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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 - 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 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 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.
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 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 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
Join us for lively discussions in book club
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 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 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
3D Design Afternoons
Join us as we explore the basics of 3D design, using Tinkercad.
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MakerSpace
Build your own Lego deserted island. Select a disaster card and build a Lego solution to save your island!
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 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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Wednesday June 12 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 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Camping with the Library
Come join us as we learn the basics of camping through fun crafts and activities!
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Year of the Book: Paperclip Bound Books
Learn how to create the MacGyver of bookbinding, the paperclip bound book, only at the Newberry Branch Library.
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Art Club
Join us every (other) week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Teen Music Maker
Recording and music-making workshop led by local artists Marley The Messenger and Purple Kloud.
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Wednesday June 12 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 2024.
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Thursday June 13 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 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Thursday June 13 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 13 10:00am - 12:00pm 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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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Governing Board Meeting
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
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Thursday June 13 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 13 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 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
B is for Baby!
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time: Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more in this story time celebrating Juneteenth!
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Juneteenth Story Time
This special Story Time event will feature books related to Juneteenth and freedom.
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Thursday June 13 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 13 11:00am - 11:30am 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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Thursday June 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Story Time at the Gazebo with a Live Horse
Story Time at the Gazebo with a live Horse!
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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie Matinee
Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". Rated PG for thematic elements and mild peril.
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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Come play Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome.
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Thursday June 13 2:30pm - 4:30pm 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 June 13 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Computer Basics
Want to learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, online safety, communicating with email and social media, and cybersecurity? Join one of our free small group classes.
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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Classic Movie Club
Watch colorful characters in glorious black and white!
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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kid Time
Join us for games, arts & crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday June 13 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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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Flutterbies
Make seed 'bombs' for our pollinators
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Thursday June 13 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 13 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 June 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Summer Club
Join us for Teen Summer Club: Creative Writing Group! Bring your journal or current story to work on or try a new creative writing project.
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Thursday June 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace- Juneteenth
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. This week, we'll make a Juneteenth Mud Cloth.
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Thursday June 13 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday June 13 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 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To BEHOLD
Learn how to prepare crafts that can benefit the Gainesville community.
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Thursday June 13 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Citizenship Class
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
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Friday June 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Movie Talk
Enjoy talking about the latest movies you've been watching with fellow film enthusiasts.
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Friday June 14 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 14 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 June 14 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 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday June 14 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 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Juneteenth Tie-Dye
Learn the history of the Juneteenth flag, then utilize those colors to tie-dye! Bring your own cotton white shirt or fabric and staff will provide the dye.
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Friday June 14 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 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Craft
Come join us as we celebrate the coming of Juneteenth by making Perler Bead magnets.
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Friday June 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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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Friday June 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Juneteenth Book Discussion
Join us to discuss the history of Juneteenth and the books and poems about emancipation that we find powerful.
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Friday June 14 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Urban Fiction Romance Book Club
Once a month we will meet to discuss a different book. You do not have to read the entire book to attend the meeting. For June we will be reading "Business Not As Usual" by Sharon C. Cooper.
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Saturday June 15 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 15 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 15 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 15 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday June 15 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and play during StoryTime.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Intro to American Sign Language
Come learn American Sign Language (ASL)
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Saturday June 15 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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Saturday June 15 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 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Make a Moon Phases Calendar
A papercraft for young astronomers!
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie Matinee
Watch a retro movie from the library's collection.
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace- Juneteenth
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. This week, we'll be making a Juneteenth Mud Cloth.
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Weave a Juneteenth Celebration
Learn to weave with the rich colors of Kente Cloth from Ghana. Celebrate freedom with us!
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Saturday June 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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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Saturday June 15 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Junior Book Club
Join our Junior Bok Club in Waldo for ages 10-12.
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Sunday June 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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 June 17 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 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday June 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Juneteenth
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.
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Monday June 17 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.