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Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

2023-04-02 14:30:00 2023-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo. Millhopper Branch - Room B, Room A

Sunday, April 02
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-02 14:30:00 2023-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo. Millhopper Branch - Room B, Room A

Millhopper Branch

Room B, Room A

This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo.

Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Millhopper Branch as we celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo.

Nishida will discuss “Found Poetry” — from poet’s helper to high art. Whether as an end unto itself or as an exercise in creative thinking, found poetry can be enriching, enlivening, and freeing for poets—especially poets who might be feeling depleted or blocked. Learn about a variety of forms of found poetry, as well as tips and methods for how to write (and cite) and perform found poems. Reinfred Addo will explain how to do a poetry book launch. For more information see the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville's website.

The Writers' Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes encourages and supports aspiring and experienced regional writers. This goal is accomplished via monthly meetings public readings small critique groups a literary journal writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Sponsored by the Writer's Alliance of Gainesville, https://writersalliance.org/

WAG Program Coordinator: Wendy Thornton, programs@writersalliance.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch

Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day Holiday)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 02, 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.

Fri, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." This week we'll be painting and decorating jars,... more
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." This week we'll be painting and decorating jars, coasters, and mini treasure boxes in patriotic and beach themes.

Fri, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!

Sun, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Staff Exam

Mon, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a yarn bracelet in the colors of Juneteenth. All... more
Join us as we learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a yarn bracelet in the colors of Juneteenth. All supplies are provided.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man" by Paul Neman.

Wed, Jun 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Wii games with us!

Wed, Jun 07, 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

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 08, 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

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish".

Fri, Jun 09, 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.

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." This week you'll be creating your own artist trading... more
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." This week you'll be creating your own artist trading cards with various techniques and then share or swap.

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday of each month... more
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 am.

Sun, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is Michael Tomiano. Learn how to find your... more
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is Michael Tomiano. Learn how to find your real-life superpowers and discuss creating your own stories.

Mon, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances during our Summer at the Library series, "Money Mondays." Join Trish Gleason from... more
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances during our Summer at the Library series, "Money Mondays." Join Trish Gleason from Unified Financial Planners on 2nd Mondays this summer.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A,Room B
In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our lives with magic.  

Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Wii games with us!

Wed, Jun 14, 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 15, 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 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.

Thu, Jun 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room B
Join us for Teen Craft Club! Bring your craft projects to work on with the group, or practice crocheting with provided supplies.

Fri, Jun 16, 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.

Fri, Jun 16, 10:30am - 5:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." Join us this week to make your own beautiful bookmark... more
Join us every Friday for our Summer at the Library series "Friday Crafts @ 11." Join us this week to make your own beautiful bookmark with colorful beads and charms.

Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!

Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Join us for some fun MakerSpace activities. Learn to make a pom-pom launcher and more!