summer with the library

‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Library District’s summer program, "Summer with the Library", will be all online this year. The program will kick off this Friday, May 29. To start "Summer with the Library", there will be a Summer Reader Palooza LIVE on Friday on Facebook at 3:30 p.m. Participants of all ages can register for the

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Keep Schools Safe When They Reopen By Following CDC Guidelines

By Amanda Roland | May 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On May 19, the CDC updated its guidelines on how to keep schools safe when they reopen. These strategies include requiring face mask covering for student and staff, posting signs that promote protective measures, discouraging shared objects and more. While implementing all of theses recommendation would be ideal, the CDC says, "Implementation should be guided by

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A Dummy’s Guide to Buying the Right Vacuum

By Julie Walter | May 20, 2020 | Happy Home
Whether you take solace in vacuuming or you detest it, the right type of vacuum is the key to keeping your home clean. There are a variety of vacuum models and factors you need to take into consideration when you are buying the right vacuum to be your little helper. Here are the top five

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school registration is now open

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide documents to the schools to complete the registration process. “Although we don’t know what school

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not-too-late show

Elmo Hosts ‘The Not-Too-Late Show’ for Kiddos on HBO Max

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home
Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This talk show will stream on HBO Max on May 27, along with other Sesame Street

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#GiveExtraCredit Campaign

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever Twilight Awards, where we donated $300,000 to teachers and schools," according to the Box Tops

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ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Has Distributed One Million Meals to Children

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
In efforts to keep Alachua County healthy and safe, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services has been distributing meals around the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the team passed a milestone by distributing over one million meals to children. "Today's total reached 1,019,122," said Jackie Johnson, PIO for ACPS. "The food

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the oaks mall

The Oaks Mall is Now Open!

By Amanda Roland | May 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Oaks Mall in Gainesville is now open with adjusted hours. "The mall will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday," according to the mall. "New measures have been implemented to help ensure the health and safety for all who enter the mall, including hand-sanitizing stations,

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