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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, June 8 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 13 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 14 @ 4 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, 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 do a dino grid drawing. Monday, August 3 @ 4 p.m. — Watermelon Monday, August 17 @ 4 p.m. — Lemonade Monday, August 31 @ 4 p.m. — Camping Monday, September 14 @ 4 p.m. — Leaves Necklace Monday, September 28 @ 4 p.m. — Painting Family Portraits Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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.
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 — 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.
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. Thursday, August 27 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, September 24 @ 4:30 p.m. 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, June 11 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, July 9 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, August 13 @ 4-5 p.m. Thursday, September 10 @ 4 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, August 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10 @ 10:30 a.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. 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.
TnT Kandi Jewelry: Create Trade — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to grades 6th to 12th. Join us for a fun night of creating and trading Kandi jewelry! Bring your favorite pieces to show and tell, swap pieces with other creators, and share your favorite patterns. All supplies provided. (6th – 12th grade) Tuesday, September 8 @ 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 April @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in May @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in August @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays in September @ 11 a.m.-12 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.
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. Thursday, August 27 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Thursday, September 24 @ 4:30 p.m. is Pokémon Bingo Night. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Crafternoon @ John Davis Rec Center — All Ages
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to all ages. Get ready to welcome fall by creating your own no-sew pumpkins and pumpkin decor. This drop-in program is open to everyone, so bring the whole family! Supplies provided. Wednesday, September 2 @ 5 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. 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.