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Sun, Oct 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Sun, Oct 19, 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... 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.

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers... more
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers the home buying process from financing, to insurance, & more.

Sun, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Celebrate the colors and spirit of autumn at this crafting event for adults!
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.

Mon, Oct 20, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 20, 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Help us fill the library pumpkin patch with paper crafts and coloring activities!

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with free monthly workshops led by Shannon Scott from Merrill Lynch.

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a 4-part series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda... more
Join us in the meeting room for a 4-part series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda instructor. This program welcomes all experience levels.

Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Story Time for babies and their caretakers

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Discover the artist in you. Join us for a fun and relaxing time as we explore the art of painting.

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or... more
Join us at the Alachua Branch for a fun discussion of the book selection for the month! Each month we will select one Adult Fiction or Non-Fiction title to read and discuss it as a group.

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.

Tue, Oct 21, 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,... more
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, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11.

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us in the Teen Space for Nintendo Switch gaming.

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center for this 2 hour class to help you quit using tobacco and nicotine products.

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to... more
Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to come alone or in a group.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Oct 22, 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... more
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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.... more
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue. Also answering patron’s questions while studying for the GED.

Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!

Wed, Oct 22, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
We have a book for you!

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Oct 22, 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... more
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!

Wed, Oct 22, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch
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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come and use your imagination to create your own spooky haunted house

Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
A relaxed and supportive group for adults who are learning English or want to get more comfortable with reading.

Wed, Oct 22, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Spine-Tingling Bookmarks is a spooky fun workshop where you’ll create your own eerie and magical bookmarks just in time for Halloween!

Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we create art with spilled coffee!

Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room,Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online eBranch
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.

Thu, Oct 23, 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,... 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!

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Lobby 3
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Training Room
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling By appointment only. Call Elder Options 1-800-262-2243 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Branch
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.

Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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... 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a reading discussion!

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
New time! The Archer Book Club (ABC) is back! Meetings are the fourth Thursday of every month (subject to change during the holiday season).

Thu, Oct 23, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.

Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Learn how to make your kitten or cat happy, well-adjusted and more resilient with Chris
This event is full

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Are you crafty? Do you sew? Do you want to learn?

Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Training Room
Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as well as explore the various... more
Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as well as explore the various art & music careers through engaging projects.

Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look at them.

Fri, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for... more
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 4:45pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for PG rated scary movies.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Do you want to learn Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays! No textbook, student centered with a focus on speaking.

Sat, Oct 25, 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,... 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!

Sat, Oct 25, 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,... 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!

Sat, Oct 25, 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,... 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!

Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Learn more about Ayurveda with Richard A. Masla, founder of the Ayurveda Health Retreat in Alachua.

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you!

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Have a howlingly good time as you discover your spooky name, join our monster games, create a creepy craft, and more.

Sat, Oct 25, 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... more
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, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for... more
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.

Sun, Oct 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Sun, Oct 26, 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... 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.

Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Sun, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.

Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hawthorne Branch
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for... more
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.

Mon, Oct 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.

Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a 4-part series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda... more
Join us in the meeting room for a 4-part series on meditation, mantra, conscious breathing and relaxation with a certified Sivananda instructor. This program welcomes all experience levels.

Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking.

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
The High Springs Branch hosts the Community Resource Navigator from the Partnership for Strong Families, Inc.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Tue, Oct 28, 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... more
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, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!

Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for... more
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.

Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.

Tue, Oct 28, 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,... more
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, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Calling all things that go bump in the night: join us for Halloween themed crafts!

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Tweens and teens can play through a fun Dungeons & Dragons storyline with guidance from an experienced Dungeon Master.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously... more
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners welcome. (Event renamed: previously named Stitchcraft for Adults)

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.

Wed, Oct 29, 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... more
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, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Looking for a job? Want to change careers? Just curious? Come speak directly to employers, ask questions, get information and share your... more
Looking for a job? Want to change careers? Just curious? Come speak directly to employers, ask questions, get information and share your resume.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry United Methodist Church - Pumpkin Patch
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United Methodist Church... more
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United Methodist Church pumpkin patch.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Book House
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for... more
Join us for the bi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects.

Wed, Oct 29, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
We have a book for you!

Wed, Oct 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs... more
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Oct 29, 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... more
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!

Wed, Oct 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch
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.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Waldo's book Club for Adults.

Wed, Oct 29, 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... more
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, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Wed, Oct 29, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a silly monster Story Time, and then create monster friends with paper scraps! Don't forget to wear your costume! Ages 2 & up.

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun arts and crafts, ASL for beginners, and more!

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month!

Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.

Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room,Foundation Room
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Online eBranch
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their... more
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Oct 30, 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,... 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!

Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Lobby 3
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Branch
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Come join us as we make slime in celebration of the spooky season!

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Create your own little ghoul out of clay and create a box to take them home in!

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Create spooky, mini designs using cross-stitch to get you in the Halloween spirit. All supplies provides.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come craft costume and cosplay for rubber duckies! All materials provided. Go high fashion or casual as you like -- just bring your... more
Come craft costume and cosplay for rubber duckies! All materials provided. Go high fashion or casual as you like -- just bring your creativity!

Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library
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.

Thu, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Learn how to make your kitten or cat happy, well-adjusted and more resilient with Chris
This event is full

Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
City of Gainesville Special Election (GRU Referendum)

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:45am
New venue Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Are you crafty? Do you sew? Do you want to learn?

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
craft stations throughout the library
Calling all creatives! Get into the spirit of the night with our self-guided pre-prepped creepy craft experiences!

Fri, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch
They are personal ceramic banks made to look like books. Now it is up to YOU to create the boos!

Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room,Training Room
Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as well as explore the various... more
Come join us in this symphonious series! In this program you will learn the basics of piano and guitar, as well as explore the various art & music careers through engaging projects.

Fri, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Sat, Nov 01, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
City of Gainesville Special Election (GRU Referendum)

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Do you want to learn Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice on Saturdays! No textbook, student centered with a focus on speaking.

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders!

Sat, Nov 01, 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,... 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!

Sat, Nov 01, 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,... 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!

Sat, Nov 01, 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... more
Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using songs and games.

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Gather together for an art club/book club using Julia Cameron's book Living the Artist's Way. Limited to 10 Adults; Reservations Required.

Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New venue Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
A freestyle rap performance, conversation & workshop with Marley The Messenger for National Hip Hop History Month.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - 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.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.

Sun, Nov 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
City of Gainesville Special Election (GRU Referendum)

Sun, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.

Sun, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library
Drop-in tech help session where patrons learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to borrow electronic library items.

Sun, Nov 02, 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... 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.

Sun, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true... more
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.