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Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Micanopy Craft' n' Quilt - Come Craft with Us!
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Are you crafty? Do you sew? Do you want to learn?
Hand Building Pottery Workshop
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience... more
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!
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Film Friday
Fri, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Watch a new movie from the library's collection.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Adult Craft Club: Vejigante & Hojalata
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
ArtSpace: Drawing and Painting Series for Adults
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Please join us for monthly drawing and painting with a focus on a variety of artistic techniques and styles.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
The Poetry Group
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and... more
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and dead.
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Game On: Gaming Club
Fri, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Get your "Game On" and join us for our monthly gaming club. 
Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for Bilingual Story Time in the library. Stories & songs in English & Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started. Registration Required.
MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library.
Cultural Passport: A Hispanic Heritage Journey
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
A Commonplace Life - one for ordinary "Creatives"
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
All kinds of plans, all kinds of planners.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief... more
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
Ask-A-Lawyer
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join Three Rivers Legal Service, Southern Legal Council and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee for a free... more
Join Three Rivers Legal Service, Southern Legal Council and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee for a free Ask-A-Lawyer clinic.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 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,... 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!
Music and Movement
Sat, Oct 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.
Rescheduled
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
New date Saturday, October 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Saturday Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Art @ Archer - Let's Paint Bugs
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive art session where we paint bugs and insects.
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
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Financial Wellness: Fraud Prevention
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
Learn about what financial fraud is, how to prevent it and how to combat it with staff from Fifth Third Bank. Join us to gain the... more
Learn about what financial fraud is, how to prevent it and how to combat it with staff from Fifth Third Bank. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
ArtSpace: 3D Cricut Flowers
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Build colorful 3D paper flowers and discover the possibilities of Cricut crafting.
Teen Movie Club
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Headquarters Library
Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne Makerspace
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.
100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh Tea Party - 100 Years of Pooh Celebration
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary at the Micanopy Branch Public Library!
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Oct 10, 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.
Beanie Baby Taxidermy
Sat, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in the Tower Road Meeting Room for Beanie Baby Taxidermy! We will be giving new life to stuffed animals by decorating them on... more
Join us in the Tower Road Meeting Room for Beanie Baby Taxidermy! We will be giving new life to stuffed animals by decorating them on plaques with cute trinkets and adornments.
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MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
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Teen Book Club
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Get together fellow teens and talk about the books you have been reading in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Oct 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... 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.
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Sun, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Gainesville Rose Society
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch
Join the Gainesville Rose Society for their monthly meeting at the Tower Road Branch this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Sew Something New
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
If you know the basics of a sewing machine and you're asking yourself, "What next?" this free class series is for you! In this session,... more
If you know the basics of a sewing machine and you're asking yourself, "What next?" this free class series is for you! In this session, we will make snap wallets.
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Writers Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker.
Gainesville Thrives
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Partnership - Library Partnership - Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Basic Reading Practice for Everyone
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
This group is based around reading basic English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
This group is based around reading basic English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Breastfeeding Basics - by Healthy Start of North Central Florida
Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
This class provides an overview of breastfeeding, including how milk supply works, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, and... more
This class provides an overview of breastfeeding, including how milk supply works, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, and common challenges new parents may face.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who... more
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
Medicare Workshops: How to Recognize & Avoid Medicare Fraud
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Learn to recognize & avoid Medicare/Medicaid fraud online, by phone, and in person. FREE class!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Oct 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Bring your fiber arts projects with you for conversation and stitching fun!
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use... more
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
TeenTober: The Scribble Society - Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A creative space for teens and tweens to write, journal, doodle, and decompress.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Want to learn Korean? Come learn the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking from a native speaker and experienced instructor.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Plaza Area
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
A story time designed for babies and their caregivers, filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and more.
Story Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us as we learn through play
Community Resource Navigator
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 2:30pm
High Springs Branch - Study Room A
The Community Resource Navigator can help find resources for you and your family.
Job Club
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Music and Movement
Tue, Oct 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.
Imperfect Stitching
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come learn hand embroidery at the library! This class is for beginners. We will learn basic stitches and move our way up to simple designs.
Gainesville Thrives
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park Branch - Outdoor Program Area
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
UF IFAS Presents: Pollinator Gardening
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Learn from UF IFAS how to create Florida-Friendly landscapes and gardens that create habitats that attract and support pollinators such... more
Learn from UF IFAS how to create Florida-Friendly landscapes and gardens that create habitats that attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Financial Fitness and the Power of Budgeting
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
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Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch
Mediterranean Cooking Class with UF IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Science)
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Alachua County Fire Rescue Community Health - ACFR
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Lobby
Tabling
Movie Talk
Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Get together with fellow film enthusiasts to talk about favorite and latest films you've been watching.
Corner General Store - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Open Studio
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Join us in Open Studio to submit 3D prints or explore the Cricut.
ChillSpace
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Pop-Up Program: Teentober Tuesday - Friendship Bracelets
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your bestie and make matching friendship bracelets! There will be snacks, music and fun vibes.
Virtual Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online eBranch - Zoom
Online open forum to talk about whatever books you wish with fellow book enthusiasts.  
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where... more
Are you caring for a loved one with a dementia-related diagnosis? Join us for Dementia Caregiver Support Group by Haven Hospice, where they will provide additional education and support.
Teens Create
Tue, Oct 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!
Intro to Sewing - Learn to use a sewing machine!
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Puzzle Competition
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne Makerspace
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Newberry Branch - Study Room A
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.
Financial Well-Being Workshops - inform and educate
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Workshops are engaging and interactive.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Basic Computer Help Drop-In & GED help
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Millhopper Branch - Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Homeschool Makerspace
Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Join us for makerspace programs designed for homeschool families!
Job Club
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Non-Traditional Book Club
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Book talk with an extended discussion
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Murder and Mayhem Mystery Book Club
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy discussing a monthly mystery with fellow murder and mayhem mystery book enthusiasts. October's book is We Solve Murders by Richard... more
Enjoy discussing a monthly mystery with fellow murder and mayhem mystery book enthusiasts. October's book is We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.
Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Fall 2026 Edition
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
A Weekly Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences
4-H: All About Snakes
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Alachua County 4-H will be coming to the Archer Branch for a fun STEM program!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 14, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs loves to hear a good story!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
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Rescheduled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Design your own fun Spooky Monster
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us as we break out the craft supplies and design your own spooky monster!
LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
#TeenTober: Tiny Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 14, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate the season by crafting tiny pumpkins from colorful pipe cleaners.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Waldo Branch - Teen Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Horror Flash Fiction Workshop
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Write a short and scary story based on a spooky prompt!
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Explore calming exercises and reduce stress as we learn wind-down techniques from various cultures. Registration required.
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10... more
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10 attendees
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Story Time at Depot Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Depot Park main stage
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
Adult Crafting
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Come learn diamond dotz and create beautiful beaded jewelry! Supplies are provided. Space is limited to the first 10 patrons.
Help Me Grow Alachua
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hawthorne Branch
Help Me Grow Alachua shares information and free resources to promote healthy child development.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 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,... 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!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 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.
League of Women Voters: Tabling
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Lobby
The League of Women Voters of Florida is a civic organization in the state of Florida. The organization is nonpartisan and offers... more
The League of Women Voters of Florida is a civic organization in the state of Florida. The organization is nonpartisan and offers education about voting.
STEM for Young Makers
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
This series is aimed at preteen to teenaged children who are interested in learning about a variety of different scientific topics. Each... more
This series is aimed at preteen to teenaged children who are interested in learning about a variety of different scientific topics. Each session covers a different topic.
Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling
Thu, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Training Room
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling.
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens,... more
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages will be provided.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 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.
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create models for 3D printing with Tinkercad.
Kid's Art Club
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity every month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own... more
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity every month exploring the rich world of art history and exploring our own creativity!
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cone Park Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Children can develop a love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.
Teen Terror Flicks - #Teentober
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Scream if you love horror movies at your library!
Slime Factory
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11.
Film Club
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Frank Capra's award-winning "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" starring James Stewart.
ArtSpace: Mini Pumpkin Baskets
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Celebrate the season with a mini pumpkin basket! Design and decorate a mini jack-o’-lantern using felt, pipe cleaners, and more.
Genealogy Research for Adults
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Do you know who your ancestors are? Basics of Genealogy is for someone who has very little or no experience conducting family history or... more
Do you know who your ancestors are? Basics of Genealogy is for someone who has very little or no experience conducting family history or a genealogy search.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG) - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Zine Night
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Come exercise your creativity by making your own DIY, mini magazine at Zine Night! All supplies provided and no experience necessary.
Adult Board Gaming 
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning... more
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning something new or mastering an old favorite, join us at the table.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:45am
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Micanopy Craft' n' Quilt - Come Craft with Us!
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Are you crafty? Do you sew? Do you want to learn?
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in... more
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
Makerspace
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Makerspace activities for ages 6 & up.
Sewcial Hour - Sewing Circle
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Archer has a sewing group who meet every Friday for Sewcial Hour.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available... more
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Kids Can Sew
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch
Kids can sew, too! We’ll be walking through the basics of various techniques in machine and hand sewing with fun, simple,... more
Kids can sew, too! We’ll be walking through the basics of various techniques in machine and hand sewing with fun, simple, age-appropriate projects.
Fall Family Craft Night
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
The Community Resource Navigation Program will have a fun craft, free pizza and drinks, and information about local programs and resources.
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music Time
Sat, Oct 17, 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.
A Commonplace Life - one for ordinary "Creatives"
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Bookpage bats. Due to the difficulty of this project, registration is required, and attendance is limited to 12 persons.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... 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!
Cosy Up to a Mystery - Book Club
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Cosy Up to a Mystery Book Club
Music and Movement
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 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,... 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!
Spanish Conversation Club
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Family Art Time
Sat, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers after Music and Movement.
Makerspace Orientation
Sat, Oct 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Orientation for the HQ Makerspace.
3D Design Afternoons - Beginners
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.
Fold and Chat - Come Craft with Us!
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
A gathering for paper crafting and sharing!
ArtSpace: Mini Pumpkin Baskets
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Celebrate the season with a mini pumpkin basket! Design and decorate a mini jack-o’-lantern using felt, pipe cleaners, and more.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne Makerspace
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Oct 17, 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.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sat, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
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... more
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.
MakerSpace: Open Studio
Sat, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Join us in Open Studio to make and submit 3D prints, explore the Cricut, or work on personal art projects.
Rescheduled
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Oct 18, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Sunday, October 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... 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.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Oct 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... 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.
This event is full
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Sun, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Newberry Book Club
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 2 - Tabletop RPG
Sun, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as a character that you created or... 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.
Early Voting - General Election
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Early voting for the General Election.
Gainesville Thrives
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Partnership - Library Partnership - Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Basic Reading Practice for Everyone
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
This group is based around reading basic English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and... more
This group is based around reading basic English texts in a group. We also learn new vocabulary words, practice phonetics, grammar and pronunciation.
Springhill Commons Publix - Bookmobile Stop
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cone Park Branch
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who... more
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who face mental health and substance use challenges.
Financial Literacy - Banking Credit
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room
Banking Credit: The basics you need to set your future up for success. Money, Banking and Finance budgeting insights.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Oct 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
3D Printer Open Studio
Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use... more
Open Studio time at the Newberry Branch Library allows patrons to print using our 3D printer. The printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 2:00pm
Laser Cutter Reservations - HQ Makerspace
Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
A dedicated time for reserving the laser cutter on Mondays in the HQ Makerspace.
Beginner Korean
Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Want to learn Korean? Come learn the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking from a native speaker and experienced instructor.
Early Voting - General Election
Tue, Oct 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting
Tue, Oct 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Early voting for the General Election.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 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.
Story Time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waldo Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us every Tuesday for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Music and Movement
Tue, Oct 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.
Exploring the World of Painting
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
High Springs Branch
Learning the basics of acrylic painting
Financial Literacy - Banking Credit 101
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The basics you need to set your future up for success. Money, Banking and Finance budgeting insights.
Gainesville Thrives
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cone Park Branch - Outdoor Program Area
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
Senior Recreation Center - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
High Springs Branch
Representatives from the League of Women Voters will have an informational table inside the library. They are a nonpartisan, grassroots... more
Representatives from the League of Women Voters will have an informational table inside the library. They are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to inform about voting rights.
Cancelled
Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch
Mediterranean Cooking Class with UF IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Science)
Alachua Branch Book Club
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
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.
GRACE Marketplace Resource Help
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Free Resource Assistance For Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless.
Computer Help Drop-In
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
After-school fun in the MakerSpace with 3D printing, electronics, arts and crafts, board games, and more.
Read With a Dog
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Youth Services Area
Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories!
ChillSpace
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Stokes Community Center - Outreach
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Micanopy Branch
Library outreach at the Stokes Community Center in Micanopy.
Pop-Up Program: Teentober Tuesday - Tea Time Trivia
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
During Teentober test your knowledge on the latest tea in our pop culture trivia bowl. Unscheduled Pop-Up Program.
Genealogy Research for Teens
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Do you know who your ancestors are? Learning about your ancestors, can explain why you are you!
Sewing Meetup
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Sewing Meetup provides a dedicated time for sewers or other fiber artists to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and... more
Sewing Meetup provides a dedicated time for sewers or other fiber artists to work on personal projects. Registration is required, and participants must be able to use sewing machines independently.
TeenTober: Teen CreateSpace - Paint a Pumpkin Ornament
Tue, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Join us for a craft or art project for teens and tweens. All supplies will be provided, some supplies are limited.
Comedy Class with Uprising Comedy
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class on the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a... more
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class on the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a seasoned professional, join us for an hour of laughter.
Adult Chess Club
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Join other adult players in a friendly game of chess! All skill levels are welcome.
