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A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester
2025-07-19 13:00:00 2025-07-19 14:00:00 America/New_York A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Saturday, July 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-19 13:00:00 2025-07-19 14:00:00 America/New_York A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A.

Come hear nationally renowned author Natalia Sylvester speak, followed by a Q & A.  Sylvester is the author of novels for young adults, including Running and one of this year's Battle of The Books selected titles, Breathe and Count Back From Ten.  She has also written two novels for adults:  Chasing the Sun and Everyone Knows You Go Home.  On July 19th, at 1 p.m., Natalia Sylvester will join us virtually in Meeting Room A of the Headquarters Library to give a prepared presentation.  

 

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | #author |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day Holiday
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day Holiday)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Baby Time
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Introduction to micro:bit
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.
Registration is now closed
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Open Sewing
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and... more
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.
Registration is now closed
Skill Issue - Car Repair
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world... more
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
To Behold
Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
See and Touch Live Insects - Florida Museum of Natural History
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
Enjoy visiting with bug scientists and explore living insects from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Battle of the Books Meeting
Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Space
Meeting for the Headquarters Team for Battle of the Books.
Summer STEAM
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Jul 03, 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
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Jul 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.
Headquarters Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, 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
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Jul 05, 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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jul 05, 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.
Teen Movie Club - movies, movies, movies
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a movie
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Jul 06, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts
Sun, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons
Sun, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Beginners English Conversation Club
Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Foundation Room
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Genealogy Open Lab
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Summer at the Library: Reading 2 Motion - SeanTmusic
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word.
Stitchcraft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
This event is full
Teen Art Club
Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 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.
Job Club
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Genealogy Open Lab
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Adult Summer Camp - Crafting for adults
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
To Behold
Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Adult Summer Camp - Adult Chess Club
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Music & Movement
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Adult Summer Camp - Genealogy Open Lab
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Foundation Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Summer Art Sessions
Thu, Jul 10, 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!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 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.
Summer at the Library: Snapology - Minecraft Gaming
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.
Adult Summer Camp - Games
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Jul 12, 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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jul 12, 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.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Jul 13, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts
Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Movie Matinee
Sun, Jul 13, 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!
Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons
Sun, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Adult Summer Camp - Summer movie matinee
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Foundation Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101 - Santa Fe Zoo
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits... more
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
Beginners English Conversation Club
Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Genealogy Open Lab
Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Foundation Room
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Open Sewing
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and... more
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.
Skill Issue - Sewing and Mending
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world... more
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!
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