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Governing Board Meeting

2024-11-14 10:30:00 2024-11-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Governing Board Meeting Alachua County Library District Governing Board Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Thursday, November 14
10:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-14 10:30:00 2024-11-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Governing Board Meeting Alachua County Library District Governing Board Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Governing Board Meeting Agenda

All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this public meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this public meeting, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Alachua County Library District at 352-334-3910 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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Headquarters Library

Phone: 352-334-3900

Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Tentative Veterans Day Holiday
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Tentative Veterans Day Holiday)
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 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

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Nov 13, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.  

Wed, Nov 13, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Foundation Room
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Head back in time with some radical crafts and a sweet 80s movie!

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!

Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Nov 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storywoods Room
Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual story time.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room D
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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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!

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 20, 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.

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
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, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Foundation Room
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
mainstage inside the playground
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 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. .

Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Nov 27, 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Youth Services Area,Teen Space,Study Room H,Study Room G,Study Room F,Study Room E,Study Room D,Study Room C,Storywoods Room,Plaza Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us