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Black History Month: African American Read-In

2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch -

Sunday, February 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-23 14:00:00 2025-02-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch -

“It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In

Join us for a community celebration! We will be hosting our Annual National African American Read-In, co-sponsored with the Alachua Branch Friends of the Library. This event, created by Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, salutes Black authors and Black literature (old and new). Come listen to stories and exceptional music performances (or read/perform one yourself!) while we celebrate Black History Month.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black History Month | African American Read-In | #Black History Month | #African American |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge
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Story Time
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
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Stitch & Chat
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
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Sign Language Class
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, March 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come learn Sign Language through song.
Sign Language Class
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn Sign Language through song.
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Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
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Peaceful Paths - Friendship Red/Green Flags
Mon, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to identify unhealthy behaviors often normalized or overlooked in friendships.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or... more
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.
BoTBook Club
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club
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Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Mar 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
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Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - Watercolor and Crayon Resist Painting
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
We're going to have fun with watercolors and crayons as we create oil-resist paintings!
Story Time
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation Group
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Center
A Tobacco Free Florida program that provides participants with FREE nicotine replacement therapy and other tools and skills to quit... more
A Tobacco Free Florida program that provides participants with FREE nicotine replacement therapy and other tools and skills to quit smoking . Pre-registration is required.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Rescheduled
Sign Language Class
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, March 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come learn Sign Language through song.
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Sign Language Class
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn Sign Language through song.
Registration is now closed
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Peaceful Paths - Teamwork and Leadership
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the components of healthy, effective teams and what it means to be a good teammate.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Drop-In Technology Assistance
Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!
Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
UF HealthStreet - Informational Table
Wed, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Mar 26, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Afternoon program that explores different mediums of fun from crafting to games.
Story Time
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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