Widget - Alachua County Library District

Mon, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Story Time - In the Library

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!

Tue, Nov 18, 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!

Sensory Adventures

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn through play

Baby Time

Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Music and Movement

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Cancelled

Hawthorne Hub

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Kids 4 Kids Food and Fun

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

The Hawthorne Woman’s Club will be hosting an interactive food preparation and etiquette workshop. Help prepare food for a luncheon-style buffet and share and enjoy what you've made with your friends.

MakerSpace: Button Making

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Kids can make their own personalized 1" or 3" buttons to pin to their shirts or backpacks!

National Novel Writing Month Workshop

Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Alachua Branch - Learning Center

We'll write and share our work. Prompts will be provided for inspiration. We will discuss publishing trends and explain how to query with a sample and synopsis.

The Budgeting Wheel of Fortune

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come join us for a hands-on activity that incorporates budgeting and careers.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Music & Movement 10:15

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Story Time

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Story Time at the Zoo

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Santa Fe Zoo Lawn

Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.

Community Resource Navigator

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Music & Movement 11:00

Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Music Lab

Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Kids have fun with musical instruments.

Rescheduled

Read with a Dog

Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch

Read to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues - Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Stations through out Archer Branch Library

Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations!

Read with a Dog

Wed, Nov 19, 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Kid Gaming

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Rigamajig Engineering

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.

LegoSpace

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

A Teddy Bear Clinic

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Kids will learn about veterinary science through the care and repair of their stuffed animal!

Read with a Dog

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

High Springs Branch - Teen Space

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Whatchamacallit Wednesday - Arts & Crafts

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Read with a Dog

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch - Children's Area

Read to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Teen/Tween Book Club

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Lorcana League

Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!

Baby Time

Thu, Nov 20, 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 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Story Time

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Story Time

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Story Time at Depot Park

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.

Music & Movement

Thu, Nov 20, 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 20, 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 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Read with a Dog

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.

Read with a Dog

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Come join us and read to Peaches the therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friend and her handler.

Cat Brooches

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Create a unique plush brooch featuring a cat!

STEAM Crafts

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

ArtSpace: Fall Flora Perler Beads

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch - ARTspace

Join us in making Fall inspired perler bead designs including sunflowers, maple leaves, and more!

Sculpture Club

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

Homeschool MakerSpace - Acrylic Drip Paint

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A

Join us for a fun morning of making! Meet other homeschoolers and learn something new.

The Feeling Friends Puppet Show

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel . . . When . . ." book series.

Scooby Doo Where Are You?

Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here at Millhopper Library to work together and solve the case of the historic Herlong Mansion.

BotBook Club

Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alachua Branch - Learning Center

Alachua Teen Book Club

Story Time at the Library

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Nov 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!

Music and Movement

Sat, Nov 22, 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: Fall Flora Perler Beads

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waldo Branch - ARTspace

Join us in making Fall inspired perler bead designs including sunflowers, maple leaves, and more!

MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW Students. All ages welcome.

Sensory Story Time

Sun, Nov 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.

Brandish: Card Game Demo

Sun, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come demo the brand new card game Brandish with its creator, Grey Williams!

Baby Time

Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Story Time for babies and their caretakers

Music and Movement

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Sensory Adventures

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn through play

Baby Time

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Music and Movement

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Baby Time

Tue, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Hawthorne Hub

Tue, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Read With a Dog

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Story Time

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Homeschool Makerspace

Wed, Nov 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Read with a Dog

Wed, Nov 26, 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - ASL for Beginners

Wed, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Art Club

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch

Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Cancelled

Music & Movement

Thu, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Music and Movement

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Headquarters Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

ArtSpace: Botanical Gel Prints

Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waldo Branch - ARTspace

Gather up some Fall flowers and leaves to make unique printed works of art!

Elementary Book Club

Mon, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Make-It Monday - Embroidery Bookmarks

Mon, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Room B

Make your own winter bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn!

Story Time - In the Library

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Baby Adventures

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn through play

Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Story Time

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waldo Branch - Children's Area

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Baby Time

Tue, Dec 02, 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.

Music and Movement

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Hawthorne Hub

Tue, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Music & Movement 10:15

Wed, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Community Resource Navigator

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Story Time

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:45am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Music & Movement 11:00

Wed, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Archer Branch

Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Read with a Dog

Wed, Dec 03, 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Kid Gaming

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

MakerSpace - Paper Crafting

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

To spark your creativity, we will set out patterned paper, cardstock, scissors, glue and GLITTER for an afternoon craft time.

LegoSpace

Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Drawing Club

Wed, Dec 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Newberry Branch

Come hang out and draw with new friends

Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Read with a Dog

Wed, Dec 03, 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.

Yuletide Craft Extravaganza - Dazzle and Decorate!

