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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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56 Mechanicsville Rd
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-3668

Directions

Take GA Highway 400 North from Atlanta until it intersects with Highway 53. Turn left onto Highway 53 West and travel 5.9 miles to Allen St. Turn right on Allen St. The library will be on the right.

Staff

Director
Leslie Clark
706-864-3668, ext. 1006
lclark@chestateelibrary.org

Business Manager
Jonathan Smith
706-864-3668, ext. 1007
jsmith@chestateelibrary.org

Administrative Assistant
Paula Smith
706-864-3668, ext. 1009
psmith@chestateelibrary.org

Operations Specialist
Michael Middleton
706-864-3668, ext. 1008
mmiddleton@chestateelibrary.org

Collection Management Librarian
Elizabeth Stipek
706-344-3690, ext. 2016
706-864-3668, ext. 1010
estipek@chestateelibrary.org

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October 2022

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft 10:00 AM Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft Oct 1 @ 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 Oct 1 @ 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[...]
2	3	4 Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Oct 4 @ 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 Oct 4 @ 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.	5 Building Blocks 11:00 AM Building Blocks Oct 5 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets Building Blocks Storytime will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The programs last 45 minutes to an hour and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Oct 5 @ 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[...] Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Oct 5 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Movers and Shakers Storytime will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. The programs last 45 minutes and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Movers and Shakers Storytime is[...]	6 Genealogy for Beginners 9:00 AM Genealogy for Beginners Oct 6 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets Have you been thinking about tracing your family’s past? Don’t know where to start? Our Genealogy for Beginners class at the Lumpkin County Library can help! It will provide a solid starting point so you[...] Read It and Eat It 4:00 PM Read It and Eat It Oct 6 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Teens, come to the Lumpkin County Library to participate in a monthly book discussion and enjoy some food provided by the Friends of the Library! This program will be on the first Thursday of each[...] Dawson County Democrats 5:00 PM Dawson County Democrats Oct 6 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tickets Voter outreach	7 Book Sale Book Sale Oct 7 – Oct 8 all-day Tickets Stop by the Dawson County Library to purchase gently used books in our semi-annual book sale. All of the proceeds helps us purchase new books for the library. The book sale will continue while supplies[...] Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Oct 7 @ 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 Oct 7 @ 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[...]	8 Library Got Game! 10:00 AM Library Got Game! Oct 8 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tickets The Lumpkin County Library is pleased to announce a new program for all ages – Library Got Game! This program offers a wide variety of board games and card games for all to enjoy, such[...] Reading to Joey 10:00 AM Reading to Joey Oct 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Kids have the opportunity to have fun, boost self-confidence, and improve reading comprehension by reading to the Dawsonville Launch mascot, Joes. Readers my bring their own book or choose from ours. for children in first[...]
9	10 Closed for Staff Development day Closed for Staff Development day Oct 10 all-day Tickets BUNCO 1:00 PM BUNCO Oct 10 @ 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.	11 Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Oct 11 @ 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 12:00 PM 641 Cookbook Club Oct 11 @ 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. LEGO Club 4:00 PM LEGO Club Oct 11 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Kids in grades K – 5th: Stop by the Lumpkin County Library on the second Tuesday of October, November, and December to participate in our LEGO Club! This program will take place from 4:00 –[...]	12 Building Blocks 11:00 AM Building Blocks Oct 12 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets Building Blocks Storytime will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The programs last 45 minutes to an hour and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Oct 12 @ 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[...] Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Oct 12 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Movers and Shakers Storytime will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. The programs last 45 minutes and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Movers and Shakers Storytime is[...]	13 Bring Your Own Technology 1:30 PM Bring Your Own Technology Oct 13 @ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Join us on October 13th 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[...]	14 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Oct 14 @ 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 Oct 14 @ 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[...] Campfire Stories 7:30 PM Campfire Stories Oct 14 @ 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM Tickets Join us for shivers, spine-tingles and s’mores all while listening to our famous guest storytellers!	15 Lumpkin County Library Closed Lumpkin County Library Closed Oct 15 all-day Tickets Pumpkin Decorating 10:00 AM Pumpkin Decorating Oct 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tickets Decorate a pumpkin at the Dawson County Library! Create your own pumpkin masterpiece!Pumpkins and supplies provided. Ages 3-17. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090545A8AE2EA57-pumpkin Pumpkin Decorating 12:00 PM Pumpkin Decorating Oct 15 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Tickets Decorate a pumpkin at the Dawson County Library! Create your own pumpkin masterpiece! Pumpkins and supplies provided. Ages 3-17. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090545A8AE2EA57-pumpkin
