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Intro to 3D Printing
2026-10-08 11:00:00 2026-10-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Intro to 3D Printing Learn about 3D printing and how to get started. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Thursday, October 08
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.

Are you curious about 3D printing, but don't know that much or anything about it? Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how to get started printing. Participants will learn how the most common types of 3D printers work, where and how to make models, what materials are most commonly used to print, and some details on best practices for successful printing.  

(This event is all ages, but really young children might be bored by a presentation geared towards adults.) 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | #MakerSpace | #3DPrinting |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.
Registration is now closed
Kid Gaming
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.
Drama Club
Thu, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Join us to learn fundamental acting skills.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Vejigante & Hojalata
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
TinkerSpace
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for Bilingual Story Time in the library. Stories & songs in English & Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Oct 10, 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's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
This event is full
MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach.
This event is full
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Sun, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.
Breastfeeding Basics - by Healthy Start of North Central Florida
Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
This class provides an overview of breastfeeding, including how milk supply works, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, and... more
This class provides an overview of breastfeeding, including how milk supply works, proper latch and positioning, feeding cues, and common challenges new parents may face.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Financial Fitness and the Power of Budgeting
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Makerspace
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Makerspace activities for ages 6 & up.
Music Time
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation.
Cosy Up to a Mystery - Book Club
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room
Cosy Up to a Mystery Book Club
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed... more
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book we are reading for the month.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Early Voting - General Election
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
Early Voting - General Election
Tue, Oct 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Early Voting - General Election
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Election Early Voting
Music Time
Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
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