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Mon, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
The Hawthorne Woman’s Club will be hosting an interactive food preparation and etiquette workshop. Help prepare food for a luncheon-style buffet and share and enjoy what you've made with your friends.

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks!

Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
We'll write and share our work. Prompts will be provided for inspiration. We will discuss publishing trends and explain how to query with a sample and synopsis.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a hands-on activity that incorporates budgeting and careers.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Santa Fe Zoo Lawn
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instruments.

Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch
Read to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Stations through out Archer Branch Library
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations!

Wed, Nov 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Kids will learn about veterinary science through the care and repair of their stuffed animal!

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
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!

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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!

Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to Peaches the therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friend and her handler.

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Create a unique plush brooch featuring a cat!

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in making Fall inspired perler bead designs including sunflowers, maple leaves, and more!

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us for a fun morning of making! Meet other homeschoolers and learn something new.

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel . . . When . . ." book series.

Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here at Millhopper Library to work together and solve the case of the historic Herlong Mansion.

Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
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!

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Children's 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, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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!

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in making Fall inspired perler bead designs including sunflowers, maple leaves, and more!

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW Students. All ages welcome.

Sun, Nov 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
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.

Sun, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come demo the brand new card game Brandish with its creator, Grey Williams!

Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Story Time for babies and their caretakers

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Nov 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Wed, Nov 26, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.

Wed, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library
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!

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Gather up some Fall flowers and leaves to make unique printed works of art!

Mon, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Mon, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Make your own winter bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Children's 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, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Dec 03, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
To spark your creativity, we will set out patterned paper, cardstock, scissors, glue and GLITTER for an afternoon craft time.

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Dec 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch
Come hang out and draw with new friends

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us in creating winter crafts. For our MSWW students and Harry Potter fans, there will be magical crafts to make as well. All supplies will be provided.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 19 2025 at 4:00pm

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and books.

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Craft something cozy with us! This week, we're making comfy pajama pants.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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!

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to create a simple tunnel book that displays a winter scene.

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.

Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for art and science explorations on the first Friday of the month.

Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us in our monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch Lobby
Celebrate the enchantment of the holiday season with harpist Nina Krengel.

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us for a special story!

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Sat, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Hawthorne Branch
Join us after the Hawthorne Christmas Parade to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Sun, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Sun, Dec 07, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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 as one provided at the game.

Sun, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Baby Time for babies and their caretakers

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Celebrate Dodi's birthday by reading to her!

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Battle, race, and dance your way through a lineup of fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games for two hours of nonstop fun.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teens and 'tweens are invited to create their own holiday designs using Perler beads.

Wed, Dec 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Wed, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you experience Music Together. Space is limited to 15 children. Ages 2-5.

Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Dec 10, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Dec 10, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly workshop where tweens and teens will turn everyday recycled paper into beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornaments!

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us for a fun afternoon of games and activities to celebrate the Winter Season!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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!

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605 - Nature Center
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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 creativity!

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come and experience the joy of creating with this monthly arts & crafts program!

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a reading discussion!

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on or try a new craft with provided supplies. We will be making jingle bell bracelets.

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, December 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
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!

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy creating a snowman using hand sewing and string art techniques.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Rescheduled
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch
Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Sun, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
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.

Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Still searching for that perfect holiday decoration? Come craft a gingerbread house with us to take home! All materials provided.

Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
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!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Design art with Perler beads, either using a template or your imagination.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
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!

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Dec 17, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's Birthday.

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more

Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Craft something cozy with us! This week, we're embellishing fun holiday sweaters.

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!