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Peaceful Teen Chats

Media Literacy
2026-03-23 15:45:00 2026-03-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Peaceful Teen Chats The presentation will teach participants to deconstruct media portrayals of lifestyle, gender, and body image. Recognize that social media fails to reflect reality! Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, March 23
3:45pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 15:45:00 2026-03-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Peaceful Teen Chats The presentation will teach participants to deconstruct media portrayals of lifestyle, gender, and body image. Recognize that social media fails to reflect reality! Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

The presentation will teach participants to deconstruct media portrayals of lifestyle, gender, and body image. Recognize that social media fails to reflect reality!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Services |

TAGS: | teens | #TeenPrograms | #teen | #positivity |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

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Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Peaceful Teen Chats - Effective Communication
Mon, Mar 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Participants will learn the different communication styles to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy forms of communication; it... more
Participants will learn the different communication styles to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy forms of communication; it will cover active listening and the benefit of “I Feel Statements”.
Baby Adventures
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where... more
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where they will provide additional education and support.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Mar 11, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
W.A.C.K.Y. Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Story Time
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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!
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Reiki Circle
Sun, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote... more
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Peaceful Teen Chats - Digital Safety
Mon, Mar 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how technology may worsen tactics of power and control, cover both cyberbullying between peers and red flags of digital dating... more
Learn how technology may worsen tactics of power and control, cover both cyberbullying between peers and red flags of digital dating abuse, & emphasize best practices online to increase overall safety
Baby Adventures
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or... more
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Mar 18, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
W.A.C.K.Y. Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Story Time
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Teen / Tween Book Club
Fri, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Peaceful Teen Chats - Media Literacy
Mon, Mar 23, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
The presentation will teach participants to deconstruct media portrayals of lifestyle, gender, and body image. Recognize that social... more
The presentation will teach participants to deconstruct media portrayals of lifestyle, gender, and body image. Recognize that social media fails to reflect reality!
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