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Thursday May 2 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Thursday May 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Writing Your Life Story
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
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Thursday May 2 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Craft Club
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on, or try a new craft with provided supplies.
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Time
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Family Game Time
Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun!
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - Draw your Feelings & Paint your Emotions
Weâll use watercolor pencils and paint pens to express ourselves as we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday May 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Crocheting for Adults
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
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Thursday May 2 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Bookish Sort Book Club
Join us for lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction titles selected by participants in this vibrant, member-led group!
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Join our book club every first Thursday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be discussing is "Weyward" by Emilia Hart.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Homeschool Creators
Join us for art and science explorations on the first Friday of the month.
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Friday May 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday May 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Friday May 3 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Friday May 3 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Indoor Nature Therapy
Learn about native plants and grow your connection to yourself and the land.
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Friday May 3 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Anime Club
Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30pm!
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Free Comic Book Day 2024
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 4, 2024. One free comic book per person, while supplies last!
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Family MakerSpace Day!
Bring the whole family to this fun event.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English for Families
Learn English with you family!
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and be entertained during StoryTime.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
My Shadow and Me
Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
May the 4th Be With You
Join us for Star Wars themed crafts and activities.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - Draw your Feelings & Paint your Emotions
Weâll use watercolor pencils and paint pens to express ourselves as we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GED Study Sessions
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.
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Saturday May 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Zine Club
Learn how to make your own zine out of collaged materials. You'll be taught how to fold paper into a booklet and given free reign over what you put in your zine!
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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 12:40pm EDT
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Marvelous Makers
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
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Sunday May 5 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Chess Club
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
My Favorite Crime Book Club
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.
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Sunday May 5 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Vic DiGenti.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gainesville Thrives
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Monday May 6 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Monthly Movie Matinee
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
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Monday May 6 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Adult Board Games
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Checkers and more!
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help.
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
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Monday May 6 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen 3D Print Club
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create what ever our imaginations can come up with. Staff will help to edit builds to make them printable.
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Monday May 6 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club
Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Time: Headquarters Library
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop-in Technology Assistance
Need help with computers or other digital technology? Come see us for help!
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sign language class
Learn basic ASL along with Liz the Librarian. We will learn from videos and practice together.
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Tuesdays at 12 p.m.
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Millhopper Book Club
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is, "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" by David Grann.
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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Computer Help Drop-In
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bilingual Story Time at the Park
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center.Â
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join us in our monthly fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help.
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Fun afterschool activities for kids.
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Tuesday May 7 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Tuesday May 7 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Fairy Tale Heroes
Kids age 8-14 will play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in a fairy tale world.
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen 3D Print Club
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create what ever our imaginations can come up with. Staff will help to edit builds to make them printable.
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us to hang out with your friends and play video games.
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Tuesday May 7 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 1:45pm EDT
Sew 'n' Sew
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Community Mental Health Information
A representative from the Meridian CMHC will be here to provide information about their services and to answer questions.
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Wednesday May 8 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Music & Movement 10:15
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday May 8 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
ESOL Group Tutoring
Multi-level ESOL group for learning English.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Story Time: Headquarters Library
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories, music, movement, and fun for children ages 5 & under with their caregivers.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday May 8 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Music & Movement 11:00
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday May 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Basic Computer 101
Are you new to computers or do you already have a basic knowledge of computers but would like to learn more? This is the class for you!
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Wednesday May 8 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Job Club
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Wednesday May 8 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
Lively discussions in book club
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Representatives from the The League of Women Voters will have an informational table outside the library. They are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Knitting Circle
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
UF HealthStreet
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
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Wednesday May 8 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday May 8 2:50pm - 5:45pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The High Springs Branch hosts the Community Resource Navigator from the Partnership for Strong Families, Inc.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pension Advisory Committee
Board of Trustees Pension Advisory Committee Meeting
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
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Wednesday May 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Yoda's Jedi Academy
May the Force be with you! At High Springs Branch, weâre showing our appreciation for Star Wars with a wide selection of activities.
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Miniature Painting for Beginners
Come learn the basics of miniature painting and explore a new hobby in this fun craft program!
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen 3D Print Club
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create what ever our imaginations can come up with. Staff will help to edit builds to make them printable.
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Art Club
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tom Petty Park Community Meeting
The City of Gainesvilleâs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Wild Spaces & Public Places program invite you to community meeting about future improvements at Tom Petty Park.
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Wednesday May 8 5:15pm - 7:00pm EDT
Foundation Board Meeting
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Law in the Library
Law in the Library is a series of presentations in which local attorneys share their expertise on pertinent legal issues.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Conversation Club
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Thursdays at 10 a.m.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Governing Board Meeting
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more!
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Time
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Baby Time
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time at the Library
Read, laugh, dance, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun!
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft!
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Club: NEW DAY
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Morning Movie
Thursday morning is a great time to watch movies! Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie every Thursday.
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Thursday May 9 2:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
UF HealthStreet
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
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Thursday May 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
SOAR: Science Oriented Activites and Recreation
A monthly after school club with hands-on, outdoor activities meeting on the second Thursday of the month.
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Thursday May 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary STEAM
Celebrate Inventors' Month at the library with some STEAM projects that test your own inventing skills.
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Thursday May 9 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Thursday May 9 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
MakerSpace: 3D Creations
Design in 3 dimensions! Kids can use our 3Doodler Start Pens and optional Doodle Molds to make custom 3D creations.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen 3D Print Club
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create what ever our imaginations can come up with. Staff will help to edit builds to make them printable.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Time
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - Mother's Day Cards
Make a Motherâs Day card for Mom or someone special using card stock, pretty paper, paint pens, and other media. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo ArtSpace.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
GamerSpace
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!
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Thursday May 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday May 9 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Stitch & Dish
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Friday May 10 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Tools to Quit
A Tobacco Free Florida program that provides participants with FREE nicotine replacement therapy and other tools and skills to quit smoking . Pre-registration is required.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
UF HealthStreet
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday May 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Friday May 10 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Friday May 10 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen 3D Print Club
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create what ever our imaginations can come up with. Staff will help to edit builds to make them printable.
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Friday May 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Anime Club
Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30pm!
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Friday May 10 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Urban Fiction Book Club
Once a month we will meet to discuss a different book. Suggestions are welcome during our meetings. The book for May 10 is "Wild Rain: Women Who Dare" by Beverly Jenkins.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English for Families
Learn English with you family!
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and be entertained during StoryTime.
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Sit 'n' Stitch
Join us as we learn to embroider on a sampler or bring your own project.
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Saturday May 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
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Saturday May 11 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
League of Women Voters of Alachua County
League of Women Voters of Alachua County is a nonpartisan organization with a focus on voter education.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
LEGO Club
Join your fellow LEGO lovers and design unique creations with our huge collection of LEGO pieces!
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - Mother's Day Cards
Make a Motherâs Day card for Mom or someone special using card stock, pretty paper, paint pens, and other media. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo ArtSpace.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
It's a Baby Boomer Bash!
If you were born in the 1950's, 1960's, or 1970's, you won't want to miss this special event!
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GED Study Sessions
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mother's Day Harp Music
Celebrate your mother by bringing her to listen to beautiful harp music played by Nina Krengel.
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Zine Club
Learn how to make your own zine out of collaged materials. You'll be taught how to fold paper into a booklet and given free reign over what you put in your zine!
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Sunday May 12 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner. .
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Sunday May 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Marvelous Makers
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
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Sunday May 12 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Chess Club
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.