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Drug Takeback Day

2019-10-26 10:00:00 2019-10-26 14:00:00 America/New_York Drug Takeback Day The Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition is partnering with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office to host a National DEA Drug Take Back Day Event on Saturday, October 26th. Library Partnership -

Saturday, October 26
10:00am - 2:00pm

The Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition is partnering with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office to host a National DEA Drug Take Back Day Event on Saturday, October 26th.

We are hosting four drop-off sites in Gainesville, Micanopy, Alachua and Archer from 10:00am - 2:00pm. The purpose of the event is to allow community members to safely and anonymously dispose of expired or unused prescription medications. There will be an ASO deputy on site at all times and we will accept all medications except sharps (ex/needles) and aerosol cans/inhalers. Please visit our Facebook page for more information!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Services |

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Library Partnership Branch

Phone: 352-334-0165
Branch manager
Tina Bushnell

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day Holiday
Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day Holiday)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the branch

The Library Partnership: A Neighborhood Resource Center, is a collaborative effort between the Alachua County Library District, Partnership for Strong Families, Department of Children and Families, and United Way of Central Florida.  The center is designed as a one-stop resource for a variety of programs which included a full-service library branch.  Approximately 30 different agencies provide programing on site.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Partnership - Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Study Room 2
Volunteer Notary Service available on a walk-in basis. Please call in advance on day off for confirmation. 352-334-0165.

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
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!

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Partnership - Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Learning what credit is, how to build it and why it is important. With tips on healthy credit habits.

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library - Study Room 1
Volunteer Notary Service available on a walk-in basis. Please call in advance on day off for confirmation. 352-334-0165.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.... more
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue. Also answering patron’s questions while studying for the GED.

Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument

Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Study Room 2
Volunteer Notary Service available on a walk-in basis. Please call in advance on day off for confirmation. 352-334-0165.

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.