BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northwest Georgia Regional Library System - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northwest Georgia Regional Library System X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ngrl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northwest Georgia Regional Library System REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220114T152003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T152003Z UID:19738-1670320800-1670328000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Club -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 18 and older. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or have you always wanted to learn? Come join this fun and informal group suitable for the complete beginner to the advanced crafts person! \n\nFirst & third Tuesdays @ 10:00am\n\n\nNote: April events will be on the first and second Tuesdays @ 10:00am \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/knit-crochet-club-adults/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adults-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220418T171949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T171949Z UID:19742-1670322600-1670324400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Noni's Nook Storytime -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Story time for ages 5 and under. Come sing\, dance\, make a craft and hear a story or two and play with other kids. This is a great time for preschoolers to learn social skills in a smaller setting. \n\nTuesdays @ 10:30 am\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/nonis-nook-storytime-children/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T113000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T170959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T170959Z UID:19989-1670324400-1670326200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Move & Groove - Kids DESCRIPTION: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. \nOctober 25 - Trick or Treat (costumes welcome!) \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/move-groove-kids/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220214T191127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T191127Z UID:19882-1670338800-1670346000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Library LEGOs -- Children DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 8 - 13. Flex your creativity skills and play with LEGO® bricks! Make something you want to share? Ask us about displaying your masterpiece. \n\nMarch 1 @ 3:00pm\nMarch 15 @ 3:00pm\nMarch 29 @ 3:00pm\nApril 5 @ 3:00pm\nApril 19 @ 3:00pm\nMay 3 @ 3:00pm\nMay 17 @ 3:00pm\nMay 31 @ 3:00pm\nMonday\, June 6 @ 3 p.m.\nMonday\, June 27 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, July 12 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, August 2 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, August 16 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, August 30 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, September 6 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, September 20 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, October 4 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, October 18 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, November 1 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, November 15 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, November 29 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, December 6 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, December 20 @ 3 p.m.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/library-legos-children-2022-03-29/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T163000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T171839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T171839Z UID:19999-1670342400-1670344200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Storytime -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. We read 2-3 stories with a craft or activity following. \n\nAugust 17th - Fun in the Sun\nAugust 24th - Things That Go\nAugust 31st - Books with Twist Endings\nSeptember 7th - What's Cooking\nSeptember 14th - Ahoy\, Pirates!\nSeptember 21st - Ms. Lizzy's Favorites\nSeptember 28th - Hispanic Heritage Month (English/Spanish bilingual program)\nOctober 5th - Hello\, Fall\nOctober 12th - Spiders and Bats\nOctober 19th - Monster Mashup\nOctober 26th - Trick or Read (wear your costume for library Trick-or-Treat!)\nNovember 2nd - Dinovember\nNovember 9th - Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\nNovember 16th - Gobbling Turkeys\nNovember 23rd - Acorns & Squirrels\nNovember 30th - Santa - Take pictures with Santa after!\nDecember 7 - Hanukkah\nDecember 14 - Hot Cocoa & Gingerbread\nDecember 21 - Snowmen\nDecember 28 - Kwanzaa\nJanuary 4 - Winter Hibernation\nJanuary 11 - Miss Melanie's Favorites\nJanuary 18 - Penguins\nJanuary 25 - Cookies\nFebruary 1 - Chinese New Year\nFebruary 8 - Valentine's Day\nFebruary 15 - Bedtime\nFebruary 22 - Fairytales\nMarch 1 - Silly\nMarch 8 - Art\nMarch 15 - St. Patrick's Day\nMarch 22 - Spring\nMarch 29 - Zoo\nApril 5 - Library\nApril 12 - Easter & Bunnies\nApril 19 - Frogs\nApril 26 - Rain Showers\nMay 3 - Flowers & Gardening\nMay 10 - Hair & Mustache\nMay 17 - Camping\nMay 24 - Oceans of Possibilities\nMay 31 - Oceans of Possibilities\nOctober 4 - Owls\nOctober 11 - Ghosts\nOctober 18 - Candy\nOctober 25 - Costumes (Trick or Treat with costumes!)