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Fire Truck Visit & Story Time!
2025-01-25 11:00:00 2025-01-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Fire Truck Visit & Story Time! Join us for Story Time in the kids area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire truck up close and learn about fire safety! Millhopper Branch -

Saturday, January 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 11:00:00 2025-01-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Fire Truck Visit & Story Time! Join us for Story Time in the kids area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire truck up close and learn about fire safety! Millhopper Branch -

Join us for Story Time in the kids area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire truck up close and learn about fire safety!

The Story Time reading will start at 11 am in the children's area. Then, families are welcome to head outside to visit with the Fire Truck and meet our local heroes from Gainesville Fire Rescue. The Fire Truck will stay parked and available for visits until about 12 pm (as long as they aren't called away on a emergency!).

Thank you to Gainesville Fire Rescue for making time for this special visit to our library! All ages welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (3-5 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

TAGS: | Saturday Story Time | fire safety |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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

Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 5:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Job Club
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 14, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Staff Interviews
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room D
Interviews
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Citizenship Class
Thu, Jan 16, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Kid's Jeopardy!
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for a fun morning of trivia, hosted by library staff. Questions will be geared towards elementary aged children.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jan 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.
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed... more
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book MSWW Students are reading for the month.
Chess Club
Sun, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Millhopper Branch Closed
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Room A,Room B
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 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.
Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
This event is full
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 21, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 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.
Baby Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Teen Craft Club - Create a New Year's Journal
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Join us to create a journal for the New Year!
Citizenship Class
Thu, Jan 23, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
Artist Trading Cards
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room B
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring... more
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Fire Truck Visit & Story Time!
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Story Time in the kids area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire truck up close and learn about fire... more
Join us for Story Time in the kids area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire truck up close and learn about fire safety!
Take Control of Your Health with Ayurveda
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room A
Learn more about Ayurveda with Richard A. Masla, founder of the Ayurveda Health Retreat in Alachua.
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room C
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month
Sat, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW... more
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW Students. All ages welcome.
Rescheduled
GED Study Sessions - Working toward success!
Sat, Jan 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Saturday, January 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an... more
Are you preparing for the GED? If you have questions or need some motivation and support, come join us at the library with an experienced GED prep teacher.
Chess Club
Sun, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Gainesville Bromeliad Society
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join the Gainesville Bromeliad Society for their monthly meeting at the Millhopper Branch every 4th Sunday at 2 p.m.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 28, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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