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Storm Ready Story Time

Safety Kit Fun for Kids
2026-06-22 15:00:00 2026-06-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Storm Ready Story Time Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Monday, June 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 15:00:00 2026-06-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Storm Ready Story Time Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!

Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management! Build a safety kit and learn storm safety. Alachua County Emergency Management will share disaster preparedness resources and information for all ages.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (3-5 years) | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Arts, Crafts, & DIY | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | storm ready | safety kit | emergency management | disaster preparedness | Alachua Ready |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
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Mon, May 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 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, May 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Chess Club
Sun, May 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Juneteenth - Celebrate and Create!
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies... more
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a craft in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Book Buzz - Favorite Reads
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Kids share what they’re reading at Book Buzz! Bring a favorite book to recommend to the group and discover great new reads. Ages 6–11.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 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 A Rare Find by... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room B
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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Reverse Painting On Glass
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jun 06, 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, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Summer at the Library: Making Moosic! - Anna Moo
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida... more
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Retirement by Design
Wed, Jun 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
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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