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Bad Art Expo

Leave your talents and skills at home and join us for an evening of making and appreciating terrible art.

Make a mess with some paint, build a monstrosity of a sculpture, or craft something that makes you question your life choices at our Bad Art Expo! We'll listen to some music, create a disaster, and maybe have a good laugh? Once we've finished totally destroying some perfectly good art supplies for absolutely no reason, we'll have an opportunity to vote on a winner of the Worst Art prize. Supplies will be provided, skills are strongly discouraged.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | Mixed Media Art | #teens | #painting | #crafting | #Competition | #Challenge | #art |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day Holiday
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day Holiday)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

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Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Jan 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
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Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
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Baby Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Job Club
Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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LegoSpace
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
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Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
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Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
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Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
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Music & Movement
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
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After-School Art Club - Shape
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
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Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented advancing our knowledge of all things crochet. Please bring... more
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented advancing our knowledge of all things crochet. Please bring your own supplies
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Reading Class
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
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Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Rescheduled
Chess Club
Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, January 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
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Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us the 2nd Friday of each month for a peers only support group for those returning from prison or jail.
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Chess Club
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
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Sensory Story Time
Sun, Jan 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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.
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Baby Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
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Read with a Dog
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Teen Art Club
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!
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MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
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One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Job Club
Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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LegoSpace
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Teen Gaming
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
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NEA Book talk: Their Eyes Were Watching God
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
ACLD staff lead a discussion about Zora Neale Hurston's classic novel, "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
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To Behold
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Music & Movement
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
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STEAM Crafts
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
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Bad Art Expo
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leave your talents and skills at home and join us for an evening of making and appreciating terrible art.
Cancelled
Reading Class
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Jan 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Rescheduled
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, January 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Cancelled
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Storywoods Room
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
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