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The Great Library Fish Art Race
2026-11-04 16:00:00 2026-11-04 17:00:00 America/New_York The Great Library Fish Art Race Make a splash at this fun competition that combines fins and fine art! Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Wednesday, November 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Make a splash at this fun competition that combines fins and fine art!

Make a splash at this fun competition that combines fins and fine art! You’ll have one hour and all the materials necessary to create a fish-tastic masterpiece depicting a Florida native fish. Artists of the best pieces, as judged by our panel of ichthyological art enthusiasts, will receive a fun prize!

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

1) 12 years old and under

2) 13 - 18 years old

3) 18 years old and up

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

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Phone: 352-334-3900
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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Job Club
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Registration is now closed
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Cancelled
Reading for Fun - Language Learning Book Club
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Aug 12, 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
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Cancelled
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Early Steps Baby Time
Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A,Storywoods Room
Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time and... more
Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time and a resource sharing session with North Central Early Steps.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 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.
The Poetry Group
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and... more
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and dead.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 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 Everyone
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Foundation Room
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation. Children are welcome with the accompany of adults.
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 18, 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.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
Sewing Meetup
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 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.
Job Club
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Teen/Tween D&D Encounters
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Join an adventure as one of the heroes! No experience required -- just imagination!
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Aug 19, 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
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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.
Zine Night
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Looking for a new creative outlet? Have something you want to express via art? Then welcome to the world of zine-making! All supplies... more
Looking for a new creative outlet? Have something you want to express via art? Then welcome to the world of zine-making! All supplies provided and no experience necessary.
Adult Board Gaming
Thu, Aug 20, 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.
Solar Bites: A Lunch & Learn on Going Solar
Fri, Aug 21, 11:45am - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A
Join us for a free, no-pressure workshop helping Alachua County homeowners understand the true cost of solar and spot predatory sales... more
Join us for a free, no-pressure workshop helping Alachua County homeowners understand the true cost of solar and spot predatory sales tactics before signing anything.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 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, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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 Everyone
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
The group is based around reading English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation. Children are welcome with the accompany of adults.
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Aug 24, 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, Aug 25, 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.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Intro to Sewing - Learn to use a sewing machine!
Tue, Aug 25, 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.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Job Club
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Aug 26, 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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