Press Releases

Gainesville, Fla. – Sign up for ALCD Reads to never run out of reading recommendations from your local library.

Gainesville, Fla. – Check out new STEM Kits for children at any Alachua County Library Branch to spark discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Fifteen kits are available for check out starting Monday, Aug. 16. Each kit includes an interactive toy, book, and DVD on a STEM theme curated for children ages 3 through fifth graders.

The Alachua County Library District will be closed Wednesday, July 7 due to Tropical Storm Elsa.

Media Advisory – June 29, 2021Gainesville, Fla. – Artists can share their works for the Alachua County Library District’s eighth Summer Art Show starting July 1 through July 29.

Gainesville, Fla. – All Alachua County Library District branches will be closed Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5 to observe Independence Day. All branches will resume their current schedules on Tuesday, July 6.Book drops and online services at www.aclib.us will be available during all closings. Visit www.aclib.us/services for hours and services.

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at outdoor story times lead by library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week across Alachua County starting June 29 through Oct. 2. Library staff will read tales and share activities perfect for infants through 5-year-olds at library green spaces and parks. Parents and families can bring blankets and chairs to spread out. Story Time on the Green will be held at 10 a.m., weather permitting, as follows: 

Media Advisory Gainesville, Fla. - The Alachua County Library District will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. All branches will resume their current schedules on Tuesday, June 1.

Gainesville, Fla. – Take a walk on the wild side with the Alachua County Library District’s Summer with the Library Tails and Tales program June 1- Aug. 1 with virtual events and prizes for children and adults.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Millhopper Branch will be partially closed starting Monday, May 3 for painting and recarpeting. The branch will only be open for holds pickup Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Browsing, computer appointments, and copier services will not be available for approximately four weeks.

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