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Music & Movement

2025-08-21 10:30:00 2025-08-21 11:00:00 America/New_York Music & Movement Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Thursday, August 21
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 10:30:00 2025-08-21 11:00:00 America/New_York Music & Movement Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Headquarters Library

Storywoods Room

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Sing songs, dance and move, and play musical instruments in this highly interactive program for children and their caregivers. Children will learn the rhythms and sounds of language and develop their motor skills while having fun.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers (1-3 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

TAGS: | songs | instruments | #music | #dance |

Headquarters Library

Phone: 352-334-3900

Hours
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 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

Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Aug 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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, Aug 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Tue, Sep 02, 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.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Wed, Sep 03, 11:30am - 3:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Wed, Sep 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
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.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Sep 04, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects... more
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Sep 04, 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

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn English with your family!

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays!

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Mon, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.

Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Sep 09, 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!

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously... more
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously named Stitchcraft for Adults)

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

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

Wed, Sep 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Wed, Sep 10, 5:05pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Budget Hearing, Pension Board of Trustees Meeting, & Regular Meeting

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

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace 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!

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Fri, Sep 12, 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.

Fri, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.