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PlantSpace
2024-07-23 15:00:00 2024-07-23 16:00:00 America/New_York PlantSpace Did you know that some plants make slime? Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to discover how seeds release mucilage, the goo-d stuff. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Tuesday, July 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-23 15:00:00 2024-07-23 16:00:00 America/New_York PlantSpace Did you know that some plants make slime? Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to discover how seeds release mucilage, the goo-d stuff. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Millhopper Branch

Room A, Room B

Did you know that some plants make slime? Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to discover how seeds release mucilage, the goo-d stuff.

Children will learn how to pipette and visualize carbohydrate polymers from different plants including garden cress, flax and chia seeds.

The first 20 budding scientists to complete the provided hands-on activities will win prizes that sprout smiles.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | MakerSpace | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | plants | #STEM | #Slime Science | #create |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Early Voting: General Election
Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Halloween at the Library
Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.
Early Voting: General Election
Thu, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Halloween Baby Time
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their... more
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
This event is full
Early Voting: General Election
Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Early Voting: General Election
Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Early Voting: General Election
Sun, Nov 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
2024 General Election Day - Precincts 24 & 61
Tue, Nov 05, 7:00am - 7:00pm
The 2024 General Election Day voting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only voters assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can... more
The 2024 General Election Day voting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only voters assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can vote at the Millhopper Branch on Election Day.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Nov 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
This event is full
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
Teen Craft Club
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on, or try a new craft with provided supplies.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Join our book club every first Thursday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will... more
Join our book club every first Thursday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be discussing is "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville - Bacopa Literary Review 2024
Sun, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month enjoy readings from the newest Bacopa... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month enjoy readings from the newest Bacopa Literary Review.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Job Club
Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Millhopper Book Club
Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
This month we will be meeting on the second Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. In November, in correlation with Native American Heritage Month,... more
This month we will be meeting on the second Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. In November, in correlation with Native American Heritage Month, we will be discussing, “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Nov 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Pokemon Fans Unite!
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
Join us for a Pokémon themed event in the kids section. We will have trivia, crafts, and games!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Cancelled
Gainesville Native American Style Flute Circle
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Join the Gainesville Native American Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people... more
Join the Gainesville Native American Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people who might want to join in the fun!
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