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Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: America 250: Happy Birthday America Story Time

Story time fun birthday party for our country! Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

High Springs presents Florida 1776/Nations 250 Year Anniversary

Looking ahead to the nations 250 year anniversary. The High Springs Historical Society, with the Alachua County Library Branch in ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Upcycle Into Space

Explore the stars with your own spaceship made from plastic bottles! Create and decorate your own spaceship with plastic bottles! All ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Battle of the Books- Practice

Team preparation for the big Battle of the Books. Preparing team for the Battle of the Books being held at ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library District: LaCrosse Bookmobile Stop

Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region. The Bookmobile's goal ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, FL 32658
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Red, White & Blue Crafts

Join us for red, white & blue themed crafts to celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday. The ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities

Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1281 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free but registration is required
  • Website: linktr.ee
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Patriotic Bracelets

Enjoy making a special craft in honor of America's 250th Anniversary! Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library on ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic

The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch America 250: Flying Patriotic Eagle

In celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary, we're making patriotic paper eagles. Not only will these eagles be sporting red, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch America 250: Craft and Find

Kids can celebrate America's 250th birthday by making shrink plastic American flags and doing an American icon scavenger hunt. At this ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Teen ArtSpace

Create a unique print with the help of the sun! Learn about the cyanotype method and how it creates stunning ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...

  • 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 Millhopper Branch America 250: Stars and Stripes-Create a Red, White, and Blue Bracelet

Join us to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial and create a red, white, and blue bracelet. All supplies are provided. On ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym Basketball

Join us for Open Gym Basketball! Every Thursday from 6-9 PM and Saturdays 12 PM-3:30 PM

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

  • 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