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Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting

Millhopper Team
2026-06-14 14:00:00 2026-06-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Sunday, June 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-14 14:00:00 2026-06-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books. Millhopper Branch - Children's Area

Millhopper Branch

Children's Area

Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.

 Preparing team for the Battle of the Books being held on July 25, 2026.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | #Teamwork | #Competition | #botb | #battleofthebooks |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 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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Chess Club
Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting - Millhopper Team
Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Jun 14, 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.
Fiber Arts Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
Summer at the Library: Jacki Manna
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children... more
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.
Juneteenth Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Book Buzz - Graphic Novels & Funny Books
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering... more
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering new ones. Ages 6–11.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jun 17, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
This event is full
Read with a Dog
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
Chess Club
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sun, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
Battle of the Books 2026 - Team Meeting - Millhopper Team
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room B
Team preparation for the big, Battle of the Books.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 23, 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 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
LegoSpace
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jun 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 25, 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 - The Pout Pout Fish
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The Pout Pout Fish. Rated PG for mild action and rude humor.
Create a Vision Board
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Create a vision board
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
America 250: Patriotic Pebble Painting
Fri, Jun 26, 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 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 27, 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!
Mandalas for All - Mandala Art Journaling
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
Chess Club
Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Mah-Jongg with Robin
Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
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