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Text reading NEA Big Read Alachua County beside the book cover for Lab Girl and a background of leaves.

Sign up for events, free books

Florida Museum and Library District team up for community reading program featuring book discussions, keynote speakers, storytelling events, and more!

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Chomp into National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

New cardholders receive a special edition Read poster in September while supplies last.

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Reading for your stars

Try these recommendations for this earth sign. Virgos are born between Aug. 22-Sept. 21 and ruled by Mercury.

Chains breaking over the text Celebrate Banned Book Week, Find your favorite book with NoveList

Promote the freedom to read

How many challenged books have you read?

Staff Picks

Reddit The Burbs cover 80s Comedy Horror
Horror isn't just chainsaws and dark hair women in white crawling out of wells. Check out our selection of 1980s Comedy Horror flicks!
open journal with pen and white flowers Journal the Stress Away
Journaling can be an amazing outlet, artistically, emotionally, and mentally. The best part is anyone can journal. It can be as elaborate or as simple as you want.
Must See Foreign Language Films Must-See Foreign Language Films
Feel like you are watching the same remade, repackaged, and rebooted movies? Then, give foreign language films a try.

Virtual Events

Amelia Bedelia - A, Beekle - B, Little Critter - C Book Character Alphabet
Check out our video alphabet of book characters! And then - because we heard you like the alphabet - we made an alphabet of alphabet books.
Clothing exploding out of the closet and drawers. Clutter Bust!
Are clothes exploding out of your closet? Do your drawers refuse to close because they are overfilled? If this describes your home, this program is for you! We can all make the best use of our time at home to organize and declutter.
smartphone speakers Create Your Own Speakers
Create your own speakers to amplify the sound from your smartphone. Minimal supplies necessary and can be made with what you already have at home. Parent supervision recommended.

Virtual Reference Chat