| | | | It's time to hit the books and make your voices heard! Cast your ballots during early voting at Millhopper and Tower Road branches. Get ready for the new school year with books and resources from our collection, whether you are heading back to local schools or homeschooling. Don't forget about our digital tutoring resources like Learning Express. Try something new! Jump into volunteering with opportunities at the Library District. | | | | | | | Early Voting for the 2024 Primary Election will be held daily from Monday to Saturday, Aug. 5-17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Millhopper and Tower Road branches. Vote-by-mail ballots can be dropped in a secure Drop Box at Early Voting sites, but only during Early Voting hours. Library staff can not accept vote-by-mail ballots. On Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 20, all voters must vote in their assigned polling place. Persons assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can vote at the Millhopper Branch, those assigned to Precinct #42 can vote at the Tower Road Branch, and persons assigned to Precinct #12 can vote at the Library Partnership Branch from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Use the Precinct Finder to find your polling place. Find your sample ballot. | | | | | | | | | It's time to head back to school. So, what can the library do for you? Plenty! Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Meeting and Study Rooms are available at several of our library locations. Reserve a meeting room online or book a study room in person or by phone. All that said, school is about more than what you can learn. It's time to make new friends and reunite with old friend groups. Try new things like a sport or instrument. Maybe spark up some young romance! Whatever your new school year brings, get inspired and entertained by graphic novels and manga characters returning to school. | | | | | | | | | The library is an important community service—an information and lifelong learning resource open to everyone—and volunteers are a vital part of what makes this Library District successful. Our volunteers do several tasks throughout the library, including organizing, computer aid, assisting staff with creative programs, Job Club assistance, homework and literacy tutoring, preparing materials for library programs, maintaining the Seed Library, shelving, and more. Consider joining us by signing up to volunteer at a branch near you! Are you looking for more employment options? Need help with your resume? Join us for Job Club every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Headquarters Library, every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cone Park Branch, and every second and fourth Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Millhopper Branch. | | | | | | | Find Homeschool Resources | Join us for an afternoon filled with information, fun activities, and community connections at our Homeschool Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library District. No matter your level of homeschooling experience, this event is perfect for you. Connect with local organizations that provide academic support, volunteer posts, extra-curricular activities, field trip destinations, and more! If you are considering homeschooling your child, the library is a great resource. Don't miss this opportunity to build community connections and explore the many ways the library can support your homeschooling journey. We have something for everyone! | | | | | | | | | Learning Express features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more. | | | | |
