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Black History Month Book and Movie

Beloved
2020-02-16 13:30:00 2020-02-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month Book and Movie On Sunday, February 2, 1:30 p.m. come discuss the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Then come back on Sunday, February 16, 1:30 p.m. to watch the movie on our big screen. Millhopper Branch - Combined Meeting Room

Sunday, February 16
1:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-16 13:30:00 2020-02-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month Book and Movie On Sunday, February 2, 1:30 p.m. come discuss the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Then come back on Sunday, February 16, 1:30 p.m. to watch the movie on our big screen. Millhopper Branch - Combined Meeting Room

Millhopper Branch

Combined Meeting Room

On Sunday, February 2, 1:30 p.m. come discuss the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Then come back on Sunday, February 16, 1:30 p.m. to watch the movie on our big screen.

Never read Toni Morrison (1931-2019)? Want to re-read a classic? Come (re)discover the beauty of Toni Morrison's writing and storytelling as we discuss the award-winning novel Beloved on Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 p.m. Then come back on Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m. and watch Beloved on our big screen starring Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover and Thandie Newton.

Beloved: Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave in pre-Civil War Kentucky and escaped to Ohio seeking freedom. Eighteen years later she is still not free from the memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe’s new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved. Filled with bitter poetry and suspense as taut as a rope, Beloved is a towering achievement. 

Starting January 2, you can pick up a copy of Beloved at the Millhopper Branch front desk while supplies last.

"You can't go wrong by reading or re-reading the collected works of Toni Morrison. Beloved, Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye, Sula, everything else — they're transcendent, all of them. You’ll be glad you read them."--Barack Obama

Library Contact: Beth Noll, bnoll@aclib.us, 352-334-1272

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Apr 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
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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Baby Time
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks and eAudiobooks onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Apr 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.
Teen Craft Club
Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on, or try a new craft with provided supplies.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Room B
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Homeschool MakerSpace - AnimationSpace
Fri, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Come and learn the stop-motion animation process from story-boarding to filming!
Gainesville Native American Style Flute Circle
Sat, Apr 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Room B
Join the Gainesville Native American Style Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new... more
Join the Gainesville Native American Style Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people who might want to join in the fun!
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Apr 20, 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.
Chess Club
Sun, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
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, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room
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
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Room B
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Artist Trading Cards
Fri, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring... more
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
What Makes it Jazz!
Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join Dr. Larry Newcomb and his son Jake as they educate and entertain with a jazz lecture and performance.
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Exam - O.W.L.s: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Harry Potter related book trivia! This is a special Ordinary Wizarding Level exam because it is on a book Harry Potter used in school.... more
Harry Potter related book trivia! This is a special Ordinary Wizarding Level exam because it is on a book Harry Potter used in school. Like him, you will be tested on it's contents.
Chess Club
Sun, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Gainesville Bromeliad Society - Growing Bromeliads in Containers
Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join the Gainesville Bromeliad Society for their monthly meeting at the Millhopper Branch every 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. This month's... more
Join the Gainesville Bromeliad Society for their monthly meeting at the Millhopper Branch every 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. This month's speaker is Teresa Watkins.
Money Mondays - Sustainable and Impact Investing
Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with free monthly workshops led by Shannon Scott from Merrill Lynch.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, May 01, 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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