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Speak Up! An Own Voices Book Club
2026-10-02 15:30:00 2026-10-02 16:30:00 America/New_York Speak Up! An Own Voices Book Club Come join us for a teen centered book club! We’ll meet once a month to discuss books read during the program, and each participant will receive a copy of the books to keep. Cone Park Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, October 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Cone Park Branch

Meeting Room

Come join us for a teen centered book club! We’ll meet once a month to discuss books read during the program, and each participant will receive a copy of the books to keep.

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A teen centered book club where the focus is on “own-voices” narratives, where authors write on subjects related to their own lives and identities. The book club will meet once a month where participants will receive a donated copy of the book we’re reading that month. A short book talk presentation will be given on the author, and discussion on the previous month’s book will take place.

 

This program is in partnership with The Lynx Watch, Inc. who kindly donated the copies of books used during the program.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Books, Authors, & Writing |

TAGS: | bookclub | Book Discussion | book club | #teens | #TeenPrograms | #bookdiscussion | #bookclub | #book club |

Cone Park Branch
Phone: 352-334-0720
Branch manager
Linda Cue
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day Holiday
Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day Holiday)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 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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Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Nov 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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SHINE Medicare Open Enrollment
Thu, Nov 12, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling
Morning Movie
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a different movie each week in a relaxing and friendly environment.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Gainesville Thrives
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Outdoor Program Area
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Nov 17, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
ChillSpace
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
Exceptional Programs For Exceptional People
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Training Room
Join us in unleashing your creativity through a variety of fun projects!
Medicare Counseling-open enrollment
Thu, Nov 19, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling.
Food Distribution
Thu, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lobby,Meeting Room,Training Room
The Free Grocery Store will be giving out eggs, fresh vegetables, bread, and bake goods to local families in the area.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Come join us and read to a therapy dog! Children can develop a love for reading with our furry friends and their handlers.
Morning Movie
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a different movie each week in a relaxing and friendly environment.
Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meridian has been proudly serving communities throughout North Central Florida with compassionate care since 1972, supporting those who... more
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Gainesville Thrives
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Outdoor Program Area
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
Adult Board Gaming
Tue, Nov 24, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
Come and play board games such as Scrabble, Risk, Ticket to Ride and more!
ChillSpace
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Teens hangout, play games, build stuff, and more.
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