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America 250: Founding Documents

Common Sense and The Declaration of Independence
2026-07-18 14:00:00 2026-07-18 15:00:00 America/New_York America 250: Founding Documents Thoughts on the American Revolution including a discussion of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Saturday, July 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 14:00:00 2026-07-18 15:00:00 America/New_York America 250: Founding Documents Thoughts on the American Revolution including a discussion of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Thoughts on the American Revolution including a discussion of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with a presentation about Common Sense by Thomas Paine and The Declaration of Independence presented by Donna Waller, President of the Alachua County League of Women Voters.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | America250FL | America250 | #summeratthelibrary |

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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
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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.
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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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