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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
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Chiquita Quirin
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Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Dec 31, 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
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Millhopper Book Club
Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. This month's book is... more
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. This month's book is Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jan 06, 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 is a free month! We will... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. This is a free month! We will discuss any book that you read over the holidays.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Mandalas For All - Create an Intention Mandala
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
Chess Club
Sun, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville
Sun, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. Check back for info on this month's speaker.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jan 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, Jan 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
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