Chestatee Regional Library System – Serving Dawson and Lumpkin Counties

Register here to log your reading and a to win prizes!!

Lumpkin Teen Lumpkin Childrens

Lumpkin County Library Summer Reading Program

Dawson County Library Summer Reading Progam

Dates and times

and

present:

Lumpkin County Library

Sensory Storytime

Introduction to Genealogy June 9, 9:00-10:00 AM

Lumpkin County Library

Introduction to Microsoft Word

June 23rd, 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Lumpkin County Library

Authors in the Afternoon Series

Next in the series will be local author

Mr. Jameson Gregg

The Dawson County Library has been hard at work planning a Community Garden
🌿 and now needs your help! Opening to the public this Earth Day; volunteers wanted. If interested please click on the link below and fill out our volunteer application form. ☺️

Click here for application

YOGA to THRIVE

Starting in April 2022 at the Lumpkin County Library

Led by registered yoga teacher, Martha Dickerson, from Yahoola Yoga Studio.

info about the change

Book Babies Lump

Summer sessions

Book Babies
Storytime

Lumpkin County Library

Kinetic kindness

it's catching

Kids & Teens

Storytimes
Early Literacy
Kids & Tweens
Summer Reading
Homework Help
Teen Programs

Beyond Books

Games
Gadgets & Gizmos
Camping & Outdoors
Family Pass Programs
Educational Fun
Arts & Crafts

Digital Library

eBooks
eMagazines
Digital Reference
Video Tutorials
Online Classes
GALILEO

Reference

Book-A-Librarian
Interlibrary Loans
Online Genealogy
Dawson Genealogy
Lumpkin Genealogy
Exam Proctoring

Adult Programs

Book Clubs
Art Programs
Readers' Advisory
Wellness Programs
Technology Help
Services

SRP Dawson

May 19, 2022Written by Library

Children’s summer Lumpkin

May 12, 2022Written by Library

Children’s summer Lumpkin

Teen Summer programs Lumpkin

May 12, 2022Written by Library

Teen Summer programs Lumpkin

Connect ability

May 11, 2022Written by Library

Connect ability

Scratch Coding For Kids!

May 11, 2022Written by Library

Scratch Coding For Kids!

