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Governing Board Meeting
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605. - Nature Center
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 28, 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.
After School Art Club
Thu, May 28, 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!
Junk Journal Club
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us for our monthly Junk Journal Club! Create unique artwork with upcycled materials.
MakerSpace: 3D Creations
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Design in 3 dimensions! Kids can use our 3Doodler Start Pens and optional Doodle Molds to make custom 3D creations.
Registration is now closed
Teen Gaming
Thu, May 28, 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 - Calm Rainy Scene
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Relax and enjoy the rainy season while painting an acrylic rainy background.
Manga Club
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a group discussion of all things anime and manga.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, May 29, 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 30, 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, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
English for Families
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!
ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series - Calm Rainy Scene
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Relax and enjoy the rainy season while painting an acrylic rainy background.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, May 30, 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.
Family Game Zone
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Come to the library to enjoy playing classic games! Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refresh your skills, we offer a fun way to enjoy games with others.
Chess Club
Sun, May 31, 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, Jun 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Juneteenth - Celebrate and Create!
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.
Cancelled
Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 02, 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 - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Put on your pajamas and join us for a cozy morning full of stories, songs, and smiles!
Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Book Buzz - Favorite Reads
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Kids share what they’re reading at Book Buzz! Bring a favorite book to recommend to the group and discover great new reads. Ages 6–11.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Jun 02, 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 - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Jun 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
MakerSpace - Shoebox Dinosaur Diorama
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Create your very own miniature dinosaur habitat inside a shoebox. Design a scene that shows where you think dinosaurs once lived—lush jungles, sandy deserts, or swampy wetlands.
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Micanopy Branch
A movie matinee time for kids and tweens, showing popular animated and live-action films!
LegoSpace
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Dino Fun! Hand Sewing and Felting Craft Activities
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to needle felt and hand sew cool Dinosaurs with Kisore Hutchison!
Drawing Club
Wed, Jun 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends
Art Club
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Lorcana League
Wed, Jun 03, 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!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Music and Movement
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jun 04, 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: Clay Dinosaur Eyes
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Design and sculpt your own dinosaur eye out of air-dry clay!
Summer STEAM
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series - Scrape Paint Cat Portraits
Thu, Jun 04, 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!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Zookeeping 101 with Santa Fe Zoo - Santa Fe Zoo
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Waldo Branch - Outside Area
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
Infant CPR and Choking Class - by Healthy Start of North Central Florida
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join Healthy Start of North Central Florida for and Infant CPR and choking class. Children welcome!
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Fire in the Desert
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us in our monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.
This event is full
Summer at the Library: Nintendo Switch Gaming and More!!
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Join us for an afternoon of gaming!
Alachua County Farmers' Market - Bookmobile Stop
Sat, Jun 06, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Reader Palooza - Summer at the Library
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space,Lobby,Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area,Study Room A,Study Room B,Study Room C,Teen Space
Join the Library and our community partners to celebrate the start of Summer at the Library!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Spanish for Kids
Sat, Jun 06, 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Snuggle-Up Center
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!
Read With a Dog
Sat, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services to read your favorite story to a furry friend!
Sherri Brown - An Author Event
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Author Sherri K. Brown will be reading her debut children's book "Black Bird Black Bird".
Cancelled
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series - Scrape Paint Cat Portraits
Sat, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 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 Kick-Off - Florida Wildlife Conservation Alligator Talk & Rock Painting
Sat, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Rawrrr Into Reading with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation to discover the world of the Florida Alligator. Paint some rocks and sign up for Summer at the Library!
Summer at the Library: Ice Cream Kickoff - Register for Summer at the Library!
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Register for Summer at the Library with us and get a sweet treat!
Baby Time
Sun, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 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, Jun 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Celebrate World Oceans Day!
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
The UF Center of Coastal Solutions will be visiting the library to educate the community on how to take care of our complex coastal ecosystems.
Cancelled
Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Story Time for babies infants to 18 months and their caretakers
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Tue, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Summer at the Library: Making Moosic! - Anna Moo
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
Intro. to 3D Printing
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
The Archer Branch Library has a 3D printer! Learn how you can submit projects for printing.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
ChillSpace - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Teen Art Club
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Paper Plane Tournament
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready to launch and test your paper plane design in a friendly flight competition! Participants will explore simple physics concepts while seeing whose plane can fly the farthest.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Micanopy Branch
A movie matinee time for kids and tweens, showing popular animated and live-action films!