\nNovember 1 - Pumpkins\nNovember 7 - Pie\nNovember 15 - Turkey\nNovember 22 - Thankfulness\nNovember 29 - Dinosaurs\nDecember 6 - Cookies\nDecember 13 - Elves\nDecember 20 - Santa\nDecember 27 - New Year's\n\n \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/storytime-kids/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T180000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T152057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T152057Z UID:20162-1670344200-1670349600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons - Tweens & Teens DESCRIPTION: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. \nFirst and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm\, in-person with virtual options available. \nNote: Sessions will begin again on May 3 with a new DM! \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/dungeons-dragons-tweens-teens-2022-02-01-2022-07-19/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Teens-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20211220T141229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T141229Z UID:19746-1670409000-1670410800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Toddler Music & Movement -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to preschool - 3rd grade. \nDid you know that music and movement support your child's creative and academic development? Come to the library the first Wednesday of the month for a complete musical lesson and musical ideas you can do at home! Recommended ages are preschool - first grade. \n\n1st Wednesdays @ 10:30 am\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/music-and-movement-kids/2022-12-07/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T120000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220920T185551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T185551Z UID:19748-1670410800-1670414400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Practice -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. \n\nWednesdays @ 11 a.m. - Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/english-conversation-practice-all-ages/2022-12-07/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/All-Ages-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20221115T145020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T143953Z UID:19839-1670457600-1670543999@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSING @ 4:00 due to Christmas Parade -- Calhoun-Gordon DESCRIPTION:We'll be closing at 4:00 p.m. for the Christmas Parade on Thursday\, December 8. \nOur book drop will remain open (though inaccessible during the parade) and our digital content is always available. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closing-430-due-to-christmas-parade-calhoun-gordon-2/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Closed-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T111500 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210831T145127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T145127Z UID:19870-1670494500-1670498100@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Storytime -- Children DESCRIPTION:Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! \n\nThursdays @ 10:15 a.m.\nThursdays @ 4:00 p.m.\n\n2022 Themes \n\nJanuary 6 - Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 13 - Builders\nJanuary 20 - Penguins\nJanuary 27 - Making Music\nFebruary 3 - Lunar New Year\nFebruary 10 - Valentine's Day\nFebruary 17 - Foxes\nFebruary 24 - Cookies\nMarch 3 - Dr. Seuss\nMarch 10 - Dinosaurs\nMarch 17 - St. Patrick's Day\nMarch 24 - Firefighters\nMarch 31 - Springtime\nApril 7 - Frogs\nApril 14 - Easter\nApril 21 - Outer Space\nApril 28 - Gardens\nMay 5 - Rain\nMay 12 - Fairy Tales\nMay 19 - Robots\nMay 26 - Flowers\nJune 2 - Beach\nJune 9 - Turtles\nJune 16 - Mermaids\nJune 23 - Sharks\nJune 30 - Fourth of July\nJuly 7 - Pirates\nJuly 14 - Crabs\nJuly 21 - Jellyfish\nJuly 28 - Dolphins\nAugust 4 - Camping\nAugust 11 - Ice Cream\nAugust 18 - Dogs\nAugust 25 - Artists\nSeptember 1 - Back to School\nSeptember 8 - Cats\nSeptember 15 - Airplanes\nSeptember 22 - Fruit\nSeptember 29 - Superheroes\nOctober 6 - Bats\nOctober 13 - Monsters\nOctober 20 - Halloween\nOctober 27 - Diwali\nNovember 3 - Autumn - New time: 10:15!\nNovember 10 – Squirrels – New time: 10:15!\nNovember 17 – Thanksgiving – New time: 10:15!\nNovember 24 – CLOSED\nDecember 1 – Hanukkah\nDecember 8 – Christmas\nDecember 15 – Kwanzaa\nDecember 29 – New Year’s\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/storytime-children-2022-01-06-2022-11-03/2022-12-08/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T161435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T161435Z UID:20147-1670515200-1670518800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:PAWS to Read - Kids DESCRIPTION:READ: Alliance Therapy Dogs - Always well received at the library!