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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T110000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181126T222241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T222241Z UID:3809-1543647600-1543662000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Polar Express Readings @ Old Chatsworth Depot -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Christmas is coming to the Old Chatsworth Depot on Saturday\, December 1. Prior to the annual 6pm Christmas Parade through downtown\, the historic Chatsworth train depot on First Avenue will be open from noon until 4 p.m. \nHighlighting the afternoon will be model trains set up and running in the former freight room of the building\, with readings of THE POLAR EXPRESS on the half hour. Train enthusiast Ted Yarbrough\, and other members of the Georgia Garden Railway Society\, will provide operating trains. Local retired educator C L Dunn will do the readings. \nRefreshments will be served. \nThe event is free for children 10 and under (must be accompanied by a paid adult)\, but a $2 donation for those ages 11 and up is requested with the proceeds going to the continued preservation of the Depot\, Chatsworth's oldest building. The event is co-sponsored by the Chatsworth-Murray County Library. For more information call the library at 706-695-4200 \nCopyright © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. All rights reserved. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/polar-express-readings-old-chatsworth-depot-all-ages/ LOCATION:Off Site ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T063000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T013405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T013405Z UID:3963-1543813200-1543818600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:DIY: Make-n-take Ornaments -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to ages 18 and older. Limit 1 ornament per person. Supplies will be provided. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/diy-make-n-take-ornaments-adults/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-ball-316458_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T123000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T013604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T013604Z UID:3965-1543834800-1543840200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:DIY: Make-n-take Ornaments -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 6th-12th grade. Limit 1 ornament per person. Supplies will be provided. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/diy-make-n-take-ornaments-teens/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-ball-316458_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T140000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T195559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T195559Z UID:3868-1543924800-1543932000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Holiday Open House -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our Holiday Open House. This is our opportunity to show our appreciation for our community. Gather with us to enjoy some festive treats and a fantastic performance by the Westwood Wildcat Caroling Chorus. \n URL:https://ngrl.org/event/holiday-open-house-all-ages/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46322127_2495928403967231_4123535853928579072_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181207 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T191427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T161008Z UID:3814-1544054400-1544140799@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED at 3:00 for Parade -- Dalton-Whitfield DESCRIPTION:The library will be closing at 3:00pm to allow our patrons and staff a chance to leave before the Christmas Parade traffic comes in. Parade traffic is welcome to use the library's parking lot once we've closed. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-at-300-for-parade-dalton-whitfield/2018-12-06/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-668637_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T070000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T015109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T015109Z UID:3974-1544418000-1544425200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Hot Cocoa & Cookies -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. Join us for some free hot cocoa and cookies\, while supplies last. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/hot-cocoa-cookies-all-ages/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-3000057_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T180000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T200205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T195631Z UID:3871-1544459400-1544464800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Create: Art Night -- Tweens DESCRIPTION:Open to 4th-8th grade. Refreshments and materials provided. \n\nDecember 10th - Decorate ornaments with your own personal twist! Come represent your fandom.\nJanuary 14th - Acrylics\nFebruary 4th - Valentines\nMarch 4th - Colored Pencil Techniques\nApril 1st - Paint bunny art\nMay 6th - Puppets - learn about other countries and cultures through puppetry and make your own puppet.\nJune - NO PROGRAM\nJuly - NO PROGRAM\nAugust 5th - Watercolor painting - Create your own watercolor masterpiece under the guidance of a local artist.\nDecember 2nd - Holiday Special - Deck the halls with traditional crafts like paper snowflakes\, countdown chains\, and popcorn strings!\nJanuary 13th - Learn new painting techniques as you paint your own landscapes. