Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

English Conversations -- Adults
2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Wednesday in May @ 11 a.m.

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

Chair Yoga -- Adults
2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 | 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 at the library. These sessions are free to the public is required.

Saturday, March 21 @ 12-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 @ 12-1:00 p.m.

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

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 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.

Stretchband Workout With Nancy - Adults
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 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

K-3rd Grade Tutoring
2025-05-28 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.

Super Smash Bros Tournament -- Tweens and Teens
2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to grades 6th – 12th. Test your skills against others in this fun afternoon of Super Smash Bros.

Tuesday, May 27 @ 5 p.m.

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

TnT J-Pop - Tweens and Teens
2025-05-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to tweens and teens. Learn a variety of crafts at the library. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, January 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Learn how to use the Circuit machine to create soot sprite tumblers.
Tuesday, February 25 @ 4:30 p.m. Maria Block Pinatas.
Tuesday, March 25 @ 4:30 p.m. Custom Claw Clips.
Tuesday, April 29 @ 4:30 p.m. Gengar Yogurt Bowls.
Tuesday, May 27 @ 4:30 p.m. Studio Ghibli Paint Along. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, June 24 @ 4:30 p.m. Pokemon Card Stands.
Tuesday, July 29 @ 4:30 p.m. Faux Stained Glass Art.
Tuesday, August 26 @ 4:30 p.m. Miniature Rice Ball Vases.
Tuesday, November 25 @ 4:30 p.m. Clay Keycups. All supplies provided.

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

S.T.E.A.M. Time: Anemometer -- Kids
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. Children can learn new things in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fields. This month we’ll be measuring the wind with a DIY Anemometer. Learn how to create this special device to track the weather.

Tuesday, May 27 @ 4-5 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
2025-05-27 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.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday -- All NGRL Branches
2025-05-26, 2025-05-24 | GA
We will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
CLOSED Saturday, May 25
CLOSED Monday, May 26
The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Mario Kart Switch Tournament -- Tweens and Teens
2025-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to tweens and teens. The library will host a Mario Kart Switch tournament. Choose your favorite character and race against the other attendees.

Friday, May 23 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, August 29 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, December 15 @ 4 p.m.

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

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-05-23 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.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-05-23 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.

Art at the Library: Bob Ross - Peaceful Waters -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Get creative with “Peaceful Waters” by Bob Ross. Follow along with his and Steve’s calming guidance to paint a tranquil scene. All materials and good vibes are included.

Thursday, May 22 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
2025-05-22 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.

Dungeons & Dragons -- Tweens & Teens
2025-05-22 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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 10:15 - 11:15 | 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
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 10:15 - 11:15 | 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.

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2025-05-22 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
2025-05-22 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-05-22 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.

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-05-21 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.

Life Skills with Angela -- Adults
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Join lifestyle coach Angela Coney for an afternoon information on coping with anxiety, stress, and isolation.

Wednesday, February 26 @ 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 @ 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23 @ 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21 @ 1 p.m.

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