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Homeschool Makerspace
2026-11-20 11:00:00 2026-11-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Makerspace Meet other homeschoolers and enjoy the library during this special event. Southern Fire Exchange will teach us about Longleaf Pines and provide a hands-on activity! Millhopper Branch - Room A

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

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Meet other homeschoolers and enjoy the library during this special event. Southern Fire Exchange will teach us about Longleaf Pines and provide a hands-on activity!

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

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace |

TAGS: | homeschool |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
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Mon, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 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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Early Voting - General Election
Fri, Oct 30, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Early Voting - General Election
Sat, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
MSWW: Harry Potter Movie Scene Charades - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Sat, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Put your skills to the test as you act out some of our favorite scenes from the Harry Potter movie, based off the Harry Potter book of... more
Put your skills to the test as you act out some of our favorite scenes from the Harry Potter movie, based off the Harry Potter book of the month for MSWW Students.
Early Voting - General Election
Sun, Nov 01, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Election Day
Tue, Nov 03, 7:00am - 7:00pm
General Election Day
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Room
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss All of Us... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles.
Music Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Nov 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.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Nov 07, 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. A brief... 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. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
MSWW: Harry Potter Pictionary - Harry Potter Books 1 through 3
Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Step into the Wizarding World and prepare for an enchanting version of Pictionary. Come sketch Harry Potter-themed clues while others... more
Step into the Wizarding World and prepare for an enchanting version of Pictionary. Come sketch Harry Potter-themed clues while others race to guess what it is before time runs out.
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 08, 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, Nov 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.
Silver and Gold and Much More - A Celebration of Gustav Klimt
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Join us to celebrate the artist Gustav Klimt. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and bold style of Klimt's work. All... more
Join us to celebrate the artist Gustav Klimt. We will create art influenced by the vibrant colors and bold style of Klimt's work. All supplies are provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 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.
Job Club
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
The Four Pillars of the New Retirement
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Pokemon Fans Unite!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun afternoon of celebrating all things Pokemon! We will have trivia, games and activities for all ages.
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Literacy Team: Janet
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Room C
literacy tutor
Adult Craft Club: Beading & Weaving
Fri, Nov 13, 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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