Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Colors of Science -- Tweens and Teens
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-07-17 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)
2025-07-16 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
