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Bad Art Expo
2025-10-18 13:00:00 2025-10-18 14:30:00 America/New_York Bad Art Expo Leave your talents and skills at home and join us for an afternoon of making and appreciating terrible art. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Saturday, October 18
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 13:00:00 2025-10-18 14:30:00 America/New_York Bad Art Expo Leave your talents and skills at home and join us for an afternoon of making and appreciating terrible art. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Leave your talents and skills at home and join us for an afternoon of making and appreciating terrible art.

Make a mess with some paint, build a monstrosity of a sculpture, or craft something that makes you question your life choices at our Bad Art Expo! We'll listen to some music, create a disaster, and maybe have a good laugh? Once we've finished taking out all of our petty grievances on some innocent art supplies, we'll have an opportunity to vote on a winner of the Worst Art prize. Supplies will be provided, skills are strongly discouraged.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #young adults | #Teens | #RecycledCrafts | #creativity | #Contest | #Competition | #Arts and Crafts | #Art |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 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.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects... more
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
This event is full
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Talk Like a Pirate Day - Story Time and Craft
Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a fun story time and craft to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
English for Families
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn English with your family!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Do you want to learn Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays! No textbook, student centered with a focus on speaking.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Read With a Dog
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Cancelled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Learn to Crochet - A Pre-Fandomonium Event
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn to crochet by working through a simple nerdy project.
This event is full
Gainesville Reads: Bacardi Jackson - Coffee and donuts with Bacardi Jackson
Sun, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
Meet Florida ACLU's new Executive Director!
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Sep 21, 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 & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Sep 21, 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.
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Ballet at the Library
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Ballet dancers from Dance Alive National Ballet will put on a demonstration of selections from "The Nutcracker", and read a... more
Ballet dancers from Dance Alive National Ballet will put on a demonstration of selections from "The Nutcracker", and read a ballet-themed storybook to children!
Beginners' English Conversation Club
Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 11:00am - 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Intro to Sewing - Learn to use a sewing machine!
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously... more
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously named Stitchcraft for Adults)
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Job Club
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
This event is full
To Behold
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room,Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Governing Board Budget Hearing & Meeting
Wed, Sep 24, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Budget Hearing & Meeting
Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 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.
After School Art Club - Cave Painting
Thu, Sep 25, 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!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
This event is full
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room D
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Jurassic Park vehicle and ECTO-1 Ghostbusters car
Sat, Sep 27, All day
Plaza Area
Visit a Jurassic Park vehicle and ECTO-1 Ghostbusters car
Zine Workshop
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Join an artist from the Sequential Artists Workshop for a Zine Workshop
Fandomonium
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate the books, comics, games, shows, and movies you love at this free, all-ages fan convention.
Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation Workshop
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
HQ Makerspace Room
Dungeons and Dragons Character Creation Workshop
Cancelled
English for Families
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn English with your family!
Star Wars Story Time
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
A story time with picture books related to Star Wars
Emmanuel Payne - Featured Fandomonium Speaker
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:50am
Meeting Room B
Draw along with a local digital comic artist
Margaret Galvan - Featured Fandomonium Speaker
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Presentation on an under-represented group in cartoonists
Miniature Painting
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A beginner-friendly hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of painting miniatures
Star Wars Crafts, Activities, and Character Interactions
Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Star Wars Crafts, Activities, and Character Interactions
Introduction to Dungeon Mastering Workshop
Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn techniques for running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from local expert Sean Atkinson
Jerry DeCaire - Marvel Artist & Fandomonium Keynote Speaker
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A
Draw along with a Marvel comic artist!
Miniature Painting
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A beginner-friendly hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of painting miniatures
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Fandomonium Costume Contest
Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Time to show off your cosplay!
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Sep 28, 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 & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Sep 28, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 11:00am - 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 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.
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
To Behold
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects... more
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Fantasy Flash Fiction Workshop
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Get ready to pack a dragon-sized amount of adventure into a hobbit-sized story! We'll be creating flash fiction (stories of 1,000 words... more
Get ready to pack a dragon-sized amount of adventure into a hobbit-sized story! We'll be creating flash fiction (stories of 1,000 words or less) based on fun fantasy prompts.
Crocheting For Adults
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 18 2025 at 4:30pm
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