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Feline Wellness, Behavior and Training Short Course
2025-10-23 17:30:00 2025-10-23 18:30:00 America/New_York Feline Wellness, Behavior and Training Short Course Learn how to make your kitten or cat happy, well-adjusted and more resilient with Chris Millhopper Branch - Room A

Thursday, October 23
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Learn how to make your kitten or cat happy, well-adjusted and more resilient with Chris

Learn how to make your kitten or cat happy, well-adjusted and more resilient. Reduce fear, anxiety and stress of triggers and vet appointments. Understand how to get your cat to want to go in their carrier and stay off counters! 

Although the classes do build on one another, you are free to attend individual classes. Do not bring your kitten/cat to the library! 

During the month, some things you will learn are how to:     

  • Teach life skills and provide kittens or cats what they need to set them up for success for life
  • Recognize and prevent common behavior and health problems
  • Create strong bonds and improve human/animal relationships
  • Destress and prepare for veterinary trips and procedures
  • Set up the healthiest environment for your cat(s) 

Topics by week:

Oct 2 - What cats need, how cats talk, introduction to training
Oct 16 - Environment, nail trims, medicating and weighing, play & training
Oct 23 - Destressing vet visits & handling, health & behavior problems
Oct 30 - Giving choice & building trust, more training, 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Nature |

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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.

Upcoming events

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Early Voting
Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Primary Election
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Early Voting
Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Primary Election
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Aug 12, 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
Early Voting
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Primary Election
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Staff Meeting
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room C
Meeting
Early Voting
Fri, Aug 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Primary Election
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Sewing Fidget Toys
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Early Voting
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Primary Election
Music Time
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Election Day
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Primary Election Day
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Aug 20, 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 21, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Homeschool Makerspace
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!
Cosy Mystery Book Club
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room
Cosy Mystery Book Club
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Aug 22, 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!
Mandalas For All - Collaborative Mandala Making
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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. Check back for info on this month's speaker.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room E
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Charitable Giving and Your Financial Strategy
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
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