Press Releases

Alachua County Library District closed Nov. 25, 26
Monday, November 1, 2021
Library locations closed for the Thanksgiving holiday at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 and all day on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26.

Library District closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
All branches will resume current schedules on Friday, Nov. 12.

Library District closed Dec. 31-Jan.1
Monday, December 13, 2021
Book drops and online services remain available.

Library's Digital Gainesville Sun Archives Expand
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Library cardholders print, email, or download PDFs and images from 1911 to the present from any computer.

Millhopper Branch remains open during roof project
Friday, October 15, 2021
The Millhopper Branch will remain open during a roofing replacement project starting Sunday, Oct. 17 and continuing through February.

Millhopper Branch remains open during roof project
Friday, October 15, 2021
The Millhopper Branch will remain open during a roofing replacement project starting Sunday, Oct. 17 and continuing through December.

Friends of the Library Book Sale returns Oct. 23-2
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 through Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Book House, 430-B N. Main St.

Celebrate Friends of Libraries Week
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Alachua County Library District thanks Friends of the Library for their many contributions to our public library system.

Library District Adds Evening Hours Oct. 4
Monday, September 27, 2021
The Alachua County Library District will increase evening hours at eight locations.

Alachua County Library District launches new Take & Make program with free Fossil Box
Monday, September 20, 2021
Gainesville, Fla. – Dig into a hands-on prehistoric activity with a free Take & Make Fossil Box from the Alachua County Library District. Families can register for a Fossil Box between Sept. 21-Oct. 5 at www.aclib.us/takeandmake.