Kids & Tween Programs

Art Explorers

Dawson County

Every month we will learn about a different artist or movement and then complete a project inspired by what we learned. For ages 8-18.

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Lego Club

Dawson County Library
Lumpkin County Library

You bring the imagination and we bring the LEGOS! Each month will have a different creative theme. Open to K-12th graders in Lumpkin and all ages in Dawson.

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The STEAM Express!

Child's hand working with electric circuit learning tool

Lumpkin County

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. Ages 3+

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Reading to Dogs

Dawson County Library
Lumpkin County Library

Open to 1st graders and up, CAREing Paws 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 dog and his or her trainer.
Call your library branch of choice to schedule your 15-minute appointment.

Check our calendar for upcoming dates & times.

Theater Thursdays

Lumpkin County

Grab the family for free movie fun at the library! We will be playing a different PG-rated movie one Thursday of each month. Free popcorn will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks too. All ages welcome!

Check our calendar for upcoming dates & times.

Contacts

For more information about children’s programming, please contact one of our Youth Services Specialists:

Dawson County Library
Leah Weber
706-344-3690, ext. 24
lweber@chestateelibrary.org

Lumpkin County Library
Andrea Tucker
706-864-3668, ext. 1013
atucker@chestateelibrary.org

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				1	2 Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Apr 2 @ 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[...]	3 StoryWalk® at Lumpkin County Library StoryWalk® at Lumpkin County Library Apr 3 – Apr 4 all-day Tickets Description:Stop by the library anytime this weekend to experience a StoryWalk® in the great outdoors! The featured picture book begins at our front porch and continues around the building into our side garden area. Don’t forget[...] Reading to Dogs 1:00 PM Reading to Dogs @ Lumpkin County Library Apr 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	6 Just Words Adult Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Just Words Adult Scrabble Club Apr 6 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.	7 Building Blocks Storytime 10:00 AM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 7 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...] Building Blocks 10:30 AM Building Blocks Apr 7 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Apr 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[...]	8 Building Blocks 2:00 PM Building Blocks Apr 8 @ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety masks are[...] Building Blocks Storytime 2:00 PM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 8 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...]	9 Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Apr 9 @ 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[...]	10
11	12	13	14 Building Blocks Storytime 10:00 AM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 14 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...] Building Blocks 10:30 AM Building Blocks Apr 14 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Apr 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[...]	15 Building Blocks 2:00 PM Building Blocks Apr 15 @ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety masks are[...] Building Blocks Storytime 2:00 PM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 15 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...] Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Lumpkin County Library Board Meeting Apr 15 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets	16 Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Apr 16 @ 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[...]	17
18	19 Dawson County Board meeting 5:00 PM Dawson County Board meeting Apr 19 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets Public Service Announcement	20 Shred Day 10:00 AM Shred Day @ 342 Allen Street Parking Lot Apr 20 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tickets Document Destruction Services from Gainesville, Georgia will be onsite to shred up to five boxes of materials per person. The event is FREE! Donations are gladly accepted. Just Words Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library Apr 20 @ 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.	21 Building Blocks Storytime 10:00 AM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 21 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...] Building Blocks 10:30 AM Building Blocks Apr 21 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Apr 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[...]	22 Building Blocks 2:00 PM Building Blocks Apr 22 @ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety masks are[...] Building Blocks Storytime 2:00 PM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 22 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...]	23 Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Apr 23 @ 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[...]	24
25	26 Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting 5:00 PM Chestatee Regional Library Board Meeting Apr 26 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets	27	28 Building Blocks Storytime 10:00 AM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 28 @ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...] Building Blocks 10:30 AM Building Blocks Apr 28 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety masks are[...] Colorama Adult Coloring Club 11:00 AM Colorama Adult Coloring Club Apr 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[...]	29 Building Blocks 2:00 PM Building Blocks Apr 29 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tickets Join us for socially distanced storytime for children ages 2-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a craft. Space is limited and registration is required for entry. For our staff and patrons’ safety masks are[...] Building Blocks Storytime 2:00 PM Building Blocks Storytime Apr 29 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tickets The program lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs and a craft in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Face coverings are required for adults and[...]	30 Stitch in Time Crafting Activity 10:00 AM Stitch in Time Crafting Activity Apr 30 @ 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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Chestatee Regional Library System

Kids & Tween Programs

Art Explorers

Lego Club

The STEAM Express!

Reading to Dogs

Theater Thursdays

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