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The Dalton-Whitfield County Library Board will be meeting for its quarterly meeting. They will be meeting at the Dalton-Whitfield County Library. This is the perfect opportunity to offer feedback for each of the libraries. Thursday, February 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 5:00 pm […]
The Regional Library Board will be meeting for its quarterly meeting. They will be meeting at alternating libraries. This is the perfect opportunity to offer feedback for each of the libraries. Thursday, March 12, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - Dalton-Whitfield County Library Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - Collective meeting at Calhoun-Gordon County […]
Open to 6th-12th grade. Use clay to make a beaded bracelet. Registration is required. Supplies will be provided.
Open to ages 18 and older. Join our community of writers--all genres and skill levels are welcome. We break into groups and give each participant the opportunity to share some of their writing for a friendly critique.
Join us as we host Business After Hours with the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce. The spotlight will be on our library and we will be featuring Georgia Artist, Bryan White, as our special guest. Some of Bryan's artwork hangs in the Children's Department.
Open to 18 and older. Learn how to create tables and pivot tables, sort and filter data, work with large spreadsheets, and more. Class will be offered on two different days at different times to provide more opportunities to attend.
Open to 8th-12th grade. Dungeons & Dragons® returns! Come and learn the world's most famous role-playing game and join the adventures! Refreshments and materials provided. July 24th - Create your very own character and learn the basics of role-playing. August 7th - Create your very own character and learn the basics of role-playing. September 4th […]
Open to ages 13 and older. Join Ge-Anne Bolhuis, a Google for Education Certified Trainer, to learn how to use Google tools, including Gmail, Google Chrome, G Suite (Google Drive, Docs, and more) in this four-part class. Please know your gmail log-in or create a new account before the first class. Registration is required. Call […]
Open to 18 and older. Join in the DIY fun and create fun fall wreaths to decorate your door. All materials will be provided.
We read 2 to 3 stories with a craft or activity following. This program is designed for pre-K and elementary school learners, but all children are welcome! Themes: April 27th - NO STORY TIME (Good luck, Ms. Lizzy!) May 4th - NO STORY TIME (Join us for May the 4th Be With You Celebration!) May […]
Open to 4th-12th grade. Create simple dog treats to brighten the lives of shelter animals. Supplies will be provided.
Open to all ages. In memory of the 9/11 tragedy, we're inviting members of the community to join us in giving back. Give back by making fleece tie blankets for foster children, making cards for Veterans and nursing home residents, paint rocks as gifts, help out in the library, and more.
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn the basics of water-color painting in Paint with Jane, a video tutorial by Jane Seymour. Passive activities are available on a drop-in basis and are not lead by an instructor. Activities will be available in the seating across from the circulation desk. Supplies will be provided.
Open to all ages. Come enjoy snacks and a great movie. Family movies typically have ratings of PG or lower. September 10th - An animated movie about a superhero family working together to save the world. September 17th - A father is trapped inside the body of a cat and learns the importance of family. […]
Open to 4th-12th grade. Call out to tween and teen coders! If you are interested in learning some coding skills, please join us for the first Coding Club meeting. You will learn how to use programs and build simple code and also decide on a fun group project. Seating is limited, but a wait-list is […]
Open to 18 and older. Learn how to quickly highlight important numbers using conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel file, calculate percentages and more.. Class will be offered on two different days at different times to provide more opportunities to attend.
Open to ages 18 and older. Create your own stress balls based off a tutorial from WeAreTeachers.com. Passive activities are available on a drop-in basis and are not lead by an instructor. Activities will be available in the seating across from the circulation desk. Supplies will be provided.
Open to ages 18 and older. Come experience our Virtual Reality headset, the Oculus Rift. Experiment in a simple tutorial, try to beat the high score by keeping on rhythm, explore the world like a bird, or join in short stories. If you're hesitant or curious, drop by and enjoy seeing what others are experiencing.
Open to 18 and older. Learn the basic parts of the computer and how to use it. Class will be offered on two different days at different times to provide more opportunities to attend.
Open to 4th-8th grade. Join us for our tween book club. Registration is required and forms are available at the main desk. September 20th - We'll be discussing Celia C. Perez's the The First Rule of Punk and making our own zines. First 16 participants will receive a free copy of the book! October 18th - […]
Open to 18 and older. Join in the DIY fun and use natural materials to make pictures. All materials will be provided.
Open to ages 18 and older. Join us in an early celebration of National Coffee Day. Stop by the library today and get a free cup of coffee. While supplies last.
Check out the wonderful tutorial at https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/easy-hand-body-sugar-scrub/. Image © The Fountain Avenue Kitchen and used with permission. Open to ages 18 and older. Create your own Easy Hand and Body Sugar Scrub based off a tutorial from FountainAvenueKitchen.com. Passive activities are available on a drop-in basis and are not lead by an instructor. Activities will […]
Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is geared towards birth through pre-k, but all children are welcome! October 29th -- Trick or Read (Wear your costumes!)
Open to 8th-12th grade. Create comic book crafts and celebrate National Comic Book Day!. Refreshments and materials provided.
Open to 6th-12th grade. Come experience our Virtual Reality headset, the Oculus Rift. Experiment in a simple tutorial, try to beat the high score by keeping on rhythm, explore the world like a bird, or join in short stories. If you're hesitant or curious, drop by and enjoy seeing what others are experiencing.
Open to 18 and older. Learn basic internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains and stay safe while searching the internet. Class will be offered on two different days at different times to provide more opportunities to attend.
This class is for ages birth to two. We sing songs and rhymes, read a book or two, learn some basic signs and review what we have learned. Using sign language is very beneficial for infants due to the fact that they cannot speak very well; they are, however, communicating in some form or fashion. Being […]
The Dalton Library Pokémon® League is an officially sanctioned weekly event that allows trainers of every age to come together and play the Trading Card Game and the Video Game. Every Wednesday night, players meet and participate in battles. Every match you play, win or lose, earns league points that can be redeemed at the […]
We read 2 to 3 stories with a craft or activity following. This program is designed for pre-K and elementary school learners, but all children are welcome! Themes: April 27th - NO STORY TIME (Good luck, Ms. Lizzy!) May 4th - NO STORY TIME (Join us for May the 4th Be With You Celebration!) May […]
Open to all ages. This is a great excuse to act like a child again while spending quality time as a family. Join us as we play with hundreds of building blocks of all shapes and sizes. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this web […]
Open to ages 18 and older. Create your own painted rocks. Passive activities are available on a drop-in basis and are not lead by an instructor. Activities will be available in the seating across from the circulation desk. Supplies will be provided.
Open to 18 and older. An introductory course that provides tips on how to create resumes and cover letters.
This is a six week class for Elementary and Middle School students who would like to learn or perfect their cursive reading and writing. Students are paired with a senior adult volunteer for one-on-one instruction. Registration is required.
Open to 18 and older. Learn how to use PowerPoint's basic features to create presentations. Class will be offered on two different days at different times to provide more opportunities to attend.
Open to 18 and older. Learn the basic parts of the computer and how to use it. Pre-registration is required for the class and can be done at the front desk, there are a limited number of seats so reserve yours today!
Open to 18 and older. Join our sewing group and connect with sewing enthusiasts and beginners. Learn the basic sewing skills and create a pillow. All materials will be provided. November 1st - Heating Pad December - No Sew Dalton January 3rd - Tote Bag February 7th - Apron March 7th - Roll up Case for […]
