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Beginner ESOL Class

This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12).  Open to beginner-intermediate English learners.

This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks.  Open to beginner-intermediate English learners.  Designed for full, 12-week participation (Feb 24 - May 12) but open to new learners at any date.  Students will work from provided books and materials to learn vocabulary and some grammar, focused on practical, everyday language skills and work/school-related vocabulary.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning |

TAGS: | English |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 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

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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
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.
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.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cancelled
Reading Class
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Rescheduled
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, February 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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.
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.
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.
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
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.
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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Music & Movement
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
After-School Art Club - Animals
Thu, Feb 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!
Reading Class
Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, Feb 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room D
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Rescheduled
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, February 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Cancelled
Story Time - Stuffie Sleepover at the Library
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children will bring a stuffed animal with them for this special Story Time event. After Story Time, the stuffies will stay at the... more
Children will bring a stuffed animal with them for this special Story Time event. After Story Time, the stuffies will stay at the library to enjoy a sleepover.
Saturday Story Time - Stuffie Sleepover at the Library!
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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!
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Feb 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.
Rescheduled
Chess Club
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Rescheduled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Saturday, February 15, 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 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.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Cancelled
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Cancelled
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12).  Open to beginner-intermediate English learners.
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