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My Favorite Crime Book Club

Death on Ocean Boulevard

2022-04-10 14:00:00 2022-04-10 15:00:00 America/New_York My Favorite Crime Book Club 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. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B

Sunday, April 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-10 14:00:00 2022-04-10 15:00:00 America/New_York My Favorite Crime Book Club 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. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room B

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.

We will discuss this month's true crime title, as well as catch-up with each other about what we've been reading/watching/listening to since our last meeting. Copies of the current book club title are available for check out at the Headquarters Library Reference Desk. Digital copies of the eBook and eAudiobook will be made available on Libby when possible.

Attendance is limited to allow for social distancing, so please register to ensure you get a seat. Walk-ins will be permitted up to the maximum attendance allowed.

April 2022 Title - Death on Ocean Boulevard: inside the Coronado mansion case by Caitlin Rother

"I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house."

The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.

Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? (Amazon)

May 2022 Title - The Menendez Murders by Robert Rand

  • Registration is required at least 12 hours before the event to guarantee admission.
  • Attendance is limited, so please include all attendees in your group as individual attendees or guests.
  • Check-in will start 15 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
  • If registered attendee and guests are not present 5 minutes prior to the start time, seats may be given away on a first come, first serve basis.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Headquarters Library

Phone: 352-334-3900

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day Holiday)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Headquarters Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Gainesville and surrounding areas.  It also serves as the headquarters of Alachua County Library District.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
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Foundation Room
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Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Switch gaming.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
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.

Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our lives with magic.  

Mon, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

Tue, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math challenge each week with our STEAM Summer program series.

Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A
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Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet.

Wed, Jun 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.