Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading

Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge Elementary (285 Cedar Ridge Rd SE, Dalton, GA 30721)
Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Thursday, June 12 @ 11 a.m. @ Tunnel Hill Elementary (203 E School Street, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755)

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

Tabletop Tuesday -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-10 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.

TnT DIY: Watercolor Tins -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Learn how to make your own portable watercolor tin set. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, June 10 @ 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-06-11 10:00
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
2025-06-11 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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring -- Kids
2025-06-11 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
2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older. 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
2025-06-11 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.

Adulting is Hard -- New Adults
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to young new adults 18-20s. Join a group of your peers for an evening of conversations about a variety of activities.

Wednesday, May 14 @ 3 p.m. — Theme is Teach Me DnD
Wednesday, May 28 @ 12 p.m. — Theme is Let’s Play New Board Games
Wednesday, June 11 @ 12 p.m. — Functional Clay Art (New Adults)
Wednesday, June 25 @ 3 p.m. — Making Food Fun & Feasible (New Adults)
Friday, July 11 @ 12 p.m. — Learning Obscure & Practical Skills (New Adults)
Thursday, July 24 @ 3 p.m. — Crafternoon with Roberta (New Adults)

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

Writing Class with William F. Burk -- All Ages
2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. William F. Burk will share his tips and techniques for writing graphic novels and other works.

Wednesday, June 11 @ 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)
2025-06-11 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
2025-06-12 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-06-12 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
2025-06-12 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.

Gene Cordova (Puppets) -- Kids @ Tunnel Hill Elementary
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Off Site
Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading

Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge Elementary (285 Cedar Ridge Rd SE, Dalton, GA 30721)
Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Thursday, June 12 @ 11 a.m. @ Tunnel Hill Elementary (203 E School Street, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755)

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

Crafting with Roberta -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Paint Class With Whitney -- Kids
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 18 and older.
Learn a new skill and develop your talents under the direction of local artist, Whitney. All supplies will be provided. The classes below will offer the same lesson each month so that more people can participate. Please register for only one time per month. You can register by visiting the library or giving us a call at 706-624-1456. Class size is limited.

Friday, August 4 @ 12:30 p.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, September 5 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, September 12 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, September 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, October 11 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, October 25 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, November 28 @ 1 p.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, December 12 & 19 @ 1:30 p.m. – Preregistration is required.
Thursday, January 18 @ 10:30 a.m. – Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, February 15 @ 10:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, March 7 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, April 18 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, May 23 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, June 27 @ 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, July 18 @ 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, August 15 @ 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. (Sign-up begins July 25)
Thursday, September 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. (Sign-up begins August 29)
Tuesday, October 29 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. (Sign-up begins September 26 @ 10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, November 14 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, December 12 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, January 16 & 30 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Monday, February 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, February 20 @ 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Friday, March 21 @ 1 p.m.
Friday, March 28 @ 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 @ 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 15 @ 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 5 @ 10:30 p.m. For adults 18 and older
Thursday, June 5 @ 2 p.m. For Pre-K-2nd Grade
Thursday, June 12 @ 10:30 p.m. For adults 18 and older
Thursdays, June 12 @ 2 p.m. for 3rd-5th Grade
Thursday, July 29 @ 10:30 p.m. For adults 18 and older
Thursday, July 29 @ 2 p.m. For Pre-K-2nd Grade
Thursday, July 31 @ 10:30 p.m. For adults 18 and older
Thursdays, July 31 @ 2 p.m. for 3rd-5th Grade

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

Nailed it! Bad Art Event -- Teens
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to teens. Participants will receive a prompt and a time limit to create a “work of art” with very limited resources.

Thursday, June 12 @ 4 p.m.

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

Visit from Firefighters -- Kids
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Local firefighters will be on hand to show off their truck and gear and to answer questions.

Thursday, June 12 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 14 @ 4 p.m.

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

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-06-12 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
2025-06-12 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)
2025-06-12 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.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-06-13 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
2025-06-13 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 Summer Art Club -- Tweens and Teens
2025-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. The Summer Art Club is for tweens and teens who come together to create fun, casual art or work on more detailed pieces for a special art gallery showing at the end of the summer. All supplies provided.

Fridays in June and July @ 3-5 p.m.

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

Craft a Book Cup with the Cricut -- Adults
2025-06-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Staff member Tori will lead an adult craft utilizing the library’s Cricut smart cutting machine. Participants will be able to design and customize mugs and cups themed around your favorite books. All materials provided.

Friday, June 13 @ 3:30 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
2025-06-13 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.

Teen Lock-in
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Board Game Pieces
Open to teens. The library will host a special, after-hours Teen Lock-in. Come spend Friday evening at the library. we’ll provide pizza, games and snacks and show movies, play video games and more.

Friday, April 11 @ 6-9 p.m.
Friday, May 9 @ 6-9 p.m.
Friday, June 13 @ 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 11 @ 6-9 p.m.

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

Storyventures Colors -- All Ages @ Civitan Park
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Off Site
Designed for K-5th grades but all ages welcome. We’ll continue our theme of colors through fun books, interactive songs and hands-on crafts and activities.

Saturday, June 14 @ 10-11 a.m. Pt. 2 @ Brookwood Park
Saturday, July 12 @ 10-11 a.m. Pt. 3 @ Civitan Park

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

Citizenship Course Pt. 2 -- Adults
2025-06-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. This course helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interviews. Presented by Maria Guijon.

Saturday, June 7 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 1
Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 2

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