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TO BEHOLD

2024-09-20 17:00:00 2024-09-20 18:00:00 America/New_York TO BEHOLD Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Friday, September 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-20 17:00:00 2024-09-20 18:00:00 America/New_York TO BEHOLD Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

We will learn about homelessness and how it impacts our community.   We also are creating items such as socks and scarves to donate.  All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.  

Headquarters Library

Phone: 352-334-3900

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Sun, Dec 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of... more
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.

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Area
Come read a story with a special guest from Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses! We'll also have a fun horse-themed craft.

Tue, Dec 24, 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

Wed, Dec 25, 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

Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Cancelled
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

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.

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!

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!

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.

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.