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Playgroup and Parent Connections

hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
2026-09-25 11:00:00 2026-09-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Playgroup and Parent Connections We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more! Tower Road Branch - Children's Space

Friday, September 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Tower Road Branch

Children's Space

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more! We meet monthly, rotating through age groups (0–6 months, 6–18 months, and 18 months–3 years). This age grouping impacts the crafts and toys offered. Siblings are always welcome!

The age group rotation is as follows:

 

September 25th: 6-18 months

October 23rd: 18 months to 3 years

November 20th: 0-6 months

December 18th: special themed event!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers (1-3 years) | Babies (1 and under) | Adults (19 and up) |

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

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Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Tower Tie-Dye Party!
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Outdoor Program Area
We will be tie-dying canvas pencil cases and cotton masks. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. If you have any... more
We will be tie-dying canvas pencil cases and cotton masks. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
This event is full
America 250: Sew X-tra - Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch. If you can make an "x" then you can do it. Special edition to celebrate... more
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch. If you can make an "x" then you can do it. Special edition to celebrate American 250.
Cancelled
Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library - Lubee Bats
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat with your neighbors while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your... more
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
Cancelled
Limiting Your Sugar Intake - With IFAS Extension
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in the Tower Road Meeting Room to learn about the not-so-hidden sugars in your favorite beverages and how to make a healthier... more
Join us in the Tower Road Meeting Room to learn about the not-so-hidden sugars in your favorite beverages and how to make a healthier version of your favorite drinks.
English for Families
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Tower Road Book Club
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Space
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
Story Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Meet and chat with your neighbors while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Space
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!
Baby Time
Sun, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
My Favorite Crime Book Club - Fred and Rose
Sun, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true... more
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Aug 03, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Board Game Cafe
Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Teen Space
Do you enjoy solving mysteries, and saving the world from zombies? Come learn new board games and play classic ones in the meeting room!... more
Do you enjoy solving mysteries, and saving the world from zombies? Come learn new board games and play classic ones in the meeting room! You are welcome to come alone or in a group.
Tower Crafts - Phone & Tablet Charms
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen Space
Want to personalize your phone, e-reader, or tablet? Join us for a beading activity where you can design a charm for your device.
MakerSpace - Dinosaur Finger Puppets
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children's area for some fun crafting as we make dinosaur finger puppets.
Lorcana League
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this... more
Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!
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