We will be playing Minecraft by Mojang and talking about our Build a Better World summer reading program. All teens in 6th-12th grade are invited.
Registration is close. The Summer Reading Program for 2017 has completed.
Calhoun-Gordon County Library June Calendar
Chatsworth-Murray County Library June Calendar
Dalton-Whitfield County Library June Calendar
La biblioteca de Dalton-Whitfield calendario de junio
Antioch Elementary School Calendar
Cohutta Elementary School Calendar
Dug Gap Elementary School Calendar
Tunnel Hill Elementary School Calendar
Read at least 5 books between now and the end of the August 26th to receive a free youth ticket to see the Atlanta Hawks! Open to kids in K-12th grade. Registration is required at checkitoutreading.com.
Home Run Readers – read at least one book on sports or sportsmanship and complete an online activity. Bring the certificate to the library for a code to redeem a free ticket to a Braves game. Note, registration must be done at least 1 week before the game. For more information visit the Home Run Readers website.
Enjoy free eBooks for school-age children from May 3-August 31! Login following these instructions:
1. Go to myOn.com and click Log In Now
2. Enter School Name: Get Georgia Reading, Georgia Campaign for Grade Level Reading — Do not cut and paste. You must type in the text and select the school from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter Username: WHITFIELDCOUNTY Usernames are based on the county you live in. Other options are: GORDONCOUNTY and MURRAYCOUNTY
4. Enter Password: read
6. Sign in and start reading!
Registration begins online on Monday, May 22, 2017! This program is designed for children up to 6th grade.
Inscripción comenzara el lunes, 22 de mayo por este sitio web. El programa es para niños hasta de 6 grado.
Summer Collaborative
Dalton-Whitfield County Library will be participating in the Summer Collaborative again, bringing summer reading programs to elementary schools throughout Whitfield county. For information on the programs, hours, and locations of the schools and libraries participating in Summer Reading Program 2017, click on the name of the school or library below.
La biblioteca Dalton- Whitfield County estará participando en la colaboración de verano otra vez, trayendo el veraniego programa de lectura a las escuelas primarias por todo el condado de Whitfield. Para obtener más información sobre los programas, horarios, y ubicaciones de las escuelas y bibliotecas que participan en el 2017 veraniego programa de lectura, haga clic el nombre de la escuela o la biblioteca abajo.
Some of our programs this year include:
Ventriloquist Gene Cordova / Ventrílocuo Gene Cordova
Gene’s laugh-out-loud program features puppets and comedy and celebrates the importance of reading. Find out more about Gene Cordova at GeneCordova.com
El Programa de Gene Cordova está lleno de comedia que lo tendrá riéndose y celebrando la importancia de la lectura. Para más información sobre Gene Cordova visité el sitio GeneCordova.com
Scientist Ben Roy / El Científico Ben Roy
Ben will perform a thrilling science show featuring audience participation. He makes learning a blast! Find out more about Ben Roy at GoScienceZone.com
Ben tiene un emocionante show de ciencia que incluye la participación del público. ¡Él hace la ciencia muy fascinante! Para más información sobre Ben Roy visité el sitio GoScienceZone.com
Balloon Storyteller Laurel Alford / Cuentista con globos Laurel Alford
Laurel puts her twist on storytelling by making incredible balloon props and masks and getting the audience involved. Find out more about Laurel Alford at JustCallLaurel.com
Laurel pone su toque en la narración de sus cuentos como utilizando globos y máscaras e incluyendo el público a participar. Para más información sobre Laurel Alford visité el sitio JustCallLaurel.com
Animal Adventures Robin Pressley / Adventuras de animales Robin Pressley
As a former exotic animal trainer and zoo educator, Robin Pressley-Keough brings her furry friends to meet kids and teach them how to build a better world for animals! Find out more about Robin Pressley at AnimalAdventures.info
Robin Pressley-Keough, ex entrenador a de animales exóticos y educador de zoológico, traerá unos animales para conocer a los niños y enseñarles cómo construir un mundo mejor para los animales! Para más información sobre Robin Pressley visité el sitio AnimalAdventures.info
Available only in Calhoun
Martial Arts can help teach students many useful skills, including social skills, respect, and focus. Come see a demonstration using these skills. Find out more about Seo’s Martial Arts at SeosMartialArt.com
Magician Ken Scott / Mago Ken Scott
Available only in Dalton
Ken has performed five times at the White House and appeared on ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Video. Join in the fun as he uses magic to inspire children to read. Find out more about Ken Scott at KenScottMagic.com
Solamente disponible en Dalton
Ken ha presentado su magia cinco veces en la casa blanca y apareció en el programa de ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Video. ¡Estas invitado a disfrutar la diversión y ver como el inspira los niños a leer con magia! Para más información sobre Ken Scott visité el sitio KenScottMagic.com
Event photos will be posted on Facebook! Check out the fun we had: Dalton-Whitfield County Library & Collaborative School photos, Calhoun-Gordon County Library photos, and Chatsworth-Murray County Library photos.
