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Butterfly Release

Headquarters
2025-09-08 11:30:00 2025-09-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Butterfly Release Staff will be releasing butterflies from our caterpillar display in Youth Services. Headquarters Library -

Monday, September 08
11:30am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 11:30:00 2025-09-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Butterfly Release Staff will be releasing butterflies from our caterpillar display in Youth Services. Headquarters Library -

Staff will be releasing butterflies from our caterpillar display in Youth Services.

The Florida Museum of Natural History donated caterpillars to the Library for children to observe the life cycle stages of butterflies native to Florida. After caterpillars hatched, they ate the passionflower vines to grow. They then crafted their chrysalises to change into butterflies in a process called metamorphosis. When they emerged, and their wings have had a chance to dry, they were released in the courtyard in front of the library to rejoin the ecosystem.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | #Summer at the Library | #butterfly |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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

Butterfly Release - Headquarters
Mon, Sep 08, 11:30am - 11:45am
Staff will be releasing butterflies from our caterpillar display in Youth Services.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Beginners' English Conversation Club
Mon, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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.
Pension Advisory Committee
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Board of Trustees Pension Advisory Committee Meeting
Read With a Dog
Tue, Sep 09, 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 09, 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)
This event is full
Teen Art Club
Tue, Sep 09, 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!
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Wed, Sep 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 10, 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 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Governing Board Budget Hearing/PBOT/Regular Meeting
Wed, Sep 10, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Budget Hearing, Pension Board of Trustees Meeting, & Regular Meeting
Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 11, 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 11, 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 - Impressionism
Thu, Sep 11, 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 11, 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 12, 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.
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, Sep 12, 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
English for Families
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn English with your family!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays!
Ask-A-Lawyer
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join Three Rivers Legal Service, Southern Legal Council and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee for a free... more
Join Three Rivers Legal Service, Southern Legal Council and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee for a free Ask-A-Lawyer clinic.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 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, Sep 14, 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.
Cancelled
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Sep 14, 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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Open Sewing
Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 17, 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 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room,Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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.
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.
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.
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
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays!
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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storywoods 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!
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!
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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
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.
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.
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