Alachua County Library District (Headquarters)
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Sunday July 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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Sunday July 13 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sensory Story Time
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.
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Sunday July 13 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 July 13 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 July 13 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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Sunday July 13 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
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. Check back for info on this month's speaker.
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Monday July 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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Monday July 14 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday July 14 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 July 14 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Movie Monday
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
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Monday July 14 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
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Monday July 14 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Monday July 14 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday July 14 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 July 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Make a Scene with a Zine
Express yourself by creating a zine. You can create a Zine or a small book, all made from one page of paper. Join us in celebrating International Zine month.
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Monday July 14 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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 July 14 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 July 14 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 July 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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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday July 15 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Scams, Schemes & Frauds
Learn about the top reported scams and how not to become a victim.
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Adventures
Join us as we learn through play
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Summer Reading Program: Exploring the World of Painting
Acrylic and water coloring
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Memory Kits
Join us in the meeting room and learn how to make a memory kit for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's.
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Tuesday July 15 12:00pm - 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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Tuesday July 15 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adult Board Gaming
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 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 July 15 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Slime Factory
Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 511.
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Tuesday July 15 3:00pm - 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 July 15 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Draw Your World
In this playful and beginner-friendly art class, kids learn to draw by starting with the simplest building blocksshapes!
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Tuesday July 15 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Life Sized Snakes and Ladders
In this life-sized version of the famous board-game, participants will compete on a large arena, and also complete thematically related crafts.
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Tuesday July 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
BOTB Practice
Team practice meeting
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Tuesday July 15 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 July 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday July 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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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
BOTB Read-In
Read as a team
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 12:00pm - 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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Wednesday July 16 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
We have a book for you.
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Wednesday July 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Music Lab
Kids have fun with musical instruments.
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Wednesday July 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Read a book to a beautiful greyhound dog, Sally.
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Anime Afternoons
Calling all anime fans!
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 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 July 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Wednesday July 16 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Duct Tape Workshop
Duct tape, it isn't just for...ducts. We will be making two easy crafts using this unconventional material.
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Wednesday July 16 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Perler Beads
Create a melty Perler bead creation
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Wednesday July 16 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 July 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Gaming
Join us in the Teen Space for some fun Nintendo Switch gaming.
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Wednesday July 16 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Tools to Quit
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center for this 2-hour class to help you quit using tobacco and nicotine products.
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Wednesday July 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 July 16 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 July 16 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 July 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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Thursday July 17 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 July 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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Thursday July 17 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Thursday July 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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Thursday July 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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Thursday July 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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Thursday July 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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Thursday July 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
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Thursday July 17 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Story Time
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more
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Thursday July 17 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 July 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
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Thursday July 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather permitting.
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Thursday July 17 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 July 17 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 July 17 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 July 17 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 July 17 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.
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Thursday July 17 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 July 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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Thursday July 17 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Basic Design for 3D Printing - Learn to use Tinkercad
Learn the basics of making a model for 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free beginner-friendly tool for all ages. Computers provided.
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Thursday July 17 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
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Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
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Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Teen D&D: Team B
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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Thursday July 17 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
UF Mobile OBGYN Outreach
The UF Health OB/GYN Mobile Outreach vehicle will be on site to offer services regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
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Thursday July 17 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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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Window Frame Mini Paintings
Stop by to create a mini painting that may resemble the view out of a window.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer STEAM
Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday well have new science and art projects inspired by seasonal themes.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Come join us and read to Peaches the therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friend and her handler.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sculpture Club: Will You "Bee" My Friend?
Nature is a living sculpture. Add beauty and movement with a mini water feature that will attract some bee-utiful pollinators.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Read with a Dog
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
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Thursday July 17 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 phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
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Thursday July 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
BOTB Meeting
BOTB Meeting
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Thursday July 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Drawing Florida Wildlife
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Thursday July 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 July 17 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
So You Got into College Now What?
Surviving College Food; Beyond Chips and Ice-Cream
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Friday July 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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Friday July 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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Friday July 18 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 July 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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Friday July 18 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 July 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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Friday July 18 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Friday July 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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Friday July 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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Friday July 18 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 July 18 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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Friday July 18 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 July 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Crafts: Fabric Coasters - Learn to Sew
Beat the summer heat by making a fabric coaster for your ice cold drink. Learn basics of the sewing machine and take home a coaster. All materials provided.
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Friday July 18 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Computer Basics
Learn about using a computer and utilizing the internet.
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Friday July 18 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 July 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitch & Chat
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
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Friday July 18 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 July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Whipped Shea Butter and Salt Scrub Class
Learn to make whipped Shea Butter and Salt Scrub with Megan.
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Friday July 18 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 July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Alice in Wonderland Escape Room
Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and escape Wonderland before time runs out! Ages 8-18.
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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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Friday July 18 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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Friday July 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Scams, Schemes & Frauds
Learn about the top reported scams and how not to become a victim.
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Friday July 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Battle of the Books practice
Waldo team practices for Battle of the Books.
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Friday July 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
BOTB Practice
Team practice meeting
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Friday July 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bilingual Story Time
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 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 July 19 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Family Crafting
Simple craft for ages 0-5.
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
A Visit With Author Natalia Sylvester
Come hear renowned novelist Natalia speak, followed by a Q & A.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
3D Design Afternoons
Learn to design 3D items with us.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Read With a Dog
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Movie Club
Join us for a movie.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ArtSpace: Drawing Florida Wildlife
Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Weaving Community
Work together with other crafters to create a small temporary exhibit at Library Partnership branch.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
N.I.C.E. Conversations
Join Marley The Messenger for an inspiring mentorship program that helps teens unlock and explore their creative potential.
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Saturday July 19 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 July 19 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Battle of the Books Competition
The ultimate Alachua County teen trivia competition.
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Sunday July 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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Sunday July 20 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 July 20 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 July 20 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 July 20 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 July 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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Monday July 21 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Monday July 21 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 July 21 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Movie Monday
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
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Monday July 21 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 July 21 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Monday July 21 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conversation Club
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
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Monday July 21 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 July 21 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 July 21 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Money Mondays
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with free monthly workshops led by Shannon Scott from Merrill Lynch.
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Monday July 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make-It Monday
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.
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Monday July 21 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 July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Music and Movement
Come jam out and dance with your little one!
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Tuesday July 22 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Adventures
Join us as we learn through play
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 11:00am - 1:00pm 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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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Snapology
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
English for Families
Learn English with your family!
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baby Time
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adult Board Gaming
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
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Tuesday July 22 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Introduction to micro:bit
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding.
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Tuesday July 22 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Human Library
Come hear short, interactive presentations by four "human books"--local speakers sharing their lived experience as justice-impacted individuals, who have found success and purpose post-incarceration.
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Tuesday July 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
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Tuesday July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 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 July 22 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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Tuesday July 22 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Battle Royal
A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced Dungeon Master.
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Tuesday July 22 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Read With a Dog
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend.
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Tuesday July 22 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
K Mania
Calling all Hallyu fans! K Mania is back!
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Tuesday July 22 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Stitchcraft for Adults
Join us for an adult crafting program from MakerSpace: learn how to use a sewing machine! Beginners and experienced sewists welcome.
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Tuesday July 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Partnership for Strong Families Community Event
Event at the High Springs Branch
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Tuesday July 22 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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Wednesday July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Pokédex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt!
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Wednesday July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time.
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Wednesday July 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Enjoy rhymes, puppets, and interactive play.
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Wednesday July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 12:00pm - 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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Wednesday July 23 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Non-Traditional Book Club
We have a book for you.
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Wednesday July 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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Wednesday July 23 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 July 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer at the Library: Snapology
Come join us as we bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks. Create your own world, including your own Minecraft character.
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Wednesday July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 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 July 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Camp
Enjoy programs geared towards adults all summer long at our Adult Summer Camp 2025.
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Wednesday July 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LegoSpace
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
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Wednesday July 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
MakerSpace
Join us and learn how to start weaving on a cardboard loom! All supplies provided.
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Wednesday July 23 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
STREAMtime
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math
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Wednesday July 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 July 23 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 July 23 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.