16	17 Teen Mario Monday 3:00 PM Teen Mario Monday Oct 17 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come and play some Mario themed switch games with your friends and enjoy some light refreshments in between turns!	18 Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Oct 18 @ 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 Oct 18 @ 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. Sewing 101 3:00 PM Sewing 101 Oct 18 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Come sew with us at the Dawson County Library! This event is the second in a three part series for anyone interested in learning the basics of hand sewing. All supplies provided. Registration required. Please[...] Reading to Joey 3:30 PM Reading to Joey Oct 18 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Reading to Joey 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 with the Launch[...]	19 Building Blocks 11:00 AM Building Blocks Oct 19 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets Building Blocks Storytime will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The programs last 45 minutes to an hour and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Oct 19 @ 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 On My Mind Book Club 2:00 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Oct 19 @ 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 A Distant Flame by Philip Lee Williams. Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Oct 19 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Movers and Shakers Storytime will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. The programs last 45 minutes and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Movers and Shakers Storytime is[...]	20 Google Tips and Tricks 9:00 AM Google Tips and Tricks Oct 20 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets 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[...] Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group Oct 20 @ 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[...] Dawson County Library Costume Party 3:30 PM Dawson County Library Costume Party Oct 20 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Tickets Calling all children ages 3 – 9! Put on your costume and your party face, and join us in the Dawson County Library meeting room for stories, games, crafts, songs and snacks. No registration required.[...] Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting Oct 20 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets	21 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Oct 21 @ 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 Oct 21 @ 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[...]	22 Dawson County Library Closed Dawson County Library Closed Oct 22 all-day Tickets Pumpkin Decorating Workshop 10:00 AM Pumpkin Decorating Workshop Oct 22 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tickets The Lumpkin County Library is hosting its annual Pumpkin Decorating Workshop! There will be a workshop on Saturday October 22nd at 10 am and another at 12 pm. All materials will be provided. Registration is[...]
23	24 Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting Oct 24 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting Oct 24 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets All meetings are open to the public. Members of the audience may be allowed to speak at the end of the regular business session, if recognized by the Chair. Visitors may not participate in board[...]	25 Escape Room: Haunted Manor Escape Room: Haunted Manor Oct 25 all-day Tickets Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Oct 25 @ 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[...]	26 Escape Room: Haunted Manor Escape Room: Haunted Manor Oct 26 all-day Tickets Building Blocks 11:00 AM Building Blocks Oct 26 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Tickets Building Blocks Storytime will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The programs last 45 minutes to an hour and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Oct 26 @ 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[...] Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Oct 26 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets Movers and Shakers Storytime will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. The programs last 45 minutes and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Movers and Shakers Storytime is[...]	27 Escape Room: Haunted Manor Escape Room: Haunted Manor Oct 27 all-day Tickets Adult Craft: Make your own recycled paper! Dawson County 2:30 PM Adult Craft: Make your own recycled paper! Dawson County Oct 27 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets Learn how to make your own paper out of recycled paper. All supplies are included!	28 Escape Room: Haunted Manor Escape Room: Haunted Manor Oct 28 all-day Tickets Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Oct 28 @ 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 Oct 28 @ 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[...]	29 Escape Room: Haunted Manor Escape Room: Haunted Manor Oct 29 all-day Tickets Teen Halloween Terrarium Build 11:00 AM Teen Halloween Terrarium Build Oct 29 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Teens, dress up in your Halloween costume and come to the Lumpkin County Library to build your very own Halloween terrarium to take home! All materials will be provided. This program is open to teens[...]
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