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Patrick Smith's Florida is A Land Remembered
2020-02-26 13:00:00 2020-02-26 14:30:00 America/New_York Patrick Smith's Florida is A Land Remembered Discover old Florida as Rick Smith presents this unique multimedia event about his father, author Patrick D. Smith, and his beloved books especially 'A Land Remembered.' Millhopper Branch - Combined Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 26
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-26 13:00:00 2020-02-26 14:30:00 America/New_York Patrick Smith's Florida is A Land Remembered Discover old Florida as Rick Smith presents this unique multimedia event about his father, author Patrick D. Smith, and his beloved books especially 'A Land Remembered.' Millhopper Branch - Combined Meeting Room

Millhopper Branch

Combined Meeting Room

Discover old Florida as Rick Smith presents this unique multimedia event about his father, author Patrick D. Smith, and his beloved books especially 'A Land Remembered.'

With over 50 videos, photos, artwork, music and sound effects, Rick Smith introduces us to his father, Patrick D. Smith, and to the historic Florida brought to vivid life for so many readers in his award winning novel A Land Remembered! Here is your opportunity to get to know the author and his extraordinary life experiences that enabled him to write with such authority on Florida pioneers, the Seminoles, migrant workers, “river rats” of Mississippi, the social injustices of the South, the Merchant Marines in World War II and the challenges of the present. With warm humor and his personalized narration, Rick takes us on a journey of Florida History, family memories, and fascinating stories about the author and the writing of his books. 

These events are made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Entertainment | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | History | Florida History | Florida | Books | Authors | A Land Remembered |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
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Mon, Feb 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 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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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Baby Time
Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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.
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Thu, Feb 05, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study, and more!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Feb 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.
Mandalas For All - Heart Rock Mandala
Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Feb 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.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Writing Your Life Story
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
Baby Time
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Creepy Valentines
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A,Room B
Celebrate a Mash-Up of Friday the 13th and Valentines Day with this fun afternoon of crafting. We will have "creepy valentines" craft... more
Celebrate a Mash-Up of Friday the 13th and Valentines Day with this fun afternoon of crafting. We will have "creepy valentines" craft ideas for all ages.
Chess Club
Sun, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Feb 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.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Feb 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.
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Thu, Feb 19, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study, and more!
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