| | February may be the shortest month of the year, but we’re not short on ways for you to participate, connect, and discover this month! Celebrate Black History Month with library programs all month long. Take your child to the library and check out Sensory Toys, STEM Kits, and more from our Library of Things. Drop by the Library Partnership Branch for a solid introduction to computers and GED study tips. Get professional help with your taxes this year, and take your research to the next level with Gale in Context: Biography. | | | | | Celebrate Black History Month | Each February, we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing and honoring the outstanding contributions that Black Americans have made to American history and culture. At the Library District, we celebrate by promoting Black stories in our collection and related programs. Join us for An Afternoon with Author Wanda Morris on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Headquarters Library. Meet the acclaimed author of "All Her Little Secrets" during a book discussion and author talk. This event is co-sponsored by the Opinionated Ladies Book Club. Try a library program at one of our 12 library locations to celebrate Black history and culture. Join us for African American Read-Ins, a four-part film series, art workshops, and much more! | | | | | | | | | AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County is providing free tax preparation services starting on Jan. 29, 2025. Tax aid will be available through April 15, 2025. IRS-Certified volunteers provide free income tax preparation for people with low and moderate incomes. | | | | | | | | | The Library District has more than books available to patrons. Check out some of the many items in our Library of Things collection. Patrons can check out various things, like Exploration Backpacks, WiFi2Go hotspots, Sensory Toys, and STEM kits. Items can be checked out and picked up at any of our 12 locations. We also have the Seed Library at all our locations. You can get free seeds to plant for yourself or a friend. | | | | | | | | | Visit the Library Partnership Branch on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for help with basic computer skills and studying for the GED. Do you need help with your computer or other new technologies? Drop by the Library Partnership Branch for a solid introduction to computers and offer tips and tricks to help you effectively navigate your computer or laptop. If you are studying for the GED, we can provide access to databases and resources and help you understand specific test-based topics. Patrons can receive help with arithmetic and math concepts, understanding test passages, social studies, and science concepts, using logic and reasoning, and drawing conclusions to answer GED test questions. | | | | | | | Gale in Context: Biography | Take on your research with the support of the most highly respected sources including millions of full-text articles drawn from hundreds of periodicals and newspapers. Gale in Context: Biography is a research resource of more than 650,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study. It offers reference content for more than 400,000 figures, as well as magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and a vast array of images. It is continuously updated to ensure that researchers have access to the latest information. | | | | | | |
