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Makerspace
2026-10-16 11:00:00 2026-10-16 12:00:00 America/New_York Makerspace Makerspace activities for ages 6 & up. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Friday, October 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Makerspace activities for ages 6 & up.

Join us for UF's Gator Robotics!  They will give a presentation about robots, and then show off some of their bots.

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

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 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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Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Scene Study - with the Drama Club
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Scene study with the drama club.
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Wire-Wrapped Jewelry
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Summer at the Library: Just Add Rhythm
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Drums, shakers, and Boomwhackers! Oh my! Join an interactive and hands-on drumming experience at the library.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Mon, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
The Art of Storytelling with the Harn Museum
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join the Harn Museum of Art to explore how artists tell stories through art, and make your own zine!
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Summer Break Movie Matinee - Zootopia 2
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Zootopia 2. Rated PG for action/violence and rude humor.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Adult Craft Club: Learn Embroidery
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Music Time
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Chess Club
Sun, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Teen Craft Club - Summer Charm Bracelet
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join us to celebrate the end of summer and create a colorful charm bracelet. All supplies are provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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 Slashed... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby.
Cancelled
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music Time
Wed, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Aug 05, 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
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