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Registration opens:
April 26th, 2025

MSWW: Astronomy

Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
2025-05-10 11:00:00 2025-05-10 11:30:00 America/New_York MSWW: Astronomy UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Saturday, May 10
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-10 11:00:00 2025-05-10 11:30:00 America/New_York MSWW: Astronomy UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Millhopper Branch

Room A, Room B

UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.

UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium and Harry Potter astronomy related activities. Registration is required as the Starlab only has room for 25 people. 

  • Registration is required at least 12 hours before the event to guarantee admission.
  • Attendance is limited, so please include all attendees in your group as individual attendees or guests.
  • If registered attendee and guests are not present 5 minutes prior to the start time, seats may be given away on a first come, first serve basis.
     

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry | Animals & Nature |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Additional Closing
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Additional Closing)
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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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Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Kids' 3-Month Book Club - Dragons & Unicorns
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B
Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders, themed around dragons & unicorns!
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed... more
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book MSWW Students are reading for the month.
Registration is now closed
Millhopper Branch Closed
Sun, Apr 20, 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
Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 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!
Job Club
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Spring Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Tue, Apr 22, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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.
This event is full
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
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Room A,Room B
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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
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Children's Area
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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!
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Children's Area
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Room A,Room B
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