Seniors

Need larger print?  Look for the big A in the brown bar to the right.  Keep clicking until you find a comfortable print size.

For information about books and other materials, see our staff booklists at the left or go to the Books,Movies,Music page.

Senior Information

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Nowadays even with most employment applications being online, a good résumé can make the difference between landing the job and having to continue the job search.
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Book lovers check out the spring Friends of the Library Book Sale and Collector's Corner, April 20 - 24
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Are you looking to improve your computer skills? Our new Computer Classes @ Your Library series can help!
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LEAP before you look or listen.
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Join the recycle-crafting movement on Saturday, June 1st at 2 pm

Library services:

  • Large print books, and audiobooks on cassette and CD are available at all libraries, in addition to magnifying devices for in-house use.
  • Captioned videos and DVD's with subtitles in many languages are available to check out.
  • Accessible eBooks via Overdrive's Library eBook Accessibility Program and Bookshare. Learn more.  (Sign-in with library card number and PIN required.)
  • If you are disabled or find it difficult to leave home, arrange for library materials to be delivered to your home — apply for Homebound service. 
  • Each spring, tax help, provided by the American Association of Retired Persons, is offered at several libraries within the system.
  • Volunteering is an option for anyone who wants to stay active. Apply to be a volunteer @ your library.


Elder Care of Alachua County
The Mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence,   and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County and North Central Florida.

 

AHEC

Suwannee River Health Education Center presents Health & Wellness Education Programs—helping to promote healthy lifestyles for senior adults

For information contact Kathleen Morgan at (386)462-1551 or kmorgan@srahec.org