\nOpen to all ages. Kids can practice their reading and develop social and emotional skills during this monthly program. Stop by and visit with dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs organization in the children's department. \nMonthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month. \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/paws-to-read-kids/2022-12-08/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210831T145127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T145127Z UID:19871-1670515200-1670518800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Storytime -- Children DESCRIPTION:Open to birth - 5th grade. Storytime is back! Join Ms. Victoria for some stories and a craft! \n\nThursdays @ 10:15 a.m.\nThursdays @ 4:00 p.m.\n\n2022 Themes \n\nJanuary 6 - Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 13 - Builders\nJanuary 20 - Penguins\nJanuary 27 - Making Music\nFebruary 3 - Lunar New Year\nFebruary 10 - Valentine's Day\nFebruary 17 - Foxes\nFebruary 24 - Cookies\nMarch 3 - Dr. Seuss\nMarch 10 - Dinosaurs\nMarch 17 - St. Patrick's Day\nMarch 24 - Firefighters\nMarch 31 - Springtime\nApril 7 - Frogs\nApril 14 - Easter\nApril 21 - Outer Space\nApril 28 - Gardens\nMay 5 - Rain\nMay 12 - Fairy Tales\nMay 19 - Robots\nMay 26 - Flowers\nJune 2 - Beach\nJune 9 - Turtles\nJune 16 - Mermaids\nJune 23 - Sharks\nJune 30 - Fourth of July\nJuly 7 - Pirates\nJuly 14 - Crabs\nJuly 21 - Jellyfish\nJuly 28 - Dolphins\nAugust 4 - Camping\nAugust 11 - Ice Cream\nAugust 18 - Dogs\nAugust 25 - Artists\nSeptember 1 - Back to School\nSeptember 8 - Cats\nSeptember 15 - Airplanes\nSeptember 22 - Fruit\nSeptember 29 - Superheroes\nOctober 6 - Bats\nOctober 13 - Monsters\nOctober 20 - Halloween\nOctober 27 - Diwali\nNovember 3 - Autumn - New time: 10:15!\nNovember 10 – Squirrels – New time: 10:15!\nNovember 17 – Thanksgiving – New time: 10:15!\nNovember 24 – CLOSED\nDecember 1 – Hanukkah\nDecember 8 – Christmas\nDecember 15 – Kwanzaa\nDecember 29 – New Year’s\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/storytime-children-2022-01-06-2022-11-03/2022-12-08/12/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T173000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T154948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T154948Z UID:20092-1670517000-1670520600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - All Ages DESCRIPTION: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. \nWeekly on Thursdays at 4:30 pm\, in-person. \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. \n  \nNo Pokémon Club on these dates: \n\nNovember 24 for Thanksgiving\nDecember 22 for Christmas URL:https://ngrl.org/event/pokemon-club-all-ages/2022-12-08/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/All-Ages-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T120000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20211220T202310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T202310Z UID:19771-1670583600-1670587200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch Book Club -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 18 and older. \nBring a sack lunch to the library and gather to enjoy some book club fun. Each month we will pick a theme. Participants can share what they have learned and read in a fun and casual setting. \n\nJanuary 28 @ 12:00 pm - Theme: Living Your Best Life — We cannot wait to see what tips\, tricks\, and wisdom is shared!\nFebruary 25 @ 12:00 pm – Theme: Romance - Not sure what to read? Let us set you up on a book blind date!\nMarch 25 @ 11:00 am - Theme: Women who have made a difference — Celebrate Women’s History Month with this topic.\nApril 22 @ 11:00 am – Theme: For the love of libraries and librarians — Read a book\, fiction or nonfiction\, about libraries or a librarian and help us celebrate libraries.\nMay 27 @ 11:00 am – Theme: Mothers & their children — Read a book\, fiction or nonfiction\, about mothers\, grandmothers\, and/or a mother and child relationship in honor of Mother’s Day.\nFriday\, June 17 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Ocean/Beaches — Read a book\, fiction or nonfiction\, about oceans or beaches.\nFriday\, July 15 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Ocean/Beaches — Read a book\, fiction or nonfiction\, about oceans or beaches.\nFriday\, August 26 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Adapt This - Ever seen the movie or TV series adaptation of a book and never read the source material? Now is the time; enjoy\, compare\, and share! Need some ideas to get started?\n\nKilling Floor by Lee Child (Inspired Reacher on Amazon Prime and Jack Reacher / Jack Reacher: Never Go Back movies starring Tom Cruise)\nThe Godfather by Mario Puzo (Inspired The Godfather movies)\nThe Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (Inspired The Devil Wears Prada)\nOutlander by Diana Gabaldon (Inspired Outlander\, the TV show)\n\n\nFriday\, September 30 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Band or Banned — Read a book about a band or one that has been on the banned book list!\nFriday\, October 28 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Terrifying Terrors — Scary stories for the Halloween season!\nFriday\, November 18 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: They’re Called Classics for a Reason — Spend some time with a “classic” and tell us what you really think about it!\nFriday\, November 9 @ 11 a.m. – Theme: Jingle Bells — It’s holiday book time!