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Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits
2025-02-08 14:00:00 2025-02-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life! Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Saturday, February 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-08 14:00:00 2025-02-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life! Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Millhopper Branch

Teen Room

Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life!

Join electrical engineers from the University of Florida IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and HKN (Eta Kappa Nu) for an exciting, hands-on workshop where kids of all ages can explore the wonders of electricity and circuit design. Build Play-Doh LED circuits, experiment with Snap Circuits, and spark your curiosity with fun activities that bring engineering concepts to life!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Technology |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

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!
Cancelled
Citizenship Class
Tue, Jan 28, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
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.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation
Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center at the Millhopper Branch on Thursday, Jan. 30 to help you quit using tobacco and... more
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center at the Millhopper Branch on Thursday, Jan. 30 to help you quit using tobacco and nicotine products.
Cancelled
Citizenship Class
Thu, Jan 30, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Feb 01, 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 - Harry Potter Herbology and More!
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo,... more
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo, and experts on Fungus, Bromeliads and other unusual plants.
MSWW - Harry Potter Herbology and More!
Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo,... more
MSWW herbology class coordinated by Hands On Gainesville with special guests from the Gainesville Orchid Society and the Santa Fe Zoo, and experts on Fungus, Bromeliads and other unusual plants.
Chess Club
Sun, Feb 02, 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 03, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Black History Month: "James" by Percival Everett - Millhopper Book Club
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
In correlation with Black History Month, the Millhopper Book Club will be discussing "James" by Percival Everett.
Cancelled
Citizenship Class
Tue, Feb 04, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Feb 04, 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 "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Writing Your Life Story
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Cancelled
Citizenship Class
Thu, Feb 06, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Free class to prepare you to take the U.S. citizenship examination.
Rescheduled
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New date Tuesday, February 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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 "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Feb 07, 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.
Valentine's Day Crafts for Adults
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room B
Make something special for yourself or someone you love. All materials provided.
Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for... more
Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life!
Just One More - The Allure of the Electric Guitar
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A,Room B
Come enjoy a fun afternoon full of music. Guitarist Dr. Larry Newcomb will discuss electric guitars and then will play each accompanied... more
Come enjoy a fun afternoon full of music. Guitarist Dr. Larry Newcomb will discuss electric guitars and then will play each accompanied by Jake Newcomb on the bass.
Chess Club
Sun, Feb 09, 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 - Enneagrams for Writers and Other Creatives
Sun, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is licensed mental health... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is licensed mental health professional, Dina Smith.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Tween & Teen Escape Room - Valentine's Edition
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Room
Join the Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup group for a fun morning of puzzles and teamwork!Register
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