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Summer of Science
2025-07-10 15:00:00 2025-07-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer of Science Come join us as we discover adventure through science! This summer we'll explore the science of colors & the stars. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 15:00:00 2025-07-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer of Science Come join us as we discover adventure through science! This summer we'll explore the science of colors & the stars. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

Come join us as we discover adventure through science! This summer we'll explore the science of colors & the stars.

Each event will feature a scientific concept we'll explore through experiments and activities.

 Event Topics & Activity:

7/10 SoS: Colors— DIY Kaleidoscope

7/31 SoS: Stars— Glow-in-the-Dark, Lacing & Beading Constellation Board

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Arts, Crafts, & DIY | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | #STEAM |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Sarah Grainger
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Job Club
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Let's Talk About It - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida for a discussion on gender and sexuality!
Gainesville Handweavers Guild Demonstration
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room,Snuggle-Up Center,Teen Space
Fiber artists will be creating their crafts throughout the library.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Cartoons and Crafts
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Rescheduled
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Wed, Jun 18, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
Juneteenth Movie Screening
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come celebrate Juneteenth by watching the movie Summer of Soul!
Cone Park Branch Closed
Thu, Jun 19, 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
Story Time - with Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
Come join us for this special story time. We’ll learn about miniature horses through stories and get to meet a real life one!
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Teen Space
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101 - Santa Fe Zoo
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits... more
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals have to survive in their homes.
Cartoons and Crafts
Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together!
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Rescheduled
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Art Club
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Rescheduled
Art Club
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Job Club
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Kid Time
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.
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