Adults
Thursday, August 21 @ 4 p.m. — Cardboard portraits — Kids
Tuesday, September 16 @ 3 p.m. — Painting Birch Trees — Adults
Tuesday, September 23 @ 1 p.m. — Button Craft — Adults
Wednesday, September 24 @ 4 p.m. — Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, October 8 @ 2 p.m. — Fall Mobiles, Adults
Thursday, October 9 @ 4 p.m. — Drawing 101, Tweens and Teens
Thursday, October 16 @ 4 p.m. — Drawing 102, Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, October 22 @ 2 p.m. — Sunflowers, Adults
Thursday, October 23 @ 4 p.m. — Painting, Tweens and Teens
Tuesday, November 18 @ 2 p.m. — Christmas Cards
Tuesday, December 9 @ 1 p.m. — Button Christmas Trees
Monday, December 15 @ 3:30 p.m. — Holiday crafts for the whole family.
Wednesday, January 14 @ 3:30 p.m. — Fun for the whole family.
Wednesday, January 21 @ 1 p.m. — Winter scene (adults 18 and older).
Monday, January 26 @ 4 p.m. — Tweens and Teens.

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

Painting Mini Pumpkins -- Tweens and Teens
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grades. We will supply the paint and the pumpkins, so bring your creative skills.

Wednesday, October 8 @ 3 p.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)
2025-10-08 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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-10-09 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-10-09 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
2025-10-09 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.

Discover Instagram! Virtual Class -- Adults
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Find out why Instagram is so popular in our beginner-friendly session designed to introduce you to the social media platform’s key features.

Thursday, October 9 @ 12-1 p.m.

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

Crafting with Roberta
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 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
Tuesday, August 5 @ 1 p.m. — Collage making — Adults
Friday, August 15 @ 4 p.m. — 3D letter decor — Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, August 20 @ 1 p.m. — Wind chimes — Adults
Thursday, August 21 @ 4 p.m. — Cardboard portraits — Kids
Tuesday, September 16 @ 3 p.m. — Painting Birch Trees — Adults
Tuesday, September 23 @ 1 p.m. — Button Craft — Adults
Wednesday, September 24 @ 4 p.m. — Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, October 8 @ 2 p.m. — Fall Mobiles, Adults
Thursday, October 9 @ 4 p.m. — Drawing 101, Tweens and Teens
Thursday, October 16 @ 4 p.m. — Drawing 102, Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, October 22 @ 2 p.m. — Sunflowers, Adults
Thursday, October 23 @ 4 p.m. — Painting, Tweens and Teens
Tuesday, November 18 @ 2 p.m. — Christmas Cards

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

ESOL Games - Adults
2025-10-09 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 English through playing a variety of fun games.

Thursdays in September @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in November @ 4 p.m.

No ESOL games November 27.
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-10-09 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
2025-10-09 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.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-10-10 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.

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-10-10 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.

TnT Art Club: Tweens & Teens
2025-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Join our Teen Art Club and join others to create fun, casual art or work on their personal projects. All supplies provided.

Friday, August 8 & 22 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, September 12 & 26 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, October 10 & 24 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, November 7 & 21 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, December 12 @ 3-5 p.m.

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

Food and Flick -- Tweens and Teens
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to grades 6 to 12. Join us for a movie and some matching themed food.

Saturday, September 6 @ 3:30-6 p.m. — We will show “Wicked!” (PG, 160 minutes, 2024).
Friday, October 10 @ 4-6:30 p.m. — We will show Five Nights at Freddy’s” (PG13, 110 minutes, 2023).

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

Storyventures @ Civitan Park -- Kids (Bilingual)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Off Site
Open to birth to 4, but all are welcome. Storytime program in the Civitan park, 330 N. Tibbs Road. This month, we’ll get ready to welcome fall with an Apples & Pumpkins theme.

Saturday, September 13 @ 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, October 11 @ 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, November 8 @ 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, April 11 @ 10-11 a.m.

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

Plant Swap -- Adults
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults. Bring a plant and take a plant. We’ll set up on our outdoor patio and light refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, May 3 @ 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday, June 20 @ 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 13 @ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 @ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Citizenship Course Part 1 & 2 -- Adults (Bilingual)
2025-10-11 10:30 - 13:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults. This course helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interview. Presented by Maria Guijon.

Saturday, February 7 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Part 1
Saturday, February 21 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Part 2
Saturday, April 11 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Part 1
Saturday, April 18 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Part 2

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

Library LEGO -- Children
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to ages 8 – 13.
Flex your creativity skills and play with LEGO® bricks! Make something you want to share? Ask us about displaying your masterpiece.

January: Saturday 01/11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
February: Saturday 02/08/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
March: Saturday 03/08/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
April: Saturday 04/12/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May: Saturday 05/10/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June: Friday 06/14/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
July: Friday 07/12/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
August: Saturday 08/09/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September: Saturday 09/27/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
October: Saturday 10/11/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November: Saturday 11/22/25 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
December: Saturday 12/13/25 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
January: Saturday 1/31/26 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
February: Saturday 2/07/26 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Chair Yoga -- Adults
2025-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, 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, October 4, 11 & 25 @ 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 @ 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 13 & 20 @ 12-1 p.m.

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

CLOSED for Staff Development Day -- All NGRL Staff
2025-10-13 | GA
We will be closed for Staff Development Day. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday!
CLOSED Monday, October 13
The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-10-13 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.

Noni's Nook Storytime -- Children
2025-10-14 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
2025-10-14 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.

Homework Help -- Tweens and Teens
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Come by for help with your homework.

Tuesday, August 12 & 26 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9 & 23 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12 @ 4 p.m.

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

Quiet Kids Book Club -- Kids
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 1st to 5th grades. Individual, free-choice book club for kids who just want to read and talk about their book. Bring your current read, sit and enjoy on your own, and answer a few questions at the end.

Tuesday, September 9 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 @ 4 p.m.

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

Career Day: Firefighters -- Kids
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. Firefighters from the Chatsworth Fire Department will join us. Children will learn about what firefighters do, see real firetrucks, and meet the station’s mascot.

Tuesday, October 14 @ 4 p.m.

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