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Pickaxe Party!

Minecraft Madness
2025-04-23 16:00:00 2025-04-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Pickaxe Party! Join in on the Minecraft fun with Bingo, Minecraft gameplay, coloring sheet, activities, and crafts! Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, April 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-23 16:00:00 2025-04-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Pickaxe Party! Join in on the Minecraft fun with Bingo, Minecraft gameplay, coloring sheet, activities, and crafts! Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Join in on the Minecraft fun with Bingo, Minecraft gameplay, coloring sheet, activities, and crafts!

Join in on the Minecraft fun with Bingo, Minecraft gameplay, coloring sheet, activities, and crafts!

Take a moment to show off your mining strength during photo opportunities with a Diamond Pickaxe.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | video games | #papercraft | #games | #coloring | #Arts and Crafts |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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.
Registration is now closed
Pickaxe Party! - Minecraft Madness
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join in on the Minecraft fun with Bingo, Minecraft gameplay, coloring sheet, activities, and crafts!
Baby Time
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 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.
Chess Club
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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.
Tween Book Club
Thu, May 01, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen Room
Tweens! Join us to talk about your favorite books.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 02, 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.
Elephant & Piggie Party!
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
May 2 is Piggie's Birthday! Join us to celebrate with stories, fun and games with Elephant & Piggie. All ages welcome.
Free Comic Book Day 2025 - FCBD 2025
Sat, May 03, All day
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 3, 2025. One free comic book per person, while supplies last!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, May 03, 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, May 04, 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 - Dr. Dan Sharp "How to Write Fight Scenes"
Sun, May 04, 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 Dr. Dan Sharp on "How to... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is Dr. Dan Sharp on "How to Write Fight Scenes"
Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room B
Come learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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. This month we will be... more
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. This month we will be discussing, “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Rescheduled
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New date Tuesday, May 13, 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 "Lucy Undying" by Kiersten White.
Literacy Team: [KAREN PASTOS]
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room C
Only open to tutors in ACLD literacy/ESOL program.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
See all events