Week of Events
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CLOSED for Juneteenth — All NGRL Branches
<!-- mp_trans_add -->In observance of Juneteenth / Emancipation Day, the Dalton-Whitfield, Calhoun-Gordon, and Chatsworth-Murray County Public Libraries will be closed on June 20, 2022. Our digital content will be available and our bookdrops will be open during this time, and no items will be due on the 20th.
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Knit & Crochet Club — Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn? Come join this fun and informal group suitable for the complete beginner to the advanced crafts person! First & third Tuesdays @ 10:00am Note: April events will be on the first and second Tuesdays @ 10:00am Disclaimer: […]
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Kids
Noni’s Nook Storytime — Kids
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. Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on […]
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone — All ages
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone — All ages
Join Ben Roy's Science Zone at one of our various locations this summer! Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages. Tuesday, June 21 @ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, June 21 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., […]
STEM Activities Hosted by Girl Scouts — K – 12th grade
STEM Activities Hosted by Girl Scouts — K – 12th grade
Open to K-12th grade. Kids up to 12th grade are invited to participate in an awesome STEM activity every Tuesday in the month of June, hosted by the Girl Scouts. You do not need to be a girl scout attend; all genders are welcome. Tuesday, June 7 @ 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 @ 2 […]
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone — All ages
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone — All ages
Join Ben Roy's Science Zone at one of our various locations this summer! Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages. Tuesday, June 21 @ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, June 21 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., […]
Dungeons & Dragons – Tweens & Teens
Dungeons & Dragons – Tweens & Teens
Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th - 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. Every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Note: Sessions will begin […]
Book Club — Tweens & Teens
Book Club — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Wednesday, June 22 @ 1:30 p.m. - Come share about the amazing books you've been reading this summer and get ideas for your next selection! Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Dalton Literary Roundtable Book Club — Adults
Dalton Literary Roundtable Book Club — Adults
Open to 18 and older. You will read it all in this book club. We'll be discussing fiction, non-fiction, classics and more! January 26 @ 3pm - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot -- This book is available digitally through the library's Libby app and we'll have physical copies on hand available […]
STEM Activities Hosted by Girl Scouts — K – 12th grade
STEM Activities Hosted by Girl Scouts — K – 12th grade
Open to K-12th grade. Kids up to 12th grade are invited to participate in an awesome STEM activity Wednesdays in the month of June, hosted by the Girl Scouts. You do not need to be a girl scout attend; all genders are welcome. Wednesday, June 8 @ 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 @ 3 p.m. […]
DIY Activities– Adults
DIY Activities– Adults
Open to ages 18 and older. Wednesday, June 22 @ 3:30 p.m. - T-Shirt Beach Bag - Reduce your global impact by upcycling one of your old t-shirts into a beach bag. Friday, July 8 @ 4 p.m. - Origami Class - A Japanese legend states that if a person can fold 1,000 origami cranes, their wish will […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! Thursdays @ 10:00am Thursdays @ 4:00pm 2022 Themes January 6 - Winter Wonderland January 13 - Builders January 20 - Penguins January 27 - Making Music February 3 - Lunar New Year February 10 - Valentine's Day […]
Summer Movie Time — All Ages
Summer Movie Time — All Ages
Open to all ages. Get out of the heat! Bring your children under the age of 18 to eat a school lunch and watch an ocean-themed children's movie every Thursday during out summer reading program. The school lunches are provided courtesy of "Seamless Summer" via Calhoun City School System. Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All […]
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone @ Tunnel Hill Elementary School — All ages
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone @ Tunnel Hill Elementary School — All ages
Join Ben Roy's Science Zone at one of our various locations this summer! Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages. Tuesday, June 21 @ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, June 21 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., […]
Paint Story Rocks — Tweens & Teens
Paint Story Rocks — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Thursday, July 23 @ 1:30 p.m. - Design and paint a set of story rocks for Noni and the library children to use. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Paint with Whitney — K – 2nd Grade
Paint with Whitney — K – 2nd Grade
Open to K - 2nd grade. Ms. Whitney will take your child step-by-step and paint a creative, ocean-themed picture--one that you will be proud of! Thursday, June 23 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Wednesday, July 6 @ 2 p.m. - Class is limited. Pre-Registration is required. To register, email howarde@ngrl.org […]
Storytime — Children
Storytime — Children
Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! Thursdays @ 10:00am Thursdays @ 4:00pm 2022 Themes January 6 - Winter Wonderland January 13 - Builders January 20 - Penguins January 27 - Making Music February 3 - Lunar New Year February 10 - Valentine's Day […]
Pokémon Club – All Ages
Pokémon Club – All Ages
Open to all ages. While we await the return of the Pokémon League, trainers and Pokémon fans alike can gather for a weekly meetup to battle, trade, and share their love for all things Pokémon. Weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 pm, in-person. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health […]
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone @ Plainville Recreation Department — All ages
SRC 2022: Ben Roy’s Science Zone @ Plainville Recreation Department — All ages
Join Ben Roy's Science Zone at one of our various locations this summer! Science showcase of fun, exciting demos for all ages. Tuesday, June 21 @ 11 a.m. - Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (310 Cappes St., Dalton, GA 30720) Tuesday, June 21 @ 3 p.m. - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library (706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd., […]
DIY Activities — Tweens & Teens
DIY Activities — Tweens & Teens
Open to 6th - 12th grade. Monday, June 6 @ 1:30 p.m. - Wooden Treasure Boxes: Come paint and decorate a box to hold your treasures! Friday, June 24 @ 1:30 p.m. - Shell Journals: Create a cool journal to record your summer memories. Monday, June 27 @ 1:30 p.m. - T-Shirt Tote Bag: Save our blue […]
Tabletop Gaming Time — All ages
Tabletop Gaming Time — All ages
Open to all ages. Drop by and play a few games with us! Friday, June 10 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 12 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 9 @ 3:30 p.m. […]
LEGO® @ the Library – Kids
LEGO® @ the Library – Kids
Open to pre-K to 5th grade. Kids can play with our big collection of LEGO® and Duplo® bricks. Drop in and try a different LEGO® challenge each week or just enjoy some building time. April 15 - CLOSED for Easter Holidays July 1 - CLOSED for Independence Day Holidays September 23 - CLOSED for air […]