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Saturday June 1 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Road to Juneteenth
Take a walk through the history that began with the Emancipation Proclamation on "The Road to Juneteenth" display installation.
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 1 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 June 1 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mah Jongg with Robin
Are you a beginning Mah Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration recommended.
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Saturday June 1 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 June 2 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Sunday June 2 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 June 2 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 June 2 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 June 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Learn to Stitch Series
Join us at the Alachua Branch for our beginner-friendly "Learn to Stitch" Series!
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Sunday June 2 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mah Jongg with Robin
Are you a beginning Mah Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration recommended.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
The Road to Juneteenth
Take a walk through the history that began with the Emancipation Proclamation on "The Road to Juneteenth" display installation.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World!
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Morning Movie
Monday morning is a great time to watch movies! Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie every Monday
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Monday June 3 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Monthly Movie Matinee
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
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Monday June 3 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday June 3 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
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Monday June 3 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Summer Adventure: Snakes in the Sunshine State
Summer is a time of adventure, but you need to be safe on your journey. Join us for a presentation on snakes by Jesse Price, Program Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County
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Monday June 3 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 June 4 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
BabyTime: 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 June 4 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 June 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Adventures
Join us as we learn through play
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Adult Board Games
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Checkers and more!
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Tuesday June 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Millhopper Book Club
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is, "Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson.
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer Art Club
Join us for crafts celebrating pride month, the summer break, and getting ready for back to school.
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
School's Out Celebration
Join us for fun and games and find out how to start your next adventure at the library.
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Tuesday June 4 3:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join us in this fun-filled session as we play a one-shot in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.
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Tuesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World!
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
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Tuesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Fun afterschool activities for kids.
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Tuesday June 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games! We have a Wii U and an X Box.
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Tuesday June 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Beginner Guitar Lessons with Shawn Manley
Join Shawn in this interactive program that will help to grow your guitar skills. This session focuses on the basics and is perfect for the beginner or anyone looking to refresh or hone their skills.
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Tuesday June 4 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Citizenship Class
Join us for this free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
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Tuesday June 4 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday June 5 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 June 5 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
ESOL Group Tutoring
Multi-level ESOL group for learning English.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Join us for a special Summer Reading Story Time hosted by Carousel Horses!
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tower Crafts: Pressed Flower Art
Create beautiful framed art with pressed flowers, perfect for hanging on your wall or gifting to a friend.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
Join us for lively discussions in book club
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Wednesday June 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The People's Book Club
An all-inclusive monthly reading club.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Whipped Shea Butter and Salt Scrub Making Class with Megan
Learn to make whipped Shea Butter and Salt Scrub with Megan
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MakerSpace: Adventures in Flight
Learn about the four forces of flight and make your own paper airplane launcher
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World!
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Afternoon program that explores different mediums of fun from crafting to games.
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Drawing Club
Come hang out and draw with new friends
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and books.
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
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Wednesday June 5 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Learn to play the popular tabletop role-playing game and make some fun crafts along your fantasy adventure! Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
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Wednesday June 5 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with lived experience.
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Thursday June 6 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more!
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday June 6 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Music & Movement
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm 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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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic
A fun interactive comedy magic show.
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy!Â
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library
Letâs experiment with art, mix it with love, and make some joyful creations to take home guided by local Gainesville artist Ari Uberti!
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer STEAM Time
Play, learn, and create with us as we keep our summer brains sharp with science, technology, engineering, art, and math inspired fun.
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Thursday June 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Silent Book Club
Join our Silent Book Club!
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Thursday June 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kid Time
Join us for games, arts & crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic
A fun interactive comedy magic show.
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Character Design Session
Do you play (or want to get into playing) Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder? Do you have character ideas? We can help!
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Adventure Bag
All good adventurers know they need a trusty bag to take along on their journeys! Join us and learn how to create your very own adventure bag!
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace- Pride Month
Add a page to your visual journal that celebrates and honors inspiring LGBTQ+ people.
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Thursday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Summer Club
Join us for Teen Summer Club: Board Game Bonanza! Play a classic board or card game with friends and family or meet some new friends! All games and a puzzle will be provided.
