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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. Mondays in June @ 11 a.m. Mondays in July @ 11 a.m. Monday August 3 @ 11 a.m. Monday, October 5 @ 11 a.m. Monday, November 2 @ 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, June 1 & 15 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 21 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 5 & 19 @ 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 2 & 16 @ 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: Beaded Corn — Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 1st to 5th grades. Celebrate the fall season by creating colorful corn using pipe cleaners and beads! Monday, November 2 @ 4 p.m. 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, August 3 & 17 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 21 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 5 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 2 & 16 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Move Groove — Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to kids of all ages. Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for kids ages 0-4, but all children are welcome. Tuesdays in August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in September @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in October @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in November @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 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.
Acing Your Job Interview — Adults (Presentation is Bilingual)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to prepare for a job interview. Tuesday, November 3 @ 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
📍 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. Wednesdays in October @ 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 4 & 18 @ 4 p.m. 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 August @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in September @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in October @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in November @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, November 19 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. No Pokémon November 26 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. 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. Thursday, October 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Murder, mystery and masterful storytelling await. Join us as we follow the clues, uncover hidden motives, and see if we can solve the case before the final reveal. October book; "A Murder is Announced: A Miss Marple Mystery" by Agatha Christie. Thursday, November 5 @ Celebrate the joy of reading with a story that highlights the lasting impact books can have on our lives. This month's selection explores the connections, memories and adventures found between the pages. November book: "This Book Made Think of You" by Libby Page. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Friends of the Library Book Sale — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. Please come join us and see what the Friends of the Library Book Sale has to offer. We have thousands of used books as well as audiobooks and equipment available for sale for reduced prices. Proceeds of the sale go to benefit the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library’s staff, programs, and collections. First Saturday of each month, excluding holidays, @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
DIY @ the Library: Booked Marked Annotation Kits — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Create a pocket-sized annotation kit using an Altoids tin! Fill and decorate your kit with colorful tabs, sticky notes, and other supplies perfect for marking favorite quotes, memorable moments, and important passages. Monday, November 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 12 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Storytime — Children
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. We read 2-3 stories with a craft or activity following. First & Third Tuesdays @ 4 p.m. 04/13 @ 4 p.m. — Birds 04/20 @ 4 p.m. — Superheroes 05/11 @ 4 p.m. — Unearth a Story 10/9 @ 4 p.m. — Art for Veterans 10/23 @ 4 p.m. — Thanksgiving Tea Party 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, September 14 @ 4 p.m. Friday, October 19 @ 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Move Groove — Kids
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to kids of all ages. Kids will rhyme, learn, sing, wiggle, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for kids ages 0-4, but all children are welcome. Tuesdays in August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in September @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in October @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in November @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT DIY: Beaded Bookmarks : Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. L earn how to craft beaded metal hook bookmarks. Hook them onto your book and display a decorative string of beads. All supplies provided. Tuesday, November 10 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
iPhone iPad Accessibility — Adults (Spanish Interpreter Available)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. This class explores how one can customize their iPhone and/or iPad using accessibility settings and apps already available on their devices to better fit their unique needs. Tuesday, November 10 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Duty, Courage Progress: Women in the Military — Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Duty, Courage, & Progress: Women in the Military from WWII to Today -An overview of the expanding roles, challenges, and historic achievements of women in the armed forces over the past eight decades. Trace the evolution of female service from vital wartime support roles in World War II to full battlefield integration in the modern era, presented by Dr. Elvira Chiccarelli. Thursday, November 12 @ 1-3 p.m. 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, August 13 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, September 10 @ 4 p.m. Thursday, October 8 @ 4 p.m. (canceled) Thursday, November 12 @ 4 p.m. 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 August @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in September @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in October @ 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in November @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, November 19 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. No Pokémon November 26 Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.