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Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

2025-09-04 15:00:00 2025-09-04 16:00:00 America/New_York Science Surprises: Splash Into Science The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the properties of water while exploring natural phenomenon. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room, Outdoor Program Area

Thursday, September 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 15:00:00 2025-09-04 16:00:00 America/New_York Science Surprises: Splash Into Science The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the properties of water while exploring natural phenomenon. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room, Outdoor Program Area

Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room, Outdoor Program Area

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the properties of water while exploring natural phenomenon.

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science. Attendees will become better observers and problem solvers while also learning to use their creativity and communication skills.

This series will explore the following topics.

Topic 1: Exploring the water cycle – Learn about the water cycle in this fun interactive game! See how water changes from solid to liquid to gas and travels around the Earth. Explore how plants use water and release it into the air. Join the adventure as a water molecule!

Topic 2: Exploring capillary action – How does water move up a plant from the roots to the leaves? This is called capillary action, and it’s a special property of water. This activity will show how water moves through coffee filters and washable markers because of capillary action.

Topic 3: Exploring surface tension – Did you know that some bugs and tiny organisms can walk on water? They can do this because of a special property of water called surface tension. In this activity, you will discover the answers to these questions and more!

Topic 4: Exploring density – Have you ever wondered how turtles can swim and dive deep into the water? It’s all about density and buoyancy! This activity will help you understand these concepts better by letting you build a density bottle with different kinds of liquids and objects.

*Maximum of 20 Attendees

Cone Park Branch

Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Sarah Grainger

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

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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Tue, Sep 02, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every week to create art! Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby 3
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the properties of water while exploring natural phenomenon.