Press Releases

Gainesville, Fla. – Alachua County Library District Director Shaney T.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Alachua County Library District is chomping into National Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with a special poster for new cardholders, available while supplies last. The illustrated poster features an alligator encircling the word “Read.” New patrons can sign up for a library card using curbside service 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at all 12 library branches.

Gainesville, Fla. – Get a little help picking your next read or watch with the Alachua County Library District’s new Grab & Go service. Launching this week, patrons can call their preferred branch to request a bag of materials tailored to their tastes and ready to pick up in just one hour. Parents and guardians can also pick up a curated Story Time in a Bag for children. Both services are free and available to anyone with a library card.

The Alachua County Library District will offer computer and copier use by appointment only at all branches starting Monday, July 20. Patrons will be required to complete a health screening, wear a face covering, and maintain six feet of distance from staff members and other patrons.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Alachua County Library District will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2020. All branches will be closed.

Gainesville, Fla.

Media Advisory – June 15, 2020Gainesville, Fla. –The Alachua County Library District is now offering curbside library card sign-up and renewal at all branches 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To obtain or renew a card, follow these steps:

Gainesville, Fla. – Alachua County teens can register now to compete in the Alachua County Library District’s annual Battle of the Books online in July and receive free copies of this year’s books while supplies last.

Gainesville, Fla. – Summer with the Library lifts off May 29 with all programming and fun going online. Community members can register at www.aclib.us/summer and track their participation from May 29-Aug. 2 for a chance to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tablet, courtesy of Summer with the Library sponsor PDQ Restaurant.

Gainesville, Fla. – The Alachua County Library District will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2020. All branches will be closed. Book drops and online services at www.aclib.us will be available. All branches will resume curbside service at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Curbside service is available 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at all branches. For more information, call Rachel Cook at 352-334-3909.