English Conversations -- Adults
2024-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-09 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. ESOL Instructor Zach will be available to practice your English speech!

Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2024-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-09 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.

Open Heart Yoga & Wellness -- Adults
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 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. No mat is required.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 23 & 30 @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Stretchband Workout With Nancy - Adults
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-09 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 @ 10:30 a.m.
Closed New Year’s Day
No Class May 14

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

Teen Lounge
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to tweens and teens 12-18 years old. Hang out in the Teen Lounge (The Community Room) for games, movies, food and more.

Tuesdays and Fridays in October @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, November 8 & 22 @ 4 p.m.

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

Career Day: Fort Mountain Ranger Bat Talk -- Kids
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to kids 1st – 6th grades. This month we will have a special visit from a ranger at Fort Mountain, who will give a talk about the bats that live in the area.

Tuesday, October 15 @ 4 p.m.

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

Book Club -- Tweens
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 3rd – 6th grade.
Gather to enjoy some book club fun. Participants can share what they have learned and read in a fun and casual setting.

Friday, April 14 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3 & 17 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1 & 15 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5 & 19 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3 & 17 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 @ 4 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
2024-10-15 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. This month we’ll be reading about octopi, penguins, quilts, and robots in books written by Peter Bently, Karin Akesson, Philip Stead and more.

Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Knit & Crochet Club -- Adults
2024-10-15 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 & third Tuesdays @ 10:00am

Saturday, March 8 & 22 @ 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 12 @ 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 10 @ 10 a.m.

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

CLOSED for Staff Development -- All NGRL Branches
2024-10-14
We will be closed for Staff Development. 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 Monday, October 14

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

TnT NERF® War: Teens vs. Adults -- Tweens, Teens & Adults
2024-10-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to grades 4 – 12 & accompanying adults. Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Would you like to challenge the teen in your life to a NERF® war? If so, this is the event for you. We provide blasters and darts to those who need them.
NERF® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this website.

Saturday, June 10 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 12 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 14 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 8 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 10 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Local Author Event -- All Ages
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Local author Anita Foster will be here to read and sign her latest Piney Hill book.

Saturday, October 12 @ 11 a.m.

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

Crafting with the Cricut -- Adults
2024-10-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. Staff member Tori will lead an adult craft utilizing the library’s Cricut smart cutting machine. All materials provided free of charge!

Friday, June 7 @ 4 p.m. — Design and customize for different kinds of candles
Tuesday, July 16 @ 4 p.m. — Design and customize wooden wreaths and door hangers
Friday, October 11 @ 4 p.m. — Design and customize floral BOOquets and vases.

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

Magic the Gathering & Pokemon Card Games -- Children
2024-10-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to kids. This is an opportunity for people to come and play collectible card games such as Magic the Gathering and Pokémon the Card Game.

Wednesday, February 21 @ 4-5 p.m.
Friday, March 8 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 9 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 13 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 11 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 6 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 10 @4-5:30 p.m.

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

LEGOs @ the Library
2024-10-11 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.

Zumba -- Adults
2024-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. 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.

DIY @ the Library - Adults
2024-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn to take fabric strips and create wall art and how to create plan hangers with macrame.

Thursday, August 8 @ 5 p.m. — Theme is Upcycle Wall Art with Fabric.
Thursday, August 29 @ 5 p.m. — Theme is Macrame Plant Hanger.
Tuesday, September 9 @ 11:30 a.m. — Theme is Mini Piñata’s
Thursday, September 12 @ 5:30 p.m. — Theme is Mini Piñata’s
Thursday, October 10 @ 5:30 p.m. — Theme is Clay Doll Workshop

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

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
2024-10-10 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.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2024-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grade. 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.

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-09 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2024-10-10 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 @ 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.

Book Page Pumpkin Craft -- Adults
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Join Miss Ashley as we upcycle old books and turn them into beautiful fall pumpkins.

Wednesday, October 9 @ 4 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)
2024-10-09 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.

TnT Sketch & Snack: Fall Edition -- Tweens & Teens
2024-10-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to tweens and teens 6 – 12th grades. Capture the essence of fall on paper while connecting with fellow young artists. All supplies are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials.

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

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