Youth and Family Events
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

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

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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.

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams performs Hispanic stories with a dash of Spanish words, a splash of colorful shadow puppets, and audience participation.

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams performs Hispanic stories with a dash of Spanish words, a splash of colorful shadow puppets, and audience participation.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced Dungeon Master.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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!

Rescheduled
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 10, 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!

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Come learn to sign a song

Wed, Jun 11, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

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

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
Get ready to express yourself all summer long!

Wed, Jun 11, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation all about manatees!

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Come learn to sign a song

Thu, Jun 12, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

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

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Thu, Jun 12, 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 Garfield Movie. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic elements.

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Arts and crafts and fandom!

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace 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.

Thu, Jun 12, 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.

Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Come learn to sign a song

Fri, Jun 13, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Fri, Jun 13, 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!

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Calling all dragon trainers! Join us at the library for an afternoon of crafts and a screening of the original animated "How to Train Your Dragon" movie. All supplies will be provided.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida for a discussion on gender and sexuality!

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate pride month with your friends at the library!

Fri, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Come learn to sign a song

Sat, Jun 14, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come create arcade games from carboard and other assorted materials.

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board game skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us for an electrifying performance by local artist Rayvon "Purple Kloud" Rollins

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for our fourth bi-annual seed swap. Share gardening information, plant varieties, and stories of your projects. Bring extra seeds or cuttings to share with others and find new varieties.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Discover the art of cultivating a garden within a repurposed container.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Join a discussion of the Haitian Creole translation of "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Sun, Jun 15, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Jun 16, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room,Youth Services Area
Put some sparkle in your summer with a very special fairy program! We’ll listen to a fairy story, then make wings, wands, and other props to turn into the fairy (or gnome) of our magical dreams!

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be a little more difficult than you expected, though.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.

Tue, Jun 17, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 17, 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.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
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.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
In this life-sized version of the famous board-game, participants will compete, create crafts, and complete activities.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Meet a professional geologist and learn more about rocks and geodes. You will even get to crack open a geode and bring it home!

Rescheduled
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!

Wed, Jun 18, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jun 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch
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, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Santa Fe Zoo
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.

Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instruments.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog.

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come celebrate Juneteenth by watching the movie Summer of Soul!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
Calling all anime fans!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

Wed, Jun 18, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
If you think mandalas are too complicated for you to draw, think again!

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Explore traditional summer camp activities

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Headquarters Library - Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Alachua Branch - Learning Center,Meeting Room,Snuggle-Up Center,Study Room A,Study Room B,The Spot
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center,Study Room,Teen Space,Training Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room,Study Room A,Study Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Library Partnership Branch - Children's Area,Library - Large Meeting Room,Library - Study Room 1,Library - Study Room 2,Lobby,Partnership - Small Meeting Room,Partnership Meeting Room,Quiet Room,Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval),Teen Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Fri, Jun 20, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:45pm
Headquarters Library
Free primary health care consultations and treatment in a mobile clinic sponsored by the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Fri, Jun 20, 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, games, and a picture book or two.

Fri, Jun 20, 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!

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
Come join us for this special story time. We’ll learn about miniature horses through stories and get to meet a real life one!

Sat, Jun 21, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.

Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Simple craft for ages 0-5.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Draw along with digital cartoonist Mr. Payne for a fun interactive Art experience inspired by the Juneteenth holiday.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
This event is full

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Marley The Messenger invites you to join the conversation! Explore exciting ideas and unlock your creativity. Connect, share and discover inspiring ways to bring your imagination to life.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your creative side and join us to paint rocks and build some community spirit! We'll hide the rocks around town and bring smiles to the finders' faces.

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join our Tween book club.

Sun, Jun 22, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
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, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us in the Story Woods Room for a movie in the afternoon! We will be featuring family favorites on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. - and sometimes on the 5th Sunday!

Mon, Jun 23, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B,Youth Services Area
Learn more about common and mythical sea creatures through songs, crafts, and activities.

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be a little more difficult than you expected, though.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!

Tue, Jun 24, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!

Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Let's Makey Makey some music. Using some craft materials and the Makey Makey invention kit, create a musical instrument.

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced Dungeon Master.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Make your own customized friendship bracelets to wear or trade with your friends.

Wed, Jun 25, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jun 25, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for an adventurous fun making unique art using marble painting technique and painting with leaves

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Thu, Jun 26, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.

Fri, Jun 27, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Fri, Jun 27, 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.

Fri, Jun 27, 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!

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your and your child's computer literacy skills through fun activities.

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

Sat, Jun 28, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy 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, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing in this Summer at the Library adventure! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more!

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Showcase for the Cardboard Arcade Summer Challenge. Come play and enjoy an arcade games your fellow patrons have created.

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve your board game skills. All ages welcome.

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 2:00pm

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
With this colorful and out-of-the-world art project, you'll bring your own planet to vibrant, glowing life!

Sun, Jun 29, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Jun 30, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Newberry 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.

Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be a little more difficult than you expected, though.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready to slither into the fascinating world of snakes!

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs 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.

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join Animal Tales for our Zoofari Earth program!

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!

Wed, Jul 02, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fabulous magic show with James Songster and his bunny sidekick, ChaChing, the Amazing Bunny!

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jul 02, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy a fabulous magic show with James Songster and his bunny sidekick, ChaChing, the Amazing Bunny!

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

Wed, Jul 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends

Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us for a special edition of Teen Gaming. Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Who will take home the trophy?

Thu, Jul 03, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Create a unique print with the help of the sun! Learn about the cyanotype method of photography and how it creates stunning blue prints.

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Come join us and read to Peaches the therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friend and her handler.

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, June 19 2025 at 4:00pm

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Headquarters Library - Courtyard,Foundation Room,Lobby,Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Plaza Area,Storywoods Room,Study Room C,Study Room D,Study Room E,Study Room F,Study Room G,Study Room H,Teen Space,Youth Services Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Alachua Branch - Learning Center,Meeting Room,Snuggle-Up Center,Study Room A,Study Room B,The Spot
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center,Study Room,Teen Space,Training Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room,Study Room A,Study Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Library Partnership Branch - Children's Area,Library - Large Meeting Room,Library - Study Room 1,Library - Study Room 2,Lobby,Partnership - Small Meeting Room,Partnership Meeting Room,Quiet Room,Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval),Teen Area
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us

Cancelled
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Cancelled
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jul 05, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Create an out-of-this-world sun or planet tea light.

Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 2:00pm

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us for a movie

Sun, Jul 06, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Sun, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Jul 07, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waldo 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word.

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!

Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown and juggler.

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word.

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced Dungeon Master.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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!

Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Wed, Jul 09, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jul 09, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and activities all about Pokémon!

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at High Springs for a summer screening of Jaws!

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Thu, Jul 10, All day
Alachua Branch
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Self guided walking/biking tour of Archer
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 10, 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 phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be a little more difficult than you expected, though.

Thu, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
In this educational adventure, learn about animals and their natural habitats as we get to see them up close!

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Moana 2. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic elements.

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Arts and crafts and fandom!

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we discover adventure through science! This summer we'll explore the science of colors & the stars.

Thu, Jul 10, 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.

Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Jul 10, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Hawthorne Branch
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
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