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Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jan 08, 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!

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come and experience the joy of creating with this monthly arts & crafts program!

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a reading discussion!

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Sat, Jan 10, 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.

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch
Grab a brush or sponge and turn plain rocks into works of art. Afterwards, add your creation to the Archer Branch Library's new Rock Garden!

Sun, Jan 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of story time in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner.

Sun, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Study Room C
Free notary services provided by a library volunteer.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Create one of a kind pieces of jewelry, such as earrings or charm bracelets. All supplies provided.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden clue then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Jan 14, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
We will learn to make colorful pompoms and tassels and assemble them into unique charms for bags or backpacks.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Make a fusible Perler bead creation that you can keep.

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Teen Space
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Includes an introduction to ChatGPT and the opportunity to set up a free account.

Wed, Jan 14, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Foundation Board of Director's Meeting

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

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

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jan 15, 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!

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Feeling stuck? Thinking you are never going to learn certain skills? Learn how you can grow your brain, learn from your mistakes, and receive feedback.

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a fun morning of Amateur Ham Radio! We will learn about radio communication from the local Gainesville Amateur Radio Society.

Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Stack, connect, and construct! Kids can engineer anything they can imagine using LEGO bricks, magnetic PicassoTiles, wooden blocks, and other building toys.

Fri, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Alachua Teen Book Club

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Transform old vinyl records into upcycled personal art pieces you can hang up on the wall.

Sat, Jan 17, 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!

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Jan 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers.

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for this monthly program, where participants will work collaboratively to create a meaningful craft. All ages are welcome!

Sat, Jan 17, 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.

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Sat, Jan 17, 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.

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join our Tween Book Club. Read a new book and make a new friend. For ages 10-14.

Sun, Jan 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.

Sun, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade reading level.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Baby Time for babies and their caretakers

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Study Room C
Free notary services provided by a library volunteer.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument

Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden clue then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Jan 21, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a cat themed arts and crafts afternoon

Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog named Sally.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library
Craft something cozy with us!

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
If you have a Gmail address, you can use Gemini.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jan 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!

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park; 1500 NW 45th Avenue, Gainesville 32605 - Nature Center
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Discover how water flows and where pollution goes in this interactive program featuring a 3D landscape model.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study, and more!

Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience for adults & teens. Don't get mad, get dirty. Throw pots!

Sat, Jan 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!

Sat, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
Registration opens Saturday, January 10 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.

Sat, Jan 24, 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.

Sat, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
Registration opens Saturday, January 10 2026 at 9:00am

Sun, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Study Room C
Free notary services provided by a library volunteer.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jan 27, 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!

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Jan 27, 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!

Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden clue then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Jan 28, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jan 28, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Meeting to gauge interest for a potential teen book club program. We will discuss options for meeting times and genres we would be interested in reading.

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
A quick overview of the technology that is shaping your future.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Jan 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!

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Learn to create a fidget spinner pendant out of a variety of simple materials.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn the basics of how and electric circuit works and experiment making a circuit with the Makey Makey--a device that can turn everyday objects into an input device.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Design in 3 dimensions! Kids can use our 3Doodler Start Pens and optional Doodle Molds to make custom 3D creations.

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Thu, Jan 29, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Decorate a journal for 2026.

Sat, Jan 31, 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!

Sat, Jan 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.

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Micanopy Branch
Come craft with us!

Sat, Jan 31, 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.

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Come to the library and learn to play classic board games. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refresh your skills, we offer a fun way to enjoy games with others.

Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
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.

Sun, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Sun, Feb 01, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or as one provided at the game.

Sun, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Feb 02, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Join us to celebrate Black History Month and the artist Alma Thomas. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and expressionist style of Thomas' work. All supplies are provided.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 03, 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!

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2” a four-part film series

Tue, Feb 03, 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!

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:45am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch
Come join your library friends to paint a kind word or draw a fun picture on a rock to keep for yourself, share with a friend, or hide for someone to find in your community.

Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Archer Branch
Are you ready for a challenge? Find this week's hidden clue then share the location to earn a sticker. Afterwards, explore your creativity at the character craft experience stations.

Wed, Feb 04, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come join your library friends to paint a kind word or draw a fun picture on a rock to keep for yourself, share with a friend, or hide for someone to find in your community.

Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Feb 04, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch
Come hang out and draw with new friends

Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities

Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Craft something cozy with us!

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Decorate a drink coaster or bookmark for Black History Month.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Feb 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!

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to make your own nature press from common household items. Learn how to use it to preserve leaves and flowers.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study, and more!

Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for art and science explorations on the first Friday of the month.

Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for crafts and activities inspired by the Winter Olympics!

Fri, Feb 06, 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.
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Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come join us for a Table Top Role Playing Game Jam. Game jams are events where the participants create their own games.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
An art history exploration.

Sat, Feb 07, 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.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, the niece of Rosewood survivor Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, shares the history of a thriving predominantly Black town and how a lie destroyed it.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come demo the brand new card game Brandish with its creator, Grey Williams!