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African American and Indigenous People Health Fair

2020-02-08 11:00:00 2020-02-08 16:00:00 America/New_York African American and Indigenous People Health Fair Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People. Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, February 08
11:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-08 11:00:00 2020-02-08 16:00:00 America/New_York African American and Indigenous People Health Fair Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People. Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room

Library Partnership Branch

Library - Large Meeting Room

Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People.

Health care professionals will be presenting various health solutions that plague the African American community. 

Come hear a variety of presenters and health care workers about health concerns of African Americans and Indigenous People, including alternative and holistic health services.

Facilitated by Dr. Padma K.A. Shakoor D.A.O.M., one of the hosts of Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Areas will be represented by a mental health counselor, a licensed therapist, an acupuncturist, a Reiki practitioner, an energetic healer and a psychologist. Topics such as eastern, western and holistic medicine, yoga, Tai chi, meditation, and Qigong will also be discussed. There will also be a interactive aspect to the program.

Logo for American Universal Medicine   Logo for Muzik and Medicine  Logo for WMBT 90.1 FM

Presented by American Universal Medicine https://www.facebook.com/AmericanUniversalMedicine/
and sponsored by Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Library Partnership Branch

Phone: 352-334-0165
Branch manager
Tina Bushnell

Hours
Mon, Feb 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 02 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

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside -Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES” Part 4 of a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
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.

Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Thursday morning is a great time to watch movies! Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie every Thursday.

Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside -Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.

Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
An all-inclusive monthly reading club.

Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Thursday morning is a great time to watch movies! Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie every Thursday.

Sat, Mar 08, 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, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside -Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Mon, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.