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 […]

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 […]

Ben Roy’s Science Zone: Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages! Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person […]

Open to teens. Learn to make your very own scratch off maps. All supplies provided. Monday, July 7 @ 2 - 3 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

Ben Roy’s Science Zone: Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages! Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person […]

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 children. We'll be turning down the lights and turning on the projector to make the perfect canvas for telling your own stories with various types of puppets. Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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 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, […]

Ben Roy’s Science Zone: Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages! Monday, July 7 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre (114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701) Monday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Tuesday, July 8 @ 3 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person […]

Open to 6th - 12th grades. Tweens and teens are invited to an epic Glow in the Dark Paint party. Light up the night with neon paint, music and fun. Don't forget to wear something that shines under black lights. Tuesday, July 8 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]

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 6th - 12th grades. Pilot Tyron Black will discuss what being a pilot is actually like and how a person can learn to fly. Wednesday, July 9 @ 10 a.m. 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 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 […]

Open to children. At this after-hours interactive event, the staff will provide clues as to how an art piece has been damaged at the library, but who did it is a mystery. Prizes will be awarded to the participants clever enough to solve the crime. Wednesday, July 9 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of […]

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.

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 adults 18 and older. 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. Thursday, July 10 @ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on […]

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 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.

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 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 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 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 @ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]