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Backpack Bear Buddies
2026-08-07 14:00:00 2026-08-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Backpack Bear Buddies It's back to school time! Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, August 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

It's back to school time!

Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library on Saturday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. to receive a miniature bear! Jars will also be provided for your child to create a mini classroom for the bear to stay in. These bears can travel in a backpack and become a constant companion for your child at school!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #DIYCrafts | #children |

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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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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