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Reading for Fun Literacy Book Club
2025-10-08 15:00:00 2025-10-08 16:00:00 America/New_York Reading for Fun Literacy Book Club A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, October 08
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 15:00:00 2025-10-08 16:00:00 America/New_York Reading for Fun Literacy Book Club A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room B

A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading.

Join our Reading for Fun Book Club!

This is a relaxed and supportive group for adults who want to improve their reading and English skills. We’ll read interesting books together, one chapter at a time, with plenty of time for discussion and learning new vocabulary. Whether you're learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading, this is the perfect place to start.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Language Learning |

TAGS: | #English | #bookclub | #adult |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Sep 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 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

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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
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
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.
Cancelled
English for Families
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn English with your family!
Zine Workshop
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Join an artist from the Sequential Artists Workshop for a Zine Workshop
Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation Workshop
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
HQ Makerspace Room
Dungeons and Dragons Character Creation Workshop
Star Wars Story Time
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
A story time with picture books related to Star Wars
Miniature Painting
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A beginner-friendly hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of painting miniatures
Margaret Galvan - Featured Fandomonium Speaker
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Presentation on an under-represented group in cartoonists
Emmanuel Payne - Featured Fandomonium Speaker
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:50am
Meeting Room B
Draw along with a local digital comic artist
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
Star Wars Crafts, Activities, and Character Interactions
Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Storywoods Room
Star Wars Crafts, Activities, and Character Interactions
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
Cancelled
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!
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.
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.
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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Oct 01, 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, 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.
This event is full
To Behold
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room,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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, Oct 02, 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
This event is full
Introduction to 3D Printing
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Film Friday
Fri, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
English for Families
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn English with your family!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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.
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, Oct 05, 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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Oct 05, 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.
Foundation Annual Meeting
Sun, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Foundation Annual Meeting
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 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, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Foundation Room
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 5:15pm
Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm
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.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Libby & Hoopla APP-y Hour
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Job Club
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Reading for Fun Literacy Book Club
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 08, 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 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room,Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, Oct 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.
After School Art Club - Pop Art
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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 25 2025 at 4:30pm
Introduction to 3D Printing Slicers
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about the process and software that transforms 3D models to G-code that 3D printers use to print objects.
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