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Handmade Harmony

Yarn Bracelets
2023-06-05 15:00:00 2023-06-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Handmade Harmony 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. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Monday, June 05
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-05 15:00:00 2023-06-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Handmade Harmony 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. Millhopper Branch - 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 supplies are provided.

Celebrated since the abolishment of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is considered the longest running African-American holiday, and is observed with jubilation across all ages. It is a celebration of culture, tradition, and freedom. 

Join us for a brief overview and discussion of the history and importance of Juneteenth, and then create a yarn bracelet in the colors of Juneteenth. 

  • Registration is required at least 12 hours before the event to guarantee admission.
  • Attendance is limited, so please include all attendees in your group as individual attendees or guests.
  • Check-in will start 15 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
  • If registered attendee and guests are not present 5 minutes prior to the start time, seats may be given away on a first come, first serve basis.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #teen | #Juneteenth | #crafting |

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Chess Club
Sun, May 10, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 13, 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 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, May 14, 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, May 15, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
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Homeschool Makerspace - Art & Junk Journals
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Learn to make art and junk journals with a variety of supplies.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Chess Club
Sun, May 17, 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, May 19, 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.
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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Story Time at the Zoo
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other... more
Join us at Santa Fe College Zoo on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories about all kinds of animals and other friendly creatures.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, May 20, 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 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Upcycled Jewelry
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity. Come learn the basics of jewelry creation and... more
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity. Come learn the basics of jewelry creation and repair!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
MSWW: Astronomy - Learn about the Stars of the Wizarding World
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Room A,Room B
UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium.
Chess Club
Sun, May 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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