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Sensory Playtime — Children
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 0-4 years old. Low lights, soothing sounds and stimulating play to enrich the motor skills of little ones. Monday, April 6 @ 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 @ 11 a.m. Mondays in June @ 11 a.m. Mondays in July @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Crochet Club — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Join us for a crochet gathering where all skill levels and fiber arts are welcome to crochet, knit or sew alongside fellow enthusiasts. Free crochet patterns and lessons available. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4 p.m. Celebrate with us by making a card holder for your PINES card. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. Shrink With You – We'll be making Shrinky Dinks!. Monday, June 1 @ 2 p.m. Fun With Fossils. Create your own dinosaur fossils with homemade salt dough Monday, June 15 @ 2 p.m. Dino Resist Painting. Kids can let their inner artist out in this fun dino resist painting program. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Creative Writing Club — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 6th to 12th grades who come together and share their current projects, exchange ideas, and give and receive feedback. Monday, March 2 & 16 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Animal Adventures — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. Interactive, educational, live animal program. Join us and unearth some knowledge about animals. Tuesday, June 16 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton Library Wednesday, June 17 @ 2 p.m. @ Pleasant Grove Elementary ( 2725 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA 30721 ) Thursday, June 18 @ 11 a.m. @ Westside Middle School ( 580 LaFayette Road, Rocky Face, GA 30740 ) Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Dungeons Dragons — Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grade. 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. First and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Pokémon Club — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
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. Thursdays in April @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in May @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in June @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in July @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, June 25 @ 4:30 is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, July 30 @ 4:30 is Pokémon Bingo Night. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Mindfulness @ the Library: Clay Diffuser Discs — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. (Spanish Translator present.) Thursday, June 18 @ 5:30 p.m.: Clay Diffuser Discs – Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. Inspired by archaeology, we’ll work with air-dry clay to create diffuser discs, pressing patterns and textures into the surface like artifacts shaped over time. Thursday, July 16 @ 5:30 p.m. Painted Garden Stones – Take a break and discover calm through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness activity. We’ll paint and decorate stones, transforming natural materials into meaningful garden décor as part of our summer reading theme Unearth a Story . Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Juneteenth Gala
📍 Dalton Convention Center
Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth in style at the Dalton-Whitfield NAACP 2026 Gala—it's gonna be a night to remember! Dalton Whitfield NAACP 2026 Juneteenth Gala Welcome to the Dalton Whitfield NAACP 2026 Juneteenth Gala ! Join us for a night of celebration and reflection at the Dalton Convention Center . This in-person event will feature live music, delicious food, and inspiring speakers. Come together with the community to honor the history and significance of Juneteenth. Don't miss out on this special evening of unity and empowerment. Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy a memorable Juneteenth Gala with us! Doors open at 5 PM. Cocktail hour (cash bar) is 5 PM-6 PM. The program begins at 6 PM.
Sensory Playtime — Children
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 0-4 years old. Low lights, soothing sounds and stimulating play to enrich the motor skills of little ones. Monday, April 6 @ 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 @ 11 a.m. Mondays in June @ 11 a.m. Mondays in July @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Art @ The Library: Dinosaur Keychains — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Spanish interpreter present. Monday, June 22 @ aa:30 a.m. Dinosaur Keychains – Design and create dinosaur-inspired keychains using shrink plastic at Art @ the Library. This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Thursday, June 25 @ 5:30 p.m. Dinosaur Keychains – Design and create dinosaur-inspired keychains using shrink plastic at Art @ the Library. This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Monday, July 27 @ 11:30 a.m. Dinosaur String Art – Create your own dinosaur string art using simple materials to create bold, textured patterns! This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Thursday, July 25 @ 5:30 p.m. Dinosaur String Art – Create your own dinosaur string art using simple materials to create bold, textured patterns! This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Storytime — Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to Pre-K to 5th grade, but all ages welcome. Monday, June 8 @ 2 p.m. Construction Zone – We will read construction stories and create our library. Monday, June 22 @ 2 p.m. T-Rex Tea Party- We will read Dino stories and celebrate with a tea party. Monday, July 6 @ 2 p.m. Archeology – We will read stories about archeology and create cave drawings, and write in hieroglyphics. Monday, July 20 @ 2 p.m. Dino Dig – We will read stories about dinosaurs and and do a dino grid drawing. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Dalton-Whitfield Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
📍 Whitfield County Courthouse
This citizen board hears requests for changes to the Unified Zoning Ordinance and makes recommendations to local governments.
Storyteller Babatunde — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Storytime with Babatunde : Enjoy a magical journey filled with colorful stories, plus singing, dancing, and so much fun! Tuesday, June 11 @ 11 a.m. @ Dawnville Elementary ( 1380 Danville Road NE , Dalton, GA 30721 ) Tuesday, June 23 @ 11 p.m. @ Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library Monday, June 23 @ 3 p.m. @ Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library Monday, June 29 @ 11 a.m. @ GEM Theatre ( 114 N Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701 ) Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Unearth: Resin Amber Fossils — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Mystery Gem Bath Bombs – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a bath bomb with a mystery gemstone hidden inside! Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone special! All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Resin Amber Fossils – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to replicate natural amber fossils using UV resin. Wear your amber as a necklace or use it as a keychain. All supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Minecraft Night – Tweens and Teens are invited to a fun night of Minecraft gaming, crafts, and food, all while we watch along to the live-action movie! All supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.a
Pokémon Club — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
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. Thursdays in April @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in May @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in June @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in July @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, June 25 @ 4:30 is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, July 30 @ 4:30 is Pokémon Bingo Night. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Art @ The Library: Dinosaur Keychains — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Spanish interpreter present. Monday, June 22 @ aa:30 a.m. Dinosaur Keychains – Design and create dinosaur-inspired keychains using shrink plastic at Art @ the Library. This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Thursday, June 25 @ 5:30 p.m. Dinosaur Keychains – Design and create dinosaur-inspired keychains using shrink plastic at Art @ the Library. This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Monday, July 27 @ 11:30 a.m. Dinosaur String Art – Create your own dinosaur string art using simple materials to create bold, textured patterns! This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Thursday, July 25 @ 5:30 p.m. Dinosaur String Art – Create your own dinosaur string art using simple materials to create bold, textured patterns! This hands-on project blends creativity and design, inspired by our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme. Supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Graphic Novel Club
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Join our new graphic novel book club! Each month, we'll pick a graphic novel, comic, or manga to read and discuss. Light refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] if you'd like to attend virtually. Friday, March 27 @ 4 p.m. Friday, April 24 @ 4 p.m. "Spy X Family Volume" Friday, May 29 @ 4 p.m. Friday, June 26 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 31 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Sensory Playtime — Children
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 0-4 years old. Low lights, soothing sounds and stimulating play to enrich the motor skills of little ones. Monday, April 6 @ 11 a.m. Monday, May 4 @ 11 a.m. Mondays in June @ 11 a.m. Mondays in July @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY Stone Mosaics — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Spanish interpreter present. Using stones and simple materials, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind mosaic inspired by the textures and patterns found in nature. As part of our Unearth a Story theme, this program highlights the beauty of working with materials from the earth. All materials will be provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.