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2026-01-20 10:00:00 2026-01-20 13:00:00 America/New_York Free Notary Services Free notary services provided by a library volunteer. Headquarters Library - Study Room C

Tuesday, January 20
10:00am - 1:00pm

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Headquarters Library

Study Room C

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Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
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Mon, Sep 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 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

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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
LegoSpace
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Teen/Tween D&D
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Join our ongoing quest as a hero fighting monsters, finding treasure, and exploring dangerous realms!
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10... more
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10 attendees
Adult Crafting
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us to learn to do diamond dotz and make beaded jewelry. Supplies provided. Limited to first 10 patrons.
Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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.
Creative Laser-cut Kirigami
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Kirigami is a variation of oragami using cut paper. Explore this craft and learn about three dimensional shapes.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens,... more
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages will be provided.
Kid's Art Club
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity every 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 every month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Genealogy Research for Adults
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you know who your ancestors are? Basics of Genealogy is for someone who has very little or no experience conducting family history or... more
Do you know who your ancestors are? Basics of Genealogy is for someone who has very little or no experience conducting family history or a genealogy search.
Zine Night
Thu, Sep 17, 4:15pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Come exercise your creativity by making your own DIY, mini magazine at Zine Night! All supplies provided and no experience necessary.
Adult Board Gaming 
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning... more
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning something new or mastering an old favorite, join us at the table.
Pirate Babytime
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Ahoy babies! Join us for a special storytime for babies all themed around pirates and sea shanties.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Driver License Reinstatement Clinic
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Clinic to assist participants in getting their driver licenses reinstated,
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Sep 19, 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!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 19, 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.
Rescheduled
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Sep 20, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Sunday, September 20, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Sep 20, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
This event is full
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 2 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Sep 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Basic Reading Practice for Everyone
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Foundation Room
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation. Children are welcome with the accompany of adults.
Baby Disco
Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storywoods Room
Put on your boogie booties and bring your baby to this special infant disco party!
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Want to learn Korean? Come learn the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking from a native speaker and experienced instructor.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Intro to Sewing - Learn to use a sewing machine!
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
LegoSpace
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10... more
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10 attendees
Governing Board Public Budget Hearing & Meeting
Wed, Sep 23, 5:05pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Public Budget Hearing & Meeting
Expungement Clinic
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Meet with legal representatives from Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. to review your record and to see if it may be expunged or sealed.
Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Adult Crafting
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us to learn to do diamond dotz and make beaded jewelry. Supplies provided. Limited to first 10 patrons.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens,... more
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages will be provided.
Adult Board Gaming 
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning... more
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning something new or mastering an old favorite, join us at the table.
Printmaking with LEGOs
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for a printmaking session using LEGO blocks.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
The Poetry Group
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Foundation Room
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and... more
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and dead.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Paint with Purpose - SCD Alliance of NCF
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Paint with Purpose in Makerspace to raise awareness for sickle cell disease with Sickle Cell Alliance of NCF.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
HQ Makerspace Maker Swap
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Calling all makers! Bring your unused and unwanted craft and project supplies to swap with other makers.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 26, 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.
Sewing a Mini Plush - Hand sew a mini felt toy or keychain - no experience needed!
Sun, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn to hand sew, and make a small felt toy or keychain (your choice) to bring home. All supplies provided.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Sep 27, 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.
Comic Drawing Club
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? Join us at Comic Drawing Club and tell your story!
Foundation Annual Meeting
Sun, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Foundation Annual Meeting
Basic Reading Practice for Everyone
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Foundation Room
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation. Children are welcome with the accompany of adults.
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Want to learn Korean? Come learn the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking from a native speaker and experienced instructor.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 29, 11:00am - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Sep 29, 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.
Sewing Meetup
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Sewing Meetup provides a dedicated time for sewers or other fiber artists to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and... more
Sewing Meetup provides a dedicated time for sewers or other fiber artists to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Sep 30, 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 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Fantasy Book Trivia Bingo
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Come test your fantasy book knowledge in this fun game of knowledge and chance!
Rescheduled
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10... more
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10 attendees
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