\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/lunch-bunch-book-club-adults/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adults-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210831T204741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T204741Z UID:19937-1670601600-1670605200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Barks & Books -- Children DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. Children of all ages can come and enjoy time reading with local therapy dogs at the library! \n\nSeptember 24th: 3pm – 4pm\nOctober 22nd: 3pm – 4pm\nNovember 19th: 4pm – 5pm\nDecember 17: 4pm – 5pm\nJanuary 21: 4pm – 5pm\nFebruary 18: 4pm – 5pm\nMarch 18: 4pm – 5pm\nApril 29: 4pm – 5pm\nMay 20: 4pm – 5pm\nFriday\, June 17 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nFriday\, July 15 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nFriday\, August 19 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nFriday\, September 16 @ 4 p.m.\nFriday\, October 21 @ 4 p.m.\nFriday\, November 18 @ 4 p.m.\nFriday\, December 9 @ 4 p.m.\n\n  \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/barks-books-children-2021-10-22-2022-07-15/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Puppers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T180000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T160554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T160554Z UID:20061-1670601600-1670608800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:LEGO® @ the Library - Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to pre-K to 5th grade. Kids can play with our big collection of LEGO® and Duplo® bricks. Drop in and try a different LEGO® challenge each week or just enjoy some building time. \n\nApril 15 - CLOSED for Easter Holidays\nJuly 1 - CLOSED for Independence Day Holidays\nSeptember 23 - CLOSED for air conditioning repairs.\nOctober 7 - CLOSED for Homecoming Parade\nNovember 11 - CLOSED for Veterans Day\nNovember 25 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holidays\nDecember 23 - CLOSED for Christmas Holidays\nDecember 30 - CLOSED for New Year's Holidays\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/lego-the-library-kids/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T153000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210831T125027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T125027Z UID:20139-1670679000-1670686200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:NERF® War -- Tweens & Tweens DESCRIPTION:Open to grades 4 - 12. Monthly NERF® War is back! Grab your blasters and a pocket full of darts. Each month we will get together to play NERF® games like Capture the Flag\, Battle Royale\, and VIP. We provide blasters and darts to those who need them. \nNERF® is a registered trademark of Hasbro\, Inc\, which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this website. \n\nSaturday\, June 11 @ 1:30 p.m. - Box Jellyfish vs. Barracuda theme\nSaturday\, July 9 @ 1:30 p.m. - Shark vs. Killer Whale theme\nOctober 8 @ 1:30 p.m.\nOctober 22 @ 1:30 p.m - Halloween Edition (Costume Contest!)\nSaturday\, November 12 @ 1:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, December 10 @ 1:30 p.m.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/nerf-war-tweens-2-2022-02-12/2022-12-10/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Teens-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220517T140319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T140319Z UID:19920-1670839200-1670842800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M Time -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to birth - 5th grade. \n\nMonday\, July 11 @ 10 a.m. - Learn new things in the fields of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics.\nMonday\, August 15 @ 10 a.m.\nMonday\, September 19 @ 10 a.m.\nMonday\, October 17 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\nMonday\, November 14 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\nMonday\, December 12 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/s-t-e-a-m-time-kids/2022-12-12/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20221115T142856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T142856Z UID:19769-1670839200-1670842800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Holiday Crafts -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 18 and older. \nPre-registration is requred. Call 706-624-1456 to register. \n\nMonday\, December 12 @ 10:30 a.m. - Make a selection of seasonal crafts!\nMonday\, December 12 @ 4:30 p.m. - Make a selection of seasonal crafts!\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/holiday-crafts-adults/2022-12-12/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adults-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20211027T144531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T144531Z UID:20150-1670860800-1670864400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Kids Library Laboratory DESCRIPTION:Open to Pre-K - 5th grades. Join us on the third Monday each month to make a child-appropriate craft. Decorations are much more exciting when you make them yourself! Supplies provided. \n\nNovember 15th @ 4pm - Pine Cone Crafts: We’ll create some creative crafts with pine cones.\nDecember 20 @ 4pm – Snowy Day Art: We’ll make some creative snowy crafts!\nJanuary 31 @ 4pm – Blubber Experiment: Learn about blubber and do a hibernation craft.\nFebruary 21 @ 4pm – Kaleidoscopes: Make the world a little more colorful by making your very own kaleidoscope!