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Chess Club
2024-11-23 14:00:00 2024-11-23 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, November 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-23 14:00:00 2024-11-23 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, Nov 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 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, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Outreach Program - Depot Park
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
mainstage inside the playground
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Reading Class
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Cancelled
To BEHOLD
Fri, Nov 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Chess Club
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Nov 24, 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. .
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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.
Cancelled
Read With a Dog
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
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... more
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.
Job Club
Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Headquarters Library Closed
Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Youth Services Area,Teen Space,Study Room H,Study Room G,Study Room F,Study Room E,Study Room D,Study Room C,Storywoods Room,Plaza Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Headquarters Library Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area,Meeting Room A
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Headquarters Library Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area,Meeting Room A
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Cancelled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Baby Time
Tue, Dec 03, 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 03, 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, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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... more
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.
Job Club
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
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.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, Dec 05, 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
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Cancelled
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
STEAM Crafts - Snow Day
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Make your own snow at the library this winter!
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
Reading Class
Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Rescheduled
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, December 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
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