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Read With a Dog
2024-11-12 15:30:00 2024-11-12 16:30:00 America/New_York Read With a Dog Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Tuesday, November 12
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 15:30:00 2024-11-12 16:30:00 America/New_York Read With a Dog Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Headquarters Library

Youth Services Area

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy dog, is ready for stories, pets, and lots of low to the ground hugs. Weighing in at only 10 pounds, Dodi is great for kids who are hesitant to meet new furry friends. Join us in the Youth Services Department on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 3:30 - 4:30.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | #therapydogs | #readwithadog | #animals |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve Additional Holiday
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day Holiday
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve Additional Holiday)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day Holiday)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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

Music & Movement
Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Cancelled
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Rescheduled
Chess Club
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, December 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Chess Club
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
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.
Baby Time
Tue, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 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.
Headquarters Library Closed
Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Headquarters Library Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Music & Movement
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Bullet Journaling For Teens
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Start off your new year by organizing your life with the fun and effective technique of bullet journaling!
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Reading Class
Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Teddy Bear & Friends Clinic - Stuffed animals visit the veterinarian
Fri, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Storywoods Room
Participants visit with a veterinarian while their stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Jan 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Baby Time
Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Foundation Room
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A
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.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Music & Movement
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
After-School Art Club - Shape
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own... more
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented advancing our knowledge of all things crochet. Please bring... more
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented advancing our knowledge of all things crochet. Please bring your own supplies
Reading Class
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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