Foundation Board Meeting

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Rescheduled

GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Saturday, July 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.

Sensory Story Time

Sun, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Storywoods Room

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of... more

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.

Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts

Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Summer movie matinee

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101 - Santa Fe Zoo

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room A

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits... more

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.

Beginners English Conversation Club

Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room B

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.

Baby Time

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

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

Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Life Sized Snakes and Ladders

Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Computer Help Drop-In

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.

Open Sewing

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and... more

Open Sewing provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal sewing projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storywoods Room

In this life-sized version of the famous board-game, participants will compete on a large arena, and also complete thematically related... more

In this life-sized version of the famous board-game, participants will compete on a large arena, and also complete thematically related crafts.

Skill Issue - Sewing and Mending

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space

Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world... more

Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storywoods Room

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

Job Club

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Adult Summer Camp - Crafting for adults

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

LegoSpace

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Youth Services Area

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Teen Gaming

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space

Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.

Cancelled

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees

Adult Summer Camp - Adult Chess Club

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

To Behold

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room D

Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Space

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Story Time at Depot Park

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Music & Movement

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

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

Basic Design for 3D Printing - Learn to use Tinkercad

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Learn the basics of making a model for 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free beginner-friendly tool for all ages. Computers provided.

Summer STEAM

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by... more

Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

Adult Summer Camp - Games

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Spanish Conversation Club

Fri, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room B

Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Saturday Story Time

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

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,... more

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!

A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A

Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A.

GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services Area

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

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.

Teen Movie Club - movies, movies, movies

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Space

Join us for a movie.

Battle of the Books Competition

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A

The ultimate Alachua County teen trivia competition.

Pathfinder Society for Teens - Tabletop RPG

Sun, Jul 20, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

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... more

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.

Adult Summer Camp - Arts & Crafts

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Dungeons & Dragons

Sun, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Movie matinee

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Beginners English Conversation Club

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Foundation Room

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer.... more

A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.

Baby Time

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Services Area

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

Human Library - County Employees Only

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A

Come hear short, interactive presentations by four "human books"--local speakers sharing their lived experience as justice-impacted... more

Come hear short, interactive presentations by four "human books"--local speakers sharing their lived experience as justice-impacted individuals, who have found success and purpose post-incarceration.

Introduction to micro:bit

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.

Computer Help Drop-In

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.

Stitchcraft for Adults - Come learn to use a sewing machine or bring your own project

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services Area

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

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.

This event is full

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storywoods Room

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

Job Club

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Meeting Room B

Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Adult Summer Camp - Crafting for adults

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

LegoSpace

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storywoods Room

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Adult Summer Camp - Adult Chess Club

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

To Behold

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Foundation Room

Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Governing Board Meeting

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A

Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Music & Movement

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storywoods Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 2:30pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Foundation Room

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Summer Art Sessions

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

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... more

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

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more

You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.

Adult Summer Camp - Games

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.

Spanish Conversation Club

Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room B

Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

HQ Makerspace Room

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants... more

Open Studio provides a dedicated time for experienced makers to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use the equipment with little or no assistance.

Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Foundation Room

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more

Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.

Rescheduled