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Chestatee Regional Library System

Serving Dawson and Lumpkin Counties

Gingerbread House Decorating!

What could be better than peppermint rooftops, gumdrop lanes, and powdered sugar snowstorms? Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating on December 15th!

Gingerbread House Decorating!

An Evening with Mark Warren

Join local author and naturalist Mark Warren as he talks about his newest book "Born to the Badge", the second in the Wyatt Earp trilogy. Following the presentation, Mr. Warren will be available for a Q & A session and to sign purchased copies of his book(s).

An Evening with Mark Warren

Anime Club @ Dawson County Library

Meet with other anime fans to watch shows and discuss anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture! Open to grades 8 and up.

Anime Club @ Dawson County Library

Adult Craft Night

Join us at Dawson County Library to create a different craft every month. No artistic skills required…just come get crafty and have some fun at your library! Registration is required.

Adult Craft Night

CRLS Annual Giving Campaign

Make a donation, then spread the word! Share the Chestatee Regional Library Annual Giving Campaign on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media. Your tax deductible contribution will help us maintain a world-class Library and ensure a place that serves everyone.

CRLS Annual Giving Campaign

Gingerbread House Decorating!

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Gingerbread castle

What could be better than peppermint rooftops, gumdrop lanes, and powdered sugar snowstorms? Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating! (more…)

Closed for Gold Rush

October 6, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

Closed for Gold Rush

The Lumpkin County Library will be closed Saturday, October 20th for Gold Rush Days. We will reopen on Monday, October 22nd […]

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Free Shredding Day at the Library

October 4, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

Free Shredding Day at the Library

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Lumpkin County Library, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Dawson County Library, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Document Destruction Services will […]

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Upcoming Library Board Meetings

October 3, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

Upcoming Library Board Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Members of the audience may be allowed to speak at the end of […]

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Win Tickets to the Georgia National Fair!

September 26, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

The Dawson & Lumpkin County Libraries are each giving away a family pack of four tickets to the Georgia National […]

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Closed for Staff Development

September 24, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

Closed for Staff Development

Chestatee Regional Library will be closed on Monday, October 8th for Staff Development training. Dawson County Library will reopen on […]

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STEM Day at the Library

September 21, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

STEM Day at the Library

Dawson County Library Saturday, September 22 10 AM – 12 PM Come drop in for a morning filled with STEM […]

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Lumpkin County New Library Task Force

September 21, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

Lumpkin County New Library Task Force

The New Library Task Force, composed of Lumpkin County volunteers from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation and […]

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New! Short Story Book Club

September 10, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

New! Short Story Book Club

Lumpkin County Library 2nd Thursday of each month at 2 PM The “Short List” book club will discuss a different […]

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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September 1, 2018 Written by Chestatee Regional Library

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

This September, the Chestatee Regional Library System is joining with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to celebrate […]

