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Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Pumpkin Patch Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry United Methodist Church - Pumpkin Patch
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United Methodist Church pumpkin patch.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Teen ArtSpace: Potion Bottles
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create a fun sensory potion bottle!
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Teen Terror Flicks - #Teentober
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Scream if you love horror movies at your library!
Paper Circuits
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn the basics of a simple circuit and how to incorporate circuits into papercraft.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
ArtSpace: Fall Ceramic Painting
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Paint spooky and seasonal ceramics just in time for Halloween, with guest artist Lindi Baldwin!
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
Off the Shelf: Teen Book Club - Nil by Lynne Matson 
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books each month!
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 24, 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!
Music and Movement
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Spooky Chimes: DIY Windchimes
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Turn old cans into creepy crawly wind chimes that sing in the night.
3D Design Afternoons - Intermediate
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
Create a Cardboard Mask
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Just in time for Halloween--join us to create a mask out of cardboard.
MSWW: Harry Potter Movie - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Sat, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Sit back and enjoy the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. MSWW Students will be able to have fun and study for an upcoming test.
Fall Pressed Leaf Craft for Kids! - Fun with Leaves!
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us with a pressed leaf craft in celebration of Fall!
Spooky Spiders
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Hey Kids - want to make a creepy Halloween decoration? How about a spooky spider?!
ArtSpace: Fall Ceramic Painting
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Paint spooky and seasonal ceramics just in time for Halloween, with guest artist Lindi Baldwin!
Monster Mash
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Do a not-so-spooky craft along with other themed activity stations. Costumes are optional but encouraged!
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.
Sewing a Mini Plush - Hand sew a mini felt toy or keychain - no experience needed!
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn to hand sew, and make a small felt toy or keychain (your choice) to bring home. All supplies provided.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Oct 25, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Comic Drawing Club
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? Join us at Comic Drawing Club and tell your story!
Intro to 3D Printing
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Mon, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration is now closed
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
A story time designed for babies and their caregivers, filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and more.
Story Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - 1/2 Price Day
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.
Corner General Store - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Hawthorne Hub: Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Cancelled
ChillSpace
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
ChillSpace - Halloween Guess Who? Tournament
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Tis the season to be spooky, so come join us for a horror movie themed Guess Who? Tournament!
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Pop-Up Program: Teentober Tuesday - Fear Factor Fun
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Teens, are you ready to face your fears? Join us for a series of exciting challenges in our Fear Factor themed pop-up program!
Cancelled
Health and Wellness Series
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch
Series of talks exploring holistic health and wellness practices. This month: Hormone Health Basics: An introduction to how hormones influence mood, energy, and balance, plus ways to support them.
Music Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - 10¢ Day
Wed, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.
Bridge City Community Church - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Fall 2026 Edition
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
A Weekly Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences
Teddy Bear & Friends Health Clinic - Stuffed animals visit the veterinarian
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Participants visit with a veterinarian while one stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 28, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs loves to hear a good story!
Halloween at the Library
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities, and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.
Rescheduled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
MakerSpace - Superhero Mask Craft
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Bring your SUPER self, wear your fav superhero T-shirt, cape or costume and color a mask to complete your outfit.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.
LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
The Fold
Wed, Oct 28, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
TeenTober: Sew X-tra - Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Want to learn a craft but aren't very crafty? Try cross stitch. If you can make an "x" then you can do it. All supplies provided to create basic designs.
Halloween Baby Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
Junk Journal Club
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create unique artwork with upcycled materials.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Creature Feature
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look at them.
Halloween Horror Makeup
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Level up your costume skills at the library! Learn the art of gross and gory makeup and prop effects and practice looks you can put together at home this Halloween.
ArtSpace: Clay "Cookie" Decorating
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
No baking required! Decorate a clay “cookie” with colorful puff paint “icing.”
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
Film Showing - 1408
Fri, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch
Join us for a showing of the movie 1408 (Rated PG-13)
Halloween Dress Up
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch
Come to the Cone Park Branch Library and show off your Halloween costume!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 31, 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!
