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Read with a Dog
2023-06-13 15:30:00 2023-06-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Tuesday, June 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-13 15:30:00 2023-06-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Headquarters Library

Youth Services Area

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

We are welcoming back Dodi, the miniature Dachshund therapy dog. Dodi used to visit the library before 2020 and we are so glad to have her back. She is ready for stories, pets, and lots of low to the ground hugs. Weighing in at only 10 pounds Dodi is great for kids that are hesitant to meet new furry friends. Join us in the Youth Services Department on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 3:30 - 4:30 starting June 13. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | therapy dog | read with a dog | animals |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, May 09, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Foundation Room
Join us the 2nd Friday of each month for a peers only support group for those returning from prison or jail.
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
Read With a Dog
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Cancelled
Board Game Bonanza
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board... more
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board game skills. All ages welcome.
Cancelled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Online? Click the title above for more.
Cancelled
Sensory Story Time
Sun, May 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Story Woods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of... more
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, May 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, May 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Rescheduled
Read With a Dog
Sun, May 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Cancelled
Beginner ESOL Class
Mon, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
This class meets once weekly for twelve weeks (Feb 24 - May 12).  Open to beginner-intermediate English learners.
Baby Time
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, May 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.
Read with a Dog
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Teen Art Club
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!
Preschool Story Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 3:45pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Job Club
Wed, May 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Wed, May 14, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Foundation Room
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.
LegoSpace
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
To Behold
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Music & Movement
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 2:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this spring for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this spring for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Reading Class
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Cancelled
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Meeting Room B
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. Online? Click the title above for more.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, May 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... more
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Re-Entry Job Fair
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join us for our annual Re-Entry Job Fair
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Mon, May 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Baby Time
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, May 20, 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.
Open Sewing
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and... more
Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.
Libby and Hoopla APP-y Hour
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-in help session where patrons learn how to use Libby and Hoopla to borrow electronic items.
Rescheduled
MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Job Club
Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Wed, May 21, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Teen Space
Drop-in coloring hour for adults to unwind and achieve an inner calm.
LegoSpace
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Teen Gaming
Wed, May 21, 4:05pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
To Behold
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Music & Movement
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
After School Art Club - Clothes
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own... more
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Reading Class
Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Basic Design for 3D Printing - Learn to use Tinkercad
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Learn the basics of making a model for 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free beginner-friendly tool for all ages. Computers provided.
Cancelled
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, May 23, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more
Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 1:00pm
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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