Conversational Café
Wednesdays September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Homosassa Public Library, Inverness

For English Language Learners. Would you like to practice speaking English? Would you like to improve your vocabulary and grammar? For more information about our Adult Literacy Education Program please click here.

Library Partners with
Wildlife Park for Literacy
September 10th - 12th, 2010
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

State Parks throughout Florida are offering free admission from Friday, September 10th, through Sunday, September 12th, to visitors that present a library card, show a library book, or bring a donation of a new or gently used book. (More)

Friends of the Floral City Library Mini Book Sale
Saturday September 11, 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Floral City Public Library

Finding it hard to wait until December for the Floral City Friends of the Library Heritage Days Book Sale? Then join them for a Mini Book Sale at the Floral City Public Library on Saturday, September 11. You’ll find some fabulous titles to chose from to keep you well read!

A Celebration of Constitution Day
September 17, 2010, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Homosassa Public Library

Please join us in celebrating the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution with a presentation of the colors by costumed representatives of the Sons of the American Revolution followed by short readings by local dignitaries and other library supporters. (More)

Civilian Conservation Corps
We the People "A More Perfect Union" Bookshelf
September 21, 2010, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Floral City Public Library

Cynthia “Sid” Taylor, resident Withlacoochee State Park Naturalist, will lecture on Civilian Conservation Corps activity in Florida during the depression. (More)

Meet the Author: Roger G. Pinette
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homosassa Public Library

Local author, Roger Pinette of Homosassa, will talk about his book, On Modes of Communication. The book features popular figures of speech, a glossary of metaphors, familiar similes, and much more. Through this collection of imaginative words, expressions, and symbolism, he hopes to inspire and sustain readers of most any age. Mr. Pinette will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing at this event.

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