Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Baby & Toddler Time -- Children
2025-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

Pokémon Club -- All Ages
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
2025-08-28 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.

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.

Storytime -- Children
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 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.

Baby Lapsit - Children
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.

(Unofficial) Pokémon Tournaments
2025-08-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to kids 5-12. Join us for fun Pokémon battles at the library.

Wednesday, August 6 @ 3 p.m. Kids
Wednesday, August 27 @ 4:30 p.m. Tweens & Teens

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

Beginner Spanish -- Adults (Spanish translator present)
2025-08-27 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
2025-08-27 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
2025-08-27 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
2025-08-27 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
2025-08-27 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 Help your Child Learn at Home -- Adults
2025-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. Leta Tankersley Alton will present a short lecture for parents on good practices to help children learn and study at home.

Tuesday, August 12 @ 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 26 @ 11 a.m.

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

Drawing 101 -- All Ages (Presentation is bilingual)
2025-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Open to all ages. Learn the basics of pencil drawing and develop basic art skills. Practice drawing and tracing. Share your own artwork and receive advice on how to improve your drawing skills. Focused on adults but all ages are welcome as long as children are accompanied by an adult during class.

Monday, June 23 and July 28 @ 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 @ 5:30 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
2025-08-26 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

Homework Help -- Tweens and Teens
2025-08-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to 6th – 12th grades. Come by for help with your homework.

Tuesday, August 12 & 26 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9 & 23 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12 @ 4 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
2025-08-26 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.

Grief Support -- Adults
2025-08-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to adults 18 and older. If you or someone you know is in need, come this session sponsored by Pruitt Health.

Tuesday, February 27 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28 @ 4:30 p.m.

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

Lunch and Learn - Genealogy with Cynthia -- All Ages
2025-08-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, 100 N Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA, 30701, United States
Open to all ages. Join Cynthia as she walks you through how to use the library to trace family histories.

Tuesday, August 26 @ 11:30 p.m.

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

Move & Groove -- Kids
2025-08-26 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.

Tuesdaysin August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Fox in a Box Tour - All Ages
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA, 30705, United States
Open to everyone. 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 August 4 through September 8 only.

Tuesday, August 12 @ 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 @ 11 a.m.

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