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/craft-night-tweens-2/2018-12-10/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/art-1478831_960_720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181212 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181211T035425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T204425Z UID:4002-1544468400-1544554799@ngrl.org SUMMARY:DELAYED OPEN at 12:00pm - Dalton-Whitfield & Calhoun-Gordon DESCRIPTION:Due to the potential for black ice\, the Dalton-Whitfield and Calhoun-Gordon County Libraries will be delaying their opening until 12:00 pm. \n \nWe hope everyone is able to stay warm and safe! URL:https://ngrl.org/event/delayed-open-at-1200pm-all-branches/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/winter-581101_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181212 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181211T204604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T204604Z UID:4006-1544468400-1544554799@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED - Chatsworth-Murray DESCRIPTION:Due to black ice\, the Chatsworth-Murray County Library will be closed for the day. We hope to re-open tomorrow at our normal time if the roads have improved. \n \nWe hope everyone is able to stay warm and safe! URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-chatsworth-murray/ 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/2018/12/central-park-142894_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T063000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20180330T002227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T193051Z UID:3293-1544508000-1544509800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Move and Groove -- Santa Cow! DESCRIPTION:Kids will rhyme\, learn\, sing\, wiggle\, and dance during this fun time for active little ones and their caregivers. \nThis program is geared towards birth through pre-k\, but all children are welcome! \nJoin us for a special holiday visit from Santa Cow! URL:https://ngrl.org/event/move-and-groove-2018-09-25-2018-12-11/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Move-and-Groove-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T190000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T195112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T175307Z UID:3865-1544547600-1544554800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:All Aboard The Polar Express! -- All ages DESCRIPTION:This very special event will feature pictures with Santa\, readings of the beloved classic The Polar Express\, holiday crafts\, cocoa and cookies. Pajamas are encouraged and children of all ages are welcome! Parent or guardian must be in attendance. \nThe Polar Express is copyright © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. All rights reserved. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/all-aboard-the-polar-express-all-ages/2018-12-11/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46214678_2493597267533678_449787074229305344_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181213 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T192128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T174612Z UID:3817-1544572800-1544659199@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED at 5:00pm -- Dalton-Whitfield DESCRIPTION:The library will be closing at 5:00pm for staff development. The book drop will remain open and our digital books and audiobooks will be available. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-at-500pm-dalton-whitfield/2018-12-12/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-bauble-2956231_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181214 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T020015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T020015Z UID:3980-1544641200-1544727599@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED at 4:30 for Parade -- Calhoun-Gordon DESCRIPTION:The library will be closing at 4:30 pm to allow our patrons and staff a chance to leave before the Christmas Parade traffic comes in. Parade traffic is welcome to use the library's parking lot once we've closed. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-at-430-for-parade-calhoun-gordon/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-668637_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T113000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20180330T011019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T193143Z UID:3304-1544785200-1544787000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Story Time -- Santa Cow! DESCRIPTION:We read 2 to 3 stories with a craft or activity following. \nThis program is designed for pre-K and elementary school learners\, but all children are welcome! \nThemes: \n\nApril 27th – NO STORY TIME (Good luck\, Ms. Lizzy!)\nMay 4th – NO STORY TIME (Join us for May the 4th Be With You Celebration!)\nMay 11th – Chickens\nMay 18th – Choose Your Own Adventure\nMay 25th – School’s Out for Summer!\nJune 6th – Who’s Ready to Rock?\nJune 8th – Rapping with Dr. Seuss\nJune 15th – Jungle Boogie\nJune 22nd – We’ve Got Rhythm\nJune 29th – Rockin’ in Our School Shoes\nJuly 6th – NO STORY TIME\nJuly 13th – Building\nJuly 20th – Happy Unbirthday!\nJuly 27th – Pajama Party (Wear your PJs!)\nAugust 3rd – Dog Days of Summer\nAugust 10th – Back to School\nAugust 17th – Knights and Castles\nAugust 24th – Brush Your Teeth\nAugust 31st – Camp Out\nNovember 2nd – Día de los Muertos Celebration\nNovember 9th – Turkeys\nNovember 16th – Recycle\nNovember 23rd – NO STORY TIME (Closed)\nNovember 30th – Acorns & Squirrels\nDecember 7th – Let’s write a letter\nDecember 14th – Santa Cow visits!\nDecember 21st – Gingerbread and cookies\nDecember 28th – Countdown to the new year!\n\n  URL:https://ngrl.org/event/story-time-4-2018-09-28-2018-12-14/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Story-Time-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T083000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T200704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T200704Z UID:3879-1544859000-1544862600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Holiday Music: Rome Flute Ensemble -- All ages DESCRIPTION:Join us for holiday music and refreshments as the Rome Area Flute Ensemble plays. Open to all ages. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/holiday-music-rome-flute-ensemble-all-ages/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/flute-1291423_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T123000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181211T021516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T021516Z UID:3999-1545044400-1545049800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Called Meeting for Library Board of Trustees -- Calhoun-Gordon DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees of the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, Calhoun\, Georgia\, will hold a called meeting to discuss financial planning on Monday\, December 17th\, 2018\, at 4:00p.m at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, located at 100 North Park Avenue Calhoun\, GA 30701. This meeting is open to the public. \nThis regularly scheduled meeting of the board of trustees will consider agenda items\, actions and review proposed amendments and or updates to the constitution and bylaws of the public library. Proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws must be presented to the library board of trustees for review at least 2-weeks prior to the meeting date. The notice must also be presented in the public news organ prior to the open meeting. O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/called-meeting-for-library-board-of-trustees-calhoun-gordon/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/conference-1886023_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T130000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T014622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T014622Z UID:3969-1545132600-1545138000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Little Learner's Literacy Night DESCRIPTION:Calling all Pre-K and Kindergarten students! Come sit and read with your friends\, then take a book and craft home. This fun literacy program is designed to promote literacy as early as possible. Children will get to pick a free book to take home. The kids will be making a Christmas ornament to take home. \nPlease RSVP to howarde@ngrl.org or call the library at 706-624-1456 URL:https://ngrl.org/event/little-learners-literacy-night/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/books-2863724_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T133000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181127T201538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T201538Z UID:3893-1545132600-1545139800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Dirty Santa Book Swap -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th-12th grade. You are invited to play Dirty Santa Library Edition! Everyone who wishes to participate must bring a book to swap. You will leave with a great new read! Refreshments will be provided. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/dirty-santa-book-swap-teens/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/book-1667826_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T174500 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181129T015725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T135335Z UID:3985-1545324300-1545327900@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Classes -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to all! Dr. Sean McKenzie from Calhoun City Schools will be teaching these classes each week\, so please tell your friends! This is a free class and does not require documentation. \n \nNo class on September 5th or September 26th. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/citizenship-classes-adults-2018-12-20/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/usa-flag-830720_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181225 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20180921T162417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T162747Z UID:3158-1545591600-1545677999@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED for Christmas -- All Branches DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for Christmas on December 24th - December 26th. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. \nNo materials will be due while we are closed. Our drop boxes and downloadable items will still be available. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-for-christmas-all-branches/2018-12-24/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-12-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181228T163000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20180330T011019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T005954Z UID:3306-1546012800-1546014600@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:We read 2 to 3 stories with a craft or activity following. \nThis program is designed for pre-K and elementary school learners\, but all children are welcome! \nThemes: \n\nJanuary 8th\nJanuary 15th – Snow\nJanuary 22nd – Get Well Soon\nJanuary 29th\nFebruary 5th – Chinese New Year\nFebruary 12th – Love & Kindness\nFebruary 19th – Bundle up\nFebruary 26th – Fairy Tale Fun\nMarch 5th – Hello\, Goodbye\nMarch 12th – All Things Green\nMarch 19th – Puppies @ Work Party\nMarch 26th – Eric Carle\nApril 2nd – Go Fly a Kite\nApril 9th – National Library Week\nApril 16th – Dinosaur Egg Hunt\nApril 23rd – Rhythm and Rhyme\nApril 30th – April Showers\nMay 7th – May Flowers\nMay 14th – Mystery Solvers\nMay 21st – Puppets\nMay 28th – Blast off to Summer!\nJune 4th – Astronauts in Training\nJune 11th – Stories in the Sky\, Part 1: Constellations\nJune 18th – Alien Invasion\nJune 25th – The Solar System\nJuly 2nd – Camp Out Under the Stars\nJuly 9th – Stories in the Sky\, Part 2: Folk Tales\nJuly 16th - Nocturnal Animals\nJuly 23rd - Wish Upon a Star\nAugust 6th - Fruits & veggies\nAugust 13th - Backyard Bugs\nAugust 20th - Dog Days\nAugust 27th - Trucks & Cars (bring your toy car for our toy car wash!)\nSeptember 3rd - On the Farm\nSeptember 10th - Stuffed Animal Sleepover (bring a stuffed animal to leave at the library overnight)\nSeptember 17th - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue\nSeptember 24th - Pirates\nOctober 1st - Spiders\nOctober 8th - Pies\nOctober 15th - Falling Leaves\nOctober 22nd - Owls\nOctober 29th - TRICK OR READ (Wear your costumes!)