Summer at the Library | Alachua County Library District

Summer at the Library: June 1 - August 6, 2017

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Summer at the Library 2017

Summer Reader Palooza

Palooza logo Celebrate Summer Reader Palooza on Sunday, August 6, 2 p.m. at the Headquarters Library, featuring the Elements of Inspiration Art Show for adults, espace rooms for teens, and activities for kids.

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Twitter: Get program and event updates.

Instagram: Participate in Scavenger Hunt: Alachua County Edition (#summerSHACE).

Squash summer boredom!

Senior Game Room

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 11:00am

Cone Park Library Branch

Join us this summer at the library every Friday for Senior Game Room. Learn how to play Mahjong, play a game of Mancala, practice your chess skills, or pick up some cards. Meet new friends and have fun!

ANIMATIONspace

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

Millhopper Library Branch

This is a hands on Makerspace for patrons to learn stop-motion animation. As a group, we will come up with a story, create characters, voices and sound effects and use the stop-motion process (filming and editing) to bring it all to life. At the end of each session, the short films will be shared on YouTube. Join us for Summer at the Library fun!

Movie Matinee

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

Cone Park Library Branch

Join us this summer at the library for a cinematic sensation every Friday at 1:00pm.

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High School Students:
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