Local Living‘Fandomonium’ slated at Alachua County Headquarters Library on Saturday Staff Reports Sep 23, 20250 commentsEvent to celebrate books, comics, games and shows.
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 20252 commentsBoard presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
NewsNew Hawthorne Library on schedule to open in early 2026 Lillian Hamman Aug 6, 20250 comments10,000-square-foot building budgeted for $3.5 million.
Local LivingHomeschool Resource Fair on tap at Millhopper Branch on Saturday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20250 commentsMore than 20 organizations to attend event.
NewsAlachua County Library District starts work on new Hawthorne branch Staff Reports Jun 30, 20252 commentsNew 10-square-foot building to open in early 2026.
Local LivingAlachua County Library District to host Reader Palooza on Saturday Staff Reports Jun 2, 20250 commentsEvent on tap at Tower Road Branch in Gainesville.
Local LivingAlachua County Library District to host clinic on eviction assistance Staff Reports May 16, 20250 commentsClinic on Tuesday at Tower Road Branch.
Local LivingRe-Entry Partnership Conference on tap for April 28-29 Staff Reports Apr 24, 20250 commentsAnnual event helps justice-impacted individuals, other citizens struggling to re-enter workforce.
News3D printing to sewing: Headquarters library unveils new MakerSpace Seth Johnson Mar 22, 20251 commentArea provides tools, materials for patrons’ projects.
Local LivingAlachua County Library District presents 2025 Quilt Trail Lillian Hamman Mar 6, 20250 commentsOver 100 quilts from local quilting guilds on display at all 12 county libraries through March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County set Library Support days Seth Johnson Feb 27, 20251 commentNational nonprofit pushing for library use.
BusinessFree tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area Lillian Hamman Feb 6, 20250 commentsIn-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.
NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center to reopen Wednesday in Gainesville Staff Reports Sep 30, 20240 commentsCenter located at Millhopper Branch Library continues to only assist residents affected by Hurricane Debby.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Local LivingMillhopper Branch Library to host Homeschool Resource Fair Staff Reports Aug 22, 20240 commentsSeveral organizations to attend Saturday event.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20242 commentsGRU email caused early alarm.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
ElectionsTrump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20240 comments“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
NewsGainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202412 commentsUnions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
Local LivingAlachua County Library District to host Reader Palooza Staff Reports Jun 6, 20240 commentsAnnual event to take place at Depot Park on Saturday.
Local LivingAlachua Audubon Society’s June Challenge arrives for 21st edition Seth Johnson May 30, 20240 commentsChallenge includes four different outings.
Local LivingACLD to host job fair on Monday Staff Reports May 9, 20240 commentsNearly 20 area employers confirmed to be on hand.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion Glory Reitz Apr 24, 20241 commentAlachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.