Week of Events
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CLOSED for Juneteenth Holiday — All NGRL Branches
We will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday! CLOSED Thursday, June 19 The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.
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 […]
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids @ GEM Theatre
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids @ GEM Theatre
Storytime with Babatunde: Enjoy a magical journey filled with colorful stories, plus singing, dancing, and so much fun! Monday, June 16 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 16 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 17 @ 11 a.m. @ Eastside Elementary (102 […]
S.T.E.M.: Chromatography — Tweens and Teens
S.T.E.M.: Chromatography — Tweens and Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grades. In this Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics experiment, you learn the technique separate substances in a mixture. Monday, June 16 @ 12 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids
Storytime with Babatunde: Enjoy a magical journey filled with colorful stories, plus singing, dancing, and so much fun! Monday, June 16 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 16 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 17 @ 11 a.m. @ Eastside Elementary (102 […]
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 @ […]
Nerf Wars — Teens
Nerf Wars — Teens
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg Open to teens 10-18 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. Monday, June 16 @ […]
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 […]
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids @ Eastside Elementary
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Kids @ Eastside Elementary
Storytime with Babatunde: Enjoy a magical journey filled with colorful stories, plus singing, dancing, and so much fun! Monday, June 16 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 16 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, June 17 @ 11 a.m. @ Eastside Elementary (102 […]
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Children
Babatunde (Storyteller) — Children
Open to children. Each Tuesday we'll host a special summer reading performer here at the library. Storytime with Babatunde: Enjoy a magical journey filled with colorful stories, plus singing, dancing, and so much fun! Monday, June 16 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, June 16 @ 3 […]
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. […]
Book Club — Adult
Book Club — Adult
Open to adults 18 and older. CM Library/Murray Arts Council's book club for adults will gather. Anyone is welcomed to attend. Thursday, January 16 @ 6 p.m. This month's book is "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins. Thursday, February 20 @ 6 p.m. This month's book is "The German Wife" by Kelly Rimmer Thursday, March 20 […]
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 @ […]
Stay Bright Kids Craft Time — Kids
Stay Bright Kids Craft Time — Kids
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 […]
Teen Talk – No Cap – Tweens and Teens
Teen Talk – No Cap – Tweens and Teens
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 @ […]
Crafting with Roberta — Adults
Crafting with Roberta — Adults
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 @ […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Decorating Dog Treats — All Ages
Decorating Dog Treats — All Ages
Open to all ages. Friday afternoon is love your four-legged friend afternoon. Start with Decorating Dog Treats and then spend some time with puppies. Friday, June 20 @ 3 p.m. Friday, June 20 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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 […]
Plant Swap — Adults
Plant Swap — Adults
Open to adults. Bring a plant and take a plant. We'll set up on our outdoor patio and light refreshments will be provided. Saturday, May 3 @ 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 @ 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday, September 13 @ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11 @ 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Disclaimer: […]
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 […]
Barks & Books — Kids
Barks & Books — Kids
Open to all ages. Children of all ages can come and enjoy time reading with local therapy dogs at the library! Friday, January 16 @ 4-5 p.m. Friday, February 20 @ 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 20 @ 4-5 p.m. Friday, April 17 @ 4-5 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]
Afternoon with Pups — All Ages
Afternoon with Pups — All Ages
Open to all ages. Friday afternoon is love your four-legged friend afternoon. Start with Decorating Dog Treats and then spend some time with puppies. Friday, June 20 @ 3 p.m. Decorating Dog Treats Friday, June 20 @ 4 p.m. Afternoon with Pup Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health […]
Dungeons & Dragons — Teens and Adults
Dungeons & Dragons — Teens and Adults
Open to high school and adults. This will be our first D&D campaign at the library. High schoolers and adults can join us for an exciting roleplaying adventure. Saturday, December 16 @ 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25 @ 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22 @ 10 a.m. - 1:30 […]
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, […]
Nerf Wars — Adults
Nerf Wars — Adults
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg Open to adults 18 and older. The kids shouldn't have all of the fun. Bring friends and family for an afternoon of blasting away. Materials supplied or you can bring your own. Saturday, June 21 @ 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]

