<!-- mp_trans_add --> We will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25th - 27th. 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 will still be available.
Open to all ages. This is a great excuse to act like a child again while spending quality time as a family. Join us in making, imagining, and taking home your very own slime. Drop in any time between 3:15 and 4:30.
Open to all ages. Create your own alien using your imagination. Bring in for display during the Summer Reading Challenge. Start: June 1st Deadline: July 11th Categories Children: Birth to 3rd Grade Tweens: 4th - 5th Grade Middle School: 6th-8th Grade High School: 9th-12th Grade Adults: 18 and older.
The Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library will be closed with staff relocating to the Book Blast at Burr Park. Join us there for the Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off! Our book drops will remain open. Note: our monthly book sale will remain open with access to the sale area from lower half of the library.
Open to all ages. Join us in kicking off the Summer Reading Challenge by visiting with some Star Wars characters. Chattooine cosplayers will be available for photos. Come dressed as your favorite character or just as you are.
Gene Cordova, a ventriloquist with a laugh-out-loud program that celebrates the importance of reading will be joining us. Find out more about Gene Cordova at https://genecordova.com/. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer Reading Challenge performers at alternate locations, so please make sure you note to the […]
Open to all ages. Come enjoy some food and a great movie. Family movies typically have ratings of PG or lower. Note: School provided meals are for ages 18 and under. Adults are welcome to bring their own lunch. June 3rd - Wall-E: an animated movie about a lonely robot left to clean up earth. […]
Mobile interactive discovery and science museum. Learn about robots and their use in space exploration. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer Reading Challenge performers at alternate locations, so please make sure you note to the location listed! Tuesday, June 4th @ 11:00 am - Roan School
Open to all ages. Join us as we stream Story Time from Space while enjoying lunch. Hear stories read by astronauts in the Space Station. Note: School provided meals are for ages 18 and under. Adults are welcome to bring their own lunch.
Open to 4th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 4th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 6th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) June 12th - Tweens (4th - 5th Grade) We'll use paint to customize t-shirts with stars and swirling nebulae. Please note your t-shirt size when […]
Open to 18 and older. Join us as we turn plain mugs into reflections of the galaxy. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Mobile interactive discovery and science museum. Learn about robots and their use in space exploration. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer Reading Challenge performers at alternate locations, so please make sure you note to the location listed! Thursday, June 6th @ 11:00 am - Dug Gap […]
Open to 4th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 4th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 6th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) June 12th - Tweens (4th - 5th Grade) We'll use paint to customize t-shirts with stars and swirling nebulae. Please note your t-shirt size when […]
Open to all ages. Families drop in for some out-of-this world fun! June 6th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Build It: Lego Spaceships Parent or guardian must be present. Activities available while supplies last.
Open to 35 and older. There will be a mobile mammogram lab from CHI Memorial (MaryEllen Locher Breast Center and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Chattanooga) in the front parking lot of the library. Mammograms are for women 35 years and older. There is no charge for persons with no insurance; those with partial […]
Open to all ages. Join us for popcorn, juice boxes, and a fun, age-appropriate movie! August 3rd - A fun, animated movie about wacky weather. Rated PG. Best for ages 6 and up. August 10th - A fun movie about beloved farm animals. Rated G. Best for ages 4 and up. August 17th - A […]
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. June 8th @ 1:30 - 3:30 pm - Galactic Nerf War July 13th @ 1:30 - 3:30 pm - Star Wars Nerf War NERF® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, […]
Open to 1st grade and under. Join us for sensory play for toddlers and young children. May 13th - FRUIT LOOPS® June 10th - Mixing Colors with Shaving Cream July 8th - DIY Sensory Bottles FRUIT LOOPS is a registered trademark of Kellogg North America Company, which does not authorize, […]
Join us and learn about astronomy in this portable planetarium on loan from West Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center. We will show you the universe! Find out more about the West Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center at https://www.westgystc.org. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer […]
Open 6th-12th grade. We'll be competing in tournaments on our PS4. June 10th - 2:00 pm - TEKKEN 7 ® July 8th - 2:00 pm - STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II® Activities available while supplies last. All games listed are registered trademarks of their respective creators, which do not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this website. PS4 is […]
SPACE: FROM AVIATOR TO ASTRONAUT presented by Storyteller and Performer Jerry G. White is a family program that incorporates theater, music, percussion instruments, and song. SPACE-FROM AVIATOR TO ASTRONAUT... Brings to Life Gen. Benjamin O. Davis a Tuskegee Airmen and Ron McNair one of the heroes of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger NASA Space Mission. […]
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 11th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 13th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Learn the Japanese art of kumihimo, used by samurai to create lacing for their armor. We'll scale down the technique and make unique friendship bracelets […]
Open to 18 and older. Join us for a free yoga class designed for adults. Mats will be provided and class is taught by Judy Peterson. June 11th July 9th Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Open to 4th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 4th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 6th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) June 12th - Tweens (4th - 5th Grade) We'll use paint to customize t-shirts with stars and swirling nebulae. Please note your t-shirt size when […]
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 11th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 13th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Learn the Japanese art of kumihimo, used by samurai to create lacing for their armor. We'll scale down the technique and make unique friendship bracelets […]
Open to all ages. Families drop in for some out-of-this world fun! June 13th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Make It: Alien Slime July 11th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Make It: Galaxy Bottles Parent or guardian must be present. Activities available while supplies last.
