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Chess Club
2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome. Headquarters Library -

Saturday, February 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 14:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome. Headquarters Library -

Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

TAGS: | #teen | #gaming | #games | #chess club | #chess |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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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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

Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Jan 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
To Behold
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Bullet Journaling For Teens
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Start off your new year by organizing your life with the fun and effective technique of bullet journaling!
Reading Class
Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Feb 01, 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.
Rescheduled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Feb 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Saturday, February 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Feb 02, 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.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Baby Time
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Feb 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 
To Behold
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
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.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 5:15pm
Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Music & Movement
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Cancelled
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
STEAM Crafts - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Celebrate Black History Month with crafts and activities inspired by the work of influential Black scientists.
Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
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
Reading Class
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Feb 07, 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.
Author Visit: Wanda Morris
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Come meet the acclaimed author of 'All Her Little Secrets", Wanda Morris, during a book discussion and author talk. This event is... more
Come meet the acclaimed author of 'All Her Little Secrets", Wanda Morris, during a book discussion and author talk. This event is co-sponsored by the Opinionated Ladies Book Club.
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Feb 08, 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Feb 09, 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.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Cancelled
SE Buddhist Retrueat Center - Monthly Board Meeting
Sun, Feb 09, 2:15pm - 4:45pm
SEBRC Board Meeting
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Feb 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.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Feb 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.
Read with a Dog
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Teen Art Club
Tue, Feb 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!
MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Storywoods Room
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Feb 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
To Behold
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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