Week of Events
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CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday — All NGRL Branches
We will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a safe, happy holiday! CLOSED Saturday, August 30 CLOSED Monday, September 1 The bookdrop will be open for returns. No materials will be due while we are closed. Downloadable items will still be available.
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 […]
Movie Monday — Tweens & Teens
Movie Monday — Tweens & Teens
Open to ages 6th - 12th grades. Join us for a movie. Monday, August 11 & 25 @ 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mondays in September @ 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays in October @ 4-5:30 p.m Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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.
Move & Groove — Kids
Move & Groove — Kids
Open to kids of all ages. Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for kids ages 0-4, but all children are welcome. Tuesdays in August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in September @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in October […]
Goodwill Job Fair — Adults
Goodwill Job Fair — Adults
Open to adults 18 and older. Goodwill is coming here to provide connections and aid in job hunting. Tuesday, September 2 & 10 and 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Junk Journals – Tweens and Teens
Junk Journals – Tweens and Teens
Open to grades 6 to 12. Learn to create your own personalized journal for recording your thoughts. Tuesday, September 2 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
How to Apply for FAFSA — Adults
How to Apply for FAFSA — Adults
Open to adults 17 and older. Learn the proper way to apply for Government Financial Aid in Georgia. (Bilingual) Monday, May 19 @ 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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
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 @ […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
ESOL Games – Adults
ESOL Games – Adults
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn English through playing a variety of fun games. Thursdays in September @ 4 p.m. Thursdays in November @ 4 p.m. No ESOL games November 27. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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.
TnT Game on @ the Library – Tweens and Teens
TnT Game on @ the Library – Tweens and Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Explore and enjoy our collection of board games and video game consoles. Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Friday, August 1, 15 & 29 @ 4-5 p.m. Friday, September 5 & 19 @ 3-5 p.m. Friday, October 3, 17 & 31 @ 3-5 p.m. Friday, November 14 @ 3-5 p.m. Friday, […]
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 […]
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 @ […]
Graduated S.T.E.A.M. — Tweens and Teens
Graduated S.T.E.A.M. — Tweens and Teens
Open to grades 6th - 12th grades. This is designed for tweens and teens interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Friday, August 22 & 29 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 5 @ 4 p.m. -- Makey Makey Workshop Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines […]
Trivia — Adults
Trivia — Adults
Open to adults 18 and older. Test your knowledge with quizmaster Zach. Fridays in March @ 4 p.m. Friday, April 10 & 17 @ 4 p.m. No trivia October 31 or November 28. 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. […]
Jodi McDaniel Book Talk — Adults
Jodi McDaniel Book Talk — Adults
Open to adults 18 and older. Local author Jodi McDaniel Lowery will be onsite to promote her newest book, "Somebody's Watching: The Unsolved Lula Lake Murders of Carolyn Newell and Pete Steele. Saturday, September 6 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis […]
Sensory-Friendly Events — All Ages
Sensory-Friendly Events — All Ages
Open to all ages. We are partnering with the North Georgia Autism Center. Enjoy sensory-conscious activities in an environment specifically set up for our neurodivergent friends. Saturday, August 16 @ 1:45 p.m. Saturday, September 6 @ 1:45 p.m. Saturday, September 20 @ 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18 @ 9 a.m. Scavenger hunt. Saturday, October 25 […]

