Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Baby Lapsit - Children
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-12-04 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 Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-12-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 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.

English Conversations -- Adults
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 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
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 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
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 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

Intro to LinkedIn -- Adults (Translator present)
2025-12-02 17:45 - 18:45 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. This course is focused on how to create and use a professional social media platform named LinkedIn.

Tuesday, September 9 @ 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2 @ 5:45 p.m.

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

Snowy Fox Painting -- Tweens and Teens
2025-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th 12th grades. Join us for a guided paint workshop making a fox on a snowy landscape with 3D snow falling around it.

Tuesday, December 2 @ 4 p.m.

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

S.T.E.A.M.: Candy Cane Experiments -- Family
2025-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to all ages. Children can learn new things in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fields. This month we’ll conduct dissolving candy cane experiments. You can learn all about what causes a candy cane to melt away the fastest.

Tuesday, December 2 @ 4 p.m.

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

Move & Groove -- Kids
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 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 February @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in March @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays in April @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

No Move & Groove November 11.
Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Noni's Nook Storytime -- Children
2025-12-02 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.

Pokemon Club -- Kids
2025-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to children 5-12. Try to catch them all. Pokemon entusiasts unit in this fun hangout time for kids.

Monday, January 5 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, February 2 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, March 2 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, April 6 @ 4 p.m.

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

Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) - Adults
2025-12-01 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.

Monday, February 2, 9 & 23 @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in March @ 11 a.m.
Mondays in April @ 11 a.m.

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

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-12-01 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.

Workout with Nancy -- Adults
2025-12-01 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.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving -- All NGRL Branches
2025-11-29, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-27
We will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday!
CLOSING @ 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26
CLOSED Thursday, November 27
CLOSED Friday, November 28
CLOSED Saturday, November 29
The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.

Family Feud -- All Ages
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Come and test your gaming skills.

Wednesday, November 26 @ 11 a.m.

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

CLOSING @ 1 p.m. for Thanksgiving -- All NGRL Branches
2025-11-26

Drawing Club -- All Ages (Bilingual)
2025-11-25 17:45 - 18:45 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to all ages. Learn the basics of pencil drawing & develop basic art skills. Share your own artwork & receive advice on how to improve your drawing skills. Focused on adults, but all ages are welcome as long as children are accompanied by a parent during the class.

Tuesday, October 28 @ 5:45 p.m.

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

Northwest Georgia Regional Library System Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-25 17:00 - 18:00
Open to all ages. The Northwest Georgia Regional Library System Board will be meeting for its quarterly meeting. The meeting will alternate locations for each regular meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to offer feedback for each of the libraries.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Library System Board meetings are traditionally on the fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m. in August, November, Feburary, and May. Some scheduled dates may change due to holiday or absences.
2025 Dates

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library

2026 Dates

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library
Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library

2027 Dates

Tuesday, February 23, 2027, at 5 p.m. at Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Thursday, May 25, 2027, at 5 p.m. at Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library
Tuesday, August 24, 2027, at 5 p.m. at Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library

TnT J-Pop - Tweens and Teens
2025-11-25 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.

Book Page Art -- Tweens and Teens
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Use old books to make new ones in this fun art class. All supplies provided.

Tuesday, November 25 @ 4 p.m.

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

Sensory Playtime -- Kids
2025-11-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to children. We will debut an opportunity for children to experiment with all different types of sensory activities such as beans, Play-Doh, rice and water. We’ll play soothing music and dim the lights to create a sensory friendly environment.

Tuesday, October 7 @ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 @ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6 @ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 @ 4-5 p.m.

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