Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Page Turner Book Club -- Adults
2025-09-04 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. Warm your heart this January by discussing our Found Family themed pick. We’ll discuss our current read and vote for the next book.

Thursday, January 2 @ 5:30 p.m. “Anxious People” by Fredrick Backman.
Thursday, February 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “Beach Read” by Emily Henry.
Thursday, March 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros.
Thursday, April 3 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.
Thursday, May 1 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.
Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters
Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 p.m. “Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies” by Catherine Mack
Thursday, July 7 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Pale Blue Eye” by Louis Bayard
Thursday, September 4 @ 5:30 p.m. “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna
Thursday, October 2 @ 5:30 p.m. “Yellowface” by R. F. Kuang
Thursday, November 6 @ 5:30 p.m. “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin

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

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
2025-09-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-28 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
2025-09-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-28 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.

ESOL Games - Adults
2025-09-04 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 English through playing a variety of fun games.

Thursdays in September @ 4 p.m.
Thursdays in November @ 4 p.m.

No ESOL games November 27.
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Storytime -- Children
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-08-28 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
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-28 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.

English Conversations -- Adults
2025-09-03 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.

Board Games & Cards -- Adults
2025-09-03 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
2025-09-03 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

How to Apply for FAFSA -- Adults
2025-09-02 17:45 - 18:45 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 17 and older. Learn the proper way to apply for Government Financial Aid in Georgia. (Bilingual)

Monday, May 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 2 @ 5:30 p.m.

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

Junk Journals - Tweens and Teens
2025-09-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to grades 6 to 12. Learn to create your own personalized journal for recording your thoughts.

Tuesday, September 2 @ 4 p.m.

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

Goodwill Job Fair -- Adults
2025-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Goodwill is coming here to provide connections and aid in job hunting.

Tuesday, September 2 & 10 and 11 a.m.

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

Move & Groove -- Kids
2025-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to kids of all ages. Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for kids ages 0-4, but all children are welcome.

Tuesdays in August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in September @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in October @ 11 a.m.-12 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
2025-09-02 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.

Movie Monday -- Tweens & Teens
2025-09-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to ages 6th – 12th grades. Join us for a movie.

Monday, August 11 & 25 @ 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Mondays in September @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Mondays in October @ 4-5:30 p.m

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

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-09-01 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.

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday -- All NGRL Branches
2025-09-01, 2025-08-30 | GA
We will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday!
CLOSED Saturday, August 30
CLOSED Monday, September 1
The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Graduated S.T.E.A.M. -- Tweens and Teens
2025-08-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to grades 6th – 12th grades. This is designed for tweens and teens interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Friday, August 22 & 29 @ 4 p.m.
Friday, September 5 @ 4 p.m. — Makey Makey Workshop

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

Mario Kart Switch Tournament -- Tweens and Teens
2025-08-29 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
2025-08-29 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 Game on @ the Library - Tweens and Teens
2025-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Explore and enjoy our collection of board games and video game consoles.

Fridays from 4-5 p.m.
Friday, August 1, 15 & 29 @ 4-5 p.m.
Friday, September 5 & 19 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, October 3, 17 & 31 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, November 14 @ 3-5 p.m.
Friday, December 5 & 19 @ 3-5 p.m.

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

Veterans Coffee -- Adults
2025-08-29 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.

Art at the Library: Creating T-Shirt Prints -- Adults
2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a fun session of creating a piece of unique art that you can take with you. All supplies provided.

Wednesday, April 24 @ 5:30 p.m. Personalize a plain tote bag for a unique, wearable work of art.
Monday, April 28 @ 11:30 a.m. Personalize a plain tote bag for a unique, wearable work of art.
Monday, August 25 @ 11:30 a.m. Carve your design on a linoleum block and learn to transfer it onto a T-shirt using fabric paint. Bring your own T-shirt and creativity.
Thursday, August 28 @ 11:30 p.m. Carve your design on a linoleum block and learn to transfer it onto a T-shirt using fabric paint. Bring your own T-shirt and creativity.

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

Painting with Roberta -- Tweens & Teens
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to grades 6th – 12th. Join us as we create original pieces of art. All supplies provided.

Thursday, August 28 @ 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 11 @ 4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7 @ 4 p.m.

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