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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

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Alachua County Library Spanish for Kids: Newberry Branch

Preschoolers will take their first steps toward learning Spanish. A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using picture books, ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

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 All about Dogs- High Springs Branch

Join us to learn all about dogs from a local dog therapy owner. She will bring her dog and showcase ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 Perler Beads - Alachua Branch

Come get ready to go back to school and create perler bead creations! Come join us to make your own perler ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Help Me Grow Alachua: Books Balls And Blocks | Back to School Event

Help Me Grow® Florida provides: • A care coordinator to help answer any questions you have about child development • Customized support ...

Homeschool Resource Fair at Millhopper Branch

Join us for an afternoon filled with information, fun activities, and community connections at our first-ever Homeschool Resource Fair on ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

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: 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: Homeschool Open House at High Springs Branch

Come meet other homeschoolers in the High Springs area. We will also plan a monthly fall get-together geared for homeschoolers. ...

Alachua County Library: Teddy Bear Clinic at Cone Park Branch

Join us and learn about the veterinary industry through the care and repair of your kids' stuffed animals! Join us as ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

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: 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 Micanopy Branch: Collage Art

Let your imagination run free during our collage art program! Select an image to inspire you and use a variety ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Stamp it with Bricks

Use LEGO bricks and stamp pads to create your unique printed design. Do you like using things in new ways? Use ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

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 Tower Road Branch Make Your Own Sensory Toys

Join us in the meeting room for an exciting craft! We'll be exploring different colors and textures as we make ...

Alachua County Library ArtSpace- High Springs Branch

Join us to explore different art techniques and activities. Free creating and guided creating will be available.

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 Fandomonium

Fandomonium is back! Join us at the Headquarters Library for the return of this free, all-ages fan convention. Come dressed ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: What's the Buzz Discover the Life of Bees

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! How can we help bees? Let's find out with local beekeeper, Julie, as she introduces us ...

  • 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 We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales ...

  • 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 We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.