Early Voting - General Election
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Early voting for the General Election.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne Makerspace
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Work on creative projects at your own pace. 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available. Registration required.
Music Time
Wed, Oct 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.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Oct 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... 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.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us!
Basic Computer Help Drop-In & GED help
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Job Club
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Non-Traditional Book Club
Wed, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Book talk with an extended discussion
Music Lab
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Partnership Branch - Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instrument
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues - Fall 2026 Edition
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archer Branch
A Weekly Scavenger Hunt with Pre-Prepped Craft Experiences
Oak Hammock - Bookmobile Stop
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 21, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs loves to hear a good story!
Cricut Stickers Workshop
Wed, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Archer Branch - CreateSpace
This workshop is sure to give you fright when you learn how to create scary spooky cricut stickers with us.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Rescheduled
Micanopy Children's Movie Matinee - Movie Matinee for Kids and Tweens
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Micanopy Branch
Come watch a movie with us at the Micanopy Branch Library!
LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
STEAMspace
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts, games, and activities!
Pop-Up Program - Spooky Spiders & Ghosts
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Unscheduled Pop-Up Program. Join us and make a spooky spider or friendly ghost. All supplies will be provided.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - The Adventurers Guild (Ages 12-18)
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
A distant light flickers on the horizon. Ancient secrets stir beneath forgotten ruins. Somewhere, a legend is waiting for its heroes...
Read With a Dog
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High Springs Branch - Teen Space
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so come share a story with a furry friend!
Art Club
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - Children's Area
Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara!
Teen/Tween D&D
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Teen Space
Join our ongoing quest as a hero fighting monsters, finding treasure, and exploring dangerous realms!
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Explore calming exercises and reduce stress as we learn wind-down techniques from various cultures. Registration required.
Intro to Crocheting
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10... more
Are you 15 years and older and never learned to crochet? Join us in the MakerSpace and learn an excellent skill. Open to the first 10 attendees
Early Voting - General Election
Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting
Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Early voting for the General Election.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Governing Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room A
Alachua County Library District Governing Board
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Millhopper Branch - Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Headquarters Library - Storywoods Room
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace,Meeting Room
Reading, movement, and activities for young children and their families.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Adult Crafting
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Come learn diamond dotz and create beautiful beaded jewelry! Supplies are provided. Space is limited to the first 10 patrons.
League of Women Voters
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Partnership Branch
League of Women Voters will be tabling on site to provide non-partisan voting information.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... 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!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Alachua Branch - Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Pumpkin Patch Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Newberry United Methodist Church - Pumpkin Patch
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United Methodist Church... 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.
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens,... more
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Drop in at our weekly, low-key coloring session for adults. A variety of gel pens, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages will be provided.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Teen ArtSpace: Potion Bottles
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
Create a fun sensory potion bottle!
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Terror Flicks - #Teentober
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Scream if you love horror movies at your library!
Paper Circuits
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn the basics of a simple circuit and how to incorporate circuits into papercraft.
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center for this 2-hour class to help you quit using tobacco and nicotine products.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tower Road Branch - Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
ArtSpace: Fall Ceramic Painting
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
Paint spooky and seasonal ceramics just in time for Halloween, with guest artist Lindi Baldwin!
Archer Book Club - Birds of Prey
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
The Archer Book Club (ABC) meets on the fourth Thursday of every month (subject to change during the holiday season).
Adult Board Gaming 
Thu, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning... more
Join fellow board game enthusiasts to discover new favorites or to play beloved classics. Whether you're interested in learning something new or mastering an old favorite, join us at the table.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Early Voting - General Election
Fri, Oct 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Millhopper Branch
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room
Early voting for the General Election.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:45am
Millhopper Branch - Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Micanopy Craft' n' Quilt - Come Craft with Us!
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall
Are you crafty? Do you sew? Do you want to learn?
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in... more
Bring your infant to learn hands-on infant massage techniques from a Healthy Start Care Coordinator. To register, please use the link in the description.
LaCrosse - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region.
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tower Road Branch - Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your... more
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
Sewcial Hour - Sewing Circle
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Archer has a sewing group who meet every Friday for Sewcial Hour.
Cricut for Beginners
Fri, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
The Poetry Group
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library - Foundation Room
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and... more
Come dust of your poems, listen and talk about the poetry of others, or find out about the interesting lives of famous poets living and dead.
Open Studio - Open hours at HQ Makerspace
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - HQ Makerspace Room
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser... more
Open Studio time at the Headquarters Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. 3D printers and a laser cutter are available for public use with staff assistance.
Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 2:00pm
Off the Shelf: Teen Book Club - Nil by Lynne Matson 
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books each month!
Spanish Conversation Club
Fri, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters Library - Meeting Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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