Youth and Family Events
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrating Literacy Week

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging session with CDS’s Safe Place Outreach Specialist, where you’ll learn about staying safe and accessing resources when you need it most.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a construction-themed story time to celebrate Literacy Week.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Cancelled
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Time for a team-up! Come play Super Kirby Clash on our Nintendo Switch.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
A special Story Time brought to the library by the Early Learning Coalition with the theme of Building Blocks of Literacy- Construction! There will be stories, crafts and a visit from Pete the Cat!

Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and activities about our favorite crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! Dog Man!

Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jan 29, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a variety of activities.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A community health educator will present a workshop designed to increase teens' confidence in reaching their goals, enhance their communication, and gain healthy relationship skills.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

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

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

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

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

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch
Listen to stories and sing songs at the Micanopy Library.

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
This special Story Time with the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County will include construction books, literacy information, and a visit from Pete the Cat!

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Stop by and create a small mosaic using air-dry clay.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts!

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teens are invited to learn and create with us. All supplies will be provided.

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create your own rose bouquet with tissue paper and paper straws! Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Rescheduled
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, January 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch
Alachua Teen Book Club

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Jan 31, 2:35pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us and the Early Learning Coalition to celebrate Florida Literacy Week 2025 with building activities and a real dump truck on site! Participants will receive a free book while supplies last!

Fri, Jan 31, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
The 2-part class has participants creating a mixed media journal and then filling it with quotes, paper dolls, and other ephemera.

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us on the first Saturday of January and February for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo, and experts on Fungus, Bromeliads and other unusual plants.

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch
Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create your own rose bouquet with tissue paper and paper straws! Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo, and experts on Fungus, Bromeliads and other unusual plants.

Sun, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Sun, Feb 02, 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, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!

Sun, Feb 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn the different communication styles to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy forms of communication.

Tue, Feb 04, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES” Part 1 of a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us in our bi-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.

Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Play and build with our Rigamajig!

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Discovery your family

Wed, Feb 05, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for board games, card games, and video games.

Thu, Feb 06, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Listen to stories and sing songs at the Micanopy Library.

Thu, Feb 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Celebrate Black History Month with crafts and activities inspired by the work of influential Black scientists.

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to create lovely paper flowers out of a few simple materials!

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response their therapy dog teams.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Illustrate your visual journal for Black History Month. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for board games, card games, and fun!

Fri, Feb 07, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for art and science explorations on the first Friday of the month.

Fri, Feb 07, 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 07, 2:35pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 07, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Sat, Feb 08, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!

Sat, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of creating your own zine!

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Illustrate your visual journal for Black History Month. Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
What's pretty pink, glittery, and fun to play with? You guessed it - valentine slime.

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life!

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Sun, Feb 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.

Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!

Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup group for a fun morning of puzzles and teamwork!Register

Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy boundary styles and how to set assertive boundaries.

Tue, Feb 11, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

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

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES” Part 2 of a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced Dungeon Master.

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for an art workshop inspired by the work of famed artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!

Wed, Feb 12, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hawthorne Branch
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join the adventure discovering how to code computer generated music: make an app to play musical notes, create a basic music video, build an interactive music display, and more! Tweens in Grades 4-6.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 3:00pm

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Feb 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Create African Masks out of paper and learn a thing or two about African American heritage.

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us to create tiny cross-stitch designs themed around Valentine's Day.

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a special printmaking edition of Art Club with local artist Natalia Guerrero!

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us as we create a 3-D Valentine's Day card. All supplies are provided.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month to build a new creation.

Thu, Feb 13, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Listen to stories and sing songs at the Micanopy Library.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods 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, Feb 13, 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. 

Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Make heart crafts with beads! Perfect for gifting on Valentine's Day.

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
A monthly after school club with hands-on, outdoor activities meeting on the second Thursday of the month.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create your own decorative pillow and no sewing is required! Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Arts and crafts and fandom!

