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So You Got into College; Now What?

Dorm Life 101 & DIY Crafts
2025-07-24 17:00:00 2025-07-24 18:00:00 America/New_York So You Got into College; Now What? Dorm Life 101; Roommates, decorating and DIY crafts Millhopper Branch - Room A

Thursday, July 24
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 17:00:00 2025-07-24 18:00:00 America/New_York So You Got into College; Now What? Dorm Life 101; Roommates, decorating and DIY crafts Millhopper Branch - Room A

Dorm Life 101; Roommates, decorating and DIY crafts

Will this be your first time away from home? Excited but a little worried about dorm life? Have no fear!  We will discuss tips on connecting with your roommate, decorating your dorm room and more. Plus, materials for DIY decorative crafts will be available. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

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

Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 25, 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.
Adult Summer Crafts: Vase Decorating
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Decorate a vase to make a personal showstopper for your home
Registration is now closed
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jul 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!
What Makes It JAZZ!
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Upright Bassist Jake and Jazz Guitarist Larry will discuss characteristic musical features in the jazz tradition; and they will perform... more
Upright Bassist Jake and Jazz Guitarist Larry will discuss characteristic musical features in the jazz tradition; and they will perform live examples found in iconic jazz standards.
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Scams, Schemes  & Frauds
Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A,Room B
Learn about the top reported scams and how not to become a victim.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic - Color Our World with Mark Alan and Bixby
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
A fun interactive comedy magic show.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 30, 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 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Teen Craft Club Special Edition - Sea Shell Jewelry
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join us to create a sea shell bracelet. All supplies are provided.
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Cancelled
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:45am
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Vivid Vibes - National Coloring Book Day
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Join us for National Coloring Book Day in a creative environment focused on coloring, self-reflection, and relaxation. All supplies... more
Join us for National Coloring Book Day in a creative environment focused on coloring, self-reflection, and relaxation. All supplies provided.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Aug 05, 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. We will discuss The... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Aug 06, 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
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation
Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room B
Join Suwannee River Area Health Education Center for this 2-hour class to help you quit using tobacco and nicotine products.
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
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