<!-- mp_trans_add --> Out of respect for the brave members of our military who have fallen, we will be closed Memorial Day weekend. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. No materials will be due while we are closed. Our drop boxes and downloadable items […]
Are you interested in training with your dog to become a Therapy Team? Come meet Sue Van Buren & Carl, her golden retriever, an Alliance of Therapy Dog Team. They are going to share: Why Therapy Dog visits make a difference in lives The settings you can visit with a therapy dog through the ATD […]
Open to 9th-12th grade. Come help us kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! Join us for activities, games including virtual reality, food, and much more. Pre-registration and signed permission slips are required.
Our Magic Show performer for the Summer Reading Challenge is Jeffini the Great! He uses magic, music, and puppets to encourage children to READ & to love music! He will be presenting "Jeffini's Reading Rock Stars Show" this year. Find out more about Jeffini at https://www.jeffini.com. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be hosting […]
Financial aid directors from local colleges will be in attendance to provide hands-on assistance and to answer questions. If you are taking advantage of the hands-on assistance, please make sure to bring 2016 tax documentation in order to complete the FAFSA for 2018-2019. The FAFSA filing deadline is June 30th. Visit www.harvestingscholars.org or call 470-315-1965 […]
Open to k-5th grade. earn about music around the world and enjoy a live steel drum demonstration from a local musician. Pre-registration is required. Parent or guardian must be in attendance.
We read 2-3 stories mixed with songs and movement activities with crafts following. All children are welcome. April 4th - Books You Can Sing April 11th - Author Study: Nancy Tafuri April 18th - Play and Pretend April 25th - Trees: Arbor Day May 2nd - Cinco de Mayo May 9th - I Love My […]
We read 2-3 stories mixed with songs and movement activities with crafts following. All children are welcome. April 4th - Books You Can Sing April 11th - Author Study: Nancy Tafuri April 18th - Play and Pretend April 25th - Trees: Arbor Day May 2nd - Cinco de Mayo May 9th - I Love My […]
Location: Garage behind the Wright Hotel (201 E Market St, Chatsworth, GA 30705) Please come join us at the Wright Hotel Garage and see what the Friends of the Library Book Sale has to offer. We have hundreds of used books available for sale for reduced prices. Proceeds of the sale go to benefit the […]
Our Science Show performers for the Summer Reading Challenge are the ScienceTellers! They provide science and storytelling for children. They will be presenting "Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano" this year! Find out more about the ScienceTellers on their website. Dates, Times & Locations Our libraries will be hosting all major Summer Reading […]
What sort of art does music inspire? Acrylic paint and canvases will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Open to tweens and teens in 6th-8th grade.
Open to k-5th grade. Make and play your own take-home instruments made from recycled materials. Pre-registration is required. Parent or guardian must be in attendance.
Open to 6th-12th grade. Take over the library after hours and battle for supremacy in our ongoing NERF® Wars! Pre-registration and permission slips are required.
Our Music Show performer for the Summer Reading Challenge is Fiddlin' Dan! He invites children to sing along, play along, and laugh along. Find out more about Fiddlin' Dan on his website. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be hosting all major Summer Reading Challenge events at alternate locations, so please make sure you […]
Create some sound by crafting simple DIY wind chimes! Supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Open to tweens and teens in 6th-8th grade.
Open to k-5th grade. Build your own fun project with our friends from Home Depot. Pre-registration is required. Parent or guardian must be in attendance.
Open to 2nd - 5th grade. Open to kindergarten - 5th grade. Fun STEAM activity that will encourage elementary age students to use science, technology and math to build and create in a group setting. Projects will vary each month. March 22nd - STEM is back! Participate in a fun activity before or after visiting […]
Our Animal Show performer for the Summer Reading Challenge is Robin Pressley-Keough! As a former exotic animal trainer and zoo educator, Robin brings her furry friends to meet kids and learn how animals rock! Find out more about Robin Pressley-Keough's Animal Adventures on her website. Dates, Times & Locations Our libraries will be hosting all major […]
Duel to see who can put on the top Lip Sync Performance. A prize from the book shelf will be awarded to the top Syncer. Pre-registration is required for contestants and judges.
Open to ages 18 and up. Brown Bag Book Club is a book club with a twist. We will be voting on themes we would like to read at each meeting. We look forward to meeting fellow readers and learning about new books! Bring your own lunch and enjoy some “adult” time with others who […]
Open to k-5th grade. Make instruments out of all kinds of things--even yourself--using technology and creative games. Pre-registration is required. Parent or guardian must be in attendance.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Calhoun-Gordon Public Library Friends of the Library? Join us at the Annual Meeting to listen to Raymond L. Atkins, a Georgia Author, speak. All are welcome, whether or not they are members of the Friends. No registration is required.
The Dalton-Whitfield County Library will be closed for the Summer Reading Challenge Finale with Scott Key. We invite everyone to join us at the Blue Ridge School at 2:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you when we reopen. Our book drops will be open, and our downloadable media is always […]
Open to all ages. Join us for crafts, fun, awards, and prizes! We will be located on the Court House lawn across from the library. This will be when we hand out certificates for everyone who completed the Challenge and draw for the Grand Prize.
Open to all ages. Celebrate completing Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge with food and fun! Todd gives a wacky, witty, one-of-a-kind show. Not to be missed! Saturday, June 30th @ 2:00 pm - Blue Ridge School
Open to 6th-12th grade teens who completed the challenge. Did you finish your Summer Reading Challenge? If you did, join us for a celebration of all your hard work! Pre-registration and signed permission slips are required.