Category Archives: Alachua County Library

Yoga – For a healthier you

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FREE sessions teach the benefits of practicing yoga.  Those practicing yoga will experience a more positive outlook and disposition, reduced lower-back pain, will fall asleep faster, sleep better, enjoy reduced anxiety, improve body toning and enjoy more calmness in life.  This open level class allows options for modification for one’s individual needs.  What you need to bring: a yoga mat, yoga strap, large terry towel or blanket, and a water bottle.

The sessions begin Wednesday, July 3rd, and run through Wednesday, September 25th.

Where:  Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville FL

Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm       Phone: 352-334-1272    Cost: FREE

For more information:  http://www.aclib.us/

Alachua County Library District…thinking outside the book

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The county has many treasures, and the Alachua County Library system is one of the best and most extensive.  Your library card allows access to programs for all ages, and services one may not realize existed.  Beyond books, services include computer access, out-of-town newspapers, magazines for a variety of interests, movie and music CDs and DVDs, and yes, the library has eBooks.

Visit the website for branch locations and to see the many programs and activities available for kids, teens and seniors.  The library is a wondrous place with 12 branches in the county and a BookMobile – visit it, use it, enjoy and learn from the wide range of services.  Need a space for a non-profit meeting, check the branches.

http://www.aclib.us/     HQ phone number: 352-339-3900

Book Discussion at Tower Road Branch

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Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift: An indipendeant woman’s advice on living within one’s means is discussed by the authors, Dr. Kathleen Anderson and Dr. Susan Jones, both professors at Palm Beach Atlantic University.  Because money makes the world go around; this book equips today’s woman with ways to live a life of elegant economy.

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Tower Road Library Branch: 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607

Phone: 352-333-2840

Free

Gainesville Scrabble Club

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Scrabble is the board game for you; if you like words and love a challenge.  If you have one, bring your own scrabble board or one will be provided, and meet other word lovers.  All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts.  Spelling has never been so  much fun.

Wednesdays: May 8 & 22 – June 12 & 26

Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.   Phone: 352-334-1272

Millhopper Library Branch   3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

Free

Law in the Library

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Do you have questions concerning child support?

Traditional and current aspects of paternity and child support establishment, modification of child support and enforcement through contempt will be covered in this session.

Child support issues and procedures will be discussed and your questions answered.  The discussion session is led by S. P. Stafford, Judicial Hearing Officer.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  6:00 – 7:00 pm    Phone: 352-334-3900

Alachua County Library Headquarters Downtown – 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL