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Adult Summer Camp - Games

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Battle of the Books Meeting

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space

Meeting of the Headquarters Team for Battle of the Books.

Spanish Conversation Club

Fri, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room B

Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Storywoods Room

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!

Read With a Dog

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services Area

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A

Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A.

Cancelled

Teen Movie Club - movies, movies, movies

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us for a movie.

GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!

Sat, Jul 19, 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.

Battle of the Books Competition

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A

The ultimate Alachua County teen trivia competition.

Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG

Sun, Jul 20, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

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.

Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Movie matinee

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Beginners English Conversation Club

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Foundation Room

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.

Baby Time

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Services Area

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Human Library - County Employees Only

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A

Come hear short, interactive presentations by four "human books"--local speakers sharing their lived experience as justice-impacted... more

Come hear short, interactive presentations by four "human books"--local speakers sharing their lived experience as justice-impacted individuals, who have found success and purpose post-incarceration.

Introduction to micro:bit

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.

Computer Help Drop-In

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Read With a Dog

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services Area

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Stitchcraft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.

This event is full

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Job Club

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Crafting for adults

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

LegoSpace

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Adult Summer Camp - Adult Chess Club

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

This event is full

To Behold

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Foundation Room

Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Music & Movement

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Cancelled

Governing Board Meeting

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Summer Art Sessions

Thu, Jul 24, 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!

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.

Adult Summer Camp - Games

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Spanish Conversation Club

Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room B

Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Rescheduled

Read With a Dog

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Saturday, July 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Foundation Room

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.

N.I.C.E. Conversations - Navigating Inspiration, Creativity, & Expression

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Space

Join Marley The Messenger for an inspiring mentorship program that helps teens unlock and explore their creative potential.

Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts

Sun, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Sensory Story Time

Sun, Jul 27, 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.

Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Movie matinee

Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Beginners English Conversation Club

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Mon, Jul 28, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room B

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.

Baby Time

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Computer Help Drop-In

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Open Sewing

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and... more

Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Job Club

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Crafting for adults

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

LegoSpace

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Teen/Tween Book Club

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space

Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Adult Summer Camp - Adult Chess Club

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Music & Movement

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.