Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-05-29 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 @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 12 & 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in January @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in February @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in March @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays in April @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in May @ 10:30 a.m.

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

College Q&A Panel -- Teens
2025-05-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to teens. Join this panel discussion to find out more about getting ready for college.

Thursday, May 29 @ 4 p.m.

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

Storytime -- Children
2025-05-29 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, May 1 @ 10:15 a.m. & 4 p.m. — Theme is Knights
Thursday, May 8 @ 10:15 a.m. & 4 p.m. — Theme is Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 15 @ 10:15 a.m. & 4 p.m. — Theme is Glasses
Thursday, May 22 @ 10:15 & 4 p.m. — Theme is Memorial Day
Thursday, May 29 @ 10:15 & 4 p.m. — Theme is Birds

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

Storytime -- Children
2025-05-29 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.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-05-29 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
2025-05-29 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.

Snacks from Around the World -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Take your taste buds on a trip to South Korea. Sample a variety of sweet, savory, and unique Korean snacks while learning a bit about the culture behind the flavors. Supplies are limited to first come, first served.

Thursday, May 29 @ 5:30.
Monday, June 30 @ 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 31 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

Zumba -- Adults
2025-05-30 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.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-05-30 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 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Tea Ceremony Demonstration -- All Ages
2025-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Learn some of the rituals, meanings and formalities of a traditional tea ceremony.

Friday, May 30 @ 2 p.m.

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

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-05-30 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.

Staff Picks a Book Club -- Teens and Adults
2025-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 13 and older. Teens and adults are invited to join our new book club. Each month a staff member will be on and to discuss their pick with everyone.

Friday, January 24 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge.
Friday, February 21 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “How to Be a Good Creature” by Sy Montgomery.
Friday, March 21 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “Lying In” by Barbara Tucker
Tuesday, April 22 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke
Friday, May 30 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “The Book of Joan” by Lidia Yuknavitch
Friday, June 27 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “Under the Wave at Weimea” by Paul Theroux
Friday, July 18 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt
Friday, August 22 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “We’ll Prescribe You a Cat” by Syou Ishida
Friday, September 19 @ 4 p.m. — This month – “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy
Friday, October 24 @ 4 p.m. — “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern
Friday, November 21 @ “Cold Sassy Tree” by Olive Ann Burns

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

Author Talk: Joy M. Walker's "Finding Joy in the West"
2025-05-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Joy Walker is a retired elementary physical education teacher on a quest to ride her bike in all 50 states.

Saturday, May 31 @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-06-02 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
2025-06-02 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.

Adam Sanford (Illustrator) -- Kids @ GEM Theatre
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site
Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program.

Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre
Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 a.m. @ North Whitfield Middle School (350 Trailblazer Lane, Dalton, GA 30721)
Thursday, June 5 @ 11 a.m. @ New Hope Elementary (1175 New Hope Road, Dalton, GA 30720)

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

Diamond Painting -- Tweens & Teens
2025-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Come enjoy this relaxing craft.

Monday, June 2 @ 2 p.m.

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

Adam Sanford (Illustrator) -- Kids
2025-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States

Chess Club -- Kids
2025-06-02 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.

Trivia -- Adults
2025-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Zach will test your knowledge and ability to recall information on a wide variety of topics.

Friday, June 2 @ 4 – 5 p.m.
Fridays in July @ 4 p.m.

Closed July 4
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Knit & Crochet Club -- Adults
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 12 and older. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn? Come join this fun and informal group suitable for the complete beginner to the advanced crafts person!

First and third Tuesday in January @ 10 a.m.
First and third Tuesday in February @ 10 a.m.
First and third Tuesday in March @ 10 a.m.
First and third Tuesday in April @ 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
2025-06-03 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.

Summer Kids Club @ Dalton Mall
2025-06-03 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.

Adam Sanford (Illustrator) -- Kids @ North Whitfield Middle School
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site

Storytime with Pilot Cary Brown -- Kids
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children. Pilot Cary Brown will read stories about being a pilot.

Tuesday, June 3 @ 1 – 2 p.m.

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

Adam Sanford (Artist) -- Kids
2025-06-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. Each Tuesday we’ll host a special summer reading performer here at the library.

Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program.

Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre
Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 a.m. @ North Whitfield Middle School (350 Trailblazer Lane, Dalton, GA 30721)
Thursday, June 5 @ 11 a.m. @ New Hope Elementary (1175 New Hope Road, Dalton, GA 30720)

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

Tabletop Tuesday -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-03 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.

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-06-04 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
2025-06-04 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
