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Homeschool MakerSpace

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
2025-09-19 11:00:00 2025-09-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool MakerSpace Join us for a friendly jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a puzzle the fastest. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Friday, September 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-19 11:00:00 2025-09-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool MakerSpace Join us for a friendly jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a puzzle the fastest. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Join us for a friendly jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a puzzle the fastest.

Join us for a friendly jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a puzzle the fastest.

Participants will be split into 3 teams to complete as much of a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle as possible within the allotted 60 minutes. All three teams will receive the same puzzle. The team with the most puzzle pieces assembled wins!

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

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace |

TAGS: | homeschool |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
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Chiquita Quirin
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Summer at the Library: Making Moosic! - Anna Moo
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida... more
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Retirement by Design
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
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B is for Baby! - for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling... more
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated PG for... more
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated PG for rude humor, action, and some scary images.
Decorate a Summer Journal
Thu, Jun 11, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Decorate a journal for summer.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Adult Craft Club: Pride Paper Hearts
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Juneteenth Music Celebration: Amplified and Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Come celebrate Juneteenth with a music performance by local artist Fakksonly
Chess Club
Sun, Jun 14, 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
Sun, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
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.
Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children... more
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Juneteenth Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Book Buzz - Graphic Novels & Funny Books
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering... more
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering new ones. Ages 6–11.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
Chess Club
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sun, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
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