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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Baby Time
Sun, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Aug 02, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Teen Craft Club - Summer Charm Bracelet
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us to celebrate the end of summer and create a colorful charm bracelet. All supplies are provided.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Story Time
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
New venue Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Aug 04, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this summer for a teens only hangout! Play games, build stuff, watch movies, and more.
Cancelled
Teen Gaming
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 05, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Kid Gaming
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
MakerSpace - Dinosaur Finger Puppets
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Join us in the children's area for some fun crafting as we make dinosaur finger puppets.
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
A movie matinee time for kids and tweens, showing popular animated and live-action films!
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Drawing Club
Wed, Aug 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends
Art Club
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Cancelled
Read With a Dog
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so come share a story with a furry friend!
Lorcana League
Wed, Aug 05, 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!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Music and Movement
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 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!
Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 06, 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.
Teen ArtSpace: Pressed Flower Dinosaurs
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us to create dinosaurs out of a variety of pressed plant materials!
Summer STEAM
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by summer reading themes of dinosaurs or America 250.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Fantastic Florida Spiders
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn about Florida's native spiders from a local expert and get an up-close look at her collection of arachnids.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Backpack Bear Buddies
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
It's back to school time!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 08, 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!
Spanish for Kids
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using songs and games.
Get Your Craft On
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your latest project or learn a new craft with us in our "Get Your Craft On" teen program.
Saturday Story Time - Sensory Story Time
Sat, Aug 08, 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!
Homeschool Resource Fair
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Provide families who homeschool their children opportunities to speak with community organizations who provide resources/activities.
Summer at the Library: Build-a-Dino MakerSpace
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Craft a dino in various form, and have a roarin' good time!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Back to School Bash
Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a last hurrah before school starts!
Dinosaur Zines - with SAW (Sequential Artists Workshop)
Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch
Love dinosaurs and comics? Come express yourself and discover the joy of creating your own dinosaur comic zine. Tweens and teens 8 and up.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Aug 09, 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.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Story Time for babies infants to 18 months and their caretakers
Story Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Aug 11, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
ChillSpace
Tue, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this summer for a teens only hangout! Play games, build stuff, watch movies, and more.
Teen Art Club
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Baby Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 12, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Art Hands
Wed, Aug 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Paint, stamp, draw, and collage colorful art hands
Art Club
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Perler Bead Creations
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more, for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 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!
Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Big Kid Book Club
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Big Kid Book Club engages young readers to have fun sharing activities based on books they choose.
Summer Art Sessions
Thu, Aug 13, 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!
Teen Gaming
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
ArtSpace: Cricut Pencil Pouches
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Design your own custom pencil pouch and learn the basics of Cricut crafting!
Early Steps Baby Time
Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time and a resource sharing session with North Central Early Steps.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Archer Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Archer Branch
There's still time to join us for the summer scavenger hunt!
Music Time
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 15, 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!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 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!
Introduction to Circle Weaving
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of circle weaving to create beautiful projects out of yarn and scrap fibers.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry 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!
Family Art Time
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers after Saturday Story Time.
3D Design Afternoons- Beginners
Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
ArtSpace: Cricut Pencil Pouches
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Design your own custom pencil pouch and learn the basics of Cricut crafting!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Teen Book Club
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Teen Room
Get together fellow teens and talk about the books you have been reading in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Aug 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 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.
Fingerpaint Fun
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Story Time
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us as we learn through play
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Exploring the World of Painting
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Having fun while learning to paint
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Game On - You Choose
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
Get your "Game On" and join us for our monthly teen gaming club.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this summer for a teens only hangout! Play games, build stuff, watch movies, and more.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Teen CreateSpace - Magnetic Canvas Art
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teens and tweens are invited to get crafty at the library with us. Each month we will offer a craft or art activity, all supplies provided.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Santa Fe Zoo
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.
Cancelled
Music Lab
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Kids have fun with musical instrument
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Kid Gaming
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Art Club
Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Cancelled
Read With a Dog
Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so come share a story with a furry friend!
