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Adult Summer Camp

Beginner Bookbinding Workshop
2026-07-17 12:00:00 2026-07-17 13:30:00 America/New_York Adult Summer Camp Make your own miniature books using needle and thread at this beginner-friendly workshop, with each week having a different binding style: pamphlet stitch, dos-à-dos, Coptic stitch, and stab stitch. Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Friday, July 17
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-17 12:00:00 2026-07-17 13:30:00 America/New_York Adult Summer Camp Make your own miniature books using needle and thread at this beginner-friendly workshop, with each week having a different binding style: pamphlet stitch, dos-à-dos, Coptic stitch, and stab stitch. Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Headquarters Library

HQ Makerspace Room

Make your own miniature books using needle and thread at this beginner-friendly workshop, with each week having a different binding style: pamphlet stitch, dos-à-dos, Coptic stitch, and stab stitch.

Come join us at the MakerSpace to try your hand at bookbinding using four different sewn binding methods. These vary in complexity, but require no experience in bookbinding and only a little patience. We will focus on a different binding type each week. 

July 17: Pamphlet stitch 
July 24: Dos-à-dos with chain stitch 
July 31: Coptic stitch 
August 7: Stab stitch 

Patrons are encouraged to attend whatever session(s) they would like as these sessions do not build on one another. All supplies provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #MakerSpace | #Arts and Crafts | ##summeratthelibrary |

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Meeting Room B
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
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Storywoods Room
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Homeschool Makerspace
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HQ Makerspace Room
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Meeting Room A
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Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Meeting Room B
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HQ Makerspace Room
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Meeting Room B
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Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
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Storywoods Room
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Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
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The format is round robin reading where we practice and acquire basic skills together while discussing books, authors and sharing... more
The format is round robin reading where we practice and acquire basic skills together while discussing books, authors and sharing strategies for success!
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Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
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Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
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Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
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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.
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Meeting Room B
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Tue, Jul 14, 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.
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Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
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Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
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Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
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Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Job Club
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Queer & Sober
Wed, Jul 15, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Meeting Room B
writers group
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Wed, Jul 15, 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
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Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Join an adventure as one of the heroes! No experience required -- just imagination!
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Wed, Jul 15, 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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Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Storywoods Room
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Meeting Room B
Our party will consist of a different craft each week. We might make earrings, bracelets, enjoy diamond dotz, or crochet a small item.... more
Our party will consist of a different craft each week. We might make earrings, bracelets, enjoy diamond dotz, or crochet a small item. Program is limited to first 10 adults.
Cancelled
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The format is round robin reading where we practice and acquire basic skills together while discussing books, authors and sharing... more
The format is round robin reading where we practice and acquire basic skills together while discussing books, authors and sharing strategies for success!
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HQ Makerspace Room
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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.
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HQ Makerspace Room
Come join us for a relaxed knitting circle where established knitters can bring their own projects to work on and beginners can learn... more
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Adult Summer Camp - Beginner Bookbinding Workshop
Fri, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Make your own miniature books using needle and thread at this beginner-friendly workshop, with each week having a different binding... more
Make your own miniature books using needle and thread at this beginner-friendly workshop, with each week having a different binding style: pamphlet stitch, dos-à-dos, Coptic stitch, and stab stitch.
Learn to Write Creatively - A Writer's Workshop for Everyone
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
A Writers Workshop in which we write, share, and peer edit poetry and other short pieces of different genres while working on basic to... more
A Writers Workshop in which we write, share, and peer edit poetry and other short pieces of different genres while working on basic to advanced English skills.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
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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.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 2:30pm
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