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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
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day Holiday
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day Holiday)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be discussing is "Morbidly Yours" by Ivy Fairbanks.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Join us as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 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.
This event is full
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room B
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, Jul 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.
Millhopper Branch Closed
Fri, Jul 04, 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
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Battle of the Books 2025 - Team Meeting - Millhopper Team
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.
This event is full
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Summer at the Library: Quite a Catch
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a juggler who is dressed to impress! Ron Anglin is a professional clown and juggler.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 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.
This event is full
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room A
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - Moana 2
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Moana 2. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic... more
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Moana 2. Rated PG for action, peril and mild thematic elements.
So You Got into College; Now What? - Personal Safety Tips
Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room A
Your Safety is Important!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 5:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Adult Summer Crafts: Necklace Bezel Art
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Learn how to build a necklace and work with bezels to create one-of-a-kind wearable art
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Battle of the Books 2025 - Team Meeting - Millhopper Team
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 13, 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
Sun, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. Check back for info on this month's speaker.
Make a Scene with a Zine - International Zine month
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Express yourself by creating a zine. You can create a Zine or a small book, all made from one page of paper. Join us in celebrating... more
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