Alachua County Library District (Headquarters)
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Thursday April 18 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 April 18 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
SHINE Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
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Thursday April 18 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 April 18 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Elder Options
Learn about the resources and programs available through Elder Options.Â
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Thursday April 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
League of Women Voters of Alachua County
League of Women Voters of Alachua County is a nonpartisan organization with a focus on voter education.
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Thursday April 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Expungement Clinic
Do you or someone you know have a criminal record you'd like to move on from?
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Thursday April 18 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 April 18 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Craft Club
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on, or try a new craft with provided supplies.
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Thursday April 18 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 April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Time
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
AV Club
Join us for a discussion of all things film.
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - eARTh Day & Printmaking
Celebrate Earth Day and create a piece of art using printmaking techniques. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Wire Wrapped Crystal Pendants
Learn to wrap a simple crystal pendant!
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Thursday April 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday April 18 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Friday April 19 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 April 19 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 April 19 10:00am - 5:15pm 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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Friday April 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Homeschool MakerSpace
Come and learn the stop-motion animation process from story-boarding to filming!
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Friday April 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday April 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Friday April 19 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Friday April 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bots and Blocks: Celebrate Earth Day
Learn some basic concepts about green and sustainable building. Be inspired and create your own green building from cardboard and a makdo kit. STEAM program for teens and tweens.
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Friday April 19 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Anime Club
Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30pm!
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English for Families
Learn English with you family!
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
StoryTime
Read, sing, and be entertained during StoryTime.
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Saturday April 20 11:30am - 1:30pm 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 April 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace - eARTh Day & Printmaking
Celebrate Earth Day and create a piece of art using printmaking techniques. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Collectors Club
Show off your treasures and share your stories!
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Saturday April 20 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 April 20 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 April 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
National Poetry Month- Junior Book Club
Waldo Junior book club. For ages 10-12. This month we will read Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango.
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft.
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Sunday April 21 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 April 21 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 April 21 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 April 21 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 April 22 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 April 22 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
2024 Re-Entry Partnership Conference
A two-day conference for justice impacted individuals and others facing challenges integrating into the community.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Adult Board Games
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Checkers and more!
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Monday April 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help.
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Monday April 22 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Monday April 22 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 April 23 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
2024 Re-Entry Partnership Conference
A two-day conference for justice impacted individuals and others facing challenges integrating into the community.
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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 April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Time: Headquarters Library
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Tuesday April 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Come jam out and dance with your little one!Â
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 11:00am - 1:00pm 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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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Tuesdays at 12 p.m.
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 April 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Homework Help
In-person tutoring and homework help.
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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Fun afterschool activities for kids.
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Tuesday April 23 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Tuesday April 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hip Hop Chess
Join us for an hour of chess every fourth Tuesday at Library Partnership! Listen to music, challenge your friends, and brush up on your game.
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Tuesday April 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us to hang out with your friends and play video games.
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Tuesday April 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Tuesday April 23 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Roadmap to Publishing
Join local author John Mallozzi as he shares his tips and tricks for becoming a published author.
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Tuesday April 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday April 24 10:00am - 1:45pm EDT
Sew 'n' Sew
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
ESOL Group Tutoring
Multi-level ESOL group for learning English.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Scrabble Club
This classic board game never fails to provide fun and entertainment.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Art Enrichment
Arts and crafts for developmentally different adults and their caregivers. This month we will make a 3 panel comic strip.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Midweek Meditation
Join us for a half hour of mindful meditation. Take time to be present and to breathe deeply.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
Lively discussions in book club
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Wednesday April 24 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Crafternooners
Yarn Art
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Wednesday April 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 2:50pm - 5:45pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The High Springs Branch hosts the Community Resource Navigator from the Partnership for Strong Families, Inc.
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Wednesday April 24 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday April 24 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Page Turners
Adult Book Club at the Waldo Branch. This month our book is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Fold
Monthly origami club/class
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Puppet Story Time
Join us for an interactive puppet story time. Stories, songs, and more will all be done using puppets.
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Poison Water movie viewing
Partnership with UF Health.
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Healthy Teens Workshop
Workshop for teens presented by Community Health Educator from Planned Parenthood.
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Art Club
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
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Wednesday April 24 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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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 5:15pm 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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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters will be on site providing non-partisan voting information and answer your questions.
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Governing Board Meeting
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more!
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Story Time
Join us at the library for stories, songs, and a craft!
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 11:00am - 1:00pm 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 April 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Club: NEW DAY
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
ABC: Archer Book Club
The April 2024 selection is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.
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Thursday April 25 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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Thursday April 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Elementary STEAM
Celebrate Earth Day and Gardening Month with the library by planting seeds and making crafts.
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Thursday April 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Slime Factory
Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids.
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Thursday April 25 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Time
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Journaling
Join us for journaling!
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Process Based Painting
Join us in the ArtSpace to recharge and paint with emotion. Paint with color, joy, and spontaneity. Presented by Lydia Borko & Vicki MacDonald. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Citizen Science: Celebrate DNA Day!
Discover how the power of genetics and genomics is transforming the way we approach health, medicine, and the environment.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Reading Club
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Thursday April 25 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Hawthorne Annual Art Show
Celebrate our local artists at the reception for Hawthorne's Annual Art Show.
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Movie Talk
Join fellow film enthusiasts to discuss favorite films and enjoy movie trivia too.
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Artist Trading Cards
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
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Friday April 26 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday April 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!
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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ChillSpace
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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Friday April 26 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Anime Club
Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30pm!
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English for Families
Learn English with you family!
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Stories, dance, and music for you and your toddlers-preschoolers!
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime
Read, sing, and be entertained during StoryTime.
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
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Saturday April 27 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters will be on site providing non-partisan voting information.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Process Based Painting
Join us in the ArtSpace to recharge and paint with emotion. We'll focus on color and spontaneity to reconnect with the joy found in the process of painting. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MakerSpace
Kids ages 5-12 can make their own personalized buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks!
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Queer Crafting Collective
A program for adults to get together to craft, chat, and build community. Some supplies (yarn, fabric, beads, etc.) and patterns to be provided to those who are interested.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
STEAM Saturday
Let's make a safe, snug shelter for our buzzy friends the Mason Bees! Family friendly fun project to bring bees to your flowers and/or garden.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
What Makes it Jazz!
Join Dr. Larry Newcomb and his son Jake as they educate and entertain with a jazz lecture and performance.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Exam
Harry Potter related book trivia! This is a special Ordinary Wizarding Level exam because it is on a book Harry Potter used in school. Like him, you will be tested on it's contents.
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Sunday April 28 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 April 28 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 April 28 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 April 28 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 April 28 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 Teresa Watkins.
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Sunday April 28 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.