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Summer at the Library: Wild Wonders
2026-07-10 11:00:00 2026-07-10 13:00:00 America/New_York Summer at the Library: Wild Wonders Come explore and experience extraordinary reptile encounters, and learn about their world. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, July 10
11:00am - 1:00pm

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Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

Come explore and experience extraordinary reptile encounters, and learn about their world.

This is an interactive program that is both educational and entertaining for all ages. This program includes local and exotic reptiles that goes into their interesting habits and backgrounds. It uses story, music, and humor to enhance and excite learning about our natural world. Children and adults will be asked to help us hold selected animals. Come see this interesting program and join us as we explore the colorful and exciting world of reptiles.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Entertainment |

TAGS: | #Summeratthelibrary | #animals |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Linda Cue
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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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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