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Ways to Save, Conserve, and Beautify at Home

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department

2026-08-29 11:00:00 2026-08-29 12:30:00 America/New_York Ways to Save, Conserve, and Beautify at Home Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and the Community Weatherization Coalition will hold a 90-minute workshop on ways to save money, conserve water and energy, and beautify your yard. Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 29
11:00am - 12:30pm

Hawthorne Branch

Meeting Room

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and the Community Weatherization Coalition will hold a 90-minute workshop on ways to save money, conserve water and energy, and beautify your yard.

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department invites individuals and families to a fun and engaging workshop, featuring short presentations and table exhibits from county staff and the Community Weatherization Coalition about home and yard upgrades that are good for your wallet and our environment! Staff will also provide some updates on County initiatives in the area.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Services |

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Hawthorne Branch

Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris

Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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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Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!

Wed, Aug 05, 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.

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us to create dinosaurs out of a variety of pressed plant materials!

Thu, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
The Bookish Sort Book Club meets the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm. The title for August is "Cross Creek" by... more
The Bookish Sort Book Club meets the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm. The title for August is "Cross Creek" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

Fri, Aug 07, 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.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.

Sat, Aug 08, 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.

Rescheduled
Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, August 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Story Time for babies infants to 18 months and their caretakers

Tue, Aug 11, 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.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
MakerSpace
Big Kid Book Club engages young readers to have fun sharing activities based on books they choose.

Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
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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.

Sat, Aug 15, 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.