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Storm Ready Story Time

Safety Kit Fun for Kids
2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:15:00 America/New_York Storm Ready Story Time Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, June 11
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:15:00 America/New_York Storm Ready Story Time Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Hawthorne Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!

Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Build a safety kit and learn storm safety. Alachua County Emergency Management will share disaster preparedness resources and information for all ages.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (3-5 years) | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Arts, Crafts, & DIY | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | storm ready | safety kit | emergency management | disaster preparedness | Alachua Ready |

Hawthorne Branch
Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris
Hours
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

Upcoming events

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Computers and Technology: Open Hours
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
Story Time
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Big Kid Book Club
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Area,MakerSpace
Big Kid Book Club engages young readers to have fun sharing activities based on books they choose.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Introduction to the Memory Lab
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn how to use the equipment available in our Memory Lab.
Fingerpaint Fun
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
MakerSpace
Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts &... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Computers and Technology: Intro to the Memory Lab
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
Story Time
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Learn how to create 3D models using Tinkercad. Staff will then 3D print the items to be picked up at a later date.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Baby Time
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Story Time for babies infants to 18 months and their caretakers
Hawthorne Hub: Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts &... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Computers and Technology: Open Hours
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Space
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other... more
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
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