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2024-10-04 17:00:00 2024-10-04 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, October 04
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-04 17:00:00 2024-10-04 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.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | co-sponsor | #crafting | #Arts and Crafts | #Activities |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Nov 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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