Youth and Family Events
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, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

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! Room max capacity is 112 people.

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

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Enjoy visiting with bug scientists and explore living insects from the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Meeting for the Headquarters Team for Battle of the Books.

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
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, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
BOTB Meeting

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

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.

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

Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Waldo team practices for Battle of the Books

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, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.

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

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, 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.

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.

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

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! Max occupancy is 112 people.

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, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Senior Forester Joe MacKenzie will tell us all about Florida trees in this kid-friendly program filled with cool facts and nature know-how.

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

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.
This event is full

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! Room max capacity is 112 people.

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, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Team practice meeting

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, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
BOTB Meeting

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.

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
Your Safety is Important!

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

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

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

Fri, Jul 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!

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

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

Fri, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida as they teach us about self-esteem!

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Newberry 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Create a Newspaper Stuffed Owl and a Coffee Filter Bat, two of Archer's favorite night animals.

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
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.

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Waldo team practices for Battle of the Books

Sun, Jul 13, 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 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.

Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Jul 13, 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, Jul 14, 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 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Express yourself by creating a zine. You can create a Zine or a small book, all made from one page of paper. Join us in celebrating International Zine month.

Mon, Jul 14, 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 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
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, Jul 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

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

Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 5–11.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 15, 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 15, 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!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

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

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tower Road 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, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instruments.

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Teen Room
Calling all anime fans!

Wed, Jul 16, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Training Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Duct tape, it isn't just for...ducts. We will be making two easy crafts using this unconventional material.

Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Create a melty Perler bead creation

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

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

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

Thu, Jul 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!

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

Thu, Jul 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!

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

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Springs 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 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn the basics of making a model for 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free beginner-friendly tool for all ages. Computers provided.

Thu, Jul 17, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 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 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua 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 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Stop by to create a mini painting that may resemble the view out of a window.

Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Nature is a living sculpture. Add beauty and movement with a mini water feature that will attract some bee-utiful pollinators.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Teen Zone
BOTB Meeting

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

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

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

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

Fri, Jul 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!

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

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

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and escape Wonderland before time runs out! Ages 8-18.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Waldo team practices for Battle of the Books.

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Sat, Jul 19, 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 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jul 19, 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 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jul 19, 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 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jul 19, 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 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldo 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, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.

Sat, Jul 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Simple craft for ages 0-5.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 2:00pm

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join Marley The Messenger for an inspiring mentorship program that helps teens unlock and explore their creative potential.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a movie.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
The ultimate Alachua County teen trivia competition.

Sun, Jul 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 21, 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 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
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, Jul 21, 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 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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, Jul 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn English with your family!

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Calling all Hallyu fans! K Mania is back!

Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 22, 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 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Event at the High Springs Branch

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tower Road Branch
Join us and learn how to start weaving on a cardboard loom! All supplies provided.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us and learn how to start weaving on a cardboard loom! All supplies provided.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

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

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

Thu, Jul 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!

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

Thu, Jul 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!

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road 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 24, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Archer 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!

Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Dog Man. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic elements.

Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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, Jul 24, 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 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Dorm Life 101; Roommates, decorating and more

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

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

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

Fri, Jul 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!

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

Fri, Jul 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!

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

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Fri, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
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.

Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 2:00pm

Sat, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Use your fingerprints to create a nature art magnet!

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Upright Bassist Jake and Jazz Guitarist Larry will discuss characteristic musical features in the jazz tradition; and they will perform live examples found in iconic jazz standards.

Sun, Jul 27, 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 27, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.

Sun, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Jul 27, 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, Jul 28, 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 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Mon, Jul 28, 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 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teens and tweens can choose their own designs to make with perler beads. Show off your favorite fandom or create your own design.

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
A fun interactive comedy magic show.

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
A fun interactive comedy magic show.

Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come learn about Florida's native spiders from a local expert and get an up-close look at her collection of arachnids.

Rescheduled
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 29, 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 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Teen and tween players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!

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

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

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

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us to create a sea shell bracelet. All supplies are provided.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer 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 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Jul 31, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Explore the wet arts

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to decorate your own unique dragon egg!

Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Jul 31, 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.