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				1 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 1 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] Pageturners Book Club 1:00 PM Pageturners Book Club @ Dawson County Library Nov 1 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tickets The Pageturners meet on the first Thursday of each month. The group discusses books of various genre. This months selection[...] Chair Yoga 3:00 PM Chair Yoga Nov 1 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] Create Your Own Family Tree 6:00 PM Create Your Own Family Tree @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 1 @ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets This will be a kid-friendly introduction to genealogy! We’ll read stories about family history, do a group activity, and give[...]	2 Crochet Club 10:00 AM Crochet Club Nov 2 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow crochet fanatics. Beginners welcome…just bring your[...] Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 2 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note:[...]	3 Book Sale Room open 10:00 AM Book Sale Room open @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 3 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tickets The Lumpkin County Library book sale room will be open today. Come browse a great selection of hardback and paperback[...] Reading to Dogs 1:00 PM Reading to Dogs @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 3 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tickets 1st Grade & Up Reading to dogs helps children build self confidence in a comfortable, accepting environment. This is an[...]
4	5 Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 5 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has[...] 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 5 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work?[...]	6 Chess Club and Board Game Extravaganza 4:00 PM Chess Club and Board Game Extravaganza Nov 6 @ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tickets Play and learn chess basics and tactics, or enjoy a wide range of board games for all skill levels! Boards[...] Visiting Author: Dr. Michael Rifenburg 5:00 PM Visiting Author: Dr. Michael Rifenburg Nov 6 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets Come join us as we host UNG Professor Dr. Michael Rifenburg, author of “The Embodied Playbook: Writing Practices of Student-Athletes”.[...]	7 Knitting Club 10:00 AM Knitting Club Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow knitters. Beginners welcome…just bring your own[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 7 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative[...] Using Fold3 & HeritageQuest Online 2:00 PM Using Fold3 & HeritageQuest Online @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Fold3 contains U.S. military records, select newspapers, and Native American records. HeritageQuest Online provides coverage dating back to the 1700’s[...] Lego Club 3:30 PM Lego Club Nov 7 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets	8 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] A Different Kind of Book Club 1:30 PM A Different Kind of Book Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 8 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets A Different Kind of Book Club meets to discuss nonfiction historical books. The theme for November’s meeting: Ancient or classical[...] The “Short List” Short Story Book Club 2:00 PM The “Short List” Short Story Book Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 8 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets The “Short List” book club will be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. This[...] Chair Yoga 3:00 PM Chair Yoga Nov 8 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] Theater Thursday 5:00 PM Theater Thursday @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 8 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tickets Free family movie! Popcorn will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own snacks!	9 Crochet Club 10:00 AM Crochet Club Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow crochet fanatics. Beginners welcome…just bring your[...] Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note:[...]	10
11	12 Closed for Veterans’ Day Closed for Veterans’ Day Nov 12 all-day Tickets Closed for Veterans’ Day Closed for Veterans’ Day Nov 12 all-day Tickets	13 641 Cookbook Club 12:00 PM 641 Cookbook Club Nov 13 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Tickets Choose a recipe from the cookbook on display at the library. Bring your prepared recipe and share your results. Just Words Scrabble Club 2:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 13 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for Scrabble Club. All levels of experience are welcome.[...] LEGO Club 4:00 PM LEGO Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 13 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Join us for two rooms of LEGO building fun! We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the talent! Participants[...] Pajama Storytime 6:00 PM Pajama Storytime Nov 13 @ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets Put on your snuggliest pajamas and join us at Dawson County Library at 6:00 for stories, crafts and snacks! Fun[...]	14 Knitting Club 10:00 AM Knitting Club Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow knitters. Beginners welcome…just bring your own[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 14 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative[...] Genealogy for Beginners 2:00 PM Genealogy for Beginners @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets This class will cover all the basics you need to get started with genealogy. If you’ve ever been interested in[...] Georgia On My Mind Book Club 3:30 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Nov 14 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Join us monthly as we read and discuss books about Georgia, set in Georgia and by Georgia authors. We are[...]	15 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 PM American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 15 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the library from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please visit[...] Dawson Satellite Library Crafternoon 1:00 PM Dawson Satellite Library Crafternoon Nov 15 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Join us once a month at our Satellite location for a fun craft! Stop by any time between 1-4:30PM, and[...] The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 15 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets The Happy Bookers Book Discussion group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. The group chooses a different book each[...] Chair Yoga 3:00 PM Chair Yoga Nov 15 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] Pajama Storytime 6:00 PM Pajama Storytime @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 15 @ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets You are welcome to wear your PJ’s and bring your teddy bear to this special evening-edition of Storytime. We’ll share[...]	16 Crochet Club 10:00 AM Crochet Club Nov 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow crochet fanatics. Beginners welcome…just bring your[...] Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note:[...]	17 AARP Defensive Driving Course 9:00 AM AARP Defensive Driving Course @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 17 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tickets This is a driver safety course conducted by AARP volunteers. Learn about current rules of the road and defensive driving[...]
18	19 LEGO Free Build Day 10:00 AM LEGO Free Build Day @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tickets Stop in to build as much as you would like. What a perfect way to spend a day off school![...] Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has[...] BUNCO 1:00 PM BUNCO Nov 19 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets BUNCO is a group for fun and socialization. This game is easy to pick up and loads of fun. Registration[...] 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 19 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work?[...] Alternate Visions Book Club 2:30 PM Alternate Visions Book Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 19 @ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets This group reads science fiction & fantasy titles and meets on the third Monday of each month from 2:30 –[...] Alternate Visions Book Club 2:30 PM Alternate Visions Book Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 19 @ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets This group reads science fiction & fantasy titles and meets on the third Monday of each month from 2:30 –[...]	20 The STEAM Express! 3:30 PM The STEAM Express! @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 20 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Drop-in program with STEAM stations for all ages. We will explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topic[...] Origami Club 5:30 PM Origami Club Nov 20 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Tickets Reading to Dogs 5:45 PM Reading to Dogs @ Dawson County Library Nov 20 @ 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets Reading to dogs helps children build self confidence in a comfortable, accepting environment. This is an opportunity for your child[...]	21 Knitting Club 10:00 AM Knitting Club Nov 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow knitters. Beginners welcome…just bring your own[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 21 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative[...] Georgia On My Mind Book Club 3:30 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Do you enjoy reading and discussing books about Georgia History? Then join us for our monthly book discussions. Stay tuned[...]	22 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 22 – Nov 24 all-day Tickets Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 22 – Nov 24 all-day Tickets	23 Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 23 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note:[...]	24
25	26 Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has[...] 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 26 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work?[...] Art Explorers 4:00 PM Art Explorers Nov 26 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Every month we will learn about a different artist or movement and then complete a project inspired by what we[...]	27 Just Words Scrabble Club 2:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 27 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of[...] Adult Craft Night 5:00 PM Adult Craft Night Nov 27 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets Come get crafty at Dawson County Library on the last Tuesday of each month. All supplies will be provided. No[...]	28 Knitting Club 10:00 AM Knitting Club Nov 28 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow knitters. Beginners welcome…just bring your own[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 28 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative[...] RB Digital Workshop 2:00 PM RB Digital Workshop @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Let us help you set up RB Digital on your phone, tablet, Kindle Fire, laptop, or other compatible device. Did[...]	29 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 29 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne[...] An Evening with local author, Mark Warren 5:00 PM An Evening with local author, Mark Warren @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 29 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tickets Join local author and naturalist Mark Warren, as he talks about his newest book–“Born to the Badge”–the second in the[...]	30 Crochet Club 10:00 AM Crochet Club Nov 30 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow crochet fanatics. Beginners welcome…just bring your[...] Crochet Club 10:00 AM Crochet Club Nov 30 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tickets Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow crochet fanatics. Beginners welcome…just bring your[...] Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 30 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note:[...]

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Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting

Jan 17 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting

Jan 28 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Dawson County Library Board Meeting

Apr 15 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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