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DIY @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, August 10 @ 11:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, August 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, September 10 @ 5:30 p.m. Resin Pet Tags. Create a one-of-a-kind resin pet tag for your furry friend! Customize your tag with colors, glitter, and decorative details to make something as unique as your pet. Monday, September 14 @ 11:30 a.m. Resin Pet Tags. Create a one-of-a-kind resin pet tag for your furry friend! Customize your tag with colors, glitter, and decorative details to make something as unique as your pet. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
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, August 8 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12 @ 1:30-3:30 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 Saturday, August 8 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 Saturday, September 12 @ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Cherokee Basketry Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Woven baskets were essential for transporting and storing food and supplies, playing a vital role in the survival of the Indigenous peoples of Northwest Georgia, particularly the Cherokees. These baskets also served as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring intricate patterns woven into each piece. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a creative and historic craft tradition of Northwest Georgia by gaining hands-on experience in weaving their own round reed baskets. The class will be held in the morning and will last for three hours. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor. This workshop is designed for adults aged eighteen and up; students under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No prior knowledge or experience in basketry is required. The southwest Georgia craft tradition involves gaining hands-on experience weaving their own round reed baskets. This class is a morning session that will last three hours total. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for adults eighteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior basketry knowledge or experience is necessary
DEO Clinic 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile fun run
📍 Haig Mill Lake Park
Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the DEO Clinic which for 20 years has provided free healthcare to uninsured adults from Whitfield and Murray Counties when they lack the resources to access healthcare. DEO Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit. The 5k timed race follows the paved trail around Haig Mill Lake. It is one lap, 3.1 miles long, and mostly flat. The trail is a mix of paved trail and gravel. It is a beautiful course and works well for all paces and abilities. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place on paved areas and is not a timed event.
38th Annual Dalton Pro Rodeo
📍 North Georgia AG Fairgrounds
You will not want to miss this years Dalton Pro Rodeo! Join us for two exciting nights of world-class rodeo action, family entertainment, and western tradition ! Gates open at 6:00pm, rodeo starts at 8:00pm. $20 for adults $15 for children (4 and under free)
DIY @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. You supplies the item and we provide the supplies. Monday, August 10 @ 11:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, August 13 @ 5:30 p.m. Clay Tile Jewelry. Create your own clay tile jewelry at DIY @ the Library! Design and craft unique, wearable pieces using simple materials. Supplies provided. Thursday, September 10 @ 5:30 p.m. Resin Pet Tags. Create a one-of-a-kind resin pet tag for your furry friend! Customize your tag with colors, glitter, and decorative details to make something as unique as your pet. Monday, September 14 @ 11:30 a.m. Resin Pet Tags. Create a one-of-a-kind resin pet tag for your furry friend! Customize your tag with colors, glitter, and decorative details to make something as unique as your pet. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Beginner Spanish — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Interested in becoming a student of the Spanish language? Come, practice, and learn with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs for a beginner-level Spanish course. Wednesdays in September @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Google Forms — Adults ( Spanish Interpreter Available)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to use Google Forms to create and share interactive questionnaires, surveys, and quizzes in this class. Wednesday, September 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Google Calendar — Adults (Spanish Interpreter Available)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to get the most from Google Calendar as a time-management tool that helps keep track of upcoming events, commitments, and tasks. Tuesday, September 8 @ 5:30 p.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 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]. Thursday, August 6 @ 5:30 p.m. — National Sisters Day – This months book club celebrates the powerful bonds between sisters and chosen sisters. These stories explore loyalty, rivalry, sacrifice and the complicated love that ties women together. " Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. Thursday, September 3 @ 5:30 p.m. Join us as we explore a powerful story about mental health, relationships and the challenges people may face beneath the surface. September Book: "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Beginner Spanish — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Interested in becoming a student of the Spanish language? Come, practice, and learn with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs for a beginner-level Spanish course. Wednesdays in September @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Mouse Keyboard Basics — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Are you a new computer user with little or no experience using a keyboard and mouse? If so, come to this class and learn how to left-click, right-click, and use basic command keys as you prepare to enter the online world. Wednesday, September 2 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Conceptos básicos del ratón y el teclado — Adults (presentación en español)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
¿Eres un usuario nuevo de ordenador con poca o ninguna experiencia en el uso del teclado y el ratón? Si es así, ven a esta clase y aprende a hacer clic izquierdo, clic derecho y usar las teclas de comando básicas mientras te preparas para entrar en el mundo online. Tuesday, September 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Beginner Spanish — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Interested in becoming a student of the Spanish language? Come, practice and learn with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs for a beginner-level Spanish course. Wednesday, June 3 & 10 @ 4 p.m. Wednesdays in August @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
DIY Macramé Water Bottle Holder –Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Create something functional and stylish at DIY @ the Library! Learn the basics of macramé as you make your own water bottle holder using simple knotting techniques. All materials will be provided. Monday, August 31 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Art @ The Library — Adults (Spanish translator present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 19 and older. Learn a variety of crafting skills to create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided, though you can bring your own materials as well. Monday, August 24 @ 11:30 a.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Monday, August 27 @ 5:30 p.m. Air-Dry Clay Embroidery. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Beginner ESOL (Spanish Translator) – Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to ages 18 and older. Practice and learn the English language with Dalton State Professor Dr. Brian Hibbs Spanish translator will be present. Mondays in April @ 11 a.m. Mondays in May @ 11 a.m. Wednesdays in August @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Email Basics — Adults (in Spanish and English)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to create your own email and the basic fundamentals of everyday email use. Tuesday, August 25 @ 5:30-7 p.m. Conceptos Básicos del Correo Electrónico – Aprende a crear tu propio correo electrónico y los fundamentos básicos del uso diario del correo electrónico. (Presentación en español) Tuesdays, August 26 @ 11:30-1 p.m. Learn how to create your own email and the basic fundamentals of everyday email use. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Email Basics — Adults (in Spanish and English)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to create your own email and the basic fundamentals of everyday email use. Tuesday, August 25 @ 5:30-7 p.m. Conceptos Básicos del Correo Electrónico – Aprende a crear tu propio correo electrónico y los fundamentos básicos del uso diario del correo electrónico. (Presentación en español) Tuesdays, August 26 @ 11:30-1 p.m. Learn how to create your own email and the basic fundamentals of everyday email use. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.