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Lowly Worm from the Richard Scarry books driving a car made from an orange

Read With The Mayor
2025-03-22 11:00:00 2025-03-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Read With The Mayor We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display! Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Saturday, March 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 11:00:00 2025-03-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Read With The Mayor We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display! Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Headquarters Library

Youth Services Area

We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display!

We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display! The mayor will be reading stories focused on community, civic pride, and of course, a classic Richard Scarry selection.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Reading Literacy |

TAGS: | |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Teen Art Club
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Pension Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Board of Trustees Pension Advisory Committee Meeting
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
To Behold
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Music & Movement
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
After School Art Club - Movement
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storywoods Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Mar 15, 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!
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Mar 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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Mar 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, Mar 16, 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, Mar 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to... more
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to beginner-intermediate English learners. All materials will be provided for free.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
To Behold
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Reading Class
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Read With The Mayor
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy... more
We’re happy to welcome Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward for a special storytime in front of our new Richard Scarry-inspired Busy Busy Gainesville display!
Board Game Bonanza
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board... more
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board game skills. All ages welcome.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Mar 22, 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.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Movie Matinee
Sun, Mar 23, 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!
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Foundation Room
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to... more
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12) to practice everyday English for work and life. Open to beginner-intermediate English learners. All materials will be provided for free.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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.
World Theatre Day
Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storywoods Room
Celebrate World Theatre Day by playing imrov games, doing stage design crafts, and drawing Shakespeare comics.
Read with a Dog
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
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