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us in creating winter crafts. For our MSWW students and Harry Potter fans, there will be magical crafts to make as well. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens Wednesday, November 19 2025 at 4:00pm

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and books.

Cozy Crafts - Pajama Pants

Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Craft something cozy with us! This week, we're making comfy pajama pants.

Music & Movement

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Story Time

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Story Time

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

B is for Baby! - for new and expecting parents and caregivers

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.

Story Time

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Music and Movement

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:45am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers.

Story Time

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Story Time

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Winter Scene Tunnel Book

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Learn how to create a simple tunnel book that displays a winter scene.

STEAM Crafts

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Read with a Dog

Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.

ArtSpace

Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch - ARTspace

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Homeschool Creators

Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for art and science explorations on the first Friday of the month.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Fire in the Desert

Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

Join us in our monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.

Music & Movement - Saturday Special

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 06, 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!

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 06, 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!

Music and Movement

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 06, 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!

Holiday Harp Music

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Archer Branch Lobby

Celebrate the enchantment of the holiday season with harpist Nina Krengel.

Reading with A Ranger - "The Secret River" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall

Join us for a special story!

ArtSpace

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waldo Branch - ARTspace

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Teen Movie Club

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Cancelled

Read With a Dog

Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Santa Claus at the Library

Sat, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Hawthorne Branch

Join us after the Hawthorne Christmas Parade to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Baby Time

Sun, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG

Sun, Dec 07, 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.

Chess Club

Sun, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Baby Time

Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Baby Time for babies and their caretakers

Music and Movement

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Story Time - In the Library

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Baby Adventures

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn through play

Story Time

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waldo Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Baby Time

Tue, Dec 09, 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.

Music and Movement

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Baby Time

Tue, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Hawthorne Hub

Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Read With a Dog - Dodi's Birthday Celebration

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area

Celebrate Dodi's birthday by reading to her!

Nintendo Switch Free Play

Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Battle, race, and dance your way through a lineup of fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games for two hours of nonstop fun.

Teen Art Club

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new friends!

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Teen CreateSpace - DIY Holiday Perler Beads

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

Teens and 'tweens are invited to create their own holiday designs using Perler beads.

Music & Movement 10:15

Wed, Dec 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Community Resource Navigator

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Story Time

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:45am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Music & Movement 11:00

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Homeschool Makerspace

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Tonewood Family Music

Wed, Dec 10, 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.

Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences

Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Archer Branch

Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Read with a Dog

Wed, Dec 10, 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

LegoSpace

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Recycled Paper Ornaments

Wed, Dec 10, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly workshop where tweens and teens will turn everyday recycled paper into beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornaments!

LegoSpace - Wind Racers!

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.

Whatchamacallit Wednesdays - ASL for Beginners

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Winter Fest

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A

Join us for a fun afternoon of games and activities to celebrate the Winter Season!

Perler Bead Creations

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.

Governing Board Meeting

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A

Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Music & Movement

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Baby Time

Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Story Time

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Story Time

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Baby Time

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Story Time

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Story Time

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605 - Nature Center

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

GamerSpace

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

After School Art Club - Winter Scenes

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!

Kid Crafts

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Come and experience the joy of creating with this monthly arts & crafts program!

Teen Gaming

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Teen Book Discussion

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a reading discussion!

Teen Craft Club - Jingle Bell Bracelet

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on or try a new craft with provided supplies. We will be making jingle bell bracelets.

ArtSpace

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Rescheduled

ArtSpace: Origami Tree Ornaments

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, December 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 13, 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!

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Music and Movement

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Snowman String Art

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Archer Branch - Meeting Room

Enjoy creating a snowman using hand sewing and string art techniques.

ArtSpace

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Rescheduled

ArtSpace: Origami Tree Ornaments

Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. Children may need help from their parent or caregiver.

Sensory Story Time

Sun, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room

Still searching for that perfect holiday decoration? Come craft a gingerbread house with us to take home! All materials provided.

Elementary Book Club

Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Story Time - In the Library

Tue, Dec 16, 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 Adventures

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn through play

Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Story Time

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Waldo Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Baby Time

Tue, Dec 16, 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.

Music and Movement

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Hawthorne Hub

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!

Perler Bead Studio

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Design art with Perler beads, either using a template or your imagination.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Headquarters Library - Teen Space

Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cone Park Branch - Teen Space

Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Lorcana League

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Tower Road Branch - Teen Space

Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!

Music & Movement 10:15

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Community Resource Navigator

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Story Time

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:45am

High Springs Branch - Meeting Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Music & Movement 11:00

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Music Lab

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)

Kids have fun with musical instrument

Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Archer Branch

Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden book character then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Read with a Dog

Wed, Dec 17, 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Kid Gaming

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B

Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's Birthday.