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Summer at the Library America 250: Big Kid Book Club Celebrates America

Big Kid Book Club Celebrates America: sharing books about July 4, our flag, and things that make our country special. Big ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch MakerSpace 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist

Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Summer Art Sessions

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month, exploring the rich world of ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library America 250: ArtSpace- Cattle Brand Stamps - Waldo Branch

Brand your creativity! Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by designing your own cattle brand stamp and immerse yourself in Florida’s agricultural ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Early Steps Baby Time

Enjoy a gentle program with a librarian for babies and toddlers (including those with sensory sensitivities) followed by family time ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Branch (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 pm
  • Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
  • Website: trainmatlife.com
  • Category: Free

Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS

The Education Equalizer Foundation is helping students change their future—on purpose. College PASS is open to rising Juniors and Seniors who ...

  • Friday, July 10, 2026 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: In Person, Private Location, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free for all students
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Wild Wonders

Come explore and experience extraordinary reptile encounters and learn about their world. This is an interactive program that is both educational ...

  • Friday, July 10, 2026 11:00 am
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...

  • Friday, July 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free