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Back to School Bash
2025-08-09 14:30:00 2025-08-09 16:30:00 America/New_York Back to School Bash Have one final summer fun before school starts back Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 09
2:30pm - 4:30pm

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Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

Have one final summer fun before school starts back

Join us for a last hurrah before school starts.  There will be carnival games with school supplies prizes donated by the Community Resources Navigator Program, Partnership for Strong Families, and Children's Trust.  We will also have balloon animals provided by Magic Mike and Face Painting by HappyFaces Facepainting.  Finally there will be a special cold treat provided by the Friends of the Alachua Library. 

Supplies are limited, so be sure to come early.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Games & Gaming | Entertainment |

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Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
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