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Alachua County Libraries Are Expanding Programs To Meet Influx of Readers
Despite trends in other parts of the state, the Alachua County Library System finds ways to bring more people in through their open doors and into their closed books.
Read More »Alachua County’s Headquarters Library Celebrates 25 Years
The library’s business model has changed while trying to keep up with advancing technology, but the library has always kept the community in mind.
Read More »Gainesville Event Praises Solar Energy’s Low Costs
The Alachua County Office of Sustainability hosted an hour-long information session Wednesday afternoon about the benefits of solar power as part of a series of "Lunch and Learn" events.
Read More »In Jail Program’s First Year, 26 Inmates Record Stories For Their Children
Read to Me is a jail-based literacy program that allows fathers to record themselves reading books to their children.
Read More »Author Of Obama’s Favorite 2015 Book Kicks Off Speaker Series In Gainesville
Lauren Groff, author and Gainesville resident, kicked off a five-part humanities speaking series, “Imagining Florida: The Place We Call Home.” It took place at the Alachua County Library District. Her latest work, Fates and Furies was named Obama's favorite novel of 2015.
Read More »Alachua County Workshop Attempts To Aid Former Felons In Receiving Rights
A workshop at the Alachua County Library District called "Restoration of Civil Rights" helps felons regain rights like voting or holding public office. Volunteers with the program also aid in expunging records so that felons have a greater chance of finding a job.
Read More »Alachua Libraries Create Social Media Programs
The Alachua County Library district has been utilizing its online branch to reach community members in new ways. Using social media, they have opened the dialogue between reader and author.
Read More »Alachua County Awarded For Sensory Storytime Program
The Alachua County Library District recently won the Innovation of the Year award for its Sensory Storytime program. The program is designed for pre-school children with autism and other sensory integration needs.
Read More »House Bill Aims to Protect the Elderly Against Ongoing Fraud Attempts
For weeks now, a 60-year-old woman has felt the pressure of an increasingly aggressive "IRS officer" calling to demand owed money. These supposed back taxes are not the first time Valerie Sicher has been targeted by con artists looking to financially exploit her.
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