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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 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gainesville Thrives
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
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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.
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 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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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 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 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Juneteenth Story Time
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement Juneteenth Celebration!
Come celebrate freedom with your little ones, featuring our friends from the Ministries of Expressive Song & Dance!
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands
Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin!
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Celebrating Juneteenth With Crafts
Celebrate Juneteenth by making Juneteenth flags and Confetti Poppers
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Alachua Branch Book Club
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Celebrate Juneteenth with a good movie!
Celebrate Juneteenth with us!
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands
Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin!
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen CreateSpace
Take old scrabble tiles and learn how to turn them into customizable necklaces
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
MakerSpace: Button Making
Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks!
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub: Celebrating Juneteenth
Join us for a paper chain craft celebrating Juneteenth.
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Crafts
Come make crafts celebrating freedom and Juneteenth!
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Learning Libby
Want to download eBooks and eAudiobooks onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
JuneTEENth Craft
Come make a bracelet or button to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Juneteenth
Join us as we observe the holiday of Juneteenth.
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Board of Trustees Meeting
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Archer Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Headquarters Library Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Alachua Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Cone Park Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Hawthorne Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
High Springs Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Library Partnership Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Micanopy Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Millhopper Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Newberry Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Tower Road Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Waldo Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more!
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Heal Vets Craft Program
Heal Vets Craft Program is a monthly meeting of United States veterans. It is an opportunity for veterans to gather, to form friendships, to share experiences, and to learn from one another.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time - Juneteenth Edition
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Story Time at the Library
Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library!
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Thursday June 20 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 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Lubee Bats
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy!Â
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
SHINE Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
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Thursday June 20 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Teddy Bear Clinic
Bring your teddy bear to get stitched up or have a patch stitched on while learning about being a veterinarian. Brought to you by Newberry Animal Hospital.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Let's Talk About It!
Planned Parenthood will be here with their Family Life and Sexual Health program. This month they will be talking about Sexuality & Gender!
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kid Time
Join us for games, arts & crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday June 20 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 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 20 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sculpture Club
For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. This week, we'll weave a small reed basket.
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Geode Treasures
Adventuring can often lead to finding amazing treasures! Stop by and learn all about geodes, then crack open a few of your own. Come get your hands on your own unique treasure!
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Thursday June 20 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To BEHOLD
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Thursday June 20 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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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Friday June 21 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Aussie Funk Jam
Learn to play the Australian didgeridoo in this interactive and hands-on workshop. Good vibes guaranteed!
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Friday June 21 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 21 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
ACCRP Waldo/Hawthorne/Rochelle/Campville Quilt Reception:
The ACCRP will unveil a quilt to honor five lynched victims in Alachua County. Local representatives and members of the ACCRP will deliver comments, followed by light refreshments. Please join us!Â
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Friday June 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Meditative Coloring for Adults
Meditative Coloring for Adults.
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Friday June 21 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 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Escape the Mummy's Tomb
Join us for an Escape Room experience, set in a Mummy's Tomb! Solve the puzzles to escape!Ages 5-13.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday June 21 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 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace
Join local artist, Turbado Marabou, to explore the creative world of printmaking and take home your very own printed design.
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kid's Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Aussie Funk Jam
Learn to play the Australian didgeridoo in this interactive and hands-on workshop. Good vibes guaranteed!
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Friday June 21 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 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CRAFT: Creative Reading and Fun Time
Join us for this weekly youth program to support reading comprehension.
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Friday June 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
ArtSpace
Join local artist, Turbado Marabou, to explore the creative world of printmaking and take home your very own printed design.
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Friday June 21 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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Saturday June 22 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 22 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 22 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Saturday June 22 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 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and play during StoryTime.
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Saturday June 22 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 22 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters will be on site providing non-partisan voting information.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Intro to American Sign Language
Come learn American Sign Language (ASL)
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
EPP: English Paper Piecing
Participants will learn the EPP: English Paper Piecing technique for hand quilting.
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Saturday June 22 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 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bilingual Story Time
Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual story time.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. This week, we'll weave a small reed basket.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pen to Publication
This workshop will be centered on writing and how to navigate the publishing industry.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gainesville Native American Style Flute Circle
Join the Gainesville Native American Style Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people who might want to join in the fun!
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Saturday June 22 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 22 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 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Battle of the Books Meeting
Meeting of the Headquarters Library team for the 2024 Teen Battle of the Books.
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Saturday June 22 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 22 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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Sunday June 23 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 23 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 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Join Shawn in this interactive program that will help you 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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Sunday June 23 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 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gainesville Bromeliad Society
Join the Gainesville Bromeliad Society for their monthly meeting at the Millhopper Branch every 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. This month's speaker is Jason Mellica.
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Sunday June 23 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons
Join Shawn in this interactive program that will help you grow your guitar skills. This session focuses on more advanced techniques and is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their skills.
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Monday June 24 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 24 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gainesville Thrives
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
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Monday June 24 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 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Medieval Adventures
Hear tales of dragons, knights, and princesses
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Monday June 24 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 24 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 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Fire Rescue Visit
The Alachua County Fire Rescue will be visiting the library to provide a safety presentation and bringing a Fire Rescue vehicle!
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Monday June 24 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday June 24 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 24 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Money Mondays
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with free monthly workshops led by Shannon Scott from Merrill Lynch.
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Monday June 24 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 25 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 25 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Come jam out and dance with your little one!Â
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Assistance
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Battle of the Books Practice
Alachua Branch Team prepares for the Battle of the Books!
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join 3 year old Sally, a greyhound, and read a book to her.
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Slime Factory
Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids.
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Fun afterschool activities for kids.
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine!Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
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Tuesday June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Embroidery for Beginners
Join us in the meeting room as we learn how to get started with embroidery!
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Tuesday June 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
LifeSouth Blood Drive
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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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Wednesday June 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales!
Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props and costumes, vivid scenery, parrot puppets, and audience participation!
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Art Enrichment
Arts and crafts for Developmentally Different Adults and their caregivers.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tower Road Book Club
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
Join us for lively discussions in book club
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MakerSpace
Come build and explore with our Rigamajig engineering set!
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen CreateSpace
Join us to create tiny designs using cross-stitch.
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales!
Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props and costumes, vivid scenery, parrot puppets, and audience participation!
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Page Turners
Enjoy discussing this month's book.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Fold
Monthly origami club/class
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen/Tween Book Club
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
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Wednesday June 26 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.