Headquarters

Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Contact Us
342 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-344-3690

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
706-344-3690, ext. 11
lclark@chestateelibrary.org

Business Manager
Tasha Gubernath
706-344-3690, ext. 10
tgubernath@chestateelibrary.org

Administrative Assistant
Julie Julian
706-344-3690, ext. 12
jjulian@chestateelibrary.org

Operations Specialist
Michael Middleton
706-344-3690, ext. 32
mmiddleton@chestateelibrary.org

Collection Management Librarian
Elizabeth Stipek
706-344-3690, ext. 16
estipek@chestateelibrary.org

IT Coordinator
Miranda Ingram
706-344-3690, ext 20
mingram@chestateelibrary.org

Click here to view our full calendar.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Nov 1 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets 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 Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 1 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note: No instruction provided).	2 Reading to Dogs 1:00 PM Reading to Dogs @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 2 @ 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[...]
3	4 Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 4 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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[...] 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 4 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work? Stop in and watch a demonstration and enter to win one of the creations!	5 Artful Afternoon 3:30 PM Artful Afternoon @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 5 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Students in K-8th grade can join us to try their hand at yarn artwork. All supplies provided. No registration required.	6 Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 6 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative time of de-stressing. Using Gale LegalForms and GALILEO 2:00 PM Using Gale LegalForms and GALILEO @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 6 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Learn how to use Gale LegalForms and GALILEO. Whether you’re trying to learn a foreign language, researching a specific topic, or looking for your next read, GALILEO, Georgia’s virtual library, has you covered. Register for[...] Lego Club 3:30 PM Lego Club Nov 6 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets	7 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 7 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne Campbell. Bring your own yoga mat. This class is for ages 18 and up and[...] Chair Yoga 3:00 PM Chair Yoga Nov 7 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne Campbell. Bring your own yoga mat. This class is for ages 18 and up and[...] Theater Thursday – “Frozen” (PG) 5:00 PM Theater Thursday – “Frozen” (PG) @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 7 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tickets Free family movie! Popcorn will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own snacks! November’s movie will be Disney’s animated movie “Frozen” (PG). Cosmic Family Fun Night 6:00 PM Cosmic Family Fun Night Nov 7 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Tickets Bring the whole family for a fun FREE night of laser tag, Cosmic Bowling and Virtual Reality Gaming. Registration required.	8 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets 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 Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note: No instruction provided).	9
10	11 Closed for Veterans’ Day Closed for Veterans’ Day Nov 11 all-day Tickets Closed for Veterans’ Day Closed for Veterans’ Day Nov 11 all-day Tickets	12 641 Cookbook Club 12:00 PM 641 Cookbook Club Nov 12 @ 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. Just Words Scrabble Club 2:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 12 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for Scrabble Club. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials provided for this FREE program. LEGO Club 4:00 PM LEGO Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 12 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Join us for two rooms of LEGO building fun! We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the talent! Participants have 45 minutes to build something associated with the monthly theme. November’s theme: Video Games.[...] Pajama Storytime 6:00 PM Pajama Storytime Nov 12 @ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets Put on your snuggliest pajamas and join us at Dawson County Library at 6:00 for stories, crafts and snacks! Fun for the whole family.	13 Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 13 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative time of de-stressing. Bring Your Own Technology 1:30 PM Bring Your Own Technology Nov 13 @ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets If you have a device you need help understanding, bring it to us! We’ll help you get the most out of your phone, tablet, or laptop. Call 706-344-3690 to sign up for a 30 minute[...] Genealogy for Beginners 2:00 PM Genealogy for Beginners @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 13 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Tickets This class will cover all the basics you need to get started with genealogy. If you’ve ever been interested in this popular hobby but haven’t known how to start, then this is the class for[...]	14 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 14 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne Campbell. Bring your own yoga mat. This class is for ages 18 and up and[...] Chair Yoga 3:00 PM Chair Yoga Nov 14 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne Campbell. Bring your own yoga mat. This class is for ages 18 and up and[...] Pajama Storytime 6:00 PM Pajama Storytime @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 14 @ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets You are welcome to wear your PJ’s and bring your teddy bear to this special evening-edition of Storytime. We’ll share a couple of stories and rhymes, and create a fun craft to take home. All[...]	15 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets 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 Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 15 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note: No instruction provided).	16 AARP Safe Driving Course 9:00 AM AARP Safe Driving Course @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 16 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tickets 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[...]
