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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, Feb 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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

Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - Construction Crew
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month to build a new creation.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Marvelous Makers
Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
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Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Sensory Adventures
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Sew 'n' Sew
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - Kid's Crafts
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a fun craft time for kids.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
BoTBook Club
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
VITA Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Learning Center
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  
Marvelous Makers
Sun, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!
Black History Month: African American Read-In
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
“It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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