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Battle of the Books Meeting
2026-06-26 17:00:00 2026-06-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books Meeting Meeting of the Headquarters Battle of the Books team for 2026. Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Friday, June 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-26 17:00:00 2026-06-26 18:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books Meeting Meeting of the Headquarters Battle of the Books team for 2026. Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Meeting of the Headquarters Battle of the Books team for 2026.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program |

TAGS: | #Battleofthebooks |

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Phone: 352-334-3900
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Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Registration is now closed
Adult Summer Camp - Protect Yourself from Medicare & Medicaid Fraud/Scams
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal... more
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal information, and take the right steps if you ever become a target.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Summer at the Library: Quite a Catch
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown and juggler.
Intro to Sewing - Learn to use a sewing machine!
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Registration is now closed
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Queer and Sober
Wed, Jun 24, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Foundation Room
An open AA meeting.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Reading for Fun - Language Learning Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Adult Summer Camp - Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn more about the technology that is changing the world faster than humanity can keep up with it.
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Jun 24, 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
Cancelled
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Music & Movement
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Adult Summer Camp - Genealogy Open Lab
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Laptops will be available for up to 10 adults to use to search for their ancestors. Help for your search will be available.
Basic Reading Practice for Adult Learners
Thu, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
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!
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Color your cares away and achieve an inner calm! Join us for an hour of relaxing and restorative coloring.
Summer Art Sessions
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a 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 twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Adult Board Gaming
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Adult Summer Camp - Collage Corner
Fri, Jun 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback... more
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback buttons, artist trading cards, bookmarks, and zines.
Learn to Write Creatively - A Writer's Workshop for Everyone
Fri, Jun 26, 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
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Battle of the Books Meeting
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Meeting of the Headquarters Battle of the Books team for 2026.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Jun 28, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Jun 28, 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.
Basic Reading Practice for Adult Learners
Mon, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
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!
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Summer at the Library: Legends of Johnny Appleseed - ​Puppet Show
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the heartwarming story of Johnny Appleseed.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Cancelled
Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Protecting Yourself from Romance Scams
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal... more
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal information, and take the right steps if you ever become a target.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Queer and Sober
Wed, Jul 01, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Meeting Room A
An open AA meeting.
Reading for Fun - Language Learning Book Club
Wed, Jul 01, 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 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Monthly Health & Wellness Talks
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Join Dr. Annie Levendusky each month as we explore different health and wellness topics and offer simple tools you can bring into your... more
Join Dr. Annie Levendusky each month as we explore different health and wellness topics and offer simple tools you can bring into your daily life to support your mind, body, and energy. Open to all.
Adult Summer Camp - Holey Shirt, Batman: The Art of Creative Clothing Repair
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn some simple needlework skills to customize your wardrobe and help your clothes last longer.
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Jul 01, 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
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with... more
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with lived experience.
Music & Movement
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Adult Summer Camp - Crafting Party for Adults
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Adult Summer Camp - Collage Corner
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 1:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback... more
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback buttons, artist trading cards, bookmarks, and zines.
Rescheduled
Adult Summer Camp - Collage Corner
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Thursday, July 02, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback... more
Get creative at the HQ MakerSpace with a series of collage projects! Each week will have a different base item to collage on: pinback buttons, artist trading cards, bookmarks, and zines.
Basic Reading Practice for Adult Learners
Thu, Jul 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
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!
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Color your cares away and achieve an inner calm! Join us for an hour of relaxing and restorative coloring.
Summer STEAM
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by summer reading themes of dinosaurs or America 250.
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented to advance our knowledge of all things crochet. Please... more
Come join us as we chat & crochet. New stitches & patterns will be presented to advance our knowledge of all things crochet. Please bring your own supplies
Adult Board Gaming
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Knitting Space
Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Come join us for a relaxed knitting circle where established knitters can bring their own projects to work on and beginners can learn the basics.
Cancelled
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Jul 05, 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.
Basic Reading Practice for Adult Learners
Mon, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
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!
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Adult Summer Camp - Protect Yourself from Scams
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal... more
Join us for a free series on protecting yourself from scams. Learn how to spot common fraud tactics, safeguard your personal information, and take the right steps if you ever become a target.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room C
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
America 250: USA Trivia Bingo
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Think you know U.S. history? Come test your historical smarts at our trivia bingo game, and compete for cool prizes!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Sewing Meetup
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
Planner People Meetup - Binding It Together
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Make your own planner and make your planner your own. Create a Fauxdori or decorate a tiny pocket planner.Personalize them with your... more
Make your own planner and make your planner your own. Create a Fauxdori or decorate a tiny pocket planner.Personalize them with your own stickers, paper, markers, etc., but supplies will be provided.
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