17	18 Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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[...] Bunco 1:00 PM Bunco Nov 18 @ 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. 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 18 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work? Stop in and watch a demonstration and enter to win one of the creations! Alternate Visions Book Club 2:30 PM Alternate Visions Book Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 18 @ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets This group reads science fiction & fantasy titles and meets on the third Monday of each month from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Adults 18 years and up. Hope to see[...]	19 The STEAM Express 3:30 PM The STEAM Express @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 19 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets Drop-in program with STEAM stations for all ages. We will explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topic each month with different stations to explore at your own pace. November’s theme: Music. Ages[...] Reading to Dogs 5:45 PM Reading to Dogs @ Dawson County Library Nov 19 @ 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Tickets 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 one-on-one with a therapy[...]	20 Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 20 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative time of de-stressing. Staying Safe Online 2:00 PM Staying Safe Online @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 20 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets How do you stay safe online? Can you recognize a scam? Come learn what some of the warning signs are, and some tips on staying safe while online shopping, browsing the web, and reading your[...] Teen Team Trivia 3:00 PM Teen Team Trivia Nov 20 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Join us once a month to munch on pizza and put your knowledge to the test! Georgia On My Mind Book Club 3:30 PM Georgia On My Mind Book Club Nov 20 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets Do you enjoy reading and discussing books about Georgia History? Then join us for our monthly book discussions. This month’s pick is The Abbess of Andalusia: Flannery O’Connor’s Spiritual Journey by Lorraine Murray! 1,000 Books B4 Kindergarten Celebration Storytime 4:00 PM 1,000 Books B4 Kindergarten Celebration Storytime @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 20 @ 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Tickets Everyone is welcome to join us for this special family storytime! We will welcome new participants, encourage active readers, and congratulate those who have finished the program! All ages welcome.	21 Floor Yoga 11:00 AM Floor Yoga Nov 21 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Exercise. Meditation. Flexibility. Breathing. Posture. Come join us as we learn the restorative art of yoga on Thursdays. Instructor: Lynne Campbell. Bring your own yoga mat. This class is for ages 18 and up and[...] American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00 PM American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 21 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the library from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor keyword: Lumpkin, or call 1-800-733-2767 BYOT: Bring Your Own Technology 1:30 PM BYOT: Bring Your Own Technology @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 21 @ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tickets If you have a device you need help understanding, bring it to us! We’ll help you get the most out of your phone, tablet, or laptop. Call 706-864-3668 to sign up for a one-hour technology[...] The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 21 @ 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[...] The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM The Happy Bookers Book Discussion Group @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 21 @ 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[...]	22 Needlework Fridays 10:00 AM Needlework Fridays Nov 22 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets 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 Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 22 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note: No instruction provided).	23
24	25 Tai Chi 10:00 AM Tai Chi Nov 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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[...] 3-D Printer Demonstration 2:00 PM 3-D Printer Demonstration @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 25 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Have you heard about 3-D printers? Have you wondered what they look like, how they sound, and how they work? Stop in and watch a demonstration and enter to win one of the creations!	26 Just Words Scrabble Club 2:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 26 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tickets Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided for this FREE program. Adult Craft Night 5:00 PM Adult Craft Night Nov 26 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tickets Come get crafty at Dawson County Library on the last Tuesday of each month. Our November craft will be Glass Ornaments! Everyone is asked to bring your favorite cookies (homemade or store-bought) to share with[...]	27 Colorama Adult Coloring Program 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Program @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 27 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tickets Come join us for our adult coloring club. All materials are provided for this FREE program. Come for a creative time of de-stressing. Pageturners Book Club 1:00 PM Pageturners Book Club @ Dawson County Library Nov 27 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tickets The group discusses books of various genre and meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. This months selection will be “Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff.	28 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 28 – Nov 30 all-day Tickets Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 28 – Nov 30 all-day Tickets	29 Stitch in Time Craft Sessions 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Craft Sessions @ Lumpkin County Library Nov 29 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Enjoy the company of other craft folks as you work on your own knitting, crochet, crosstitch, or other project! (Note: No instruction provided).	30

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