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Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club

2024-09-16 17:00:00 2024-09-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Monday, September 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-16 17:00:00 2024-09-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.

Adult learners are encouraged to develop artistic skills through a series of creative lessons focused on enhancing social interactions and promoting mental wellness.

Headquarters Library

Phone: 352-334-3900

Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Board of Trustees Pension Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own... more
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!

Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Join us the 2nd Friday of each month for a peers only support group for those returning from prison or jail.

Fri, Mar 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storywoods Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storywoods 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!

Sat, Mar 15, 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, Mar 16, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... more
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.

Sun, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to... more
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to beginner-intermediate English learners. All materials will be provided for free.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.

Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!

Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy... more
We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display!

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board... more
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board game skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Mar 22, 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, Mar 23, 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.

Sun, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the... more
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. - and sometimes on the 5th Sunday!

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Mon, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Foundation Room
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to... more
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to beginner-intermediate English learners. All materials will be provided for free.

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storywoods Room
Celebrate World Theatre Day by playing imrov games, doing stage design crafts, and drawing Shakespeare comics.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.