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MakerSpace

Amateur Radio Hour
2026-01-16 11:00:00 2026-01-16 12:00:00 America/New_York MakerSpace Join us for a fun morning of Amateur Ham Radio! We will learn about radio communication from the local Gainesville Amateur Radio Society. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Friday, January 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-16 11:00:00 2026-01-16 12:00:00 America/New_York MakerSpace Join us for a fun morning of Amateur Ham Radio! We will learn about radio communication from the local Gainesville Amateur Radio Society. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Join us for a fun morning of Amateur Ham Radio! We will learn about radio communication from the local Gainesville Amateur Radio Society.

During this session we will learn about Amateur Ham Radio!

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

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace |

TAGS: | homeschool |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 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

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Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Upcycled Jewelry
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity. Come learn the basics of jewelry creation and... more
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity. Come learn the basics of jewelry creation and repair!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 23, 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: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
Chess Club
Sun, May 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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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Baby Time
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Chess Club
Sun, May 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Juneteenth - Celebrate and Create!
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies... more
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.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Book Buzz - Favorite Reads
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Kids share what they’re reading at Book Buzz! Bring a favorite book to recommend to the group and discover great new reads. Ages 6–11.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss A Rare Find by... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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, Jun 03, 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
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 05, 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: Reverse Painting On Glass
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
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