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Ocean of Possibilities:

Shark Week Sun Catcher

2022-07-27 15:00:00 2022-07-27 16:15:00 America/New_York Ocean of Possibilities: Shark --- did you see a SHARK? Come make a porthole suncatcher to take home and enjoy! Hawthorne Branch -

Wednesday, July 27
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Shark --- did you see a SHARK? Come make a porthole suncatcher to take home and enjoy!

Let's create a suncatcher that will be our very own porthole with a view of sharks swimming in the ocean. We'll use colorful torn tissue paper, shark silhouettes, and precut porthole-shaped clear contact paper. Take it home and hang it in your window!

  • 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.

Hawthorne Branch

Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris

Hours
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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 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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Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and the Community Weatherization Coalition will hold a 90-minute workshop on ways to... more
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.

Sat, Aug 29, 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.

Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.

Wed, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Explore calming exercises and reduce stress as we learn wind-down techniques from various cultures. Registration required.

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.

Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Learn how to create your own zine with Carly from Sequential Artists Workshop.

Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction books in this vibrant, member-led group.

Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.

Sun, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of library services! In honor of this milestone, we'll be hosting a special "Celebrating Libraries"... more
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of library services! In honor of this milestone, we'll be hosting a special "Celebrating Libraries" themed zine-making workshop.

Mon, Sep 07, All day
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
A story time designed for babies and their caregivers, filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and more.

Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.

Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.

Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Explore calming exercises and reduce stress as we learn wind-down techniques from various cultures. Registration required.

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.

Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
A book club for young readers to share books and have fun with a themed activity.

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started. Registration Required.

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 2:00pm