LegoSpace
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Juneteenth Peace and Poetry
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Whether you’re familiar with writing poetry or want to learn where to begin, please join Poet E. Stanley Richardson to learn about expressing yourself through poetry! 
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Scratchosaurs - Scratch art dinosaurs
Wed, Jun 10, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Uncover hidden colors and patterns as you bring dinosaurs to life through scratch art. Scratchosaurs is an all-ages art program with projects designed for a variety of skill levels.
LEGOSpace - Dinosaurs!
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
Art Club
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
B is for Baby! - for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.
Cancelled
Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library - Lubee Bats
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated PG for rude humor, action, and some scary images.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jun 11, 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 Roar!
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Big Kid Book Club Roar! engages young readers to have fun sharing activities based on books they choose-- about dinosaurs!
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Summer Art Sessions
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Dino Rock Painting
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Come dig up some fun at rock painting!
Teen Gaming
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
ArtSpace: Dino Discoveries in STEAM
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create fizzy dinosaur eggs and discover the science behind chemical reactions with guest artist Vicky MacDonald!
Decorate a Summer Journal
Thu, Jun 11, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Decorate a journal for summer.
Early Steps Baby Time
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Jun 12, 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, May 29 2026 at 10:00am
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Hand Building Pottery Workshop - Create your own piece of pottery
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience for adults & teens. Don't get mad, get dirty. Throw pots!
This event is full
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
A fun interactive comedy magic show.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 12, 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!
Painted Sea Shells
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
June 21st is the first day of summer - let's get beachy!
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
A fun interactive comedy magic show.
Summer at the Library: Making Moosic! - Anna Moo
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy stories and songs with Anna Moo!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Everyday ASL with Kenny - Real signs for real life
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for our month long class on basic American Sign Language with a renown instructor, Kenny Sanders.
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Music and Movement
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
English for Families
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!
ArtSpace: Dino Discoveries in STEAM
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Create fizzy dinosaur eggs and discover the science behind chemical reactions with guest artist Vicky MacDonald!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 13, 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, May 30 2026 at 2:00pm
Drawing with Anna - Prehistoric Animals
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
Learn to draw prehistoric animals found at Archer’s Love Bone Bed Dig in 1974.
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.
Chess Club
Sun, Jun 14, 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, Jun 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come see Jacki Manna’s fun ventriloquism show featuring silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Cancelled
Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Juneteenth Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Fingerpaint Fun
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Joyful experiments and play with fingerpaint for babies, toddlers, and caretakers.
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 16, 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 - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Story Time
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Exploring the World of Painting
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Having fun while learning to paint
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Camp Cuscowilla - Outreach - Art week at Camp Cuscowilla
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Camp Cuscowilla Nature Park
Staff present a craft at the camp.
Book Buzz - Graphic Novels & Funny Books
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering new ones. Ages 6–11.
Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Alachua County After Juneteenth
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Juneteenth is just the beginning! Hear local stories of hope and the strength of the African American community—stories of brave leaders, Black-owned businesses, and the power of protest.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Jun 16, 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 - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.
Teen CreateSpace - Celebrating Juneteenth
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Decorate a wooden drink coaster or a star patterned cutout for Juneteenth.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Santa Fe Zoo Lawn
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Outside Area
Turn the sidewalk into your canvas! Join us for a fun, colorful morning of sidewalk art for all ages.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Lab
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Micanopy Branch
A movie matinee time for kids and tweens, showing popular animated and live-action films!
LegoSpace
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Make your own dinosaur egg!
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an egg-citing adventure through time! Budding paleontologists will decorate their very own dinosaur nests and eggs.
This event is full
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Dino Fun! Hand Sewing and Felting Craft Activities
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to needle felt and hand sew cool Dinosaurs with Kisore Hutchison!
Art Club
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Cedarville Global Community School Outreach
Wed, Jun 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cedarville Global Community School
outreach storytime
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Teen/Tween D&D Encounters
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join an adventure as one of the heroes! No experience required -- just imagination!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Dino Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with dinosaur-themed art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Bats at the Library
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Juneteenth Jewels and Jams
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for jewels, jams, and learning about the historical significance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Peace and Poetry - with E. Stanley Richardson
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Whether you’re familiar with writing poetry or want to learn where to begin, please join Poet E. Stanley Richardson to learn about expressing yourself through poetry!
