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Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-17 00:00:00 2025-07-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Butterfly Scavenger Hunt Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search. Alachua Branch -

Thursday, July 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 00:00:00 2025-07-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Butterfly Scavenger Hunt Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search. Alachua Branch -

Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Find all the 3D butterflies that are placed throughout the building.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Games & Gaming | Animals & Nature |

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Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
Hours
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Mon, May 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Meditation Saturday
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a short series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda... more
Join us in the meeting room for a short series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda instructor. This program welcomes all experience levels.
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation Group
Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Learning Center
A Tobacco Free Florida program that provides participants with FREE nicotine replacement therapy and other tools and skills to quit... more
A Tobacco Free Florida program that provides participants with FREE nicotine replacement therapy and other tools and skills to quit smoking . Pre-registration is required.
Comedy Class with Uprising Comedy
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Uprising Comedy presents a monthly comedy class the first Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a seasoned... more
Uprising Comedy presents a monthly comedy class the first Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a seasoned professional, join us for an hour of laughter.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jun 03, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Dino Fun! Hand Sewing and Felting Craft Activities
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to needle felt and hand sew cool Dinosaurs with Kisore Hutchison!
Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where... more
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where they will provide additional education and support.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jun 10, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Juneteenth Peace and Poetry
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you’re familiar with writing poetry or want to learn where to begin, please join Poet E. Stanley Richardson to learn... more
Whether you’re familiar with writing poetry or want to learn where to begin, please join Poet E. Stanley Richardson to learn about expressing yourself through poetry! 
Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library - Lubee Bats
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Fiber Education and Digital Literacy
Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
These events will introduce essential technology skills to help participants navigate today’s digital world safety and confidently.
Hand Building Pottery Workshop - Create your own piece of pottery
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience... more
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience for adults & teens. Don't get mad, get dirty. Throw pots!
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Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 13, 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!
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