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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, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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.

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Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Movie Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 1:30pm
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Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
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Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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