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Film Club
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
At Film Club, we discuss all things film!
Summer STEAM
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Learn how to create 3D models using Tinkercad. Staff will then 3D print the items to be picked up at a later date.
ArtSpace: Juneteenth Freedom Quilt Squares
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Celebrate Juneteenth by designing your own paper freedom quilt square while learning about the history and meaning of this important day in American history.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jun 20, 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 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!
Everyday ASL with Kenny - Real signs for real life
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for our month long class on basic American Sign Language with a renown instructor, Kenny Sanders.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 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!
Pride Family Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Bring the family and join us for Pride Story Time in our Snuggle-Up Center!
Family Art Time
Sat, Jun 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers after Saturday Story Time.
Read With a Dog
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services to read your favorite story to a furry friend!
3D Design Afternoons- Beginners
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Ham Radio - with the Gainesville Amateur Radio Society
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of Amateur Ham Radio. We will learn about radio communication from the local Gainesville Amateur Radio Society.
ArtSpace: Juneteenth Freedom Quilt Squares
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Celebrate Juneteenth by designing your own paper freedom quilt square while learning about the history and meaning of this important day in American history.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 20, 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, June 6 2026 at 2:00pm
Juneteenth with Turbado
Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come out for a fun celebration of Juneteenth!
Tween Book Club
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join Waldo's Tween Book Club.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
T-Rex Tea Party
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Come put the tea in T-Rex with a very special dinosaur-themed tea party!
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Cancelled
Free Notary Service
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Free notary services provided by an adult services volunteer.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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.
Dinosaur Baby Time
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Dinosaur theme Baby Time stories and activities
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us as we learn through play
Summer at the Library: Quite a Catch
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown and juggler.
Game On - Intro. to Splatoon
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
Get your "Game On" at Archer with Intro. to Splatoon.
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
L.A.F.T. (Life Actions For Teens) - Teen Dating Violence (TDV) and Healthy Relationships
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Teaching teens life skills
LegoSpace
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
Summer at the Library: Quite a Catch
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown and juggler.
Zookeeping 101
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Zookeepers from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and their animal ambassadors will be visiting to teach kids what it takes to work at a zoo.
Hawthorne Hub: Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
ChillSpace - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Seashell Painting
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Paint your own piece of the coast with this seashell painting program!
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Archer Branch
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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Dinosaur Arts and Crafts
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
We will be breaking out the art supplies and building your own dinosaurs and your own dinosaur hat
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Micanopy Branch
A movie matinee time for kids and tweens, showing popular animated and live-action films!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
Intro. to 3D Printing
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
The Archer Branch Library has a 3D printer! Learn how you can submit projects for printing.
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Perler Beads
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Design art with Perler beads, either using a template or your imagination.
The Fold
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class
Art Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Music & Movement
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 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!
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
Food Distribution
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 5:30pm
New venue 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, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Battle of the Books- Practice
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - The Pout Pout Fish
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The Pout Pout Fish. Rated PG for mild action and rude humor.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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!
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Create a Vision Board
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Create a vision board
ArtSpace: Crochet 101
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Manga Club
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a group discussion of all things anime and manga.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Jun 26, 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, June 12 2026 at 10:00am
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library - Lubee Bats
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Summer at the Library: Orisirisi - African Folklore
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
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!
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 26, 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!
Summer at the Library: Orisirisi - African Folklore
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 27, 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!
Everyday ASL with Kenny - Real signs for real life
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us for our month long class on basic American Sign Language with a renown instructor, Kenny Sanders.
Summer at the Library: The Dadician
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin!
America 250: Footsteps in History: Cumberland Island - Hear the story from a National Park Ranger!
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Hear a slice of America's history from a National Park Ranger. Cumberland Island National Seashore has a rich history from the Timucua, to the Carnegies, and everything in between.
Knot Your Average Stitch
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
New or true to cross-stitch, you're welcome at our summer workshop.
Music and Movement
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
English for Families
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!
ArtSpace: Crochet 101
Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, June 13 2026 at 2:00pm
Archaeology Mythbusters: Florida History Fun - Fact or Folktale
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not!
Summer at the Library: The Dadician
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin!
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
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