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Rawrrr into Reading this summer at the library! Check out our activity table full of prehistoric objects and fun activities while meeting local organizations working in our community! Reader PaloozaWe're excited to attend the Alachua County Library District's FREE Reader Palooza. Participate in games, crafting, and check out local entertainers for an engaging morning for the whole family! Reader PaloozaPre-register for Summer at the Library and the Summer Reading Challenge starting on May 23. Patrons can track their reading minutes and win prizes from the library's summer sponsors for completing reading and discovery challenges. Summer at the LibraryFlorida Museum on the Go!Find us out into the community at favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is closed for the big expansion project.  

Dig into the past with us at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Enjoy special presentations from Museum paleontologists and check out real fossils at our interactive tables.  Learn about Florida's most famous living fossils – alligators – as well as local dig sites and more at this family-friendly fossil fest. At 11 a.m., Mitchell Riegler, one of our University of Florida graduate students, will be presenting on 'Florida Alligators, Living Fossils' and at noon Jonathan Bloch, our Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, will be giving a talk about the Montbrook Fossil Site and all of the discoveries being made at this nearby fossil dig. Prehistoric PaloozaFrom dig pits and planetarium shows to food trucks and zookeeper talks, there's something for everyone at Prehistoric Palooza. Check out the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo event page for admission, activities, presentation schedule, food trucks and more! Prehistoric PaloozaFlorida Museum on the Go!Find us out into the community at favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is closed for the big expansion project.

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Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. While our exhibits building is closed, we will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing Museum treasures. This program promotes child-focused sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Museum, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. View all upcoming topics Today's topicAmphibians What to expectAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) Tour: Nature Walk in UF's Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Location: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction zones. Full info including fees, times, tips and weather warnings: More Tot Trots info

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

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Few people reach adulthood without experiencing some painful, emotional, and traumatic events.Yet, for us authors, those trying events can become a treasure of knowledge and understanding that we can use in our writing. Come join us at the Millhopper Library at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday in June for a second look this year at using trauma as a resource in your writing. WAG member Kathy Connor Dobronyi will share her personal stories of trauma and the stories of her characters to help you write about trauma. Trauma is a word we often hear, yet its true nature is frequently misunderstood and underestimated. There are three levels of trauma: acute, chronic, and complex, a combination of the aforementioned. There is no single definition of trauma it can be different things to different people. Kathy has lived with complex trauma from a childhood of abuse and war. In her writing, she uses the memory of her time in Saigon, where she experienced terrorist bombings at an American theater and other facilities where Americans congregated. She also witnessed human immolation and heard the bombs and gunfire during the overthrow of the South Vietnamese President on November 1, 1963. Kathy is not a therapist or a clinician. She is a retired high school teacher, a storyteller, and a writer. Using stories from her life and the lives of her characters, she shares the different facets of trauma and healing. Although she wrote articles for trade journals and developed lesson plans used by the Folgers Institute, she never considered herself an author until she was asked by a local newspaper editor to write her story: Under the Wings of a Good Luck Phoenix: Memoir of an American Girl in Saigon, June 1963 to March 1964.          

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The Marketing Coalition was established to help WAG authors market their works. The coalition usually meets at 10:00 a.m. on the third Monday of each month via Zoom (see link below).* Jolene MacFaddenWAG has been fortunate to have Jolene MacFadden serve as the volunteer coordinator.She has also presented programs over many months, but she encourages other WAG members to speak on topics with which they are familiar. Please note these Guest Speaker Opportunities: July 20, 2026: Direct Sales: Someone who is already selling successfully through their own storeAugust 17, 2026: AI Tools: A tech-savvy author who's been experimentingSeptember 21, 2026: Video: A BookToker or author comfortable with videoNovember 16, 2026: Festival Prep: An author who does 10+ festivals per yearIf you can serve as a speaker for one of these programs, please email Jolene MacFadden. Richard GarteeA big thanks to Richard Gartee for volunteering to present the June 15 program.Description: Building on December 2025's introduction to Amazon Ads, we'll tackle intermediate strategies, troubleshooting, and when to stop throwing money at ads that don't work. Key Points: Quick review: Sponsored Products vs. Sponsored Brands vs. Lockscreen AdsReading your ad reports: what the numbers actually meanWhen to pause/stop an ad (knowing when to quit)Keyword research on a budget (free tools)A/B testing ad copy and imagesBid strategies for different budgets ($5/day vs. $50/day)The 30-day test: realistic expectationsShould you hire someone or learn it yourself?Worksheets/Handouts: "Amazon Ads Checklist" – setup and optimization steps"Ad Performance Tracker" – simple spreadsheet for tracking results"Keyword Research Worksheet" – finding profitable keywords"When to Stop an Ad" decision treeResources: Free: Amazon Ads keyword toolFree: Publisher Rocket alternative methodsLow-cost: Dave Chesson's tutorials (occasional free content)Free: Amazon Advertising learning consoleTemplate: Simple ad tracking spreadsheet____________________*The Zoom link is always the same:Click on this link to join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 Meeting ID: 819 1365 9127 Passcode: 119030    

