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Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

2023-06-11 14:30:00 2023-06-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville 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. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Sunday, June 11
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-11 14:30:00 2023-06-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville 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. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Millhopper Branch

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 real-life superpowers and discuss creating your own stories.

Tomaino is the author of How To Be A Superhero: The TOP SECRET Official Guide, which is heavily inspired by his time teaching in Gainesville. The book is being used by Guardian ad Litem, Shand’s Children’s Hospital, and Partnership For Stronger Families, and the book was featured as a giveaway by Santa Fe College at the 2023 Spring Arts Festival. Tomaino is also a multiple award-winning game developer.

Tomaino’s Author Website is https://SuperheroHill.com, and his Portfolio Website is https://MichaelTomaino.com.

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, and writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Learn more at 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
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 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

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.

Thu, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their... more
Dress up yourself and your little one in your costumes and join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun, Nov 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election will be Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Tue, Nov 05, 7:00am - 7:00pm
The 2024 General Election Day voting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only voters assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can... more
The 2024 General Election Day voting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only voters assigned to Precincts #24 and #61 can vote at the Millhopper Branch on Election Day.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Join our book club every first Thursday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will... more
Join our book club every first Thursday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This month, the book we will be discussing is "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo.

Fri, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Sun, Nov 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Nov 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month enjoy readings from the newest Bacopa... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month enjoy readings from the newest Bacopa Literary Review.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
This month we will be meeting on the second Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. In November, in correlation with Native American Heritage Month,... more
This month we will be meeting on the second Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. In November, in correlation with Native American Heritage Month, we will be discussing, “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
Join us for a Pokémon themed event in the kids section. We will have trivia, crafts, and games!

Wed, Nov 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Join the Gainesville Native American Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people... more
Join the Gainesville Native American 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!