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Black History Month

Arts in Focus
2024-02-28 15:00:00 2024-02-28 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month All in the family!  Join us for an exciting afternoon of poetry and art with local teacher Ms. Tiana Richardson and her father, Mr. E. Stanley Richardson. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Wednesday, February 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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All in the family!  Join us for an exciting afternoon of poetry and art with local teacher Ms. Tiana Richardson and her father, Mr. E. Stanley Richardson.

Ms. Richardson is a graduate of UF College of Education and teaches second grade in the Alachua County Public School District.  Mr. Richardson is the Poet Laureate of Alachua County, Florida.  

Together, they will conduct a Black History Month program, with poetry, pictures , writing and drawing for elementary age children. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | Black History Month | #blackhistorymonth |

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Bilingual Story Time - in the Library
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for Bilingual Story Time in the library. Stories & songs in English & Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
The Next Chapter - Book Club for Kids
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief... more
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
League at the Library - League of Women Voters of Alachua County
Sat, Sep 12, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in the library lobby. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.
MSWW: Diagon Alley Visit - New and Returning Students
Sat, Sep 12, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Room A,Room B
Time to get your school supplies for Year 10 of the Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Registration is now closed
MSWW: Diagon Alley Visit - New and Returning Students
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A,Room B
Time to get your school supplies for Year 10 of the Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Registration is now closed
Chess Club
Sun, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 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.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Sep 16, 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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Baby Time
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.
Teen Craft Club - Autumn Charm Bracelets
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us to celebrate autumn and create a colorful charm bracelet. All supplies are provided.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Homeschool Makerspace
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A
Meet other homeschoolers and enjoy the library during this special event.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
Cosy Up to a Mystery - Book Club
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room B
Cosy Up to a Mystery Book Club
MSWW: Dumbledore's Army - DA - Craft Club
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed... more
Join Dumbledore's Army for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting our way through the Harry Potter Book Series. We will make a book themed craft on the book we are reading for the month.
Chess Club
Sun, Sep 20, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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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LegoSpace
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Room A
We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Adult Craft Club: Seashell Art
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Sep 26, 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!
Mini Masterpieces - Zines & Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Sat, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of library services! In honor of this milestone, we’ll be hosting a special “Celebrating... more
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of library services! In honor of this milestone, we’ll be hosting a special “Celebrating Libraries” themed craft event with zine and artist trading card making.
MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination - MSWW O.W.L. on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
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.
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