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Registration opens:
June 03rd, 2025

Juneteenth

Create and Celebrate!

2025-06-17 15:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided. Millhopper Branch - Room B

Tuesday, June 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 15:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided. Millhopper Branch - Room B

Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.

Juneteenth has been celebrated since the abolishment of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest running African-American holiday. It is a celebration of culture, tradition, and freedom and is observed with jubilation across all ages. 

Join us for a brief overview and discussion of the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. 

  • 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.
  • Check-in will start 15 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
  • 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: | History & Genealogy | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #teens | #Juneteenth | #BlackHistory | #Arts and Crafts | #AmericanHistory |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Apr 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 13 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
Thu, Apr 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.
Baby Time
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
UF HealthStreet
Fri, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs... more
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Apr 12, 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, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Cancelled
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. Check back for info on this month's speaker.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Apr 14, 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
Tue, Apr 15, 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!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Join us to play Nintendo Switch games!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Budgeting - a Discussion with Cindy Michel From VyStar
Thu, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Join us for a thorough review of budgeting your money with Cindy Michel from VyStar.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room B
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Homeschool MakerSpace - Sewing
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Join us for an exciting morning of making! We will provide supplies and guidance for sewing a project! Ages 5-18.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
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.
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.
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