Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

English for Families
2023-09-02 10:00:00 2023-09-02 12:00:00 America/New_York English for Families Learn English with your family! Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Saturday, September 02
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-02 10:00:00 2023-09-02 12:00:00 America/New_York English for Families Learn English with your family! Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Headquarters Library

Meeting Room A

Learn English with your family!

Join us at the Headquarters Library every Saturday in September for the "English for Families" program. “English for Families” is a multi-week series of interactive English classes for families that focuses on developing vocabulary and literacy skills through story reading. Each class features a lesson centered around a children’s book that participating families get to take home with them as well as a hands-an activity and/or game and refreshments. These classes target families with children from 6 years to 12 years old although all are welcome. We encourage families to commit to the full 5 week session and registration is required. We will be holding "English for Families" at the Alachua Branch in the spring, exact dates tbd, so keep an eye out!  

 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning |

TAGS: | |

Headquarters Library
Phone: 352-334-3900
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
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, Sep 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
TO BEHOLD
Fri, Sep 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
English for Families
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room A
Learn English with you family!
Bilingual Story Time
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storywoods Room
Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual story time.
Literacy Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Orientation for new Literacy Program Volunteers
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
UF Lastinger Center Literacy Focus Group
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room D
UF Lastinger Center Literacy Focus Group
Cancelled
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Sep 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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. .
FOL Annual Meeting
Sun, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
FOL Annual Meeting
PAL Public Library Cooperative Governing Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Foundation Room
PAL Governing Board Meeting
UF Lastinger Center Literacy Focus Group
Mon, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room D
UF Lastinger Center Literacy Focus Group
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.
BabyTime: Headquarters Library
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
Preschool Storytime Special - Climate Change - with a crafting project to take home
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time and spend time crafting with family and friends.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Job Club
Wed, Sep 25, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Wed, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Governing Board Budget Hearing & Meeting
Wed, Sep 25, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board Budget Hearing & Meeting
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Remember the 90s Party
Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Forget about the 90s? As if! Come make some totally tubular crafts and watch a fun movie that will have you getting' jiggy with it!
Reading Club
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Sep 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
TO BEHOLD
Fri, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
English for Families
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn English with you family!
Chess Club
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room D
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.
Gainesville Reads: The Heat Will Kill You First
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Gainesville Reads Book Discussion: Jeff Goodell and Jane Gilbert on The Heat Will Kill You First
Cancelled
Movie Matinee
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the... more
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. - and sometimes on the 5th Sunday!
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Individuals interested in writing, drawing, or looking to have meaningful conversations are invited to join for this creativity club.
BabyTime: Headquarters Library
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Oct 01, 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.
Preschool Story Time: Headquarters Library
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Job Club
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Foundation Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
UF HealthStreet
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 
Justice Impacted Collaborative
Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Foundation Room
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with... more
Individuals interested in post-incarceration support are invited to join this monthly meeting. This group is facilitated by those with lived experience.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 5:15pm
Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Music & Movement: Headquarters Library
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Foundation Room
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
Reading Club
Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room D
Practice to improve reading skills and confidence!
Rescheduled
Crocheting for Adults
Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, October 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Continuing our Introduction to Crochet with new stitches and patterns advancing our knowledge of all things crochet.
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.
To BEHOLD
Fri, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
See all events