Week of Events
Workout with Nancy — Adults
Workout with Nancy — Adults
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 […]
Baby & Toddler Time — Children
Baby & Toddler Time — Children
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 […]
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ GEM Theatre
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ GEM Theatre
Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program. Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 […]
Diamond Painting — Tweens & Teens
Diamond Painting — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Come enjoy this relaxing craft. Monday, June 2 @ 2 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids
Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program. Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 […]
Chess Club — Kids
Chess Club — Kids
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 @ […]
Trivia — Adults
Trivia — Adults
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 […]
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Open to ages 12 and older. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn? Come join this fun and informal group suitable for the complete beginner to the advanced crafts person! First and third Tuesday in January @ 10 a.m. First and third Tuesday in February @ 10 a.m. […]
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Children
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Children
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.
Summer Kids Club @ Dalton Mall
Summer Kids Club @ Dalton Mall
Open to Pre-K - 5th grade. We'll start this session with 15 minutes of stories and songs. Then Kids will create crafts inspired by all the ways nature uses color. Monday, June 3 & July 3 @ 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Colorful Nature Monday, June 10 @ 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Colorful Art […]
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ North Whitfield Middle School
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ North Whitfield Middle School
Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program. Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 […]
Storytime with Pilot Cary Brown — Kids
Storytime with Pilot Cary Brown — Kids
Open to children. Pilot Cary Brown will read stories about being a pilot. Tuesday, June 3 @ 1 - 2 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Adam Sanford (Artist) — Kids
Adam Sanford (Artist) — Kids
Open to children. Each Tuesday we'll host a special summer reading performer here at the library. Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program. Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library […]
Tabletop Tuesday — Tweens and Teens
Tabletop Tuesday — Tweens and Teens
Board Game Pieces Open to ages 13-18. Join us each Tuesday for an afternoon of games. Test your skills against other players. Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. -- Magic: The Gathering Tuesday, June 10 @ 3 p.m. --Yu-Gi-Oh Tuesday, June 17 @ 3 p.m. -- Pokemon Club Evolved Tuesday, June 24 @ 3 p.m. […]
K-3rd Grade Tutoring
K-3rd Grade Tutoring
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 […]
Stretchband Workout With Nancy – Adults
Stretchband Workout With Nancy – Adults
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 — Kids
K-3rd Grade Tutoring — Kids
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 […]
Board Games & Cards — Adults
Board Games & Cards — Adults
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.
English Conversations — Adults
English Conversations — Adults
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 @ […]
Beginner Spanish — Adults (Spanish translator present)
Beginner Spanish — Adults (Spanish translator present)
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 […]
Nerf Wars — Tweens
Nerf Wars — Tweens
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg Open to tweens 10-12 years old. Get ready for an epic NERF battle. Permission slip must be signed by a parent. Thursday, March 13 27 @ 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 & 24 @ 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 @ 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 @ […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
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 […]
Paint Class With Whitney — Adults
Paint Class With Whitney — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn a new skill and develop your talents under the direction of local artist, Whitney. All supplies will be provided. The classes below will offer the same lesson each month so that more people can participate. Please register for only one time per month. You can register by visiting […]
Baby Lapsit – Children
Baby Lapsit – Children
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.
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ New Hope Elementary
Adam Sanford (Illustrator) — Kids @ New Hope Elementary
Drawing with Illustrator Adam Sanford: Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program. Monday, June 2 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre Monday, June 2 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Tuesday, June 3 @ 11 […]
Let’s Crochet — Tweens and Teens
Let’s Crochet — Tweens and Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grades. Let's learn to crochet. Thursday, June 5 @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Paint Class With Whitney — Kids
Paint Class With Whitney — Kids
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn a new skill and develop your talents under the direction of local artist, Whitney. All supplies will be provided. The classes below will offer the same lesson each month so that more people can participate. Please register for only one time per month. You can register by visiting […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
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 […]
Dungeons & Dragons — Tweens & Teens
Dungeons & Dragons — Tweens & Teens
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 […]
Pokémon Club — All Ages
Pokémon Club — All Ages
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 […]
Page Turner Book Club — Adults
Page Turner Book Club — Adults
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 @ […]
Zumba — Adults
Zumba — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Get your heart pumping with this Latin music-based workout led by Nancy Guzman. Weekly on Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 14 @10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 8 and 29 @ 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13 & 27 @ 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 11 & 25 @ 10:30 […]
Veterans Coffee — Adults
Veterans Coffee — Adults
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.
Medicare and You Info Session — Adults
Medicare and You Info Session — Adults
Open to adults 18 and older. John Sellers, an independent Medicare rep. will lead an educational program introducing Medicare and its many options to the public. The program lasts about 30 minutes and includes a video and question and answer session plus literature handouts. Friday, June 6 @ 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of […]
Movie and Activity — Tweens and Teens and New Adults
Movie and Activity — Tweens and Teens and New Adults
Open to 6th - 12th grades with a special event for new adults, as well. Join us for a movie and a fun activity. We will also have snacks. Friday, June 6 @ 2-3:30 p.m. -- Tweens, Teens and New Adults Friday, June 13 @ 2-3:30 p.m. -- Tweens and Teens Friday, June 27 @ […]
LEGOs @ the Library
LEGOs @ the Library
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 […]
TnT Summer Art Club — Tweens and Teens
TnT Summer Art Club — Tweens and Teens
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 […]
Paw Pals (Read with Therapy Dogs) — Children
Paw Pals (Read with Therapy Dogs) — Children
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 @ […]
Movie Activity with Roberta — Teens and New Adults
Movie Activity with Roberta — Teens and New Adults
Open to teens and new adults. Watch a movie then enjoy an activity curated by Roberta Charbonneau. Friday, June 6 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Friends of the Library Book Sale — All Ages
Friends of the Library Book Sale — All Ages
Open to all ages. Please come join us and see what the Friends of the Library Book Sale has to offer. We have thousands of used books as well as audiobooks and equipment available for sale for reduced prices. Proceeds of the sale go to benefit the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library’s staff, programs, and collections. […]
Citizenship Course Pt. 1 — Adults
Citizenship Course Pt. 1 — Adults
Open to adults 19 and older. This course helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interviews. Presented by Maria Guijon. Saturday, June 7 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 1 Saturday, June 14 @ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pt. 2 Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on […]
S.T.E.A.M. Storytime – Children
S.T.E.A.M. Storytime – Children
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, […]

