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Black History Month: Invention Crafts

Kid Crafts
2025-02-20 15:00:00 2025-02-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Invention Crafts Join us this month as we recreate famous inventions from Black inventors through craft! Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 15:00:00 2025-02-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Invention Crafts Join us this month as we recreate famous inventions from Black inventors through craft! Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

Join us this month as we recreate famous inventions from Black inventors through craft!

This month you can choose to recreate Valerie Thomas's 3D glasses or Lonnie Johnson's super soaker through recycled materials.

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

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Exhibit/Display | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | Black History Month | #Black History Month |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Sarah Grainger
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed
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About the branch

The Cone Park Branch is a collaborative effort between the Library and Partnership for Strong Families.  It serves as a resource center and a library, providing access to resources and services in East Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

No-Sew Seminole Patchwork
Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us as we learn about the art of Seminole patchwork and create paper patchwork squares!
Morning Movie
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Adult patrons will enjoy a different movie every week. Come join us!
Adult Board Games
Tue, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Cone Park Branch Closed
Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Meeting Room,Training Room,Study Room,Teen Space,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Cone Park Branch Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Meeting Room,Training Room,Study Room,Teen Space,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Cone Park Branch Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Meeting Room,Training Room,Study Room,Teen Space,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Movie Monday
Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to play video games!
Art Club
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Job Club
Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby 3
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, Dec 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
Read with a Dog
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response their therapy dog teams.
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