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May 11, 2022Written by Library
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Booked 2:30 PM
Booked
May 1 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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Just Words Adult Scrabble Club 1:00 PM
Just Words Adult Scrabble Club
May 3 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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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.
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Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM
Colorama Adult Coloring Club
May 4 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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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[...]
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Free Community Shredding Event 10:00 AM
Free Community Shredding Event
May 5 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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In partnership with the Dahlonega Rotary Sunrise, the Lumpkin County Library will be offering a FREE shredding day for the community. On Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. ,we will have[...]
Booked 2:45 PM
Booked
May 5 @ 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
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Teen Crafternoon 4:00 PM
Teen Crafternoon
May 5 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Calling all teens 6th grade – 12th grade! Stop by the library to hang out with other teens, socialize, and create a cool craft to take home. All supplies provided for these FREE programs. The[...]
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Book Sale 9:00 AM
Book Sale
May 6 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM
Needlework Fridays
May 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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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
May 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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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[...]
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Book Sale 9:00 AM
Book Sale
May 7 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft 10:00 AM
Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft
May 7 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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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
May 7 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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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[...]
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BUNCO 1:00 PM
BUNCO
May 9 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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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.
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LEGO Club 4:00 PM
LEGO Club
May 10 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
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Kids in grades K – 5th: Stop by the Lumpkin County Library on the second Tuesday of March, April, and May to participate in our LEGO Club! This program will take place from 4:00 –[...]
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Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM
Colorama Adult Coloring Club
May 11 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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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[...]
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Introduction to the Archives 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Archives
May 12 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Have you ever been curious what’s behind that door in the Georgia Room? Wondered about your local history and the people that informed it? Now you can come and learn with us! This FREE presentation[...]
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Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM
Needlework Fridays
May 13 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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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
May 13 @ 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[...]
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Booked 9:00 AM
Booked
May 14 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Library Room & Board 10:00 AM
Library Room & Board
May 14 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Teens, come by the library, and stay a while, on the second Saturday of each month to play board and card games with friends, as well as enjoy tasty snacks and beverages! This program is[...]
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Booked 2:30 PM
Booked
May 15 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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Mario Kart 3:00 PM
Mario Kart
May 16 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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It’s time to race to be the best! Join Dawson County Library’s Mario Kart 8 tournament and compete for prizes. Open to grades 8-12. Registration required. https://forms.gle/PyJa6tsuWGHcBW91A
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Just Words Scrabble Club 1:00 PM
Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library
May 17 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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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.
Booked 4:30 PM
Booked
May 17 @ 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM
Colorama Adult Coloring Club
May 18 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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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[...]
American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 PM
American Red Cross Blood Drive
May 18 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the Lumpkin County Library meeting room. To make an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment (Sponsor code: Lumpkin). Walk-ins are[...]
Georgia On My Mind Book Club 2:00 PM
Georgia On My Mind Book Club
May 18 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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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 God is my Copilot by Robert Lee Scott.
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Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM
Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group
May 19 @ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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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[...]
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Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM
Needlework Fridays
May 20 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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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
May 20 @ 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[...]
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Yoga To Thrive 10:00 AM
Yoga To Thrive
May 21 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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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[...]
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AARP Driver Safety Course 9:00 AM
AARP Driver Safety Course
May 23 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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This is a driver safety course conducted by AARP volunteers. Learn about current rules of the road and defensive driving techniques. Those 25 and older who complete the class are eligible for a discount on[...]
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Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM
Colorama Adult Coloring Club
May 25 @ 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[...]
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Google Tips and Tricks 9:00 AM
Google Tips and Tricks
May 26 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Google is more than a search engine! Need a map? A calculator? Need to know what time it is in Tokyo? This FREE class will focus on internet searching, specifically with the use of the[...]
Booked 10:30 AM
Booked
May 26 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Quilling Workshop 2:30 PM
Quilling Workshop
May 26 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM
Needlework Fridays
May 27 @ 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
May 27 @ 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[...]
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Tai Chi 1:00 PM
Tai Chi
May 31 @ 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[...]
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