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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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Clue Extravaganza - Game and Movie Afternoon
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Watch the Movie and Play the Game.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Calm Coloring
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for an hour of coloring for stress release. All supplies provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Millhopper Book Club
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Room
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss A Study in... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid.
Music Time
Wed, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 02, 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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Kid Gaming
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Writing Your Life Story
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music Time
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Friends & Fables
Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for a tabletop role-playing game program focusing on easy-to-learn, story-focused games.
Chess Club
Sun, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room A
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Investing with Purpose
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room B
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Tonewood Family Music
Wed, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room A
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you... more
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you experience Music Together. Space is limited to 15 children. Ages 2-5.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 09, 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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Escape from Desert Island! - Escape Room Experience
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Room A,Room B
You're stranded on a desert island and need to solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your friends and family to get out before time... more
You're stranded on a desert island and need to solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your friends and family to get out before time runs out!
B is for Baby! - for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling... more
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.
Drama Club
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Drama Club
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for Bilingual Story Time in the library. Stories & songs in English & Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief... more
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Sat, Sep 12, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.
MSWW: Diagon Alley Visit - New and Returning Students
Sat, Sep 12, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Room A,Room B
Time to get your school supplies for Year 10 of the Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
MSWW: Diagon Alley Visit - New and Returning Students
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Time to get your school supplies for Year 10 of the Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 3:00pm
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