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Code, Roll and Create

Robotics for Kids
2027-02-10 15:00:00 2027-02-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Code, Roll and Create Get your robot rolling! Learn to code Sphero Indi cars, take on fun challenges, and build an obstacle course for your robot to conquer. Grades K-2. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Wednesday, February 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Get your robot rolling! Learn to code Sphero Indi cars, take on fun challenges, and build an obstacle course for your robot to conquer. Grades K-2.

Dive into the world of Robotics and Coding with Sphero Indi Cars! Children will learn the basics of coding, have fun completing challenges and building obstacle courses in this screen-free program.

Grades K-2.

Space is limited.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Technology |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
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.
Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Nov 14, 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.
Cosy Up to a Mystery - Book Club
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B
Cosy Up to a Mystery Book Club
The Spirit of the Land is Red
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A,Room B
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with wisdom keeper and storyteller Susan Anderson
Chess Club
Sun, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Open Studio
Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Room B
Join us in Open Studio to submit 3D prints or explore the Cricut.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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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Kid Gaming
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Drama Club
Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Join us to learn fundamental acting skills.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
LIteracy Team: Janet
Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Room C
literacy tutor
Homeschool Makerspace
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Meet other homeschoolers and enjoy the library during this special event. Southern Fire Exchange will teach us about Longleaf Pines and... more
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!
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
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.
Registration opens Saturday, November 7 2026 at 3:00pm
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