\nMarch 21 @ 4pm - Gardening - Spring is here! Celebrate the new season by decorating your mini planters and pick out which seeds you'd like to grow for this season.\nApril 18 @ 4pm - Lava Lamp - Explore density\, chemical reactions\, and states of matter with a DIY lava lamp.\nMay 16 @ 4pm - Salt Dough Fossils - Make cool DIY dinosaur fossils from salt dough using dinosaur toys!\nMonday\, June 13 @ 4 p.m. - Sink or Float - Make your own boat and see which one holds the most weight in the water!\nMonday\, August 15 @ 4 p.m. - Bubble Wands - Learn how to make and decorate your own bubble wand.\nMonday\, September 19 @ 4 p.m. - Straw Weaving - Learn to weave with straws to make a bookmark or bracelet.\nMonday\, October 17 @ 4 p.m. - Will It Melt?: Spooky Edition - Test out what liquids will melt candy corn with us!\nMonday\, November 14 @ 4 p.m. - Color Lab - Let's breakdown some colors! We're going to practice easy chromatography and see how the color we use are made up of different shades.\nMonday\, December 12 @ 4 p.m. - Holiday Rocks - Use nail polish to paint rocks in whites\, reds\, and greens to create festive decorations for the holiday season.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/kids-crafternoon-2/2022-12-12/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220517T140319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T140319Z UID:19921-1670860800-1670864400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M Time -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to birth - 5th grade. \n\nMonday\, July 11 @ 10 a.m. - Learn new things in the fields of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics.\nMonday\, August 15 @ 10 a.m.\nMonday\, September 19 @ 10 a.m.\nMonday\, October 17 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\nMonday\, November 14 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\nMonday\, December 12 @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/s-t-e-a-m-time-kids/2022-12-12/4/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T173000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20221115T142856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T142856Z UID:19812-1670862600-1670866200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Holiday Crafts -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 18 and older. \nPre-registration is requred. Call 706-624-1456 to register. \n\nMonday\, December 12 @ 10:30 a.m. - Make a selection of seasonal crafts!\nMonday\, December 12 @ 4:30 p.m. - Make a selection of seasonal crafts!\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/holiday-crafts-adults/2022-12-12/2/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adults-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T110000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220418T171949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T171949Z UID:19743-1670927400-1670929200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Noni's Nook Storytime -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Story time for ages 5 and under. Come sing\, dance\, make a craft and hear a story or two and play with other kids. This is a great time for preschoolers to learn social skills in a smaller setting. \n\nTuesdays @ 10:30 am\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/nonis-nook-storytime-children/2022-12-13/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T113000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T170959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T170959Z UID:19990-1670929200-1670931000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Move & Groove - Kids DESCRIPTION: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. \nOctober 25 - Trick or Treat (costumes welcome!) \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/move-groove-kids/2022-12-13/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T170000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220414T171933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T171933Z UID:19912-1670943600-1670950800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Anime Club -- Tweens & Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 6th-12th grades. Come hang out with your friends in grades 6-12 at the Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library. Enjoy discussing and watching some of your favorite shows with other fans! \n\nMay 10 @ 3 p.m.\nJune 13 @ 3 p.m.\nJuly 11 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, August 9 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, September 13 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, October 11 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, November 8 @ 3 p.m.\nTuesday\, December 13 @ 3 p.m.\n\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/anime-club-tweens-teens-2/2022-12-13/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Teens-Featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T163000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20210730T171839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T171839Z UID:20000-1670947200-1670949000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Storytime -- Kids DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. We read 2-3 stories with a craft or activity following. \n\nAugust 17th - Fun in the Sun\nAugust 24th - Things That Go\nAugust 31st - Books with Twist Endings\nSeptember 7th - What's Cooking\nSeptember 14th - Ahoy\, Pirates!