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Music Makers Freestyle Edition

2025-11-01 13:00:00 2025-11-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Music Makers Freestyle Edition A freestyle rap performance, conversation & workshop with Marley The Messenger for National Hip Hop History Month. Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Saturday, November 01
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-01 13:00:00 2025-11-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Music Makers Freestyle Edition A freestyle rap performance, conversation & workshop with Marley The Messenger for National Hip Hop History Month. Millhopper Branch - Teen Room

Millhopper Branch

Teen Room

A freestyle rap performance, conversation & workshop with Marley The Messenger for National Hip Hop History Month.

This workshop led by Marley The Messenger features the art of freestyle rap and includes performances, discussions, and education on how to learn, practice, and improve your ability to freestyle. Freestyle Rap is an improvisational form of rapping words (and sometimes sounds), usually without any preparation or forethought about what will be spoken. Some individuals may combine previously written work with new thoughts that come into the person’s mind while performing, but the term freestyling (in the context of Hip Hop/Rap music) is generally associated with being created in the moment. No previous experience is required, and any skill level is welcome, including experts. While creativity, versatility, and having fun is celebrated, this program does not accept violent or discriminatory language, or behavior. Library code of conduct applies.


Marley The Messenger is a Gainesville, Florida-based Hip Hop artist, a MusicGNV Recording Grant recipient, creator of “Microphone Mentors” (funded by a grant from SPARC352), and since September 2023, he has been leading the “Teen Music Maker” series (a recording & music making workshop for teens) at the Tower Road branch library, and other participating branches throughout Alachua County. The Messenger has performed with numerous legends and pioneers of Hip Hop [culture] and Rap music. He has competed in and hosted various rap battles, both small and large. One of the founding members of The Hip-Hop Collective (2001-2020), Marley also hosted a weekly freestyle session in Gainesville for many years during this time.

Learn more about Marley The Messenger by visiting www.marleythemessenger.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

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Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Room B
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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Tools to Quit - Tobacco Cessation
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room B
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Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Fri, Feb 27, 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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Sat, Feb 28, 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.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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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, Mar 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Mar 02, 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 - In the Library
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Millhopper Book Club - Women's History Month
Tue, Mar 03, 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's book is Eve... more
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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss Evil in Me by Brom.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
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B is for Baby! - for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Thu, Mar 05, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
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Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sun, Mar 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Mar 09, 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 - In the Library
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Job Club
Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Writing Your Life Story
Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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