Registration begins online on Monday, May 22, 2017! This program is designed for teens in 6th – 12th grade.
Inscripción comenzara el lunes, 22 de mayo por este sitio web. El programa es para adolescentes de 6th – 12th grado.
Calhoun-Gordon County Library Teen Summer Reading Programs:
Try out the state-of-the-art Game Trailer loaded with video games. The trailer is air-conditioned, has comfortable seats and several large screen TVs for several games going on at the same time.
Local talent offers acrylic painting on canvas. Come relax and enjoy an afternoon of painting step by step with Whitney Paradis. Pre-registration is required.
Seo’s Martial Arts: Self-Defense
Learn some self-defense techniques through a demonstration by Seo’s Martial Arts. Martial Arts can help teach students many useful skills, including social skills, respect, and focus.
Build a Better World for Shelter Animals
Susan Henson from Gordon County Animal Shelter will be sharing a presentation and then we will be making toys for the animals. For both teens and adults.
Having good manners shows respect for yourself and for others around you. Learn how to introduce yourself, how and why to write thank you notes, how to set the table, and appropriate dress for various occasions.
Chef Carlin, who is a personal chef, will teach us to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Everyone will get to help prepare the menu and then eat. Pre-registration is required – Program limit is 25.
Come learn basic programming concepts and strengthen your logical thinking skills using a combination of Khan Academy lessons and IRL exercises. The class will be led by G. Ann Campbell, a programmer with nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry. Originally self taught, Campbell went back to school to earn her Bachelor’s of Computer Science while programming full time during the day. Today she works as a Product Manager for SonarSource SA, the company behind the open source software code quality platform SonarQube. Pre-registration is required.
Relationship Smarts Plus with University of Georgia Extension
Relationship Smarts Plus (RS+), focuses on personal development related to identity, goals and values, distinguishing between healthy versus unhealthy relationship behaviors and safe choices in forming relationships, preventing dating violence, developing communication skills, and making mature relationship decisions. Separated into sections for middle school and high school.
Chatsworth-Murray County Library Teen Summer Reading Programs:
Please note, teen programs are offered only at the library stated. Por favor tenga en cuenta, programas para adolescentes se ofrecen sólo en la biblioteca indicado.
Engineering with Unusual Objects
Come and have fun with engineering as we create all kinds of structures using unusual materials.
Dalton-Whitfield County Library Teen Summer Reading Programs:
Please note, teen programs are offered only at the library stated. Por favor tenga en cuenta, programas para adolescentes se ofrecen sólo en la biblioteca indicado.
Scientist Christopher Wozny / El científico Christopher Wozny
Join us and Dalton State College’s Christopher Wozny in fun, interactive science demonstrations.
¡Estas invitado a disfrutar divertidas e interactivas demostraciones científicas de Dalton State College’s Christopher Wozny!
Build it With Minecraft / Construirlo con Minecraft
Head to the library and plug into our computers to join in our special server event with fun group games!
Vienen a la biblioteca y usan nuestro computadoras para unirse a nuestro servidor con juegos de grupo.
Build a Birdhouse / Construir una caja de pájaros
Come to the library to learn how to build and decorate your own birdhouse, then take it home with you!
Vienen a la biblioteca y aprenden a construir y decorar una casa de pájaros, y luego llevarlo a casa contigo.
Life-size Monopoly / Monopoly de tamaño natural
Stop by to play life-size Monopoly and win some cool prizes!
Dejan de jugar a Monopoly de tamaño natural y ganan algunos premios.
At this time, only Calhoun-Gordon County Library and Dalton-Whitfield County Library are offering Adult Summer Reading Programs. All check-ins must be done at Calhoun-Gordon County Library or at Dalton-Whitfield County Library.
