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Financial Wellness: Considering Home Ownership
2026-08-08 13:00:00 2026-08-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Financial Wellness: Considering Home Ownership Learn the steps for buying your first home, from preparing your finances to closing on your home. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future. Alachua Branch - Learning Center

Saturday, August 08
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-08 13:00:00 2026-08-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Financial Wellness: Considering Home Ownership Learn the steps for buying your first home, from preparing your finances to closing on your home. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future. Alachua Branch - Learning Center

Alachua Branch

Learning Center

Learn the steps for buying your first home, from preparing your finances to closing on your home. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future.

Check out Fifth Third's website to learn more:

Home Ownership

Home Buying Process for the First Time Home Owner

If you have any questions about this program please call Alachua Branch at (386) 462-2592.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Business, Finance, & Law |

TAGS: | residential home buying | mortgage | loans | home ownership | home equity | home buying | #first-time home buyer | #financial wellness | #financial literacy | #finance | #Fifth Third Bank | #5/3 Bank |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 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.

Upcoming events

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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jul 15, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Celebrate America's 250th with Hand Sewing/Felting Crafts
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to needle felt and hand sew with Kisore Hutchison!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Story Time
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Reiki Circle
Sun, Jul 19, 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.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us as we learn through play
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Comedy Class with Uprising Comedy
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a... more
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a seasoned professional, join us for an hour of laughter.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jul 22, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wedensday Presents... - Manatee Talk
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation all about manatees!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
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Battle of the Books- Last Practice!
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, July 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The last team practice for the big, Battle of the Books!
Battle of the Books- Last Practice!
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
The last team practice for the big, Battle of the Books!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Reiki Circle
Sun, Jul 26, 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.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Drop-In Technology Assistance
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jul 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Participants should be between 10-18 years old.... more
Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Participants should be between 10-18 years old. Who will take home the trophy?
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