Dawson County Satellite Branch

Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Contact Us
145 Liberty Drive
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-216-3800 Ext. 71200
satellite@chestateelibrary.org

Directions

From Atlanta, take Highway 400 North to Highway 53 and turn right. Travel .5 miles to Liberty Drive, just past Tractor Supply. Turn left onto Liberty Drive. The library is the next door down from Emergency Services.

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 11:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 1 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County and ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and[...] Bent Needles Quilting Club 5:00 PM Bent Needles Quilting Club Jun 1 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets A gathering for those interested in quilting. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies, but some also available for swap and share. We will begin working on 3 yard quilt projects in May and[...] CANCELLED! Bent Needles Quilting Club 5:00 PM CANCELLED! Bent Needles Quilting Club Jun 1 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets	2 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 2 @ 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 Adult Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Adult Crafting Activity Jun 2 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Adult 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[...]	3 Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft 10:00 AM Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft Jun 3 @ 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 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 opportunity for your child to practice his or her reading skills for fifteen minutes, working[...]
4	5 Satellite Library Summer Reading Kick Off 11:00 AM Satellite Library Summer Reading Kick Off Jun 5 @ 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 at the Dawson County Satellite. Special appearances with the Dawson County Firefighters and the[...]	6 Arthur Atsma – Magician 11:00 AM Arthur Atsma – Magician Jun 6 @ 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! Arthur Atsma – Magician 2:00 PM Arthur Atsma – Magician Jun 6 @ 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! Peace, Love, and Rock and Roll Teen Event 2:00 PM Peace, Love, and Rock and Roll Teen Event Jun 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets	7 Arthur Atsma – Magician Children’s Program 11:00 AM Arthur Atsma – Magician Children’s Program Jun 7 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets 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 rhymes,[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 7 @ 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[...] Arthur Atsma – Magician/ Children’s Program 2:00 PM Arthur Atsma – Magician/ Children’s Program Jun 7 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Candy Sushi – Teen Program 2:00 PM Candy Sushi – Teen Program Jun 7 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Teens, join us at the Lumpkin County Library to participate in our Candy Sushi program! Make your very own candy sushi to eat and take home! All materials will be provided. This program is open[...]	8 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 11:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County and ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and[...]	9 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 9 @ 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 Adult Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Adult Crafting Activity Jun 9 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Adult 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[...]	10
11	12 BUNCO 1:00 PM BUNCO Jun 12 @ 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.	13 Arthur Atsma – Magician 11:00 AM Arthur Atsma – Magician Jun 13 @ 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! Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Children’s Program 11:00 AM Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Children’s Program Jun 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for a wonderful performance by musician Jennifer Daniels! This free program will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. 641 Cookbook Club 12:00 PM 641 Cookbook Club Jun 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. Word Nerds 1:00 PM Word Nerds Jun 13 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tickets Come join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided for this FREE program. Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Children’s Program 2:00 PM Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Children’s Program Jun 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for a wonderful performance by musician Jennifer Daniels! This free program will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Playing For Pizza Teen Event 2:00 PM Playing For Pizza Teen Event Jun 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Teen Program 4:00 PM Jennifer Daniels – Musician / Teen Program Jun 13 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Join us for a wonderful performance by musician Jennifer Daniels! This free program will take place in our meeting rooms and open to rising 6th – 12th graders. No registration required.	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 rhymes,[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 14 @ 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[...] Jennifer Daniels – Musician/ Children’s Program 11:00 AM Jennifer Daniels – Musician/ Children’s Program Jun 14 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Jennifer Daniels – Musician/ Children’s Program 2:00 PM Jennifer Daniels – Musician/ Children’s Program Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Puzzle Piece Art – Teen Program 2:00 PM Puzzle Piece Art – Teen Program Jun 14 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Teens, join us at the Lumpkin County Library to participate in our Puzzle Piece Canvas Art program! Make your work of art out of puzzle pieces to take home! All materials will be provided. This[...]	15 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 11:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County and ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and[...] Golden Bingo 1:00 PM Golden Bingo Jun 15 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tickets Casual bingo fun! Prizes and fellowship. Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group Jun 15 @ 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 library’s meeting room. The group discusses a different book each month. Selections are chosen from fiction, nonfiction,[...] Bent Needles Quilting Club 5:00 PM Bent Needles Quilting Club Jun 15 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets A gathering for those interested in quilting. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies, but some also available for swap and share. We will begin working on 3 yard quilt projects in May and[...]	16 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 16 @ 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 Adult Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Adult Crafting Activity Jun 16 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Adult 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[...]	17 Reading to Dogs 9:30 AM Reading to Dogs Jun 17 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets 1st Grade & UpReading 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 one-on-one[...]