\nNovember 5th - Mustaches and Beards\nNovember 12th - Recycling Rocks\nNovember 19th - Native American Tales\nNovember 26th - Turkeys\nDecember 3rd - Bundle Up\nDecember 10th - All Aboard the Polar Express Party (no Story Time)\nDecember 17th - Gingerbread\nDecember 24th - CLOSED\nDecember 31st - CLOSED\nJanuary 7th - Snow\nJanuary 14th - Hibernation\nJanuary 21st - Chinese New Year\nJanuary 28th - Soup URL:https://ngrl.org/event/story-time-4-2018-09-28-2018-12-28/2018-12-28/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Story-Time-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181230 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190101 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20180921T162704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T162737Z UID:3166-1546196400-1546282799@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED for New Year's -- All Branches DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for New Year's on December 31st to January 1st. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. \nNo materials will be due while we are closed. Our drop boxes and downloadable items will still be available. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/closed-for-new-years-all-branches/2018-12-31/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-12-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T161500 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181115T211406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T230058Z UID:3793-1546962300-1546964100@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Cursive Writing Pen Pal Club -- K-8th Grade DESCRIPTION:This is a six week class for Elementary and Middle School students who would like to learn or perfect their cursive reading and writing. Students are paired with a senior adult volunteer for one-on-one instruction. \nRegistration is required. \n\nRegistration is open for January-February session and is limited to 10 members URL:https://ngrl.org/event/cursive-writing-pen-pal-club-k-8th-grade-2/2019-01-08/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T163000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181214T195203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T205224Z UID:4210-1547135100-1547137800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Family LEGO® Day -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. This is a great excuse to act like a child again while spending quality time as a family. Show off your creativity by making a one-of-a-kind LEGO® creation that will be on display in the library! \n \nLEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group\, which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this web site. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/family-lego-day-all-ages-2/2019-01-10/ 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/2018/12/lego-169603_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181213T015743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T015744Z UID:4183-1547280000-1547287200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Book Signing: Author Jodi Ceraldi -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Join author Jodi Ceraldi as she speaks about her books. Titles include Redesigning the Mob\, Nicky Two-Fists\, and Cessna Down. Find out more about Jodi and her books on her website: http://jodiceraldi.com/. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/book-signing-author-jodi-ceraldi-adults/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/journal-2850091_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T173000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181218T200207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T180606Z UID:4302-1547569800-1547573400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Game Night -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th-12th grade. Join us for some fun and games! Refreshments and materials provided. \n\nJanuary 15th - ROCKET LEAGUE® on the PS4®\nFebruary 12th - MADDEN NFL 19® on the PS4®\nMarch 12th - STREET FIGHTER VI® on the PS4®\nApril 9th - SONIC MANIA® on the Nintendo Switch®\nMay 14th - MAGIC: The Gathering – War of the Spark Draft Tournament — prior experience recommended.\nJune – NO PROGRAM\nJuly – NO PROGRAM\nAugust 13th – MAGIC: The Gathering - Play in a casual setting to make friends\, learn a new game\, or hone your skills!\nSeptember 10th - GRAN TURISMO SPORT® on the PS4®.\nOctober 8th - Betrayal at House on the Hill - Board Game\nDecember 10th - Free for all! - PS4® will be set up for teens to use with available games.\n\n \nAll games listed are registered trademarks of their respective creators\, which do not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this website. PS4 is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment\, Inc. which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this web site. Nintendo Switch is a registered trademark of Nintendo\, which does not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this web site. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/game-night-teens/2019-01-15/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gaming-2215601_960_720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181212T225240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T225240Z UID:4009-1547838000-1547924399@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED for MLK Jr Day -- All Branches DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. \nNo materials will be due while we are closed. Our drop boxes will still be available. \nNote: During this time\, the PINES system will be updating\, so there may not be access to downloadable materials\, the PINES catalog\, and more. