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Read With a Dog
2025-03-09 13:30:00 2025-03-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Read With a Dog Read with Tony, a therapy dog Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Sunday, March 09
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-09 13:30:00 2025-03-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Read With a Dog Read with Tony, a therapy dog Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Headquarters Library

Youth Services Area

Read with Tony, a therapy dog

Tony, a Labrador retriever therapy dog, is ready for stories. Reading with a dog is great for kids who are hesitant readers. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy |

TAGS: | #readwithadog |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Feb 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 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

Sensory Story Time
Sun, Feb 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, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, Feb 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.
Job Fair
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A
Looking for a job? Want to change careers? Just curious? Come speak directly to employers, ask questions, get information and share your... more
Looking for a job? Want to change careers? Just curious? Come speak directly to employers, ask questions, get information and share your resume.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Read with a Dog
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Job Club
Wed, Feb 26, 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 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
To Behold
Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, Feb 27, 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 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
After-School Art Club - People
Thu, Feb 27, 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 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Feb 28, 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 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Mar 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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Mar 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.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, Mar 04, 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 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Mar 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.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
To Behold
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A
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.
Music & Movement
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this spring for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this spring for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Teddy Bear & Friends Health Clinic - Stuffed animals visit the veterinarian
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storywoods Room
Participants visit with a veterinarian while one stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done.
Rescheduled
Teddy Bear & Friends Health Clinic - Stuffed animals visit the veterinarian
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
New date Saturday, March 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Participants visit with a veterinarian while one stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Mar 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.
Board Game Bonanza
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Mar 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, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Read With a Dog
Sun, Mar 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Area
Read with Tony, a therapy dog
Movie Matinee
Sun, Mar 09, 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!
Cancelled
SE Budhist Retreat Center - Board of Directors monthly meeting
Sun, Mar 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
SE Buddhist Retreat Center Board of Directors Meeting Contact: Piper Call pcall@arts.ufl.edu
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