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Bats at the Library
2026-06-18 13:00:00 2026-06-18 14:00:00 America/New_York Bats at the Library Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy!  Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, June 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 13:00:00 2026-06-18 14:00:00 America/New_York Bats at the Library Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy!  Newberry Branch - Meeting Room

Newberry Branch

Meeting Room

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 

Learn how important bats are for the environment . . . and see how cute they are too!

 

Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation, and education, with a focus on children and community engagement. Their local and global conservation education programs connect children with nature, foster environmental stewardship, and inspire the next generation of conservation scientists to become leaders within their communities.

 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | Scientists | Scientist | Science | Nature | Lubee Bats | Lubee Bat Conservancy | Lubee | Flying foxes | Flying fox | Florida nature | Environment | Cute | Conservation | Bats | Bat Conservation | Bat | Animals | Animal | #SummerAtTheLibrary |

Newberry Branch
Phone: 352-472-1135
Branch manager
Marlin Day
Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Newberry Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Newberry and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs... more
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
BOTB Practice
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
BOTB Practice 4-5
Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
Bats at the Library
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! 
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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!
Newberry Book Club
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. This months book: The... more
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. This months book: The Maid by Nita Prose
LifeSouth Blood Drive
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
The BloodMobile will be at the library taking donations. Give local, save local with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Zookeeping 101
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Zookeepers from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and their animal ambassadors will be visiting to teach kids what it takes to work at a... more
Zookeepers from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and their animal ambassadors will be visiting to teach kids what it takes to work at a zoo.
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs... more
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
The Fold
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Monthly origami club/class
BOTB Practice
Wed, Jun 24, 4:20pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
BOTB Practice 4-5
Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Bring toddlers and preschoolers every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
Storm Ready Story Time - Safety Kit Fun for Kids
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts and preparedness for the whole family with Alachua County Emergency Management!
Music and Movement
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills.
Health and Wellness Series
Tue, Jun 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Series of talks exploring holistic health and wellness practices. This month: "Mindful Living: Practical tools to help you slow down,... more
Series of talks exploring holistic health and wellness practices. This month: "Mindful Living: Practical tools to help you slow down, stay present, and bring more ease into everyday moments".
Community Resource Navigator
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs... more
An experienced Community Resource Navigator (CRN) will be on-site to guide you through the process of meeting your basic financial needs and building supportive social connections.
Drawing Club
Wed, Jul 01, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come hang out and draw with new friends
BOTB Practice
Wed, Jul 01, 4:20pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
BOTB Practice 4-5
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