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My Favorite Crime Book Club

Without a Prayer
2025-08-03 14:00:00 2025-08-03 15:00:00 America/New_York My Favorite Crime Book Club Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Sunday, August 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-03 14:00:00 2025-08-03 15:00:00 America/New_York My Favorite Crime Book Club Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Tower Road Branch

Meeting Room

Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.

August 2025 Title - Without a Prayer: The Death of Lucan Leonard and How One Church Became a Cult by Susan Ashline

"Teenager Lucas Leonard made shocking admissions in front of the altar - he'd practiced witchcraft, conspired to murder his parents, and committed unspeakable crimes. The confessions earned him a brutal beating by a gang of angry church members, including his parents and sister. Lucas was brought to the hospital dead, awakening the sleepy community of Chadwicks, New York, to the horror that had been lurking next door. Nine members of Lucas' church would eventually find themselves facing murder-related charges. But how did they get to that point? And what made Lucas confess? The full story has never been told - until now.

Emmy-nominated journalist Susan Ashline delves deep into the Leonard family history, the darkness within the Word of Life Christian Church, and what led Lucas, his family, and his community to that fateful night." (Amazon)

September 2025 Title - Down to the Bone by Caitlin Rother

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
Hours
Mon, Sep 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Tower Road Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
ArtSpace - Collagraph Printmaking
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. We will make collagraph prints in the style of Louise Nevelson. All supplies will be... more
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. We will make collagraph prints in the style of Louise Nevelson. All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
Savvy Caregiver - Presented by Elder Options
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a series to empower those caring for individuals with dementia. This program is designed to refine your caregiving skills,... more
Join us for a series to empower those caring for individuals with dementia. This program is designed to refine your caregiving skills, reduce stress, and improve your caregiving experience.
Story Time
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Sep 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Space
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from... more
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
Gainesville Opportunity Center
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how... more
Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how these programs can help you or someone you know.
Tower Crafts - Painted Fabric Wall Art
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a fun hour of arts and crafts! We'll be learning how to make painted fabric wall art.
This event is full
MakerSpace - Slime Science
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Measure, mix, and knead just three ingredients to make gooey slime all by yourself!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and books.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Board Game Cafe
Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
Do you enjoy solving mysteries, and saving the world from zombies? Come learn new board games and play classic ones in the meeting room!... more
Do you enjoy solving mysteries, and saving the world from zombies? Come learn new board games and play classic ones in the meeting room! You are welcome to come alone or in a group.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Fire in the Desert
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Join us in our monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels,... more
Join us in our monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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!
Baby Time
Sun, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
My Favorite Crime Book Club - American Predator
Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true... more
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Oct 06, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
The 4C's of School and Work - Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to... more
Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to prepare for school and work.
LEGOSpace - Make A Monster!
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please... more
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
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