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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
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Mon, Jan 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 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

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Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other... more
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Thu, Jan 22, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study, and more!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room B
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Hand Building Pottery Workshop
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Room A
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience... more
Let's get creative and explore pottery techniques without a wheel. Meet Chris Gallup of Big G Pottery to enjoy this hands-on experience for adults & teens. Don't get mad, get dirty. Throw pots!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 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 - Potions
Sat, Jan 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
This event is full
MSWW - Potions
Sat, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
This event is full
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 27, 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 27, 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, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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
LegoSpace
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A,Room B
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
Baby Time
Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.
Decorate a New Year's Journal
Thu, Jan 29, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Decorate a journal for 2026.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Acrylic Pour Painting
Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
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.
Chess Club
Sun, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Black History Month: A Celebration of Alma Thomas
Mon, Feb 02, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A
Join us to celebrate Black History Month and the artist Alma Thomas. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and... more
Join us to celebrate Black History Month and the artist Alma Thomas. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and expressionist style of Thomas' work. All supplies are provided.
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