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Brain Garden

Keep Your Memory Growing
2019-01-28 13:00:00 2019-01-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Brain Garden Headquarters Branch

Monday, January 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-01-28 13:00:00 2019-01-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Brain Garden Enjoy some stress free coloring, brain puzzles, tablets, and some on-line brain exercises. It will be challenging and fun! Headquarters Branch

Headquarters Branch

Meeting Room B

Enjoy some stress free coloring, brain puzzles, tablets, and some on-line brain exercises. It will be challenging and fun!

Headquarters Branch
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 13 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

The Headquarters Branch 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

Stitch and Chat
Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Drop in to hang out and chat while you work on your sewing project. Sewing machines and sewing notions be available. All skill levels... more
Drop in to hang out and chat while you work on your sewing project. Sewing machines and sewing notions be available. All skill levels welcome.
2020 Mock Caldecott Awards
Sun, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
The library, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Center for Children's Literature and Culture and UF English, hosts a Mock... more
The library, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Center for Children's Literature and Culture and UF English, hosts a Mock Caldecott event at our Headquarters Branch.
Library Closed: Headquarters
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Meeting Room A
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Stories, music, and lots of fun for toddler-aged children and their caregivers.
Homeschool Art Experience - Homeschool Art Experience
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Homeschool students and their teachers are invited to create art and learn about featured artists.
ESOL Open Enrollment
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
ESOL Open Enrollment - Sign up for ESOL classes (English) at the library - Tuesdays 11 am - 2 pm. Meetings will take place in the... more
ESOL Open Enrollment - Sign up for ESOL classes (English) at the library - Tuesdays 11 am - 2 pm. Meetings will take place in the Literacy office. Last intake is at 1:45 pm. More info: 334-3920
Homeschool STEAM Class
Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Space
STEAM for Homeschoolers
Read with a Dog
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Read a story to a friendly therapy dog at the Read with a Dog Program, every first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month!
Sew X-tra - Cross Stitch Club
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Foundation Room
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch! If you can make an "x" then you can do it! Join us 1st & 3rd Tuesdays... more
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch! If you can make an "x" then you can do it! Join us 1st & 3rd Tuesdays to try your hand at something new and fun!
Advanced English Conversation Class
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Registration Required. ESOL Open Enrollment is on Tuesdays from 11 am -2 pm at Headquarters. For more info: 352-334-3920 or... more
Registration Required. ESOL Open Enrollment is on Tuesdays from 11 am -2 pm at Headquarters. For more info: 352-334-3920 or jmerritt@aclib.us
Between the Covers Romance Book Club - The Inheritance by Rochelle Alers
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Foundation Room
A monthly book club featuring romance titles or fiction with a strong romantic element. The book for January has yet to be determined.... more
A monthly book club featuring romance titles or fiction with a strong romantic element. The book for January has yet to be determined. Join us to be part of the selection process.
Canceled
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 4:00pm
The clinic has temporarily moved to Gainesville Community Ministries at 238 SW 4th Ave.
Music and Movement
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a program of songs, music, and movement every Wednesday.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 22, 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 all of your computer questions.
This event is full
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with all of your computer questions.
This event is full
Wallaby Wednesdays - Afternoon fun for kids
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room every Wednesday for afternoon fun.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storywoods Room
Come play Wii or Switch games in the Storywoods Room every Wednesday afternoon.
SEWINGspace: Envelope Pillows
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us at Headquarters Library to sew envelope backed pillows.
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space
In a partnership with UF, a group of Computer Science students come in and provide free coding classes and activities for girls 10-17.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Jan 23, 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 all of your computer questions.
This event is full
Babytime
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and infants. Caregivers should supply one lap per baby for this highly interactive... more
Stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays for babies and infants. Caregivers should supply one lap per baby for this highly interactive program.
Canceled
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with all of your computer questions.
Job/Resume Help Session w/ Mike
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room C
Get help working on your resume, performing a job search, and applying. Staffed by a library volunteer.
SWITCH Gaming
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space
Come and join your friends in the Teen Space for video gaming on the Nintendo SWITCH!
Basic ESOL Class
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Basic/Beginning ESOL class. Registration Required. ESOL Open Enrollment is on Tuesdays from 11 am -2 pm at Headquarters. For more info:... more
Basic/Beginning ESOL class. Registration Required. ESOL Open Enrollment is on Tuesdays from 11 am -2 pm at Headquarters. For more info: 352-334-3920 or jmerritt@aclib.us
Amrit Yoga with Veda
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Open to all ages and experience. Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, light blanket recommended. Instructor is Veda Lewis.
Coloring for Families
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Services Area
Relax and enjoy fun for the whole family! Coloring sheets for kids and adults as well as crayons and colored pencils will be provided.
Lunch Break Yoga - with Kate Motto
Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting Room A
Take a break with yoga! Class is 45-minutes long. A yoga mat, towel, and comfortable clothing are recommended.
Lunar New Year
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Celebrating the New Year!
LEGOspace
Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library
Teen Book Club
Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
In Middle or High School? You're invited to join Teen Book Club!
Princess Storytime
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storywoods Room
Join you favorite Royal for a Reason princesses every fourth Saturday for Princess Storytime at the Headquarters Library. Come read... more
Join you favorite Royal for a Reason princesses every fourth Saturday for Princess Storytime at the Headquarters Library. Come read royal stories and sing your favorite magical songs!
Movie for Kids - Saturday Afternoon Kid's Movie
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us for a family-friendly movie every Saturday in the Headquarter's children's department.
Author Series - Rochelle Alers
Sat, Jan 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Come here Ms. Alers talk about The Innkeepers Series.
Crazy Horse - The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
An actual descendant of Crazy Horse will be present to speak about his ancestor.
Family Yoga Storytime
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Storywoods Room
Yoga and stories for the whole family! Simple breathing exercises and beginner yoga poses. No mat or experience needed, kids and adults... more
Yoga and stories for the whole family! Simple breathing exercises and beginner yoga poses. No mat or experience needed, kids and adults of all ages are welcome.
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