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 […]

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. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of coloring with crayons. All supplies provided. Monday, July 14 @ 1 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. 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. Learn the basic concepts of Graphic Design & Adobe Illustrator. Monday, July 14 @ 5:30 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 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, […]

Open to all ages. This will be a celebration of the end of Summer Reading. Holes to Go will have a 9-hole miniature golf course outside the library and ice cream will be provided for all. Tuesday, July 15 @ 2-4 p.m. This is a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Van Gogh's […]

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 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 […]

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 @ […]

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.

Open to 6th - 12th grades. Color takes center stage as we look at how colors are studied in the lab. Thursday, June 17 @ 1 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.

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. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity: Rock Paining. This program helps reduce stress and foster relaxation. Thursday, July 17 @ 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 18 and older. Local author Lee Lunsford will be at the library. Lee writes novels in the world of professional wrestling and works at Wrestling 4 A Cause Chattanooga. He appears on their local television show bi-weekly and does commentary at their ringside events. Friday, July 18 @ 3:30-5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All […]

Open to ages 13 and older. Teens and adults are invited to join our new book club. Each month a staff member will be on and to discuss their pick with everyone.   Friday, January 24 @ 4 p.m. -- This month - "West With Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge. Friday, February 21 @ 4 p.m. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 @ […]

Open to kids. Come in your bright, colorful jammies, watch a movie, have some snacks and drinks and play some sleepover games. Saturday, June 28 @ 1:45 - 4 p.m. K - 2nd grades Saturday, July 19 @ 1:45 - 5 p.m. 3rd - 5th grades Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to […]