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Gainesville Opportunity Center

Gainesville Opportunity Center
2025-09-30 15:30:00 2025-09-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Gainesville Opportunity Center Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how these programs can help you or someone you know. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 30
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 15:30:00 2025-09-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Gainesville Opportunity Center Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how these programs can help you or someone you know. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Tower Road Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how these programs can help you or someone you know.

Join us at the library for an informative presentation with the Gainesville Opportunity Center! Learn about the vital work they do in our community to support adults living with mental illness through employment, education, and social opportunities. Representatives will share details about the programs and services they offer, how these programs empower individuals to reach their goals, and how you or someone you know can get involved or find support. Bring your questions and connect with a local resource making a difference!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Tower Road Branch at (352)333-2840.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Job Skills & Education | Health & Fitness |

TAGS: | #opportunity | #mentalhealth | #health | #GOC | #gainesville | #disability | #clubhouse | #center |

Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
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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About the branch

The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Gainesville Opportunity Center
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how... more
Join us for a presentation from the Gainesville Opportunity Center on their work in the community, the programs they offer, and how these programs can help you or someone you know.
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