El registro en papel sólo está disponible en la Biblioteca de Calhoun-Gordon County. En este momento, solamente las bibliotecas de Calhoun-Gordon and Dalton-Whitfield están ofreciendo programas de lectura de verano para adultos. Todos los registros de entrada debe hacerse en las bibliotecas de Calhoun-Gordon y Dalton-Whitfield.
Calhoun-Gordon County Library Adult Summer Reading Programs:
Please note, adult programs are offered only at the library stated. Por favor tenga en cuenta, programas para adultos se ofrecen sólo en la biblioteca indicado.
We all want to get more for our money, but how do you know you are getting the best deal, particularly on big ticket items? You will learn how to be a good judge of consumer items by learning evaluation criteria, comparing items, and closing the deal.
Chef Carlin Cooking for Adults
Chef Carlin, who is a personal chef, will teach us to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Everyone will get to help prepare the menu & then eat. Pre-registration is required – Program limit is 25.
Local talent offers acrylic painting on canvas. Come relax and enjoy an afternoon of painting step by step with Whitney Paradis. Pre-registration is required.
Build a Better World for Shelter Animals
Susan Henson from Gordon County Animal Shelter will be sharing a presentation and then we will be making toys for the animals. For both teens and adults.
Build a Better Environment with Composting
Many people will recycle items such as newspapers and cans. Another way of waste reducing is recycling leaves, lawn clippings and tree and shrub trimmings. Recycling and turning these resources into nutrient rich organic matter is called composting. In this session, you will learn the basics of composting, including how composting works, what can and cannot be composted, and the benefits of using compost on your land.
Dalton-Whitfield County Library Adult Summer Reading Programs:
Please note, adult programs are offered only at the library stated. Por favor tenga en cuenta, programas para adultos se ofrecen sólo en la biblioteca indicado.
Beading Circle / Rebordear Círculo – joyería para hacer
Join us for our Beading Circle. We will provide the supplies and a staff member will be present to help.
Únase con nosotros para un rebordear círculo. Nosotros proveeremos los suministros y un empleado estará presente para ayudar.
Join us as we use craft using recycled items and bits of nature. We will provide the supplies and a staff member will be present to help.
Únase con nosotros para crear usando artículos reciclados y artículos de la naturaleza. Nosotros proveeremos los suministros y un empleado estará presente para ayudar.
Join us as we turn old tires into planters. We will provide the supplies and a staff member will be present to help.
Únase con nosotros para convertir los neumáticos en plantadores. Nosotros proveeremos los suministros y un empleado estará presente para ayudar.
706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
706-695-4200
NGRL neither supports nor opposes points of view of individuals, organizations or host meeting spaces.
NGRL no apoya ni se opone a los puntos de vista de los individuos, organizaciones o espacios anfitriones
To view other locations, please return to the Summer Reading 2017 Page.
Para ver otra lugares, por favor vuelva a la pagina de Summer Reading 2017.
We will be open at the library for check-ins during all regular hours! Estaremos abierto a la biblioteca por todos los horas regulares!
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Get Georgia Reading provides access to free eBooks for kids and their families from May 3 – August 31. At the Get Georgia Reading website provides links to many resources for parents and the community, including information about the Summer Meal Programs.
To access the free eBooks for kids and their families, either visit the Get Georgia Reading Website and look for myOn links, or follow the steps below:
1. Go to myOn.com and click Log In Now
2. Enter School Name: Get Georgia Reading, Georgia Campaign for Grade Level Reading — Do not cut and paste. You must type in the text and select the school from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter Username: WHITFIELDCOUNTY usernames are based on the county you live in. Other options are: GORDONCOUNTY and MURRAYCOUNTY
4. Enter Password: read
6. Sign in and start reading!
Bring your cameras or smartphones and your families to learn how to take better photos. Lots of fun learning from a pro and plenty of chances to get a great shot.
Join us for the first book sale of the year. The sale will be located in the garage behind the Wright Hotel. The address is 201 E Market St, Chatsworth, GA, 30705.
Join us for a live action, family movie that features some creatures set loose in 1920s New York City with a magician trying to find them. Free popcorn will be available. Film is rated PG-13.
Looking into the YA book Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Mabarry, we will have fun and games while making sure we are ready to a zombie apocalypse that might occur. Teens in 6th-12th grade only, please.
Board meetings are open to the public. The Northwest Georgia Regional Library Board of Trustees helps sets policies, schedules, budgets and more for all three branches of our library system. The meetings rotate locations.
FY2017 Dates:
Join us for a family-friendly movie with free popcorn. Please contact the library for title information.
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