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/2019-closed-for-mlk-jr-day-all-branches/2019-01-19/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-01-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T180000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181213T014356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T150255Z UID:4175-1548172800-1548180000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Parent-to-Parent Training -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to all; designed for parents of children with disabilities. \nLearn basic information about The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) including \n\nJanuary - "What a Great Idea": Special education and how it works\, including topics like\n\n– Child Find\n– Response to Intervention (RTI)\n– Student Support Teams\n– Making Referrals\n– Evaluation Expectations\n– Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting\n– Resolving Disputes \n\nFebruary – “Movin’ Up!”: Planning your child's successful transition at age 3\, including preparing for a smooth transition from Babies Can't Wait / early intervention and an overview of programs and services that may be available for three year olds with special needs in our community. Childcare is provided.\nMarch - "Where Do We Go From Here?": Preparing your special needs child to transition from high school. The presentation includes learning the keys to successful transition\, the role of the school in transition planning\, and things to consider when planning your child's transition to adulthood. Childcare is provided.\nMay - "Where Do We Go From Here?" : Preparing your special needs child to transition from high school. The presentation includes learning the keys to successful transition\, the role of the school in transition planning\, and things to consider when planning your child's transition to adulthood. Childcare is provided.\nSeptember - "Let's Talk About the IEP Process": Talk about the IEP process. If you have children that you need to bring with you\, please do. We have some fun activities they can do while you are listening to the presenter. In partnership with Brandi Waters\, Gordon County Schools Special Education Parent Mentor and Deanna Bohannon\, Parent to Parent Regional Coordinator of Georgia.\nOctober - "Little Learner Literacy": Bring your children and read books\, do activities related to literacy and math\, and every child will be given a book to take home. In partnership with Brandi Waters\, Gordon County Schools Special Education Parent Mentor and Deanna Bohannon\, Parent to Parent Regional Coordinator of Georgia.\n\n URL:https://ngrl.org/event/parent-to-parent-training-adults/2019-01-22/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/heart-826933_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T173000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181218T195121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T150559Z UID:4290-1548174600-1548178200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Create: Craft Night -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th-12th grade. Refreshments and materials provided. \n\nJanuary 22nd - Duct Tape Art\nFebruary 19th - Collages\nMarch 19th - Coloring\nApril 23rd - Coloring URL:https://ngrl.org/event/create-craft-night-teens/2019-01-22/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/duct-tape-2202209_960_720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T150000 DTSTAMP:20240427T191448 CREATED:20181213T031358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T160743Z UID:4186-1548766800-1548774000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Crafting for a Cause -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Each month we will be focusing on a different need in our community and we welcome any suggestions you might have in this endeavor. \n\nJanuary: Come make "Fidget Blankets" for us to give to people with Dementia/Alzheimer's. We would like to give a gift of love to our friends and need your help. We are collecting items to make fidget blankets and are meeting to put the blankets together.\n\nWe need for several people to bring sewing machines to sew the items on blankets. The rest of us will pin items to the blankets. Items that we are collecting now include: material\, quilting filler\, zippers\, pockets\, buttons\, small doll clothes\, laces\, large wooden beads to string on the laces\, and straight pins. \n  \n\nFebruary: Beginner knitting class - We will be "starting" to knit baby caps\, scarves\, or baby booties or crochet a dish rag. We will learn casting on and basic stitches for knitting and very basic crochet stitches. Bring your own yarn (please\, no specialty yarns; 100% cotton yarn is needed for creating the dish rags) and needles. You will need either straight knitting needles (suggested sizes 7\, 8\, or 9) or crochet hooks 9 (or I) or 10 (or J)\, or a circular needle 16" or shorter. Metal is recommended. You will also need scissors and a tapestry needle.\nMarch: Beginner knitting class - We will be "starting" to knit baby caps\, scarves\, or baby booties or crochet a dish rag. We will learn casting on and basic stitches for knitting and very basic crochet stitches. Bring your own yarn (please\, no specialty yarns; 100% cotton yarn is needed for creating the dish rags) and needles. You will need either straight knitting needles (suggested sizes 7\, 8\, or 9) or crochet hooks 9 (or I) or 10 (or J)\, or a circular needle 16" or shorter. Metal is recommended. You will also need scissors and a tapestry needle.\nApril: Fidget blankets - Come make small "Fidget Blankets" for us to give to people with Dementia/Alzheimer's. We are collecting items to make fidget blankets and are meeting to put the blankets together.We need for several people to bring sewing machines to sew the items on blankets. The rest of us will pin items to the blankets. Items that we are collecting now include: material\, quilting filler\, zippers\, pockets\, buttons\, small doll clothes\, laces\, large wooden beads to string on the laces\, and straight pins.\nMay: Tie Blankets - We will be making fleece tie blankets for exploited children in Gordon County who have experienced forms of abuse. Come join us and make a difference in a child's life. We will supply all the materials to make the blankets. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/crafting-for-a-cause-adults/2019-01-29/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR