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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mindfulness @ the Library: Painted Garden Stones — 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.
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.
Teen Advisory Board
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 9th to 12th grades. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members assist with teen programming, collection development, displays, and so much more — all while earning volunteer hours. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms.Vivi at [email protected] . Friday, March 6 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 10 @ 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 8 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 13 @ 4 p.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.
DIY @ The Library: Dino Soap Bars — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. 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.
TnT Jurassic NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_Nerf_ammo_types.jpg Open to tweens and teens 4th to 12th grades. Grab your blasters and darts. Each month we play NERF games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and Zombies. Blasters and darts provided. Signed waiver is required. Saturday, June 13 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Chair Yoga — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Crystal Robbins from Open Heart Yoga & Wellness will lead one-hour chair yoga classes at the library. The sessions are free to the public and no mat is required. Saturday, April 11 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13 @ 12-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 @ 12-1 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Citizenship Course — Adults (Bilingual)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults. This course helps individuals prepare for the citizenship exam and interview. Presented by Maria Guijon. Saturday, June 13 & July 11 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
📍 Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
Browse a wide selection of books while supporting your local library. All proceeds help expand the library's collection and programs for the community.
DIY @ The Library: Dino Soap Bars — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Thursday, June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Keepsake Coasters – Turn your cherished memories into functional art at DIY @ the Library. Using photos, notes, or recipes, you’ll create a personalized keepsake coaster that captures a moment in time. Inspired by our Unearth a Story theme, this craft explores how we can preserve personal and family histories through creativity. All materials will be provided. Monday, July 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Dino soap bars – Create your own dino-inspired soap at DIY @ the Library! Craft a colorful soap bar with a hidden dinosaur inside, inspired by fossils and the excitement of discovery. All materials will be provided. Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Build a Worm Hotel – Get your hands in the dirt at DIY @ the Library! Create a worm hotel while learning how worms improve soil health and support thriving gardens. This hands-on program connects to our Unearth a Story theme by exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Supplies provided. 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.
Paws to Read – Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
READ: Alliance Therapy Dogs – Always well received at the library! Open to kids 1st – 5th grade. Kids can practice their reading and develop social and emotional skills with dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs organization. Thursday, March 12 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 9 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, May 7 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, June 11 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, July 9 @ 4-5 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Stay Bright: Kids Craft Time
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 1st – 5th grades. Enrichment provided by Stay Bright Home School group. Open to all kids. All supplies provided. Wednesday, June 10 & July 8 @ 10:30 a.m.: Kids will dig into environmental awareness with Earth Ranger crafts. 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.