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Chess Club
2024-07-06 14:00:00 2024-07-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome. Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Saturday, July 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-06 14:00:00 2024-07-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome. Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

TAGS: | #teen | #gaming | #games | #chess club | #chess |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 30 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Headquarters Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Gainesville and surrounding areas.  It also serves as the headquarters of Alachua County Library District.

Upcoming events

LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 5:15pm
Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... more
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
Summer STEAM Time
Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Play, learn, and create with us as we keep our summer brains sharp with science, technology, engineering, art, and math inspired fun.
Reading Club
Thu, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Adult Summer Camp - Trivia Challenge
Thu, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2024.
To BEHOLD
Thu, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Cozy Mystery Book club
Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
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... more
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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more
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.
Chess Club
Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Battle of the Books Meeting
Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Foundation Room
Meeting of the Headquarters Library team for the 2024 Teen Battle of the Books.
Movie Matinee
Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
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... more
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!
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club
Mon, Jul 01, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room B
Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.
BabyTime: Headquarters Library
Tue, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.
Beginner Guitar Lessons with Shawn Manley - Summer at the Library
Tue, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join Shawn in this interactive program that will help to grow your guitar skills. This session focuses on the basics and is perfect for... more
Join Shawn in this interactive program that will help to grow your guitar skills. This session focuses on the basics and is perfect for the beginner or anyone looking to refresh or hone their skills.
Preschool Story Time: Headquarters Library
Wed, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time
Job Club
Wed, Jul 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs... more
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
Adult Summer Camp - MakerSpace presents: Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Learn to play the popular tabletop role-playing game and make some fun crafts along your fantasy adventure!  Enjoy programs geared... more
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.
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with... more
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with lived experience.
Headquarters Library Closed
Thu, Jul 04, All day
Meeting Room A
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more
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.
Chess Club
Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Movie Matinee
Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
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... more
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!
Summer blockbuster movie
Mon, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Foundation Room
Come watch a summer blockbuster movie at Headquarters
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club
Mon, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.
BabyTime: Headquarters Library
Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Come play Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.
How To Be A Park Ranger - Summer at the Library: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join us as a representative from the Paynes Prairie State Park showcases the daily life, challenges, and duties of a Park Ranger.
Preschool Story Time: Headquarters Library
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time
Job Club
Wed, Jul 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Adult Summer Camp - MakerSpace presents: Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Learn to play the popular tabletop role-playing game and make some fun crafts along your fantasy adventure!  Enjoy programs geared... more
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.
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 10, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Foundation Room
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Adult Crafting
Thu, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join us every Thursday in July for a two-hour crafting session. Diamond dotz and beading are great stress relievers. Limited to the... more
Join us every Thursday in July for a two-hour crafting session. Diamond dotz and beading are great stress relievers. Limited to the first 12 (twelve) patrons. this is an adult only session.
Summer STEAM Time
Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Play, learn, and create with us as we keep our summer brains sharp with science, technology, engineering, art, and math inspired fun.
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
Reading Club
Thu, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
To BEHOLD
Thu, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
See all events