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Florida Museum Library Showcases

Spectacular Shells!
2025-05-02 15:00:00 2025-05-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Florida Museum Library Showcases Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion! Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, May 02
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 15:00:00 2025-05-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Florida Museum Library Showcases Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion! Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion!

This program is in partnership with the Florida Natural History Museum and ties in with Quiet Reading Room Display for May. Come check both out!

 

Activity: 

Sand Surprises!- Children will learn where does the sand on Florida beaches come from by making their own sand necklace

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | Florida Museum |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Sarah Grainger
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Additional Closing
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Additional Closing)
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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

Cone Park Branch Closed
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Meeting Room,Quiet Reading Room,Rec Center,Study Room,Teen Space,Training Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Movie Monday
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Art Club
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Job Club
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Kid Time
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for games, arts & crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your and your child's computer... more
Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your and your child's computer literacy skills through fun activities.
Movie Monday
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Settlers of Catan, and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Art Club
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Cancelled
Job Club
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to Peaches the therapy dog! Develop your love for reading with our furry friend & her handler.
Florida Museum Library Showcases - Spectacular Shells!
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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!
Beaded Keychains
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make a lovely beaded keychain for the Mom in your life or for yourself.
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