Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Graphic Design 101 -- Adults (Presentation is bilingual)
2025-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

DIY @ the Library -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn 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.

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.

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.

Crafting with Roberta
2025-07-14 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
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.

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-07-14 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.

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 in January @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in February @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in March @ 10 a.m.
Mondays in April @ 10 a.m.

No Workout w/Nancy March 2

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

Messy Art Mondays -- Kids @ Al Rollins Park
2025-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Off Site
Sometimes, the best way to learn is to get messy. Kids will tap into their creativity to create unique art projects using their imaginations and some unconventional tools. Please dress for a mess. Designed for K-5th grades, but open to everyone.

Monday, July 7 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Lakeshore Park
Monday, July 14 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Al Rollins Park
Monday, July 21 @ 9-11 a.m. @ Civilian Park

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

TnT Nerf War: Color Edition -- Kids and Teens
2025-07-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg
Open to tweens and teens 4th to 12th grades. Grab your blasters and darts. Each month we play NERF games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and Zombies. Blasters and darts provided. Signed waiver is required.

Saturday, January 11 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 8 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 14 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Teens vs. Adults
Saturday, July 12 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Color Edition 4th – 12th Grades

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

S.T.E.A.M. Storytime - Children
2025-07-12 11:15 - 12:15 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children 5-12. Join Miss Katya for a story and an experiment.

Thursday, October 24 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 21 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 13 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, January 10 @ 4 p.m. This month — Paddle Boats
Thursday, February 21 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 7 @ 11:15 a.m. (Salad Art Spinner)
Thursday, June 14 @ 11:15 a.m. (Exploding Art)
Thursday, June 21 @ 11:15 a.m. (Shadow Art)
Thursday, June 28 @ 11:15 a.m. (Natural Tie-Dye)
Thursday, August 7 @ 4 p.m.
Closed July 4
Thursday, July 12 @ 11:15 a.m. (Window Clings)
Saturday, September 13 @ 11:15 a.m.

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

Library LEGO -- Children
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to ages 8 – 13.
Flex your creativity skills and play with LEGO® bricks! Make something you want to share? Ask us about displaying your masterpiece.

January: Saturday 01/11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
February: Saturday 02/08/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
March: Saturday 03/08/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
April: Saturday 04/12/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May: Saturday 05/10/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June: Friday 06/14/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
July: Friday 07/12/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
August: Saturday 08/09/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September: Saturday 09/27/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
October: Saturday 10/11/25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November: Saturday 11/22/25 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
December: Saturday 12/13/25 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
January: Saturday 1/31/26 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
February: Saturday 2/07/26 @ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Cuantaventuras Colors -- All Ages @ Brookwood Park
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pt. 2 @ Brookwood Park
Saturday, July 12 @ 11 – 12 a.m. Pt. 3 @ Civitan Park

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

Storyventures Colors -- All Ages @ Brookwood Park
2025-07-12 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
Saturday, July 12 @ 10-11 a.m. Pt. 3

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

Teen Lock-in
2025-07-11 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.

Trivia -- Adults
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Zach will test your knowledge and ability to recall information on a wide variety of topics.

Friday, June 2 @ 4 – 5 p.m.
Fridays in July @ 4 p.m.

Closed July 4
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Fox in a Box Tour - Children
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to Kids. Come by for a guided tour of our Fox in a Box pop up display. One of our librarians will share about the history of legacy behind the magnificent Fox Theatre. The display is on loan and will be available for public viewing June 25 through August 29 only.

Monday, June 30 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29 @ 2 p.m.
Friday, July 11 @ 4 p.m.

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

Paw Pals (Read with Therapy Dogs) -- Children
2025-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children of all ages. Read with a Therapy Dog in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Friday, January 3 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, February 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, March 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, April 4 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, May 2 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, August 1 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, September 5 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, October 3 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, November 7 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, December 5 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, January 2 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, February 6 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, March 6 @ 4 p.m.

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
2025-07-11 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.

LEGOs @ the Library
2025-07-11 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 December 26
No Legos April 3

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

Adulting is Hard -- New Adults
2025-07-11 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.

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-07-11 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.

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
2025-07-10 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
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grade. 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.

Pictionary for English Learners -- Adults
2025-07-10 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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-10 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.

Online Lecture: Van Gogh -- Adults
2025-07-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. 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.

Thursday, July 10 @ 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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

Crafting with Roberta -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-07-10 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 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.