\nSeptember 21st - Ms. Lizzy's Favorites\nSeptember 28th - Hispanic Heritage Month (English/Spanish bilingual program)\nOctober 5th - Hello\, Fall\nOctober 12th - Spiders and Bats\nOctober 19th - Monster Mashup\nOctober 26th - Trick or Read (wear your costume for library Trick-or-Treat!)\nNovember 2nd - Dinovember\nNovember 9th - Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\nNovember 16th - Gobbling Turkeys\nNovember 23rd - Acorns & Squirrels\nNovember 30th - Santa - Take pictures with Santa after!\nDecember 7 - Hanukkah\nDecember 14 - Hot Cocoa & Gingerbread\nDecember 21 - Snowmen\nDecember 28 - Kwanzaa\nJanuary 4 - Winter Hibernation\nJanuary 11 - Miss Melanie's Favorites\nJanuary 18 - Penguins\nJanuary 25 - Cookies\nFebruary 1 - Chinese New Year\nFebruary 8 - Valentine's Day\nFebruary 15 - Bedtime\nFebruary 22 - Fairytales\nMarch 1 - Silly\nMarch 8 - Art\nMarch 15 - St. Patrick's Day\nMarch 22 - Spring\nMarch 29 - Zoo\nApril 5 - Library\nApril 12 - Easter & Bunnies\nApril 19 - Frogs\nApril 26 - Rain Showers\nMay 3 - Flowers & Gardening\nMay 10 - Hair & Mustache\nMay 17 - Camping\nMay 24 - Oceans of Possibilities\nMay 31 - Oceans of Possibilities\nOctober 4 - Owls\nOctober 11 - Ghosts\nOctober 18 - Candy\nOctober 25 - Costumes (Trick or Treat with costumes!)\nNovember 1 - Pumpkins\nNovember 7 - Pie\nNovember 15 - Turkey\nNovember 22 - Thankfulness\nNovember 29 - Dinosaurs\nDecember 6 - Cookies\nDecember 13 - Elves\nDecember 20 - Santa\nDecember 27 - New Year's\n\n \nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/storytime-kids/2022-12-13/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kids-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T173000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220119T193607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T193607Z UID:20167-1670949000-1670952600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:TnT DIY -- Tweens & Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to grades 4th - 12th. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for easy-to-learn crafts with all supplies provided! \n\nFebruary 8 @ 4:30pm\nMarch 8 @ 4:30pm - Miniature Greenhouses - Make your own mini greenhouse using two cups\, some soil\, and a packet of seeds.\nApril 12 @ 4:30pm - Seed Balls - Make some portable flower garden starters!\nMay 10 @ 4:30pm - Comic Books - Come hangout and learn the basics of how to make your own comics.\nTuesday\, June 14 @ 4:30 p.m. - Stickers - Learn how to create your own stickers.\nTuesday\, July 12 @ 4:30 p.m. - Ocean Keychain/Pendant - Make a resin keychain/pendant in this month's project.\nTuesday\, August 9 @ 4:30 p.m. - Polymer Clay Magnet/Pendant - Design and make a magnet or pendant out of clay!.\nTuesday\, September 13 @ 4:30 p.m. - UV Resin Magnets - Design and make your own magenet out of UV resin.\nTuesday\, October 11 @ 4:30 p.m. - Dragon Eggs - Learn to create your own dragon egg using thumbtacks!\nTuesday\, November 22 @ 4:30 p.m. - Christmas Spider Ornament - Create a Christmas ornament featuring a spider.\nTuesday\, December 13 @ 4:30 p.m. - Harry Potter© Potions Ornament - Create your very own Harry Potter© inspired potions ornament.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/tnt-diy-tweens-teens/2022-12-13/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Teens-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T173000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20221115T145814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T145814Z UID:19850-1670949000-1670952600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Santa Visit -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. \n\nDecember 13 @ 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.- Santa Visit -Come visit with Santa and get your photo taken!\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/santa-visit-all-ages-2/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/All-Ages-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220920T185551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T185551Z UID:19749-1671015600-1671019200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:English Conversation Practice -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. \n\nWednesdays @ 11 a.m. - Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/english-conversation-practice-all-ages/2022-12-14/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/All-Ages-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T200000 DTSTAMP:20240418T165112 CREATED:20220818T154516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T154516Z UID:19783-1671040800-1671048000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons Workshop -- Tweens & Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 6th to 12th grade. Come to this interactive workshop to learn the basics of D&D play and character development led by Steven Bennett. Note: This is an after hours program and the rest of the library may not be open. \n\nWednesday\, September 21 @ 6 p.m.\nWednesday\, October 19 @ 6 p.m.\nWednesday\, November 16 @ 6 p.m.\nWednesday\, December 14 @ 6 p.m.\n\nDisclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/dungeons-dragons-workshop-tweens-teens/2022-12-14/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Teens-Featured.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR