Alachua County Library District (Headquarters)
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Wednesday June 11 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
BOTB Read-In
Read as a team
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Wednesday June 11 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Music & Movement 10:15
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Wednesday June 11 10:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
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.
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Wednesday June 11 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
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Wednesday June 11 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Pottery Demo with Big G Pottery
Have you ever wanted to learn about pottery making? Join us in the meeting room and watch Chris Gallup demonstrate how to create beautiful pieces of stoneware pottery.
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Wednesday June 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Basic Computer Help Drop-In & GED help
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 patrons questions while studying for the GED.
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Wednesday June 11 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Music & Movement 11:00
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday June 11 11:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Wednesday June 11 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Job Club
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Wednesday June 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Wednesday June 11 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
We have a book for you.
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Wednesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Slam Book Preview
Get ready to express yourself all summer long!
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Wednesday June 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Knitting Circle
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
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Wednesday June 11 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday June 11 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Manatee Talk
Join us for a presentation all about manatees!
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Theatre Club
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Join us for a friendly stitching circle.
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Art Club
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
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Wednesday June 11 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
STREAMtime
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math
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Wednesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Writers' Club
A new writing club for adults is beginning in Archer.
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Wednesday June 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
ASL Camp
Come learn to sign a song
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Wednesday June 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To Behold
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Wednesday June 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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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Thursday June 12 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Conversation Club
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club. Join us on Zoom- Thursdays at 10 a.m.
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
B is for Baby!
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Bilingual Story Time at the Park
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Job Club
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy!
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Thursday June 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Thursday June 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
BOTB Practice
Team practice meeting
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Thursday June 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
UF HealthStreet
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Fandom Club
Arts and crafts and fandom!
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Break Movie Matinee
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The Garfield Movie. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic elements.
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Thursday June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
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Thursday June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us in the childrens area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
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Thursday June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.
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Thursday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: ArtSpace: Drawing/ Journaling:
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
GamerSpace
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!
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Thursday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Thursday June 12 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
ASL Camp
Come learn to sign a song
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Thursday June 12 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Stitch & Dish
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
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Thursday June 12 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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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Thursday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Intro to 3D Printing
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
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Friday June 13 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Micanopy Craft 'n' Quilt - Come Craft with Us!
Learn a new craft with us at the Micanopy Branch!
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Friday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
UF IFAS Presents: Pollinator Gardening
Learn how to create Florida-Friendly landscapes and gardens that create habitats that attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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Friday June 13 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Adult Summer Crafts: PRIDE Rainbow Keychains
Celebrate PRIDE month by creating rainbow keychains using yarn and minor hand sewing. All materials provided.
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Friday June 13 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Micanopy Historic Ghost Talk
Join us on Friday the 13th for a Micanopy historic ghost talk with Megan Beckham
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TinkerSpace
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Friday June 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
How to Train Your Dragon
Calling all dragon trainers! Join us at the library for an afternoon of crafts and a screening of the original animated "How to Train Your Dragon" movie. All supplies will be provided.
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Friday June 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Let's Talk About It
Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida for a discussion on gender and sexuality!
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Friday June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
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Friday June 13 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Love, Simon Movie Screening
Celebrate pride month with your friends at the library!
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Friday June 13 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Post-Incarceration Peer Support Group
Join us the 2nd Friday of each month for a peers only support group for those returning from prison or jail.
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Friday June 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Friday June 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
ASL Camp
Come learn to sign a song
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Saturday June 14 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Saturday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Music and Movement
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Gainesville Handweavers Guild Demonstration
Fiber artists will be creating their crafts throughout the library.
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Saturday June 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.
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Saturday June 14 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cardboard Arcade Summer Challenge
Come create arcade games from carboard and other assorted materials.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
NEA Big Read Book talk
Join a discussion of the Haitian Creole translation of "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Seed Swap
Join us for our fourth bi-annual seed swap. Share gardening information, plant varieties, and stories of your projects. Bring extra seeds or cuttings to share with others and find new varieties.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: ArtSpace: Drawing/ Journaling
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Garden in a Bucket
Discover the art of cultivating a garden within a repurposed container.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Celebration: The Art of PyroFuzz
Join us for an electrifying performance by local artist Rayvon "Purple Kloud" Rollins
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
First-Time Home Buyer
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.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GED Study Sessions
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.
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Sunday June 15 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Sunday June 15 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Sunday June 15 12:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pathfinder Society for Teens
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.
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Sunday June 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Sunday June 15 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Chess Club
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Sunday June 15 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday June 16 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Midsummer Fairy Adventures
Put some sparkle in your summer with a very special fairy program! Well listen to a fairy story, then make wings, wands, and other props to turn into the fairy (or gnome) of our magical dreams!
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Monday June 16 10:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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Monday June 16 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Movie Monday
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
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Monday June 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
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Monday June 16 1:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Teen D&D: Team A
You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be a little more difficult than you expected, though.
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Monday June 16 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Monday June 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Scams, Schemes & Frauds
Learn about the top reported scams and how not to become a victim.
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Monday June 16 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Cartoons and Crafts
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!
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Monday June 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Battle of the Books 2025 - Team Meeting
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
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Monday June 16 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Beginners English Conversation Club
A casual conversation club for beginner-level English learners to practice speaking with each other, facilitated by staff/volunteer. Meets weekly, no registration or commitment required.
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Tuesday June 17 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Adventures
Join us as we learn through play
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Time
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Juneteenth Story Time
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Community Resource Navigator
The High Springs Branch hosts the Community Resource Navigator from the Partnership for Strong Families, Inc.
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Summer Reading Program: Exploring the World of Painting
Acrylic and water coloring
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Music and Movement
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
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Tuesday June 17 12:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Tuesday June 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Tuesday June 17 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Adult Board Gaming
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
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Tuesday June 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
BOTB Practice
Team practice meeting
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Tuesday June 17 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
UF HealthStreet
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs & services.
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Tuesday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Alachua Branch Book Club
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.
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Tuesday June 17 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Computer Help Drop-In
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting to refine their Microsoft Excel skills.
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Florida Candy Land
In this life-sized version of the famous board-game, participants will compete, create crafts, and complete activities.
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hawthorne Hub
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Juneteenth
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Rock Talk
Meet a professional geologist and learn more about rocks and geodes. You will even get to crack open a geode and bring it home!
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Tuesday June 17 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Open Sewing
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.
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Tuesday June 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Skill Issue
Our Skill Issue series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the world on your own!
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Tuesday June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday June 18 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
BOTB Read-In
Read as a team
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Wednesday June 18 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Music & Movement 10:15
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time at the Zoo
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
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Wednesday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Basic Computer Help Drop-In & GED help
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 patrons questions while studying for the GED.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Music & Movement 11:00
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wednesday June 18 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Job Club
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Wednesday June 18 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Wednesday June 18 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
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Wednesday June 18 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
We have a book for you.
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Wednesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog.
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Wednesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Music Lab
Kids have fun with musical instruments.
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Wednesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday June 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Anime Afternoons
Calling all anime fans!
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Wednesday June 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Knitting Circle
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
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Wednesday June 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Movie Screening
Come celebrate Juneteenth by watching the movie Summer of Soul!
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Wednesday June 18 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Theatre Club
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday June 18 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mandala Madness
If you think mandalas are too complicated for you to draw, think again!
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Wednesday June 18 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Crafty Campers
Explore traditional summer camp activities
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Wednesday June 18 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
LEGOSpace
Join us for LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840
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Wednesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Board of Trustees Meeting
Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees
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Wednesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
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Wednesday June 18 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
One-on-One Computer Assistance
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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Wednesday June 18 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
To Behold
Learn about homelessness in Alachua County and help create simple crafts to donate.
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Wednesday June 18 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025. Adult Chess Club is on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Headquarters Library Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Alachua Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Archer Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Cone Park Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Hawthorne Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
High Springs Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Library Partnership Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Micanopy Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Newberry Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Waldo Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Millhopper Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 All Day
Tower Road Branch Closed
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
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Thursday June 19 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.
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Friday June 20 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Micanopy Craft 'n' Quilt - Come Craft with Us!
Learn a new craft with us at the Micanopy Branch!
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Friday June 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Movie Talk
Get together with fellow film enthusiasts to talk about favorite and latest films you've been watching.
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Friday June 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Adult Summer Crafts: Earrings for Everyone
Join us to learn jewelry design basics and make your own earrings
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Friday June 20 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Spanish for Kids
Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using songs, games, and a picture book or two.
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Friday June 20 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Computer Basics
Learn about using a computer and utilizing the internet.
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Friday June 20 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
UF IFAS Presents: Pollinator Gardening
Learn how to create Florida-Friendly landscapes and gardens that create habitats that attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Paper Marbling
This marbling technique uses shaving cream and paints!
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TinkerSpace
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Story Time
Come join us for this special story time. Well learn about miniature horses through stories and get to meet a real life one!
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Friday June 20 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Genealogy Open Lab
Come to Genealogy Open Lab to receive assistance from an experienced genealogy librarian and use the library's valuable resources. Laptops will be available to use.
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Friday June 20 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Saturday June 21 All Day
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Write It Out!
All summer long, stop by the Teen Room and visit our Write It Out journaling station!
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Sparks
Need a creative break? Stop by the Art Sparks station in the Teen Room anytime!
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer.
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge.
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Explore Archer Scavenger Hunt
Pick up the Explore Archer tracker with a map to have fun with this self-guided tour of Archer and collect stickers for all 10 historic sites!
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Saturday June 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music & Movement
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
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Saturday June 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Saturday Story Time
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!
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Saturday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bilingual Story Time
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
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Saturday June 21 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Family Crafting
Simple craft for ages 0-5.
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Juneteenth: "Jiteenth" Art Experience
Draw along with digital cartoonist Mr. Payne for a fun interactive Art experience inspired by the Juneteenth holiday.
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
ARC Discovery DIY
Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace.
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Open Studio
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.
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
3D Design Afternoons
Learn to design 3D items with us.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Collage
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Marley the Messenger's N.I.C.E.
Marley The Messenger invites you to join the conversation! Explore exciting ideas and unlock your creativity. Connect, share and discover inspiring ways to bring your imagination to life.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
GED Study Sessions
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.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Community Rock Painting
Bring your creative side and join us to paint rocks and build some community spirit! We'll hide the rocks around town and bring smiles to the finders' faces.
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Saturday June 21 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
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Saturday June 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Tween Book Club
Join our Tween book club.