Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids
At this program, kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
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 Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 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: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue 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: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.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
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 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: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 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 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Author/Illustrator Nikkolas Smith-Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop
Bestselling author and illustrator Nikkolas Smith will present a Draw Your Own Superhero Workshop (60 min). This event is presented ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 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: 3D Printing for Kids
Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Draw a Comic (Zine)
Kids and tweens are invited join us for a drawing meet-up. We'll be making one page mini zines! Join us 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 Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Homeschoolers
Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
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: 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
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 Cone Park Branch Kid Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug ...
- 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 Newberry Branch: MakerSpace Robot Games
Play games with robots! Kids can have some fun with our Ozobots, which are small robots that can detect colors. Kids ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Thrive Together - Fall Family Fun
The Community Resource Navigation and Help Me Grow programs are hosting an evening of family fun! Enjoy free pizza and ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 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: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
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 Waldo Branch: Family Art Time
Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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
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 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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Kids 4 Kids Food and Fun
The Hawthorne Woman’s Club will be hosting an interactive food preparation and etiquette workshop. Help prepare food for a luncheon-style ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 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 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.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
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: A Teddy Bear Clinic
Kids will learn about veterinary science through the care and repair of their stuffed animal! Children can bring their favorite stuffed ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 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: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 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: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 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 - 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: 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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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 ...
- 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: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show
Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?
Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 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: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 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 at Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 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
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 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 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 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- 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
