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Black History Month: Black Innovations
2026-02-21 11:30:00 2026-02-21 12:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Black Innovations Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, a craft, and an exciting game. Ages 4-8 Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, February 21
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 11:30:00 2026-02-21 12:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Black Innovations Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, a craft, and an exciting game. Ages 4-8 Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, a craft, and an exciting game. Ages 4-8

Learn about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the first successful and patented 3-light traffic signal with a short history lesson, a craft, and an exciting game. Ages 4-8.

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

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | Black History Month | #Black History Month |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Tue, Dec 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Jan 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Knitting Circle
Wed, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 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.
Registration is now closed
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
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... more
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 Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This is a free month! We will... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This is a free month! We will discuss any book that you read over the holidays.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Mandalas For All - Create an Intention Mandala
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
Chess Club
Sun, Jan 11, 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, Jan 11, 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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Pokemon Fans Unite!
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun afternoon of celebrating all things Pokemon! We will have trivia, games and activities for all ages.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 14, 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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