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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
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesday
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a variety of activities.
Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Rescheduled
BoTBook Club
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, January 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Teen Book Club
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Marvelous Makers
Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - Games Galore
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for board games, card games, and video games.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Marvelous Makers
Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - Construction Crew
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month to build a new creation.
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