Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

Please join us for songs, rhymes and play time with your babies. This is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to have bonding time with their little ones.

Music plays an important role in developing a child's ability to read. Come enjoy music dancing and bonding time with your baby or toddler.

Join us at the library every Friday for adult board games. Choose from a variety of games including Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Labyrinth, Careers, Monopoly and more.

Chidren ages 0-5 and their caregivers please join us for a fun early learning program filled with music and fun! Activities are focused on early literacy and motor movement.

Music plays an important role in developing a child's ability to read. Come enjoy music dancing and bonding time with your baby or toddler.

Join us for a foreign film from the library's collection. Today's film is "Life is Beautiful" (1997), directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, who also co-wrote the script.

Groove to some hip hop instrumentals while you battle it out on the chess boards every third Friday of the month at Library Partnership. All ages are welcome. Open mic at select meetings.

Starting September 2018, computers in the HQ Teen Space will be reserved for Teens only (Ages 12-18) from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday*.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

'Theft in a Pastry Shop' by Italo Calvino and 'Fat People' by Alison Lurie, (found in "Even Deadlier," by the Great Books Foundation) is the literature that will be discussed at this meeting.

Looking for a new author or a book similar to your favorite? Let us serve you a tasty treat. Check out our mystery menu and discover new books to devour.

Belt out the classic songs from your favorite movie soundtracks while also enjoying the movie. Everyone is welcome to join in! And musical talent is not required.

Part fan club part literary society, the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) has regional groups that meet throughout the U.S. and Canada to discuss Jane Austen and her works.

Come and play with our large-scale building kit used for hands-on focused play and STE(A)M learning. A design challenge will be given at each session.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

Belt out the classic songs from your favorite movie soundtracks while also enjoying the movie. Everyone is welcome to join in! And musical talent is not required.

Need help with Math? Join us every other Sunday from 3-5 p.m. to receive assistance with math problems and math homework. Space is limited; please register online or see staff.

Want to get your child started learning a second language? Try Curious Chinese, a class designed for young children to begin learning the basics of the Chinese language.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

Come to the library to work on your stitching projects with other crafty individuals! Bring your crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery, latch hook, needlepoint, or any other stitching projects!

Bring what you are knitting/crocheting/needlecrafting (or any other non-messy craft) to the library and enjoy the company of other crafters. This group will meet monthly to inspire encourage and help one another. This program is free and open to the public.

Belt out the classic songs from your favorite movie soundtracks while also enjoying the movie. Everyone is welcome to join in! And musical talent is not required.

Come in to receive help with your homework on Monday's and Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 5:00pm. Parents/caregivers are asked to register their children for this program.

A reading dog is a special friend that loves to hear stories and doesn't judge anyone's reading ability. Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs with a special temperament.

Starting September 2018, computers in the HQ Teen Space will be reserved for Teens only (Ages 12-18) from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday*.

Join us for an hour of traditional storytelling. Miss Angela will entertain using stories, props, and songs and encourages audience participation! The theme will be stories of harvest time.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

North Central Florida Public Charter High School will be here to provide information about how to work toward earning your high school diploma.

Enjoy stories songs and activities geared for ages 3 to 5. Preschoolers will participate in group activities that foster curiosity and develop early literacy skills.

Open Enrollment for ESOL classes (English learning) at the library - Tuesdays 11 am - 2 pm. Meetings will take place in the Literacy office. Last intake is at 1:45 pm.

Belt out the classic songs from your favorite movie soundtracks while also enjoying the movie. Everyone is welcome to join in! And musical talent is not required.

Have a needlecraft that you love but have a hard time finding time to actually work on your projects? Have some fun with this crafting group which meets at the library Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm.

The Empowered to Live the Life You Choose/Rebuilders Program will provide information and awareness about intimate partner violence to the community.

Come in to receive help with your homework on Monday's and Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 5:00pm. . Parents/caregivers are asked to register their children for this program.

Tai Ch for Better Balance is a program that focuses on improving balance and physical function to reduce fall-related risks and injuries . Sponsored by Elder Options. Instructor: Pat Bellis

Starting September 2018, computers in the HQ Teen Space will be reserved for Teens only (Ages 12-18) from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday*.

Playing WiiU at the library is a great way to meet friends. Come enjoy a fun afternoon playing MarioKart Basketball Just Dance Super Smash Bros Super Mario Bros and more.

Teens join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month to learn and try a simple craft! We'll try things like crochet, knitting, loom weaving, cross stitch, and more! Beginners welcome! Materials provided!

Dance class for all ages, shapes and sizes. Work out routines vary between low intensity and high intensity. Scarlett Ashmore is certified as a Refit Revolution Instructor.

Advanced English conversation class. No walk-ins. Students must first register during Open Enrollment (Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm, HQ). See "ESOL Open Enrollment" in the events calendar.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary

This interactive 20 to 30-minute Laptime program is designed to help you bond with your baby through stories, songs and nursery rhymes while using motion, sight, sound and touch.

Music plays an important role in developing a child's ability to read. Come enjoy music dancing and bonding time with your baby or toddler.

Foster a love for reading and help children discover the library through Storytime. Enjoy stories songs and activities geared for ages 2 to 5.

Please join us for storytime with books, songs, dancing and other activities perfect for the walking to talking set. Every Wednesday before the library opens.

Belt out the classic songs from your favorite movie soundtracks while also enjoying the movie. Everyone is welcome to join in! And musical talent is not required.

Nurture musical growth in your child as you experience music together. This is a free event open to everyone. Space is limited. Please arrive early.

Are you a fan of Scifi/Fantasy TV, books, & movies? Are you really into Science or Technology? Consider yourself a true geek?! Join us for a TRUE BATTLE until ONE geek is left standing! Register here

This is by appointment. You will have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member that will assist you with all your computer questions. So if you have a computer problem you canít figure out; need assistance with downloading eBooks; need assistance with a computer software such as Word or PowerPoint then One on One Computer Assistance may be for you. Other days/times available by appointment only!

Come play some games after school! We'll have some laptops to play on and some cool board games and puzzles to spark some competition and teamwork.

Each week in November, we will challenge you to share a photo of something in or around Hawthorne which makes you feel grateful. Submit using using #HAWGratitude and tag us using @alachualibrary