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Spring Break Makerspace

DIY Terrariums
2026-03-20 11:00:00 2026-03-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Spring Break Makerspace Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your own terrarium. Ages 5-16. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Friday, March 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-20 11:00:00 2026-03-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Spring Break Makerspace Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your own terrarium. Ages 5-16. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Millhopper Branch

Room A, Room B

Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your own terrarium. Ages 5-16.

Local houseplant shop, Plantstay, will teach participants the best way to create and care for your terrarium.

Limited to the first 30 participants. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace | Arts, Crafts, & DIY | Animals & Nature |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Mon, Mar 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 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, 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
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Play-Doh Power: Light Up Circuits
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for... more
Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have hands on activities for elementary school students that bring engineering concepts to life!
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Mar 08, 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.
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
Room B
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
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Mar 11, 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 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Tonewood Family Music
Wed, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Room A
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you... more
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as you experience Music Together. Space is limited to 15 children. Ages 2-5.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Mar 11, 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 11, 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
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, Mar 11, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Room A
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Baby Time
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Literacy Team: [Lauren S]
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room E
Only open to tutors in ACLD literacy/ESOL program.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Teen Craft Club - Spring Charm Bracelets
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on or try a new craft with provided supplies. We will be making spring... more
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on or try a new craft with provided supplies. We will be making spring charm bracelets.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall on the 2nd... more
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall on the 2nd Saturday. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
Chess Club
Sun, Mar 15, 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 16, 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.
Spring Break Movie Matinee - How to Train Your Dragon
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area to watch a PG movie! How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is rated PG for sequences of intense action, and peril.... more
Join us in the kid's area to watch a PG movie! How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is rated PG for sequences of intense action, and peril. We will also have a themed craft for all ages.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Spring Break Crafty Corner
Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join us for a fun afternoon of arts & crafts! We will have craft options for all ages.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Mar 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Literacy Team: [Lauren S]
Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room E
Only open to tutors in ACLD literacy/ESOL program.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Mar 19, 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 19, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with scene study, improv and more.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Spring Break Makerspace - DIY Terrariums
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your own... more
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your own terrarium. Ages 5-16.
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