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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.
Magician Bill Packard — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. Unearth the power of magic with Bill Packard. Join us for an amazing show. Monday, July 6 @ 11 a.m. The GEM Theater (114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30701) Tuesday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. Dalton Library 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.
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.
Page Turners Book Club — Adults (Spanish interpreter present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Recommend your favorite titles, vote for the group's pick on Bookclubs, and join us for a heartfelt discussion at the next meeting. Dig Beneath the Surface – Not every story tells the truth upfront. This month, we’re digging beneath the surface to uncover unreliable narrators, hidden motives, and stories that shift the ground beneath your feet with Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. Dig Through Time – From ancient pasts to imagined futures, this month we’re digging through time, exploring stories that bend timelines and uncover how the past refuses to stay buried with [book]. 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.
Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful Commission Meeting
📍 Dalton City Hall
KDWB board members and volunteers focus on activities that promote Litter Prevention, Beautification, Sustainability, and Water Protection.
TnT: Jurassic Movie Night — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tweens and Teens are invited to join us for a thrilling showing of a Jurassic movie, accompanied by themed crafts and food. All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 30 @ 4:30-6 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Tommy Johns (Magician) — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. Join us for a fun-filled magic show. Unearth the possibility of magic. Monday, June 22 @ 11 a.m. (114 N. Wall St. Calhoun, GA 30701) Tuesday, June 30 @ 11 a.m. Chatsworth Library Tuesday, June 30 @ 3 p.m. Dalton Library 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.
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.
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.
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.