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Illustration of a ghost and the text Thrills and Chills: Find your scary story

Spooky stories for all ages

From slightly scary to truly terrifying, we have thousands of films and books to give you shivers.

Illustration of a child reading a book and the words

Share a story with your child

Take home a Halloween-themed story time this week at any branch!

Ballot going into a voting box beside the text Early Voting.

Millhopper, Tower Road branches host early voting

Walk-up service and browsing hours continue during early voting through Oct. 31.

Rainbow pen tip beside the words LGBTQ+ History Month

A rainbow of experiences

Explore LGBTQ+ History in October with these books.

Newspaper and tablet beside the text Celebrate National Newspaper Week with Newsbank

Stay up-to-date

Read local and national newspapers, including the Gainesville Sun and the New York Times, with your library card.

Staff Picks

Text -Rhyme time on a clock RHYME TIME - It's the best for the emergent readers' success!
A mix of nonsensical and everyday rhyming words make hearing and learning language a fun game for children.
Image of Halloween items and candy Fright-Free Halloween Reads for Little Ones
Seasonal titles in board books, picture books, and early readers.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter Science Fiction/Double Feature
The opening song from The Rocky Horror Picture show refers to 11 movies, eight of which can be checked out at your neighborhood library!
Turnips Seed Library Recipe Bank: Turnips
Have you tried our seed library? Why not try some of these yummy recipes to make with your harvest!

Virtual Events

Pastel Mandala Drawing mandalas
Would you like to learn how to draw something beautiful, while also lowering your stress? Then making mandalas is for you!
Picture of hand painted glasses Glass and Ceramic Painting with the Library
Interested in Glass and Ceramic painting? Join Headquarters Branch library specialist Karen as she shows how to paint your very own wine glass or ceramic mug.
Moon and bats Spooky Stories to Tell
Listen to spooky tales told around a campfire!

Virtual Reference Chat