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Rosewood

100 Years Later
2023-01-11 14:00:00 2023-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Rosewood Join Lizzie Jenkins, from the Real Rosewood Foundation, as she discusses the events of the Rosewood Massacre and the 100 years since this event. Join us as we remember this piece of local history. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-11 14:00:00 2023-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Rosewood Join Lizzie Jenkins, from the Real Rosewood Foundation, as she discusses the events of the Rosewood Massacre and the 100 years since this event. Join us as we remember this piece of local history. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Tower Road Branch

Meeting Room

Join Lizzie Jenkins, from the Real Rosewood Foundation, as she discusses the events of the Rosewood Massacre and the 100 years since this event. Join us as we remember this piece of local history.

The town of Rosewood, Florida was founded in 1847. Once a bustling community of over 200 African Americans, Rosewood would be razed to the ground by a vigilante mob during the Massacre of 1923, in which at least 8 people were killed and a town was terrorized.

The Rosewood Massacre's 100th anniversary is the first week of January. As part of the centennial events Lizzie Jenkins of the Real Rosewood Foundation will be speaking about the Massacre and the last 100 years.  Please join us for this informative program. 

The 100th anniversary will have a kick off event at Bo Diddley Plaza in Downtown Gainesville on January 7th from 4 - 7 PM. 

Fore more information on other events commemorating this historic event, please check out https://www.rememberingrosewood.com/events.

For more information on the Rosewood Massacre, please visit the Florida State archives at: https://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/research/explore-our-resources/florida-history-culture-and-heritage/rosewood/

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | Rosewood, FL | Rosewood Massacre |

Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
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The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
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Gainesville Rose Society
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Gainesville Rose Society for their monthly meeting at the Tower Road Branch this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Apr 13, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax preparation.
Baby Time
Tue, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Teen CreateSpace - Sand Art
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Be creative with sand art! All supplies will be provided.
Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Lorcana League
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this... more
Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Puzzle Competition
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to... more
Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to come alone or in a group.
Earth Day Celebration - Seed Planting
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us at the library for a flower seed planting activity to celebrate Earth Day!
Story Time
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Read with a Dog
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Playgroup & Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
First-Time Home Buyer
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers... more
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers the home buying process from financing, to insurance, & more.
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