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Alachua County Black Book by Coleen DeGroff
2026-02-19 15:30:00 2026-02-19 17:30:00 America/New_York Alachua County Black Book by Coleen DeGroff Buried deep in public records, information about hundreds of people enslaved in Alachua County through the end of the Civil War can be found in a variety of documents. Meet the author of this new book Cone Park Branch - Training Room

Thursday, February 19
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 15:30:00 2026-02-19 17:30:00 America/New_York Alachua County Black Book by Coleen DeGroff Buried deep in public records, information about hundreds of people enslaved in Alachua County through the end of the Civil War can be found in a variety of documents. Meet the author of this new book Cone Park Branch - Training Room

Cone Park Branch

Training Room

Buried deep in public records, information about hundreds of people enslaved in Alachua County through the end of the Civil War can be found in a variety of documents. Meet the author of this new book

Using excerpts of public archives dating from 1815-1865, Alachua County Black Book provides a glimpse into the lives of the enslaved as well as the people who enslaved them. An excellent resource for historians, researchers, genealogists and anyone interested in learning more about Black history. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | #BHM | #African American |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Linda Cue
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Mon, May 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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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Job Club
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Job Club
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
Morning Movie
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
ChillSpace - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Exceptional Programs for Exceptional People
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Every week we will offer a passive program for Adults of all abilities to connect and enjoy simple, creative activities together.
Art Club
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room,Snuggle-Up Center
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!
Sherri Brown - An Author Event
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Author Sherri K. Brown will be reading her debut children's book "Black Bird Black Bird".
Morning Movie
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax and enjoy a different movie each week while meeting new people.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
ChillSpace - Jurassic Marathon
Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Jurassic Series Marathon! Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Exceptional Programs for Exceptional People
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Every week we will offer a passive program for Adults of all abilities to connect and enjoy simple, creative activities together.
Art Club
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
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