18	19 All Branches at CRLS closed for Juneteenth Holiday All Branches at CRLS closed for Juneteenth Holiday Jun 19 all-day Tickets	20 Georgia Mountain Falconry – Children’s Program 11:00 AM Georgia Mountain Falconry – Children’s Program Jun 20 @ 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[...] Georgia Mountain Falconry – Children’s Program 2:00 PM Georgia Mountain Falconry – Children’s Program Jun 20 @ 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[...] Paint Your Own Pottery Teen Event 2:00 PM Paint Your Own Pottery Teen Event Jun 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us as we paint pottery provided by Pearce Creative of Dawsonville. This program is for teens and tweens that are 6th grade and up only. Due to the popularity of this event, we ask[...] Amicalola Bee Keepers 6:30 PM Amicalola Bee Keepers Jun 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tickets Monthly Beekeeper Meeting: For more information go to www.AmicalolaBeekeepers.com.	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 rhymes,[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 21 @ 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[...] Georgia Mountain Falconry/ Children’s Program 11:00 AM Georgia Mountain Falconry/ Children’s Program Jun 21 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Georgia Mountain Falconry/Children’s Program 2:00 PM Georgia Mountain Falconry/Children’s Program Jun 21 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Georgia On My Mind Book Club 2:00 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Jun 21 @ 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 the group will be discussing “Just Passin’ Thru: A Vintage Store,[...] Georgia On My Mind Book Club 2:00 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Jun 21 @ 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. Paint a Shelter Pet – Teen Program 2:00 PM Paint a Shelter Pet – Teen Program Jun 21 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Teens, join us at the Lumpkin County Library to participate in Paint a Shelter Pet program! We are partnering with the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter to create portraits of pets that are currently at the[...]	22 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 11:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 22 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County and ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and[...] Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 PM Red Cross Blood Drive Jun 22 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Register online to schedule your appointment for the Red Cross Blood drive by clicking this link Flights of Fantasy Book Club 4:00 PM Flights of Fantasy Book Club Jun 22 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets This book club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the library’s meeting room to discuss fantasy and science fiction books. If you love speculative fiction and want to talk[...] Flights of Fantasy Book Club 4:00 PM Flights of Fantasy Book Club Jun 22 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets This book club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the library’s meeting room to discuss fantasy and science fiction books. If you love speculative fiction and want to talk[...] Bent Needles Quilting Club 5:00 PM Bent Needles Quilting Club Jun 22 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets A gathering for those interested in quilting. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies, but some also available for swap and share. We will begin working on 3 yard quilt projects in May and[...]	23 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 23 @ 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 Adult Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Adult Crafting Activity Jun 23 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Adult 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[...]	24 Yoga To Thrive 10:00 AM Yoga To Thrive Jun 24 @ 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[...] Lego Club 10:30 AM Lego Club Jun 24 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tickets Come join us in the Dawson County Library meeting room for an hour of Lego fun and learning. We’ll provide the Legos, an optional Lego building challenge, and the opportunity to share your love of[...]
25	26	27 Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive! – Children’s Program 11:00 AM Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive! – Children’s Program Jun 27 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Snakes Alive by Smithgall Woods! This free program will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required. Peace Poles Teen Event 2:00 PM Peace Poles Teen Event Jun 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive! – Children’s Program 2:00 PM Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive! – Children’s Program Jun 27 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Snakes Alive by Smithgall Woods! This free program will take place in our meeting rooms and are recommended for ages 3 through 11. No registration required.	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 rhymes,[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jun 28 @ 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[...] Snakes Alive/Children’s Program 11:00 AM Snakes Alive/Children’s Program Jun 28 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Snakes Alive/ Children’s Program 2:00 PM Snakes Alive/ Children’s Program Jun 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Water Wars – Teen Program 2:00 PM Water Wars – Teen Program Jun 28 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Teens, join us at the Lumpkin County Library to participate in our Water Wars program! Be prepared to get wet and cool off from the summer heat! All materials will be provided. This program is[...]	29 ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime 11:00 AM ConnectAbility’s Sensory Storytime Jun 29 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for a Sensory Storytime hosted by Lumpkin County and ConnectAbility! All ages, parents, and siblings are welcome to join. During this program there will be books, songs, and[...] Adult Crafting 2:00 PM Adult Crafting Jun 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Oyster Shell Trinket DishesDecoupage colorful images onto real oyster shells to create a lovely dish for jewelry or small trinkets. Adult Crafting 2:00 PM Adult Crafting Jun 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Bent Needles Quilting Club 5:00 PM Bent Needles Quilting Club Jun 29 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets A gathering for those interested in quilting. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own supplies, but some also available for swap and share. We will begin working on 3 yard quilt projects in May and[...]	30 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jun 30 @ 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 Adult Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Adult Crafting Activity Jun 30 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us for our Adult 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[...]

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