Press Releases

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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Media Advisory – April 13, 2021 Gainesville, Fla. – eBranch Manager Otto Pleil received the 14th annual Guy Hudspeth Award from the Alachua County Library District Foundation in April for his commitment to accessibility in library services and extraordinary customer care.

Media Advisory – April 6, 2021Gainesville, Fla. – Teens can vote now to pick the top titles for the annual Battle of the Books, a summer trivia contest that tests participants’ knowledge of several books.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Alachua County Library District invites the community to celebrate libraries of all kinds during National Library Week April 4-10, 2021.

Gainesville, Fla. – Alachua County residents can check out mobile hotspots from the Alachua County Library District starting Thursday, April 1 with the new WiFi2Go pilot program. One hundred hotspots will be available for checkout. Hotspots check out for seven days and can connect up to five devices to the Internet. Service depends on the availability of the T-Mobile network where the hotspot is used.

All branches will resume their current schedules on Monday, April 18.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Alachua County Library District will increase operating hours, add Sunday service at seven branches, and offer browsing during all open hours starting Saturday, March 27.Patrons will be able to browse and use computers and printing services during all operating hours. Outside services will continue, weather permitting, from 1-5 p.m. on days when branches are open, and the Alachua Branch will continue to offer drive-through service during all operating hours.

Gainesville, Fla. – Artists ages 16-19 can submit their paintings, sculptures, and photos through April 16 to the Alachua County District’s Spring Teen Art Show.Teens can visit www.aclib.us/TeenArtShow for contest rules and entry forms. Each participant can enter up to three pieces of original artwork in any format, including videos. Submissions will be judged by local artists and arts professionals.