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Homeschool MakerSpace

Optical Illusions
2023-10-20 11:00:00 2023-10-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool MakerSpace Make a thaumatrope and a small version of a stage illusion called Pepper's Ghost! Ages 5-13. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Friday, October 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-20 11:00:00 2023-10-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool MakerSpace Make a thaumatrope and a small version of a stage illusion called Pepper's Ghost! Ages 5-13. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Make a thaumatrope and a small version of a stage illusion called Pepper's Ghost! Ages 5-13.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace |

TAGS: | homeschool |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Chess Club
Sun, May 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
Come learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, May 13, 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 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Teen Gaming
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be discussing is "Lucy Undying" by Kiersten White.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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.
This event is full
Foundation Board Meeting
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room A
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 5:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Baby Time
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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 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.
Cancelled
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:45am
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Homeschool Makerspace - Alice In Wonderland Escape Room!
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A,Room B
Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and escape Wonderland before... more
Step into the surreal world of Wonderland, where you must solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your team and escape Wonderland before time runs out! Ages 8-18.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Kids' 3-Month Book Club - Dragons & Unicorns
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B
Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders, themed around dragons & unicorns!
Chess Club
Sun, May 18, 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 20, 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, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, May 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.
This event is full
Kid Gaming
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Dots and Spots - self-portraits in the style of Yayoi Kusama
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Join us to create a self-portrait influenced by the art of Yayoi Kusama.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 24, 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!
Chess Club
Sun, May 25, 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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