Music and Movement
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
ArtSpace: Clay "Cookie" Decorating
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Waldo Branch - ARTspace
No baking required! Decorate a clay “cookie” with colorful puff paint “icing.”
MSWW: Harry Potter Movie Scene Charades - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Sat, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Put your skills to the test as you act out some of our favorite scenes from the Harry Potter movie, based off the Harry Potter book of the month for MSWW Students.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Baby Time
Sun, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Rescheduled
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 01, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Sunday, November 01, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 01, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
This event is full
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 2 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration is now closed
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Nov 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Nov 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Music Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Baby Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Fall 2026 Edition
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
A Weekly Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 04, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs loves to hear a good story!
Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Rescheduled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
LegoSpace
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Drawing Club
Wed, Nov 04, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - The Adventurers Guild (Ages 12-15)
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A distant light flickers on the horizon. Ancient secrets stir beneath forgotten ruins. Somewhere, a legend is waiting for its heroes...
This event is full
Read With a Dog
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so come share a story with a furry friend!
The Great Library Fish Art Race
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Make a splash at this fun competition that combines fins and fine art!
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Music and Movement
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
STEM for Young Makers
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
This series is aimed at preteen to teenaged children who are interested in learning about a variety of different scientific topics. Each session covers a different topic.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
Teen ArtSpace: Fall Suncatcher
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create an autumnal suncatcher.
STEAM Crafts
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room for STEAM Crafts! The 1st Thursday of every month we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
ArtSpace: Painted Rocks
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us to paint a kind word, draw a fun picture, or design an intricate pattern on a rock to keep for yourself, share with a friend, or hide for someone to find in your community.
Rescheduled
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Friday, November 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Study Room A
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
Driver License Reinstatement Clinic
Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Clinic to assist participants in getting their driver licenses reinstated.
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Pokemon Club
Fri, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this Friday for Pokemon arts and crafts and learn how to play the trading card game (tcg for short).
Speak Up! An Own Voices Book Club
Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a teen centered book club! We’ll meet once a month to discuss books read during the program, and each participant will receive a copy of the books to keep.
Micanopy Teen Book Club - Library Book Club for Teens!
Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
A local Micanopy book club for teens to read, discuss, watch movie clips, and vote on their favorite reads!
Alachua County Farmers' Market - Bookmobile Stop
Sat, Nov 07, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Nov 07, 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.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 07, 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!
Spanish for Kids
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using songs and games.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park 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!
ArtSpace: Painted Rocks
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us to paint a kind word, draw a fun picture, or design an intricate pattern on a rock to keep for yourself, share with a friend, or hide for someone to find in your community.
MSWW: Harry Potter Pictionary - Harry Potter Books 1 through 3
Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Step into the Wizarding World and prepare for an enchanting version of Pictionary. Come sketch Harry Potter-themed clues while others race to guess what it is before time runs out.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Nov 08, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration is now closed
The Scribble Society - Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A creative space for teens and tweens to write, journal, doodle, and decompress.
Silver and Gold and Much More - A Celebration of Gustav Klimt
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us to celebrate the artist Gustav Klimt. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and bold style of Klimt's work. All supplies are provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
A story time designed for babies and their caregivers, filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and more.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Nov 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Corner General Store - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Pokemon Fans Unite!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a fun afternoon of celebrating all things Pokemon! We will have trivia, games and activities for all ages.
ChillSpace
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Waldo Branch - Teen Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Teens Create
Tue, Nov 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!
Cancelled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Cancelled
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 11, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Tower Road Branch
Foundation Board of Director's Meeting
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
Music & Movement
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more, for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Ranger - Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Listen to a Park Ranger read some picture books and participate in a related activity or craft connected to the book's themes.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Story Time
Thu, Nov 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
SUPA EPIC DOG MAN PARTY!
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
CALLING ALL SUPA BUDDIES! Join us for an afternoon of crafts and activities about our favorite crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! Dog Man!
Big Kid Book Club
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
A book club for young readers to share books and have fun with a themed activity.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 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.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Junk Journaling
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a creative way to journal.
