Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Crafting with Roberta
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Crayon Art -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of coloring with crayons. All supplies provided.

Monday, July 14 @ 1 p.m.

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

Chess Club -- Kids
2025-07-14 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.

DIY @ the Library -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-07-14 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.

Graphic Design 101 -- Adults (Presentation is bilingual)
2025-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn the basic concepts of Graphic Design & Adobe Illustrator.

Monday, July 14 @ 5:30 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
2025-07-15 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 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.

For the Love of Graphic Novels -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Join other tweens and teens as we discuss the various elements of a graphic novel.

Tuesday, July 1 @ 11 a.m. — Intro to Graphic Novels
Tuesday, July 8 @ 11 a.m. — Elements of a Story
Tuesday, July 15 @ a.m. — Art Styles and DIY Panels
Tuesday, July 22 @ 11 a.m. — Discuss Reads
Tuesday, July 29 @ 11 a.m. — Workshop DIY Graphic Novels

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

Mini Golf Ending Party/Ice Cream Social -- All Ages
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to all ages. This will be a celebration of the end of Summer Reading. Holes to Go will have a 9-hole miniature golf course outside the library and ice cream will be provided for all.

Tuesday, July 15 @ 2-4 p.m.

This is a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Van Gogh’s most celebrated works, and learn why Van Gogh’s color is always about the setting the mood.

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 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.

Stay Bright Kids Craft Time -- Kids
2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 1st – 5th grades. Explore how all flowers of tomorrow are seeds of today with a story and unique dandelion craft.

Wednesday, May 14 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Teen Talk - No Cap - Tweens and Teens
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to tweens and teens 10-18. Family Resource Center is hosting a mini-session covering social & emotional learning and life skills.

Wednesday, March 19 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 @ 12 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 @ 12 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20 @ 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 @ 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)
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-17 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-07-17 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
2025-07-17 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.

Colors of Science -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Color takes center stage as we look at how colors are studied in the lab.

Thursday, June 17 @ 1 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
2025-07-17 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.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-07-17 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
2025-07-17 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.

Mindfullness @ the Library: Rock Painting -- Adults
2025-07-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity: Rock Paining. This program helps reduce stress and foster relaxation.

Thursday, July 17 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

Book Club -- Adult
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. CM Library/Murray Arts Council’s book club for adults will gather. Anyone is welcomed to attend.

Thursday, January 16 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins.
Thursday, February 20 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The German Wife” by Kelly Rimmer
Thursday, March 20 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The Lions of Lucerne” by Brad Thor
Thursday, April 17 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
Thursday, May 13 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson.
Tuesday, June 17 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047” by Lionel Shriver.
Tuesday, July 17 @ 6-7 p.m. This month’s book is “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano.
Thursday, August 21 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “Holes” by Louis Sachar.
Thursday, September 18 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir” by Griffin Dunne.
Thursday, October 16 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The No. Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith.
Thursday, November 20 @ 6 p.m. This month’s book is “Laying Autumn’s Dust” by Mark L. Brooks, who will be present.

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

Zumba -- Adults
2025-07-18 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.
Friday, June 6 & 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 18 @ 10:30
Friday, August 8 & 22 @ 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 5 & 19 @ 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
2025-07-18 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
2025-07-18 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
2025-07-18 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.

Local Author Book Talk -- Adults
2025-07-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Local author Lee Lunsford will be at the library. Lee writes novels in the world of professional wrestling and works at Wrestling 4 A Cause Chattanooga. He appears on their local television show bi-weekly and does commentary at their ringside events.
Friday, July 18 @ 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
