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 […]

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 […]

Open to children. Each Tuesday we'll host a special summer reading performer here at the library. Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 9 @ […]

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 […]

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 @ […]

Open to 6th - 12th grades. Learn what it takes to make your own lava lamp. Monday, June 9 @ 2 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

  Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading. Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday,  June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar […]

Open to children. Find all the items and take photos of them, then turn them in to the staff for a prize. Monday, June 9 @ 3-4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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 @ […]

Open to adults 19 and older. Come learn about genealogy and how to side Ancestry.com with David Brown from Dalton State College. Monday, June 9 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Open to adults 19 and older. The Bloodmobile will be on site at the library. To schedule an appointment, please visit bloodmobile assurance.org. Walk-in donors are also welcome. All who give will receive a voucher for three free books. Tuesday, June 10 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are […]

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.

Open to ages. 10-18. Homeschoolers are invited to have some fun making crafts or playing games. Monday, August 6 & 20 @ 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3 & 17 @ 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 8 & 22 @ 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 5 & 19 @ 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 3 & 17 @ 11 […]

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 […]

Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading. Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday,  June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge […]

Open to children. Each Tuesday we'll host a special summer reading performer here at the library. Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 9 @ […]

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. […]

Learn how to make your own portable watercolor tin set. All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 10 @ 4:30-5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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 @ […]

Open to young new adults 18-20s. Join a group of your peers for an evening of conversations about a variety of activities. Wednesday, May 14 @ 3 p.m. -- Theme is Teach Me DnD Wednesday, May 28 @ 12 p.m. -- Theme is Let's Play New Board Games Wednesday, June 11 @ 12 p.m. -- […]

Open to all ages. William F. Burk will share his tips and techniques for writing graphic novels and other works. Wednesday, June 11 @ 3 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Gene Cordova: Ventriloquist and comedian who will make you laugh out loud and help children discover the adventure of reading Monday, June 9 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 9 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday,  June 10 @ 11 a.m. @ Cedar Ridge […]

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 @ […]

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 […]

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 […]

Open to teens. Participants will receive a prompt and a time limit to create a "work of art" with very limited resources. Thursday, June 12 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Open to all ages.  Local firefighters will be on hand to show off their truck and gear and to answer questions. Thursday, June 12 @ 4 p.m. Thursday, July 14 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Open to adults 19 and older. Staff member Tori will lead an adult craft utilizing the library's Cricut smart cutting machine. Participants will be able to design and customize mugs and cups themed around your favorite books. All materials provided. Friday, June 13 @ 3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]

Open to adults 18 and older. Learn the English language by playing a fun game of Pictionary. Friday, June 13 @ 4 p.m. Thursdays in July @ 4-5 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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, […]

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 @ Brookwood Park Saturday, July 12 @ 10-11 a.m. Pt. 3 @ Civitan Park Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]