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Teen/Tween D&D Encounters
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join an adventure as one of the heroes! No experience required -- just imagination!
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area,Meeting Room
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Depot Park main stage
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Aug 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!
Story Time with Spider-Gwen
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Kids can meet Spider-Gwen at this special Story Time event.
Food Distribution
Thu, Aug 20, 11:30am - 5:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Training Room
The Free Grocery Store will be giving out eggs, fresh vegetables, bread, and bake goods to local families in the area.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 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.
Improv with Cospoi
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join Cospoi for an improvised theater workshop for all skill levels. Learn the basics of improv while playing a variety of theater games!
Film Club
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
At Film Club, we discuss all things film!
Summer STEAM
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by summer reading themes of dinosaurs or America 250.
Cancelled
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch
Learn how to create 3D models using Tinkercad. Staff will then 3D print the items to be picked up at a later date.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Children can develop a love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.
ArtSpace: Crochet 101
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the joy of crochet as we learn essential techniques—from forming a simple chain stitch to working confidently in the round.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Registration opens Friday, August 7 2026 at 10:00am
Homeschool Makerspace
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 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!
Cosy Mystery Book Club
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Cosy Mystery Book Club
Music and Movement
Sat, Aug 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.
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
Origami: Crease in Peace for Teens!
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Teen origami activity for all skill levels to learn, practice, and enjoy.
ArtSpace: Crochet 101
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the joy of crochet as we learn essential techniques—from forming a simple chain stitch to working confidently in the round.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 2:00pm
Intro. to 3D Printing - Grades 3 and Up
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
The Archer Branch Library has a 3D printer! Learn how you can submit projects for printing.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Aug 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.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 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!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 25, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Story Time for babies infants to 18 months and their caretakers
Story Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music and Movement
Tue, Aug 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Aug 25, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Hawthorne Hub: Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
ChillSpace
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this summer for a teens only hangout! Play games, build stuff, watch movies, and more.
Health and Wellness Series
Tue, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Series of talks exploring holistic health and wellness practices. This month: Nourishing Your Body: A look at nourishment, tuning into your body's signals, and a supportive relationship with food.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Baby Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Bridge City Community Church - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Aug 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 26, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
MakerSpace - Doodle Art Day
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come, relax, and doodle away. Doodle art is all about freeform expression through line and pattern. No experience needed—just enjoy the process!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
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.
LegoSpace
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
The Fold
Wed, Aug 26, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class
Art Club
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Sew X-tra - Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch. If you can make an "x" then you can do it. All supplies provided to create basic designs.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Aug 27, 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!
Story Time
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Junk Journal Club
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us for our monthly Junk Journal Club! Create unique artwork with upcycled materials.
Summer Art Sessions
Thu, Aug 27, 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!
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
MakerSpace: LEGO Cubelets
Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Combine high-tech Cubelets robot blocks and LEGO bricks to make unique custom robots!
Teen Gaming
Thu, Aug 27, 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.
ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series - Watercolor Cat Illustrations
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for a hands-on art class where we will explore drawing and painting in fun, inspiring ways!
Cancelled
Manga Club
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch
Join us for a group discussion of all things anime and manga.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 10:00am
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
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!
New Parent Bootcamp - by Healthy Start of North Central Florida
Fri, Aug 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join Healthy Start of North Central Florida for our New Parent Bootcamp, directly following the Early Start/Healthy Families Playgroup. Children of all ages welcome.
Intro to Music and Arts
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Training Room
Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as well as explore the various art & music careers through engaging projects.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 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!
Music and Movement
Sat, Aug 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.
What's the Stitch?
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Cross stitch workshop.
Clue Extravaganza - Game and Movie Afternoon
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Watch the Movie and Play the Game.
ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series - Watercolor Cat Illustrations
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for a hands-on art class where we will explore drawing and painting in fun, inspiring ways!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 2:00pm
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Calm Coloring
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us for an hour of coloring for stress release. All supplies provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Sep 01, 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!
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Sep 01, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Sep 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
ArtSpace: Let's Decorate
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us to paint fall elements to decorate our ArtSpace.
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