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Science Surprises: Reptiles and Amphibians

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover the difference between reptiles and amphibians and what makes these animals so special at your local library! Debunk myths … Continue

Science Surprises: Butterflies and Moths

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Become a butterfly at your local library! Learn the facts about our beautiful flying friends and take part in a … Continue

Science Surprises: Make a Pooter

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the … Continue

Early Explorers: Exploring Fossils

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the … Continue

Science Surprises: Make a Flashlight

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the … Continue

Early Explorers: Fossil Dig

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the … Continue

Science Surprises: Make an Anemometer

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the … Continue

Early Explorers: Trackways

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the … Continue

Science Surprises: Make a Snake Catcher

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the … Continue

Early Explorers: Florida’s Megafauna

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the … Continue


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