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Book Buzz

Mystery & Spooky Stories
2026-07-07 15:00:00 2026-07-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Buzz Do you love mysteries or spooky stories? Share your favorite puzzling or creepy read at Book Buzz and discover new page-turners from other readers. Ages 6–11. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Tuesday, July 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-07 15:00:00 2026-07-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Buzz Do you love mysteries or spooky stories? Share your favorite puzzling or creepy read at Book Buzz and discover new page-turners from other readers. Ages 6–11. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Do you love mysteries or spooky stories? Share your favorite puzzling or creepy read at Book Buzz and discover new page-turners from other readers. Ages 6–11.

Bring a favorite book to recommend to the group, hear short book talks from library staff, and explore curated reading lists to help you reach your summer reading goals. Perfect for Elementary school aged readers who love discovering their next great read.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | #Summeratthelibrary |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 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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Story Time - In the Library
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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 On... 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 On earth we're briefly gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, May 05, 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 The Bewitching... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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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Kid Gaming
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Mother's Day - Flower Pop Up Cards
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Join us to make flower pop up cards for Mother's Day! Make a card for your mother, grandmother, or anyone else. All supplies are provided.
Baby Time
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 09, 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.
Mother's Day Harp Music
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Room A,Room B
Celebrate your mother by bringing her to listen to beautiful harp music played by Nina Krengel.
Chess Club
Sun, May 10, 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 12, 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 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Cancelled
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 13, 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 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 13, 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.
Baby Time
Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 15, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Homeschool Makerspace - Art & Junk Journals
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Learn to make art and junk journals with a variety of supplies.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Chess Club
Sun, May 17, 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 19, 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
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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