Open to 18 and older. Learn about the basics of using the PINES system to find books and manage your account. Use the PINES account to renew books, place holds, and create lists of books. June 13th - PINES I June 20th - PINES II All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is […]
Open to 18 and older. All materials will be provided. November 8th - Thanksgiving Place cards: Make whimsical, woodsy place cards, just in time for Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. November 29th - Snowflakes: Make snowflakes of all shapes and sizes to decorate for the season. December 13th - Christmas Ornaments: Make whimsical and […]
Open to 18 and older. Learn the basics of embroidery as we create a map of constellations. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Open to 3rd grade to 8th grade. Join us in fun activities and experiments. Drop-in any time between 3:15 and 4:30. April 12th - Experimenting with Peeps: Have you ever wondered what happens to peeps marshmallows in vinegar? Probably not, but now you can find out anyway! Join us in experimenting to find out what […]
Former exotic animal trainer and zoo educator, Robin Pressley-Keough brings her furry friends to meet kids and teach them about the universe of animals. Find out more about Robin Pressley-Keough at http://www.animaladventures.info/_robin_pressleykeough_6953.asp. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer Reading Challenge performers at alternate locations, so please […]
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 18th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 20th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Discover a simple art form that gives you stunning results while relieving stress. Think of it as "mindful doodling." You'll learn how to get started […]
Open to all ages. Come visit with and read to dogs from Alliance of Therapy Dogs organization. This event provides children with a comfortable environment to practice reading and develop social and emotional skills.
Open to 18 and older. Make a flower using a single stroke. Class is taught by Mary Lou. June 19th - Lilies July 24th - Roses All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 18th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 20th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Discover a simple art form that gives you stunning results while relieving stress. Think of it as "mindful doodling." You'll learn how to get started […]
Open to all ages. Families drop in for some out-of-this world fun! June 20th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Try It: Moon Landing Challenge July 18th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Try It: Rocket Launch Parent or guardian must be present. Activities available while supplies last.
Open to 18 and older. All materials will be provided. October 18th - Learn how to paint vintage Halloween pictures. November 15th - Paint a turkey with abstract-style feathers. December 20th - Paint a pine tree in the snow. January 17th - Snowman night February 21st - Carved Heart in a Tree March 21st - […]
Open to 18 and older. Use paint to customize t-shirts with stars and swirling nebulae. Please note your t-shirt size when you register or bring your own black t-shirt to paint. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Open to all ages. Come visit with and read to dogs from Davis Girls Therapy Dogs. This event provides children with a comfortable environment to practice reading and develop social and emotional skills.
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 25th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 27th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Make a folded paper wallet and practice other patterns, no matter your experience level. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library […]
Open to 4th - 5th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Bring your friends to write encouraging notes or make fun doodles. Then, we'll hide them in books for people to find! We'll also pass out treats to people at the library that day. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or […]
Open to 6th - 12th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. June 25th - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) June 27th - High School (9th - 12th Grade) Make a folded paper wallet and practice other patterns, no matter your experience level. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library […]
Open to all ages. Families drop in for some out-of-this world fun! June 27th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - English Movie: Wall-E June 27th - 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Spanish Movie: Wall-E July 25th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - English Movie: Lilo & Stitch July 25th - 4:00 - 6:00 pm - […]
Open to 18 and older. Work step-by-step to create beautiful paintings of the night sky. Class is taught by Whitney. June 28th - A Starry Night July 1st - A Starry Night July 12th - Northern lights July 17th - Northern Liights All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by […]
Open to all ages. This is a great excuse to act like a child again while spending quality time as a family. Show off your creativity by making a one-of-a-kind LEGO® creation that will be on display in the library! LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or […]
Join us for an award-winning entertaining who inspires, motivates and just plain makes you laugh! Find out more about Marc Griffiths at http://getoutyourbox.com/. Dates, Times, & Locations Our libraries will be including alternate locations for most major Summer Reading Challenge performers, so please make sure you note to the location listed! Monday, July 1st @ […]
Open to all ages. Join us for popcorn, juice boxes, and a fun, age-appropriate movie! August 3rd - A fun, animated movie about wacky weather. Rated PG. Best for ages 6 and up. August 10th - A fun movie about beloved farm animals. Rated G. Best for ages 4 and up. August 17th - A […]
Open to 18 and older. Join us as we turn plain flower pots into reflections of the galaxy. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
Open to 4th - 5th Grade. All materials will be provided while supplies last. Create no-sew pillows that you can take home. Pre-registration is required; pre-register by dropping by or calling the library at 706-624-1456.
<!-- mp_trans_add --> We will be closed for Independence Day on July 4th - 5th. 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 will still be available.
<!-- mp_trans_add --> We will be closed for Independence Day on July 4th - 5th. 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 will still be available.