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Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

Bacopa Literary Review 2024
2024-11-10 14:30:00 2024-11-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville 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. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Sunday, November 10
2:30pm - 4:00pm

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Millhopper Branch

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 Literary Review.

On Sunday, November 10, at 2:30 p.m., join us at the Millhopper Branch for readings from the Bacopa Literary Review 2024.

Local authors whose works are featured in the journal will read from their works. Bacopa editors will read prizewinning works in Fiction, Flash Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Formal Poetry, and Free Verse Poetry. There will also be a presentation of the hybrid visual/verbal art form known as Visual Poetry.

The Bacopa editorial committee accepted submissions from March through May this year. There was no submission fee. The editors selected the best of the best from over 1,000 submissions received. 

Our 2024 prizewinners are as follows:

FICTION:
AWARD: “Museum of Lota Smith” by Wilson R. M. Taylor

HONORABLE MENTION: “Waking the Legend” by K. S. Dearsley

FLASH FICTION
AWARD: “Cowgirl’s Calling” by Cameron Edrich

HONORABLE MENTION: “Revolver Rita First Look” by Mandira Pattnaik

CREATIVE NONFICTION
AWARD: “Reenchanted” by Angela Townsend

HONORABLE MENTION: “Bones Within and Without: An Ode to the Wild Dead” by Marisca Pichette

FORMAL POETRY
AWARD: “Nothing Else Matters” by Sherre Vernon

HONORABLE MENTION: “Let Your Shadows Lengthen on the Sundials” by Andrew Alexander Mobbs

FREE VERSE POETRY
AWARD: “Things that Remind Me of Birds” by Desiree Remick

HONORABLE MENTION: “Sunrise in Future Goma without Roaming Bullets” by Eniola Arowolo

VISUAL POETRY
AWARD: “The Liberator” by Rebecca Loggia

HONORABLE MENTION: “The Breakup” by C. Maris Bounds

The Writers' Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes encourages and supports aspiring and experienced regional writers. This goal is accomplished via monthly meetings, public readings, small critique groups, a literary journal, and writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Learn more at https://writersalliance.org/

Bacopa Literary Review 2024 cover

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
America 250: Founding Documents - Common Sense and The Declaration of Independence
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Thoughts on the American Revolution including a discussion of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence.
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Dig into the Past - Learn About Fossils
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Join us to learn about fossils and create a fossil based craft. All supplies provided.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 5:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting - Millhopper Team
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room B
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Book Buzz - Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Love dragons, magic, robots, or space adventures? Share your favorite sci-fi or fantasy book at Book Buzz and discover exciting new... more
Love dragons, magic, robots, or space adventures? Share your favorite sci-fi or fantasy book at Book Buzz and discover exciting new worlds to read about. Ages 6–11.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
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Baby Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Scene Study - with the Drama Club
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Scene study with the drama club.
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Adult Craft Club: Wire-Wrapped Jewelry
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Mon, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
The Art of Storytelling with the Harn Museum
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join the Harn Museum of Art to explore how artists tell stories through art, and make your own zine!
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Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
This event is full
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - Zootopia 2
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Zootopia 2. Rated PG for action/violence and rude humor.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Learn Embroidery
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Music Time
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
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