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African American Read-In
2023-02-19 14:00:00 2023-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Sunday, February 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-19 14:00:00 2023-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York African American Read-In “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

“It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In

Join us for a community celebration! We will be hosting our Annual National African American Read-In, co-sponsored with the Alachua Branch Friends of the Library. This event, created by Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, salutes black authors and black literature (old and new). Come listen to stories and exceptional music performances (or read/perform one yourself!) while we celebrate Black History Month.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black History Month | African American Read-In | #African American |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Drop-In Technology Assistance
Tue, Nov 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!
Homework Help
Tue, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Sew n' Sew
Wed, Nov 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story!
Story Time
Thu, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Nov 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Grab your knitting, crocheting or other needlework project and join us for conversation and inspiration.
Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Sun, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun.
Homework Help
Mon, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Homework Help
Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Sew n' Sew
Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your current hand needle craft project and come hang out with us while you work on it!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Story Time
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Grab your knitting, crocheting or other needlework project and join us for conversation and inspiration.
Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Sun, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun.
UF HealthStreet
Mon, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs... more
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
Homework Help
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or... more
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.
Homework Help
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
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