Alachua County Library District (Headquarters)
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Friday November 1 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
General Election Early Voting
General Election Early Voting. Open 9 am - 6 pm
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Friday November 1 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Early Voting: General Election
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Friday November 1 10:00am - 11:45am 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 November 1 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Micanopy Craft 'n' Quilt
Join us for a fun craft!
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Friday November 1 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 November 1 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tools to Quit
A 4-week 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 November 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday November 1 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Friday November 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To BEHOLD
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Saturday November 2 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
General Election Early Voting
General Election Early Voting. Open 9 am - 6 pm
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Saturday November 2 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Early Voting: General Election
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Saturday November 2 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, sing, and play during Story Time.
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Saturday November 2 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday November 2 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Painting for Relaxation
Learn how to paint with watercolors in a relaxing environment. Each class will focus on different techniques.
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Saturday November 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
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Saturday November 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace
Make a decorative bowl out of leaves. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday November 2 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Cardboard Creations
Join us for fun creating with cardboard and your imagination!
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Saturday November 2 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 November 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Nanowrimo
Come down to the Waldo Branch and either start writing a novel or continue working on one you've started for Nanowrimo.
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Sunday November 3 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Early Voting: General Election
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sunday November 3 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
General Election Early Voting
General Election Early Voting. Open 9 am - 6 pm
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Sunday November 3 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Sunday November 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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 November 3 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Chess Club
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Sunday November 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
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 November 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Movie Matinee
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. - and sometimes on the 5th Sunday!
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Monday November 4 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Gainesville Thrives
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
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Monday November 4 10:30am - 2:30pm EST
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Monday November 4 11:00am - 1:30pm EST
Morning Movie
Adult patrons will enjoy a different movie every week. Come join us!
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Monday November 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Monthly Movie Matinee
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
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Monday November 4 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday November 4 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
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Tuesday November 5 7:00am - 7:00pm EST
General Election Day
General Election Day. Open 7 am - 7 pm
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Tuesday November 5 7:00am - 7:00pm EST
2024 General Election Day
The 2024 General Election Day voting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only voters assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can vote at the Millhopper Branch on Election Day.
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Tuesday November 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 November 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday November 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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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Tuesday November 5 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Sensory Adventures
Join us as we learn through play
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Tuesday November 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 November 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Drop-in Technology Assistance
Need help with computers or other digital technology? Come see us for help!
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Tuesday November 5 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
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Tuesday November 5 12:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Adult Board Games
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
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Tuesday November 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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 November 5 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
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 November 5 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Genealogical Forms
Our Genealogy Librarian will provide and explain the forms needed to continue your search for your family connections.
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Tuesday November 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hawthorne Hub
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
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Tuesday November 5 3:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join us in our bi-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 November 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Tuesday November 5 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday November 6 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
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 November 6 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday November 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 November 6 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Wednesday November 6 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday November 6 10:30am - 11:30am EST
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 November 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Basic Computer Help Drop-In
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.
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Wednesday November 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Tower Crafts: Stained Glass Embroidery
Join us in the Teen Space for a fun hour of arts and crafts! We'll be learning how to use embroidery to create a beautiful stained-glass design.
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Wednesday November 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
The Feeling Friends Puppet Show
Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel . . . When . . ." book series.
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Wednesday November 6 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
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 November 6 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Non-Traditional Book Club
You are welcome to join us for lively discussion in book club
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Wednesday November 6 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Knitting Circle
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
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Wednesday November 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
MakerSpace
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we will focus on the art of patchwork using paper to create colorful designs.
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Wednesday November 6 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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 November 6 2:15pm - 3:30pm EST
Read with a Dog
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday November 6 2:50pm - 5:45pm EST
Community Resource Navigator
The High Springs Branch hosts the Community Resource Navigator from the Partnership for Strong Families, Inc.
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Wednesday November 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday November 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Genealogy Open Lab
Would you like help with your genealogy research?
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Wednesday November 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday November 6 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
Drawing Club
Come hang out and draw with new friends
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Wednesday November 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Read with a Dog
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.
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Wednesday November 6 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Afternoon program that explores different mediums of fun from crafting to games.
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Wednesday November 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Art Club
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
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Wednesday November 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Gaming
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
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Wednesday November 6 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
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 November 7 10:00am - 11:00am EST
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 November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
Caregivers, bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Baby Time
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
Read, laugh, dance, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun!
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Music & Movement
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday November 7 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Music & Movement
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
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Thursday November 7 11:00am - 1:30pm EST
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 November 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 November 7 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Thursday November 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Preschool Story Time
Story Time
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Thursday November 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 November 7 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
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Thursday November 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
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Thursday November 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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 November 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday well have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
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Thursday November 7 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Read with a Dog
Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response their therapy dog teams.
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Thursday November 7 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
MakerSpace: Robot Games
Play games with robots! Kids can have some fun with our Ozobots, which are small robots that can detect colors.
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
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 November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Family Game Time
Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun!
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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 November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
ArtSpace
Add to your visual journal a page about all the things you are grateful for.
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Leaf Art
Create a work of art with dry leaves!
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Thursday November 7 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Reading Class
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday November 7 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Stitch & Dish
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
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Thursday November 7 5:30pm - 6:45pm EST
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 November 7 6:00pm - 6:45pm EST
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 "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo.
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Friday November 8 10:00am - 11:45am EST
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 November 8 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Micanopy Craft 'n' Quilt
Join us for a fun craft!
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Friday November 8 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
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 November 8 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tools to Quit
A 4-week 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 November 8 10:30am - 2:00pm EST
Veterans' Luncheon
Paying tribute to our hometown veterans
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Friday November 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday November 8 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Join us the 2nd Friday of each month for a peers only support group for those returning from prison or jail.
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Friday November 8 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
To BEHOLD
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Friday November 8 5:30pm - 8:00pm EST
A Micanopy Antique Roadshow
A Micanopy Antique Roadshow! Bring in one piece of your finest treasure to be assessed by one of our local appraisers.
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Saturday November 9 10:30am - 11:00am EST
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 November 9 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Story Time
Read, sing, and play during Story Time.
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Saturday November 9 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Music & Movement
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
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Saturday November 9 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Family Crafting
30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time with Ms. Miranda.
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Saturday November 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
ArtSpace
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday November 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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 November 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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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Sunday November 10 12:30pm - 1:00pm EST
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 November 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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 November 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Chess Club
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Sunday November 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Gainesville Rose Society
Join the Gainesville Rose Society for their monthly meeting at the Tower Road Branch this Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Sunday November 10 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month enjoy readings from the newest Bacopa Literary Review.