January, 2012
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An evening with Javaka Steptoe on February 23, at Headquarters

January 31, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Be Astengo - bastengo@aclib.us

Visit with author, illustrator Javaka Steptoe as he talks about his art and inspirations on February 23, at Headquarters.

The Alachua County Library District Celebrates Black History Month with Events and Programs for Everyone

January 27, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
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Each February since 1976 the United States commemorates Black History Month. During this month, America celebrates the invaluable contributions that the African-American community has made to the culture and history of our nation. The Alachua County Library District features educational displays, events and programs including the 23rd Annual National African American Read-in that will be featured at various branches across the county during this month-long celebration.

Three-part "Law in the Library Series" scheduled for Headquarters

January 24, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Rob Birrenkott, Esq. - rbirrenkott@law.ufl.edu

Library District Board of Trustees Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 10

January 24, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
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The Alachua County Library District Governing Board encourages all interested citizens to apply for two vacancies, effective March 31, 2012, on the Alachua County Library District Board of Trustees. The application deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012. Applications must be signed and mailed or delivered to Headquarters Library Administration, 401 E. University Avenue.

Comics artist and graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang is coming on January 26

January 11, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
Be Astengo - bastengo@aclib.us

The Library District Headquarters is hosting an evening with Gene Luen Yang, a celebrated author, to discuss "How to Make Comics." Yang will go through the creative process step-by-step, from idea to the writing to the art to publication. There will also be an optional comics-related exercise for the audience.

Gene Luen Yang began drawing comic books in the fifth grade. In 1997, he received a Xeric Grant for Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks, his first com­ics work. He has since written and drawn a number of titles, including Duncan’s Kingdom, The Rosary Comic Book, Prime Baby and Animal Crackers.

The Alachua County Library District will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on January 16, 2012.

January 6, 2012
Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us
Alternate Contact
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To celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the Alachua County Library District will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012. All branches will be closed and the two bookmobiles will not make their normally scheduled stops. All book drops and online services will be available.

All 12 library locations and bookmobiles in Alachua County will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, January 17, 2011

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please contact Nickie Kortus, nkortus@aclib.us, or (352) 334-3909.