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Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Summer at the Library: Adventures Around the World- Anna Moo

Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Medieval Adventures

Listen to stories about medieval knights, princes, princesses, and dragons. If you like, dress up as a medieval knight, prince, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Fire Rescue Visit

The Alachua County Fire Rescue will be visiting the library to provide a safety presentation and bringing a Fire Rescue ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 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: Library Programs
  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library LegoSpace - Millhopper Branch

We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will use a simple recipe to make a batch of ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. We are welcoming back Dodi, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

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

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch (Large Meeting Room) 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library at Library Partnership Branch: 3D Design Afternoons

3D design for Kids and Teens! This week we will be using Tinkercad to learn the basics of 3D design ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Camping with the Library

Come join us as we learn the basics of camping through fun crafts and activities! Every other Wednesday we'll learn ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room, Outdoor Program Area) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Teen CreateSpace

Scrabble letters and blank wooden tiles are available for decorating with mini art of your inspiration. Learn how to attach ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Pirate Tales! Storytelling Show

Florida was once crawling with pirates. Pirate Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props ...

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Story Time at the Library

Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library with songs, stories, and a fun preschool craft to take home. ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Don't be a Litterbug

Recycle or not? Learn how to tell the difference. Learn what can be recycled and what cannot in this interactive presentation ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Movie Matinee at Millhopper Branch

Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Nature Scene Investigators- On the Go

Do you enjoy examining nature? Then you might be an aspiring nature detective! Join the folks from Morningside Nature Center ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Reading in Motion SeanTmusic

Blend poetry and rhythm with global drums for a captivating engagement with the written word. Reading in Motion is a dynamic ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Magic of Sands

Embark on a magical adventure at your library. Unleash the power of imagination. Let the journey begin! Step into the world ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Summer STEAM Time

Join us in the Storywoods room every Thursday for Summer STEAM Time! Play, learn, and create with us as we keep ...

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

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug to ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Dungeons and Dragons Summer Shivers

A special summer D&D event! Kids age 8-14 will play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign in four parts over ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs