CLOSING @ 4:30pm – Calhoun-Gordon
The Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library will be closing early on September 30th due to the Homecoming Parade. We'll re-open at 10am on October 1st. We hope everyone's able to enjoy the parade!
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Frankentoy Contest — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Put your imagination to the test to see who can make the scariest, craziest Frankentoy by mashing up old toys to form a new, hideous creature! Toys will be available to use all month. If you would like to work at the library, […]
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3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Fall Craft: Pumpkin Painting — Tweens & Teens
Fall Craft: Pumpkin Painting — Tweens & Teens
Open to 4th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Join us as we paint pumpkins! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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Tween Out-Loud
Tween Out-Loud
Open to 4th - 6th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Join us on Wednesdays for a snack, a fidget pack, and a great book! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. October: The Witches by Roald Dahl November: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein December: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's […]
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
STEM: Tweens
STEM: Tweens
Open to 4th - 6th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Learn how to design a bat wing! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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OPEN 10am – 2pm due to Homecoming Parade – Dalton-Whitfield
<!-- mp_trans_add --> Due to the homecoming parade route, the library will be open from 10am to 2pm and close at 2pm. We'll resume our normal 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 6pm hours on Tuesday, October 12th.
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CLOSED for Staff Development – All NGRL Branches
The Dalton-Whitfield, Calhoun-Gordon, and Chatsworth-Murray County Public Libraries will be closed October 11th for a staff development / work day. Our book drops will remain open, and as always, our downloadable content is available.
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3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
STEM: Middle School
STEM: Middle School
Open to 6th - 8th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Learn how to create an articulated skeleton hand using cardboard! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
2 events,
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Google Sheets Class (Reservation Required) — Adults
Google Sheets Class (Reservation Required) — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Join us for a class on using Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet software at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Masks and reservations required Laptops will be provided Limit 10 patrons For questions and to reserve your spot, contact Brian at latourb@ngrl.org or call the library at 706-624-1456. Disclaimer: […]
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Halloween Craft: Painting Ceramic Skulls – Tweens & Teens
Halloween Craft: Painting Ceramic Skulls – Tweens & Teens
Open to 4th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Join us as we paint ceramic sugar skulls in celebration of Halloween! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
2 events,
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Halloween Special Effects Makeup Tutorial — Teens
Halloween Special Effects Makeup Tutorial — Teens
Open to 9th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Get ready for Halloween by learning how to use cotton balls and liquid latex to create terrifying scars and wounds! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kids Crafternoon: Spooky Decorations
Kids Crafternoon: Spooky Decorations
Open to Pre-K - 5th grades. Decorations are much more exciting when you make them yourself! We'll create some BOO-tiful crafts that you can hang up around your house. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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Barks & Books — Children
Barks & Books — Children
Open to all ages. Children of all ages can come and enjoy time reading with local therapy dogs at the library! September 24th: 3pm - 4pm October 22nd: 3pm - 4pm November 19th: 4pm - 5pm December 17: 4pm - 5pm January 21: 4pm - 5pm February 18: 4pm - 5pm March 18: 4pm - […]
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Service Project — Teens
Service Project — Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Spend some time providing a service for others by packing a bag for survivors of domestic abuse. All supplies will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
3 events,
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Noni’s Nook (Costume Day) — Children
Noni’s Nook (Costume Day) — Children
Story time for ages 5 and under. Come sing, dance, make a craft and hear a story or two and play with other kids. This is a great time for preschoolers to learn social skills in a smaller setting. -- Dress up as an animal or your favorite character! Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming […]
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Move & Groove – Trick-or-Treat — Kids
Move & Groove – Trick-or-Treat — 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. October 26th - Wear your costume for library Trick-or-Treat! Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject […]
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Storytime – Trick-or-Treat — Kids
Storytime – Trick-or-Treat — Kids
Open to all ages. We read 2-3 stories with a craft or activity following. August 17th - Fun in the Sun August 24th - Things That Go August 31st - Books with Twist Endings September 7th - What's Cooking September 14th - Ahoy, Pirates! September 21st - Ms. Lizzy's Favorites September 28th - Hispanic Heritage […]
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Costume Parade — All Ages
Costume Parade — All Ages
Open to all ages. Show off your costumes, get yummy treats, enjoy spooky music, do creepy Halloween crafts, and play hauntingly fun games! Friday, October 29 @ 3pm Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Movie — Tweens & Teens
Movie — Tweens & Teens
Open to 4th - 12th grade at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library. Join us for a free movie! October 29th: The Witches - A witches' convention disrupts a boy's vacation. (1990, PG) November 23rd: Jack & Jill - Twins, Jack and Jill, both played by Adam Sandler, are reunited at Thanksgiving with hilarious results. (2011, PG) […]
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ESOL Classes — Adults
ESOL Classes — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Learn Beginning English in a small class setting, for free! Please email Jennifer at summeyj@ngrl.org for registration and questions. Class size is limited and masks are required. Mondays from 3:45pm - 5:30pm CLOSED December 27, 2021 Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health […]
YA Crafts — Teens & Tweens
YA Crafts — Teens & Tweens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Join us for two fun crafts this November. November 1st @ 4:00pm - Gratitude Journals -- 'Tis the season for giving thanks. Join us as we create personalized gratitude journals with 30 fun gratitude prompts. Show Kaytlyn your completed journal with all 30 prompts filled for a prize! Will […]
2 events,
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Collective Meeting of the Library Boards
Collective Meeting of the Library Boards
All Library Boards will be meeting together in a collective meeting. This meeting is open to the public and will be located at alternating member libraries or held virtually. This is the perfect opportunity to offer feedback for each of the libraries. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - Collective Meeting - Virtual Thursday, […]
Yoga — Adults
Yoga — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Join us for Slow Flow restorative yoga. Masks are required and are available at the front desk. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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YA NERF® Lock-in — Teens
YA NERF® Lock-in — Teens
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg Open to 8th - 12th grades. Join us for an after-hours NERF® battle. Bring your favorite NERF® weapon or use one of ours. Have fun as we battle it out among the countless shelves of books inside the library. Snacks will be available. Masks are required and parental waiver must be signed. […]