Fri, Feb 14, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Feb 14, 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Rescheduled
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Fri, Feb 14, 2:35pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 14, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a celebration of friendship!

Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Teen Area
A community health educator will be joining us in Chillspace to answer all the questions you didn't know to ask.

Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Joins us for a fun afternoon filled with crafting for Valentine's Day!

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Cancelled
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library
Children will bring a stuffed animal with them for this special Story Time event. After Story Time, the stuffies will stay at the library to enjoy a sleepover.

Sat, Feb 15, 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, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
The 2-part class has participants creating a mixed media journal and then filling it with quotes, paper dolls, and other ephemera.

Sat, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods 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, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Simple craft for ages 0-5.

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to create 3D items with us.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create your own decorative pillow and no sewing is required! Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
An art history exploration.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Leave with your own Perler Bead Creation!

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Hawthorne Branch
Celebrate Black authors and poets at our annual African American Read-In.

Rescheduled
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book MSWW Students are reading for the month.
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 3:00pm

Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join our Junior/Tween Book Club.

Sun, Feb 16, 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, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!

Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to identify unhealthy behaviors often normalized or overlooked in friendships.

Tue, Feb 18, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Tue, Feb 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!

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

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES” Part 3 of a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us in our bi-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.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Use Cubelets robot blocks and LEGOs to make unique custom robots!

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!

Wed, Feb 19, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, move and sing with us! Stories, music, movement, and fun for children ages 5 & under with their caregivers.

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

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

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

Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog.

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

Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.

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

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

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate Black History Month by learning how to paint like Jean-Michel Basquiat! Listen to a short presentation on the renowned Black Artist, then use inspiration to paint on a canvas!

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us as we celebrate and create a craft in the colors that represent Black History Month. All supplies are provided.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming. 

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

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a fun craft time for kids.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A community health educator will present a workshop designed to increase teens' confidence in reaching their goals, enhance their communication, and gain healthy relationship skills.

Thu, Feb 20, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

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

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

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

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Archer Branch
Join us for fun art and science adventures on the third Thursday of each month.

Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Listen to stories and sing songs at the Micanopy Library.

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Create a unique zine out of one sheet of paper!

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this month as we recreate famous inventions from Black inventors through craft!

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teens are invited to learn and create with us. At this event we will be crafting in celebration of Black History Month. All supplies will be provided.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Use a book as a canvas for creative journal making. Presented by artist Candace Jones. For ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club

Fri, Feb 21, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room,Plaza Area
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us for a fun morning of creativity with local studio, Sequential Artists Workshop. Meet other homeschoolers and learn about comic-making and storytelling!

Fri, Feb 21, 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 21, 2:35pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm to enjoy exploring art with a variety of our provided materials Relax, express yourself, have fun!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Sat, Feb 22, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about Online Safety with a Community Health Educator from Planned Parenthood!

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Archer Branch
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, Feb 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, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
This week we're celebrating National Love Your Pet Day with the Newberry Animal Hospital. Kids will learn about veterinary science through the care and repair of their stuffed animal. Walk-In Clinic

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Use a book as a canvas for creative journal making. Presented by artist Candace Jones. For ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, February 8 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project!

Sun, Feb 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch
“It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books.” – Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, founder of the African American Read-In

Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn the components of healthy, effective teams and what it means to be a good teammate.

Tue, Feb 25, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

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

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES” Part 4 of a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced Dungeon Master.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teenaged 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, Feb 26, All day
Display
Enjoy an interactive display featuring biographical hints that allow you to challenge your knowledge of notable African-Americans.

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

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

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join the adventure discovering how to code computer generated music: make an app to play musical notes, create a basic music video, build an interactive music display, and more! Tweens in Grades 4-6.
Registration opens Thursday, February 13 2025 at 3:00pm

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
We will be using art techniques inspired by contemporary black artists to create your own art craft to take home.

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Feb 26, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

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

Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month for a midweek movie break