Headquarters

Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact Us
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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1 Closed for New Year’s Holidays Closed for New Year’s Holidays Dec 31 2022 – Jan 2 2023 all-day Tickets Closed for New Year’s Holidays Closed for New Year’s Holidays Dec 31 2022 – Jan 2 2023 all-day Tickets Closed for New Year’s Holidays Closed for New Year’s Holidays Dec 31 2022 – Jan 1 2023 all-day Tickets Closed for New Year’s Holidays Closed for New Year’s Holidays Dec 31 2022 – Jan 1 2023 all-day Tickets	2	3 Babies Morning Out 11:00 AM Babies Morning Out Jan 3 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Join us at the Lumpkin County Library for Baby’s Morning Out! There will be toys and books available for your baby to play with while caregivers have a chance to chat. This program will occur[...] Just Words Adult Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Just Words Adult Scrabble Club Jan 3 @ 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. STEAM Express 4:00 PM STEAM Express Jan 3 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Join us for our STEAM Express program! This month Adyson Chapman will be teaching a class about Bird Basics. Adyson will teach about local North Georgia birds, bird feeders, the most common feeds used, and more![...]	4 Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jan 4 @ 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[...]	5 Intro to Genealogy 9:00 AM Intro to Genealogy Jan 5 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets Have you been thinking about tracing your family’s past? Don’t know where to start? Our Intro to Genealogy 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 Jan 5 @ 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[...]	6 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jan 6 @ 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 Jan 6 @ 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[...]	7 Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft 10:00 AM Kinetic Kindness Storytime & Craft Jan 7 @ 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 Jan 7 @ 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[...]
8	9 BUNCO 1:00 PM BUNCO Jan 9 @ 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.	10 Wellness YOUR Way! 10:00 AM Wellness YOUR Way! Jan 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets In partnership with the GA Department of Public Health, join us for a series of FREE Health & Wellness seminars to help you achieve wellness in a way that works for you! These seminars will[...] Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Jan 10 @ 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 Jan 10 @ 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 Jan 10 @ 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 –[...]	11 Building Blocks 11:00 AM Building Blocks Jan 11 @ 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 Jan 11 @ 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 Jan 11 @ 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[...]	12 Bring Your Own Technology 1:30 PM Bring Your Own Technology Jan 12 @ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Join us 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 assistance using them[...] Authors in the Afternoon 3:00 PM Authors in the Afternoon Jan 12 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Join us for our next Authors in the Afternoon event, featuring local author Sen. Bud Stumaugh, as he talks about his book, “Do the Best You Can’t”. There will be an author presentation and Q[...]	13 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jan 13 @ 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 Jan 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[...]	14 Library Got Game 10:00 AM Library Got Game Jan 14 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tickets The Lumpkin County Library is pleased to announce a new program for all ages – Library Got Game! Thisprogram offers a wide variety of board games and card games for all to enjoy, such as:[...]
15	16 All Branches closed for MLK jr All Branches closed for MLK jr Jan 16 all-day Tickets	17 Book Babies 10:00 AM Book Babies Jan 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Meeting Room for this program designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action rhymes, books, and playtime.[...] Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Jan 17 @ 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[...] Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Jan 17 @ 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 Jan 17 @ 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. Reading to Joey 3:30 PM Reading to Joey Jan 17 @ 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[...] Dawson County Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Dawson County Library Board Meeting Jan 17 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets Amicalola Bee Keepers 6:30 PM Amicalola Bee Keepers Jan 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tickets Monthly Beekeeper Meeting: For more information go to www.AmicalolaBeekeepers.com.	18 Movers and Shakers Storytime 10:00 AM Movers and Shakers Storytime Jan 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Library meeting room for Movers and Shakers Storytime Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (January 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 15, 22). This program is designed for 2 -3 year[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jan 18 @ 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 Jan 18 @ 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 Berry Benson’s Civil War Book: Memoirs of a[...] Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Jan 18 @ 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[...]	19 Computer Basics 9:00 AM Computer Basics Jan 19 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tickets Learn about the basic functions of a computer. Class participants will be introduced to the basic components of most computers, as well as their functions. The core elements of the desktop (icons, task bar, etc.,)[...] Crazy 8s Math Club 11:00 AM Crazy 8s Math Club Jan 19 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tickets Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group Jan 19 @ 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[...] Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting Jan 19 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets	20 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jan 20 @ 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 Jan 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[...]	21 Reading to Dogs @ Dawson 9:30 AM Reading to Dogs @ Dawson @ Dawson County Library Jan 21 @ 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[...] Yoga To Thrive 10:00 AM Yoga To Thrive Jan 21 @ 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[...]
22	23 Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting Jan 23 @ 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[...]	24 Book Babies 10:00 AM Book Babies Jan 24 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Meeting Room for this program designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action rhymes, books, and playtime.[...] Book Babies 11:00 AM Book Babies Jan 24 @ 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[...] Sci-Fi Book Club Organizational Meeting 4:00 PM Sci-Fi Book Club Organizational Meeting Jan 24 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets If you love reading science fiction or fantasy books, we are having a couple of organizational meetings to re-establish the library’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club! Join us on either date to tell us what YOU want[...] Dawson County Historical Society 5:00 PM Dawson County Historical Society Jan 24 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets	25 Movers and Shakers Storytime 10:00 AM Movers and Shakers Storytime Jan 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Library meeting room for Movers and Shakers Storytime Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (January 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 15, 22). This program is designed for 2 -3 year[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Jan 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[...] Movers and Shakers 2:00 PM Movers and Shakers Jan 25 @ 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[...]	26 Movers and Shakers Plus: Ages 2 -5 10:00 AM Movers and Shakers Plus: Ages 2 -5 Jan 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Library meeting room for Building Blocks Storytime Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (January 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 16, 23). This program is designed for 4 & 5 year-olds[...] Sci-Fi Book Club Organizational Meeting 10:00 AM Sci-Fi Book Club Organizational Meeting Jan 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets If you love reading science fiction or fantasy books, we are having a couple of organizational meetings to re-establish the library’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club! Join us on either date to tell us what YOU want[...] Crazy 8s Math Club 11:00 AM Crazy 8s Math Club Jan 26 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tickets	27 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Jan 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 Jan 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[...]	28 Lego Science Club 10:30 AM Lego Science Club Jan 28 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tickets Legos, learning and fun! 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[...]
29	30	31 Book Babies 10:00 AM Book Babies Jan 31 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us in the Dawson Meeting Room for this program designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action rhymes, books, and playtime.[...]

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