Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2024-12-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2024-12-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-30 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.

Gingerbread House Decorating --Adults
2024-12-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a festive morning of holiday fun, where you craft your edible masterpiece while enjoying seasonal treats and warm beverages. All supplies provided.

Monday, December 23 @ 11:30 a.m.

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

Chess Club -- Kids
2024-12-23 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.

CLOSED for Christmas -- All NGRL Branches
2024-12-24, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26 | GA
We will be closed for Christmas. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. The bookdrop will be open for returns.

CLOSED Tuesday, December 24
CLOSED Wednesday, December 25
CLOSED Thursday, December 26

No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2024-12-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-01 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2024-12-26 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.

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2024-12-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-02 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.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2024-12-26 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
2024-12-26 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.

Zumba -- Adults
2024-12-27 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
2024-12-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-03 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.

LEGOs @ the Library
2024-12-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-03 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.

Anime Club -- Tweens & Teens
2024-12-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to 6th-12th grades. Come hang out with your friends in grades 6-12 at the Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library. Enjoy discussing and watching some of your favorite shows with other fans!

Tuesday, January 10 @ 3 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Demon Slayer
Tuesday, March 14 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Fruits Basket
Tuesday, April 11 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Haikyu!
Tuesday, May 9 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Dr. Stone
Monday, June 5 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Kaguya-Sama Love Is War
Wednesday, July 19 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: Ace Attorney
Tuesday, August 8 @ 3 – 5 p.m. – Theme: My Love Story!!
Tuesday, September 12 @ 4-5:30 p.m. – Theme: Natsume’s Book of Friends
Tuesday, October 10 @ 4-5:30 p.m. – Theme: Soul Eater
Tuesday, November 7 @ 4-5:30 p.m. – Theme: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Tuesday, December 5 @ 4-5:30 p.m. – Theme: Polar Bear Cafe
Tuesday, January 9 @ 4-5:30 p.m. – Theme: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Tuesday, February 6 @ 4-5 p.m. – Theme: Horimiya
Monday, March 25 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, April 29 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, May 20 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, June 24 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, July 22 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, August 26 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, September 23 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, October 21 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Monday, December 16 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 28 @ 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 4 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, January 27 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, February 1 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, February 24 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 @ 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Monday, March 24 @ 6-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Art @ the Library: Bob Ross - Warm Winter Day -- Adults (Translator present)
2024-12-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a relaxing painting session at the library as we follow along with Bob Ross to create a “warm winter day” scene. All supplies provided.

Monday, December 30 @ 11:30 a.m.

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

Chess Club -- Kids
2024-12-30 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.

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

CLOSED for the New Year Holidays -- All NGRL Branches
2024-12-31, 2025-01-01 | GA
We will be closed for the New Year holidays. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. The bookdrop will be open for returns.

CLOSED Tuesday, December 31
CLOSED Wednesday, January 1

No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-01-02 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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-01-02 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.
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
2025-01-02 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.

Page Turner Book Club -- Adults
2025-01-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Warm your heart this January by discussing our Found Family themed pick. We’ll discuss our current read and vote for the next book.

Thursday, January 2 @ 5:30 p.m. “Anxious People” by Fredrick Backman.
Thursday, February 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “Beach Read” by Emily Henry.
Thursday, March 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros.
Thursday, April 3 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.
Thursday, May 1 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.
Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters
Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 p.m. “Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies” by Catherine Mack
Thursday, July 7 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Pale Blue Eye” by Louis Bayard
Thursday, September 4 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna
Thursday, October 2 @ 5:30 p.m. “Yellowface” by R. F. Kuang
Thursday, November 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin

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