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Thursday June 6 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2024.
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Thursday June 6 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Stitch & Dish
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
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Thursday June 6 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To BEHOLD
Learn how to prepare crafts that can benefit the Gainesville community.
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Thursday June 6 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Citizenship Class
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 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 "Sword Catcher" by Cassandra Clare.
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Friday June 7 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 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 June 7 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 7 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Friday Crafts for Adults
Join us every Friday at 11 a.m. in June and July for art and craft projects just for adults.
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Friday June 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World!
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Card Game with the Woman's Club and the teens
Talking about a good time! That's just what you'll have when everyone gets together for an afternoon of card playing. So come one, come all, come High Springs Woman's Club, teens and tweens.
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TinkerSpace
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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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Friday June 7 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Come hang out in the Teen Space for a blast of fun with Nintendo Switch and Xbox One gaming sessions!
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Friday June 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Summer Shivers
A special summer D&D event! Kids age 8-14 will play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign in four parts over four weeks.
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Friday June 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kid's Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Saturday June 8 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Road to Juneteenth
Take a walk through the history that began with the Emancipation Proclamation on "The Road to Juneteenth" display installation.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Reader Palooza
Summer at the Library kick-off event.
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and play during StoryTime.
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Saturday June 8 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 June 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Intro to American Sign Language
Come learn American Sign Language (ASL)
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Saturday June 8 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 June 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cozy Mystery Book club
Like cozy mysteries and love to talk about them. Join us every Saturday in June to talk about what you have read. Our first meeting will be a discovery meeting.
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Bicycle Helmet Fitting and Distribution
Get fitted for a bicycle helmet and get a free helmet.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace- Pride Month
Add a page to your visual journal that celebrates and honors inspiring LGBTQ+ people.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Garden in a Bucket
Discover the art of cultivating a garden within a repurposed container.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Chess Club
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
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Saturday June 8 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 June 8 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mah Jongg with Robin
Are you a beginning Mah Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration recommended.
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Saturday June 8 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 June 9 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 June 9 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 June 9 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 June 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Learn to Stitch Series
Join us at the Alachua Branch for our beginner-friendly "Learn to Stitch" Series!
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Sunday June 9 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville - Rebecca Heflin
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. Award-winning author, Rebecca Heflin, will discuss pen names and their impact on creativity, branding, and beyond.
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Monday June 10 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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Monday June 10 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
The Road to Juneteenth
Take a walk through the history that began with the Emancipation Proclamation on "The Road to Juneteenth" display installation.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations
Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ocean Adventures
Learn more about common and mythical sea creatures through songs, crafts, and activities.
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Monday June 10 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 June 10 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Morning Movie
Monday morning is a great time to watch movies! Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie every Monday
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Monday June 10 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday June 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
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Monday June 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: So You Want to be a Songwriter?!
Do you watch Americaâs Got Talent, or maybe The Voice?Somebody has to write the songs and music being used.Have you ever wanted to write a song?
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Monday June 10 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 June 11 All Day
Florida Wildlife Safari
Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch Libraryâs summer scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Come jam out and dance with your little one!Â
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
BabyTime: 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 June 11 11:00am - 12:45pm 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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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Reading in Motion
Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word.
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Adult Board Games
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Checkers and more!
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Tuesday June 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Genealogy Open Lab
Come to Genealogy Open Lab Tuesday during the month of June to receive assistance from an experienced genealogy librarian and use the library's valuable resources. Laptops will be available to use.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Reading in Motion
Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Advance Directives Workshop
Join us in learning about Advance Directives and their importance, as well as learn how to complete your own.
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 3:00pm - 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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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Fun afterschool activities for kids.
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Tuesday June 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Read With a Dog
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games! We have a Wii U and an X Box.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Book Discussion
Tune in to the virtual book discussion that focuses on YA books.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
How to Be A Wildland Firefighter
Join us as a representative from the Paynes Prairie State Park showcases the daily life, challenges, and duties of a wildland firefighter.
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Tuesday June 11 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Tuesday June 11 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Citizenship Class
Join us for this free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
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Tuesday June 11 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.