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October

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

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Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Beaded Spiders

Create a creepy spider out of beads and wire.

  • 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 Headquarters Branch: Fantasy Flash Fiction Workshop

Get ready to pack a dragon-sized amount of adventure into a hobbit-sized story! We'll be creating flash fiction (stories of ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Biannual Book Club for Kids

Join us for a 3-month book club for kids! Copies of each book are available in print and digital format ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Makerspace Fun at Micanopy Branch

Bring the whole family and enjoy building with Legos or getting techy with a 3D Printer. Build your own track ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Drawtober

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a drawing session—and get creative together. Join us this October 5th for ...

  • 1:00 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 Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library All About Snakes - Newberry Branch

Slither into the fascinating world of snakes for a presentation and a craft. A presenter from UF/IFAS Extension will be teaching ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity

Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to prepare for ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 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 Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Fairy House Jars

On Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m., children can come to the Micanopy Branch Library and pick out their very ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Fossils

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Fossils. In this program, participants will learn about fossils. The Fossils! Program ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Lorcana League - Tower Road Branch

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 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: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch

Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using Tinkercad. Using shapes as their building ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Glitter Boots Craft

A Kids Cowboy/Cowgirl Boot Craft! Join us at the Micanopy Branch Library and have fun decorating a felt cowboy/cowgirl boot! ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 Archer Branch: Creativity Lab

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11. Kids will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spine Tingling Bookmarks

Join us at the Newberry Branch Library for a creative and spooky workshop designed to get your Halloween spirit brewing ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature

Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon

Join us for PG rated scary movies. 10:30AM: The Black Cauldron In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of ...

  • 10:30 am - 4:45 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 Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Spooky Spiders-Get ready for some Halloween fun!

Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you! On ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 Archer Branch: Spooktacular Fun at the Library

Have a howlingly good time as you discover your spooky name, join our monster games, create a creepy craft, and ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: HallowSTEAM

Calling all witches, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, werewolves, vampires, and other things that go bump in the night! Celebrate Halloween early ...

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

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church

At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MonsterCraft Story Time

Join us for a silly monster Story Time, and then create monster friends with paper scraps, glue, googly eyes, and ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:00 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 Cone Park Branch: Spooky Slime Science

Come join us as we make slime in celebration of the spooky season! Kids and teens will make slime, a ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creepy Crafting Fun

This spook-tacular event is perfect for unleashing your crafty side and creating eerie decorations and ghoulish fun to celebrate the ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MonsterCraft Story Time

Join us for a silly monster Story Time, and then create monster friends with paper scraps, glue, googly eyes, and ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs