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Bard & Broadside 2023: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony
2023-04-15 15:00:00 2023-04-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Bard & Broadside 2023: North Central Florida Poetry Festival The North Central Florida Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony will feature poetry readings by the Youth Poet Laureate finalists. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Saturday, April 15
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-15 15:00:00 2023-04-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Bard & Broadside 2023: North Central Florida Poetry Festival The North Central Florida Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony will feature poetry readings by the Youth Poet Laureate finalists. Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

The North Central Florida Youth Poet Laureate Commencement Ceremony will feature poetry readings by the Youth Poet Laureate finalists.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day Holiday)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 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

UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jun 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Reader Palooza - Summer at the Library 2023
Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Summer at the Library kick-off event.
Zen Doodles and Zen Mandala Coloring for Adult Relaxation - - - Relax, refocus, and restore!
Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Zendoodles and Coloring for Adults
Summer at the Library: Shana Banana
Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Good Vibrations with Shana Banana!
Adult Summer Camp - Learning Libby
Mon, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Mon, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Baby Time: Headquarters Library
Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Adult Summer Camp - Introduction to Meditation
Tue, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jun 06, 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.
Summer STEAM time
Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math challenge each week with our STEAM Summer program series.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet.
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Job Club
Wed, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Adult Summer Camp - Crafternoons
Wed, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
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.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Foundation Room
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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Cosplay Club
Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Calling all Cosplayers: Join us at the Headquarters Library for Cosplay Club, presented by MakerSpace! Meet up with other cosplayers in... more
Calling all Cosplayers: Join us at the Headquarters Library for Cosplay Club, presented by MakerSpace! Meet up with other cosplayers in the area and develop new skills each month.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Switch gaming.
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting
Adult Summer Camp - Trivia Challenge
Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Zen Doodles and Zen Mandala Coloring for Adult Relaxation - - - Relax, refocus, and restore!
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Zendoodles and Coloring for Adults
My Favorite Crime Book Club - Vanished in Vermillion
Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Foundation Room
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true... more
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.
Summer at the Library: Magic of Imagination - Magic of Sands
Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our lives with magic.  
Adult Summer Camp - Learning Libby
Mon, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
Baby Time: Headquarters Library
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Adult Summer Camp - Introduction to Meditation
Tue, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room A
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Summer STEAM time
Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Explore a different Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math challenge each week with our STEAM Summer program series.
Financial Literacy Series
Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A
This series will cover a variety of basic financial topics throughout the year.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet.
Job Club
Wed, Jun 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Adult Summer Camp - Crafternoons
Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Foundation Room
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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
K-Mania
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for an hour of fun! Come check out what's new in Korean Popular Culture and chat with us about food, fashion, films, art and more.
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Jun 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.
Adult Summer Camp - Trivia Challenge
Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2023.
MakerSpace Presents: Stitch Craft for Adults
Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine!
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
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