ArtSpace: Weaving Mini Baskets
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover an appreciation for the art of basket weaving, as we near Thanksgiving with guest artist Heather O’Dell!
Early Steps Baby Time
Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time and a resource sharing session with North Central Early Steps.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Afterschool STEAM
Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us this Friday afternoon at the High Springs Branch for a fun science or art activity.
Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for Bilingual Story Time in the library. Stories & songs in English & Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started. Registration Required.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 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!
Cosy Up to a Mystery - Book Club
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Cosy Up to a Mystery Book Club
Music and Movement
Sat, Nov 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.
Saturday Story Time - Sensory Story Time
Sat, Nov 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!
Makerspace Orientation
Sat, Nov 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Orientation for the HQ Makerspace.
USA Recycles Day: Recycled Animals Craft - Making Recycled Animals for Recycling Day
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Kids will learn to Make various animals from recycled or recyclable materials.
ArtSpace: Weaving Mini Baskets
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover an appreciation for the art of basket weaving, as we near Thanksgiving with guest artist Heather O’Dell!
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Mr. Pickles Is Missing - A Mystery Game
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Pickle Day by locating Mr. Pickles.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Rescheduled
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Sunday, November 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
This event is full
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 2 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Nov 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration is now closed
Open Studio
Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Join us in Open Studio to submit 3D prints or explore the Cricut.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Nov 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!
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Nov 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.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Nov 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Teen CreateSpace - Paint a Photo Cube
Tue, Nov 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us for a craft or art project for teens and tweens. All supplies will be provided, some supplies are limited.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Nov 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.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Baby Time
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Santa Fe Zoo - front lawn
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
Story Time
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Nov 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.
Music Lab
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument
Tonewood Family Music
Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you experience Music Together. Space is limited to 15 children. Ages 2-5.
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Fall 2026 Edition
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
A Weekly Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Alachua County 4H Presents: Enviroscape!
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? With this interactive landscape model, get hands-on experience learning about how different types of pollution on land can affect the aquifer.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs loves to hear a good story!
Cricut & Crafts
Wed, Nov 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Learn how to use a Cricut machine and discover the many creative projects you can make with it.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Rescheduled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
LegoSpace
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
The Fold, Special Edition: Paper Airplane Launchers
Wed, Nov 18, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class
LegoSpace
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - The Adventurers Guild (Ages 12-18)
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A distant light flickers on the horizon. Ancient secrets stir beneath forgotten ruins. Somewhere, a legend is waiting for its heroes...
Read With a Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so come share a story with a furry friend!
Art Club
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Training Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Read with a Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara!
Teen/Tween Book Club
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Depot Park main stage
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
STEM for Young Makers
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
This series is aimed at preteen to teenaged children who are interested in learning about a variety of different scientific topics. Each session covers a different topic.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create models for 3D printing with Tinkercad.
Kid's Art Club
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity every month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Children can develop a love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
ArtSpace: Wire Jewelry Making
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
From beads to beautiful creations, discover the fun of wire jewelry making!
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Drama Club
Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us to learn fundamental acting skills.
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
Homeschool Makerspace
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Meet other homeschoolers and enjoy the library during this special event. Southern Fire Exchange will teach us about Longleaf Pines and provide a hands-on activity!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Fri, Nov 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Off The Shelf: Teen Book Club - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Nov 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 21, 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!
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
Music and Movement
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 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!
Knot Your Average Stitch
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
New or true to cross-stitch, you're welcome at our workshop.
Family Art Time
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers after Music and Movement.
3D Design Afternoons - Beginners
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 1:00pm
Let's Talk Turkey! - Turkey Crafts and Fun!
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Join us for turkey-based crafts and learning!
ArtSpace: Wire Jewelry Making
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
From beads to beautiful creations, discover the fun of wire jewelry making!
Game On: Gaming Club
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
Get your "Game On" and join us for our monthly gaming club. Ages: 8 and up.
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book we are reading for the month.
Registration opens Saturday, November 7 2026 at 3:00pm
Teen Book Club
Sat, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Get together fellow teens and talk about the books you have been reading in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
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