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

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Chess Club
Sun, Nov 16, 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, Nov 18, 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 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Nov 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Nov 19, 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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Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Baby Time
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
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Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:45am
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Homeschool MakerSpace - Acrylic Drip Paint
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Join us for a fun morning of making! Meet other homeschoolers and learn something new.
Scooby Doo Where Are You?
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A,Room B
Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here at Millhopper Library to... more
Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here at Millhopper Library to work together and solve the case of the historic Herlong Mansion.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Nov 22, 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!
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month
Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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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.
Job Club
Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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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