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

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Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Baby Time
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Literacy Team: [Lauren S]
Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room E
Only open to tutors in ACLD literacy/ESOL program.
Music & Movement at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Quilling into Spring
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Mar 28, 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: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter Book of the Month
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW... more
Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book of the month for MSWW Students. All ages welcome.
Chess Club
Sun, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Medal of Honor Recipient - Women's History Month Lecture
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Join us for a lecture from Barbara Oberlander about Dr. Mary Walker in celebration of Women's History Month.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
TinkerSpace
Mon, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Writing Your Life Story
Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
For those who are interested in writing their life story for family and friends. Come share ideas and get encouragement from others.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Theatre Club - Fun with Acting
Thu, Apr 02, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with scene study, improv and more.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make virtual connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Assistance
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room A,Room B
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide FREE income tax preparation from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Millhopper Branch.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
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 The... 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 The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
MakerSpace - Ozobots
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for an introduction to robotics.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 24 2026 at 9:00am
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Room B
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss The... more
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley.
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