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Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. While our exhibits building is closed, we will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing Museum treasures. This program promotes child-focused sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Museum, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. View all upcoming topics Today's topicReptiles What to expectAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) Tour: Nature Walk in UF's Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Location: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction zones. Full info including fees, times, tips and weather warnings: More Tot Trots info

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Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. While our exhibits building is closed, we will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing Museum treasures. This program promotes child-focused sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Museum, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. View all upcoming topics Today's topicBioblitz Free day!In order to make Tot Trots more accessible to our community, the program on this date is FREE! What to expectAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) Tour: Nature Walk in UF's Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Location: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction zones. Full info including fees, times, tips and weather warnings: More Tot Trots info

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

Join us under the pavilion at  Curia on the Drag on Thursday, June 25. Get to know fellow WAG members and welcome potential members. We'll have an open mic night! Bring one or two pages to read! We'll invite nonmembers to read first. Then, members. Let's offer encouraging words of support. No critique. No reservations needed. Just show up. A food truck is usually available. The address is 2029 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL. Click on "Google Map" below.      

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Plant for pollinators! We're excited to be at First Magnitude Brewing Co. again for this  fabulous festival to support pollinator conservation. Pick up a free plant, grab a bite to eat and try out special beer at Pollinator Palooza. Pollinators are an extremely important part of the ecosystem but you don't have to be a researcher to help protect them. Planting native flowering plants in your yard, patio and even in pots can provide vital habitats and food for bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinators. Learn about the importance of native plants, wildflowers and more at this family-friendly event! Chat with researchers from our Daniels Lab about their conservation work with at-risk butterfly species and the plants they rely on to thrive. As part of this event, First Magnitude is brewing up special beers highlighting local pollinators with proceeds helping support imperiled butterfly recovery efforts in Florida. More details coming soon! Each visitor can choose one plant from a variety of native species, available on first come, first served basis until we're out: Bushy Seaside OxeyeButton Rattlesnakemaster Crimsoneyed Rosemallow Atlantic St. John's WortClimbing Hydrangea Purple Passionflower American Beautyberry FirebushTabling OrganizationsFlorida Wildflower FoundationExplore morePollinator Week | June 22-28, 2026 Celebrating pollinators: What are the different kinds of pollinators and why are they important?7 Things you can do for pollinators with Pollinator.orgExplore our guide to Florida's 50 most common native wildflowers and butterfliesLearn more about at-risk butterfly conservation work in our Daniels LabWant to support the research but can't attend the event? Make a gift to the Butterfly Conservation Initiative to support research, education and conservation. This program is supported by the Florida Wildflower Foundation.

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

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Dig into the past with us at the library! Paleontologists are scientists that study fossils. Learn all about how they uncover the history beneath our feet with interactive activities! Assemble a mammoth skeleton and take it home with you! This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. This session does not require pre-registration but does have limited capacity. Fossil DigEver wondered how scientists find bones and fossils buried deep underground? Step into their shoes by searching for fossils and then using our handy identification chart to see what you found! We begin each session with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on activities that can be taken home. This program is supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

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AI won't take your job. But someone who knows how to prompt it will. In her book, The Writer and the Machine, Jaime Engle shows novelists, screenwriters, and entrepreneurs how to stay relevant and in demand by collaborating with AI—without losing their voice. Instead of fearing the future, she teaches how to prompt AI with story-first strategy to build intellectual property (IP) that sells. With her proven creative framework, you'll learn to write faster, pitch smarter, and build IP that lasts—just like thousands of other creatives she has helped. To get a preview of her talk, check out the Q&A sheet, AI and Copyright that she has prepared. Jaimie Engle built the Engleverse stories in books, film, and TV. She wrote, sold, and produced Just Jake (2023), sold and developed a story with DreamWorks Animation Studios (2025), and was hired to write an audibook for Fresh Produce Media (2025). She founded Chapter Drops™ to help people with stories write and publish books, offering a Pitch Drop service for authors to connect with producers. She has written and published 25+ books, earning awards such as Kirkus Choice Book of the Year (2020), Pulisher's Book Life Prize (Fiction and Non-Fiction 2020), and the Writers of the Future Award (2016). For a deep dive into AI, check out her book, The Writer and the Machine, which will be available for purchase following her talk. This program is free and open to the public.

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