Intro to Archives

April 22, 2022Written by Library

Intro to Archives

Click here to view our full calendar.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 1 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for[...]	2 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 10:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and an[...] Bring Your Own Technology 1:30 PM Bring Your Own Technology Jun 2 @ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Join us on June 2nd at the Lumpkin County Library for our Bring Your Own Technology sessions! This event will consist of patrons bringing their own technology—be it a laptop, phone, or tablet—and receiving one-on-one[...]	3 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Description:Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow needlework fanatics! Whether you like crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, or anything in between, this group is open to all![...] Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Jun 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for Stitch in Time every Friday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring any type of crafting project that you are working on, and share a time of[...]	4 Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft 10:00 AM Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft Jun 4 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tickets Join community volunteers from Kinetic by Windstream Dahlonega for a time of stories and crafts. All ages are welcome. Reading to Dogs 1:00 PM Reading to Dogs @ Lumpkin County Library Jun 4 @ 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 opportunity for your child to practice his or her reading skills for fifteen minutes, working[...]
5 Booked 2:30 PM Booked Jun 5 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets	6 All the Way to the Ocean 11:00 AM All the Way to the Ocean Jun 6 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets This program is offered at the Dawson County Satellite Library (located inside Fire Station 2)Join us for some fun and informative activities with the Etowah River Keepers and the Dawson County Firefighters at our Satellite[...] Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 6 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...]	7 Book Babies Storytime 11:00 AM Book Babies Storytime Jun 7 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets It’s never too early to chew on a good book! This program is designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action[...] Just Words Adult Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Just Words Adult Scrabble Club Jun 7 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided for this FREE program. Tai Chi 1:00 PM Tai Chi Jun 7 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tickets If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a[...] Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 7 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...] Teen SRP Program – Chocolate Olympics 4:00 PM Teen SRP Program – Chocolate Olympics Jun 7 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Teens, have you ever attempted to make chocolate pudding art? How are your marshmallow building skills? Do you enjoy playing with food as much as eating it? If so, bring some friends and stop by[...]	8 Children’s SRP Performer-Magician, Arthur Atsma 11:00 AM Children’s SRP Performer-Magician, Arthur Atsma Jun 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join the ever so talented Magician, Arthur Atsma, as he shares his sleight of hand magic and comedy that will have the crowd going wild! Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 8 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for[...] Children’s SRP Performer-Magician, Arthur Atsma 2:00 PM Children’s SRP Performer-Magician, Arthur Atsma Jun 8 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join the ever so talented Magician, Arthur Atsma, as he shares his sleight of hand magic and comedy that will have the crowd going wild! Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 8 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...] Teen SRP program-Wild Tie-Dye! 4:00 PM Teen SRP program-Wild Tie-Dye! Jun 8 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Join us for a FREE afternoon of Tie-Dyeing. Bring your own white cotton garment and be sure to wear something you don’t mind getting messy. All other supplies provided.	9 Introduction to Genealogy 9:00 AM Introduction to Genealogy Jun 9 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets Have you been thinking about tracing your family’s past? Don’t know where to start? Our Introduction to Genealogy class at the Lumpkin County Library can help! It will provide a solid starting point so you[...] ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 10:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and an[...] Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 9 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...]	10 Booked 12:30 PM Booked Jun 10 @ 12:30 PM – Jun 11 @ 2:30 PM Tickets Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 10 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Description:Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow needlework fanatics! Whether you like crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, or anything in between, this group is open to all![...] Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Jun 10 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for Stitch in Time every Friday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring any type of crafting project that you are working on, and share a time of[...]	11 Booked 9:00 AM Booked Jun 11 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets
12 Booked 5:30 PM Booked Jun 12 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets	13 BUNCO 1:00 PM BUNCO Jun 13 @ 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 is not required and is FREE! Bring a friend. Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 13 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...]	14 Book Babies Storytime 11:00 AM Book Babies Storytime Jun 14 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets It’s never too early to chew on a good book! This program is designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action[...] 641 Cookbook Club 11:30 AM 641 Cookbook Club Jun 14 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Tickets Choose a recipe from the cookbook on display at the library. Bring your prepared recipe and share your results. Seashell Creatures Crafting 2:00 PM Seashell Creatures Crafting Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Calling all teens! Come with your imagination and creativity to build unique creatures out of seashells. Middle school thru High School. Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 14 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...] Teen SRP Program – Paint a Shelter Pet 4:00 PM Teen SRP Program – Paint a Shelter Pet Jun 14 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Do you have a passion for animals? Would you like to positively impact your community? Come show off your artistic abilities and join us for an afternoon of painting, or drawing, portraits of shelter pets[...]	15 Children’s SRP Performance-Bird Presentation 11:00 AM Children’s SRP Performance-Bird Presentation Jun 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Meet the folks from North[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 15 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for[...] Children’s SRP Performance-Bird Presentation 2:00 PM Children’s SRP Performance-Bird Presentation Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Meet the folks from North[...] Georgia On My Mind Book Club 2:00 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Do you enjoy reading and discussing books about Georgia or written by Georgia authors? Then join us for our monthly book discussions. This month’s selection will be To Dance with a White Dog by Terry[...] Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 15 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...] Teen SRP program-Life’s A Beach Party 4:00 PM Teen SRP program-Life’s A Beach Party Jun 15 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Bring your sunscreen and beach towel for some fun at the “Beach”. We’ll have beach music, volleyball, sand castle building contest, games, and pizza.	16 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 10:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and an[...] Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group Jun 16 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets The Happy Bookers Book discussion group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the library. The group discusses a different book each month. Selections are chosen[...] Scratch Coding for Kids Class 4:00 PM Scratch Coding for Kids Class Jun 16 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Scratch Coding is a visual coding language designed specifically for children, and is the perfect starting place for kids interested in learning how to code. This two-week course is Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June[...] Booked 7:45 PM Booked Jun 16 @ 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Tickets	17 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 17 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Description:Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow needlework fanatics! Whether you like crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, or anything in between, this group is open to all![...] Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Jun 17 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for Stitch in Time every Friday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring any type of crafting project that you are working on, and share a time of[...]	18 Yoga To Thrive 10:00 AM Yoga To Thrive Jun 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Yoga to Thrive is a yoga class for all age groups and for all experience levels. It will consist of low impact yoga postures that gradually warm up muscles, joints and connective tissues. The class[...]
19 Booked 2:30 PM Booked Jun 19 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets	20 Closed for Juneteenth (Observance) Closed for Juneteenth (Observance) Jun 20 all-day Tickets CLOSED for Juneteenth (Observance) CLOSED for Juneteenth (Observance) Jun 20 all-day Tickets	21 Book Babies Storytime 11:00 AM Book Babies Storytime Jun 21 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets It’s never too early to chew on a good book! This program is designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action[...] Just Words Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Jun 21 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided for this FREE program. Teen SRP Program – Outside the Lines Pottery 4:00 PM Teen SRP Program – Outside the Lines Pottery Jun 21 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Bring some friends and stop by the Lumpkin County Library for an afternoon of pottery painting! Outside the Lines Pottery Studio will be providing ocean-themed pottery pieces for you to paint and take home! You[...]	22 Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 22 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for[...] SRP Children’s Program-Lee Bryan That Puppet Guy 11:00 AM SRP Children’s Program-Lee Bryan That Puppet Guy Jun 22 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Children’s SRP Program-Lee Bryan That Puppet Guy 2:00 PM Children’s SRP Program-Lee Bryan That Puppet Guy Jun 22 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Teen SRP program-Painted Pottery Party! 4:00 PM Teen SRP program-Painted Pottery Party! @ Dawson County Library Jun 22 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Painted Pottery Party!In partnership with Outside The Lines, we present a FREE afternoon of painting pottery sea creatures. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/1GcZXdgG1VVQ4ckt8	23 Introduction to Microsoft Word 9:00 AM Introduction to Microsoft Word Jun 23 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets Have you ever struggled with using Word? Tried to type something, but it just refused to come out the way you wanted it to? The Lumpkin County Library can help! We will be offering a[...] Booked 10:00 AM Booked Jun 23 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tickets ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 10:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 23 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and an[...]	24 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Description:Gather to work on your current project and have a fun time with fellow needlework fanatics! Whether you like crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, or anything in between, this group is open to all![...] Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Jun 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for Stitch in Time every Friday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring any type of crafting project that you are working on, and share a time of[...]	25
26	27 Booked 1:00 PM Booked Jun 27 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Booked 5:30 PM Booked Jun 27 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tickets HOA	28 Book Babies Storytime 11:00 AM Book Babies Storytime Jun 28 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets It’s never too early to chew on a good book! This program is designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action[...] Teen SRP Program – LEGO Competition 4:00 PM Teen SRP Program – LEGO Competition Jun 28 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets On your mark, get set, BUILD! Stop by the library, and bring some friends, to participate in our Teen LEGO Competition! Show off your LEGO building skills during these fun challenges, and win prizes! This[...]	29 Children’s SRP Performance-Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive 11:00 AM Children’s SRP Performance-Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive Jun 29 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 29 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for[...] Children’s SRP Performance-Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive 2:00 PM Children’s SRP Performance-Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive Jun 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program events! These free programs will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Teen SRP program-Summer Fun & Games 4:00 PM Teen SRP program-Summer Fun & Games @ Dawson County Library Jun 29 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Join us for some friendly summer competition! Cup stacking, Giant Jenga, timed candy sorting and more!	30 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 10:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 30 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and an[...] Resin Jewelry DIY 2:30 PM Resin Jewelry DIY Jun 30 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets

2021 May June 2022 Jul 2023