Get ‘Fit’ at Citrus Libraries
Exercise is considered one of the best ways to get in shape and stay healthy. Unfortunately, just going out and exercising isn’t always the easiest option.
03Jun
“A Dinosaur Fossil from Field to Lab” Two-Day Event!
Learn about the detailed work that goes into taking a field-prepared fossil in its transportation jacket, opening the jacket, and preparing the fossil for display or study.
01Jun
Citrus Libraries partners with Daughters of the American Revolution for Flag Day Celebration
Join Citrus Libraries in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Fort Cooper Chapter to learn about the origins of Flag Day and history of the American Flag.
31May
Movies with Miles
We're just as excited as you to see Miles Teller, Lecanto High School Alma Mater, in Top Gun: Maverick! Perhaps you caught the glimpse of him from his school days in the movie. Be sure to check out these other movies our libraries have that feature him!
29May
“Finding the Moment” with Frank “Sunshadow” Curtis
On Wednesday, June 8th at 5:30 PM, join photographer Frank "Sunshadow" Curtis as he shares his method of "Finding the Moment."
28May
“Oceans of Possibilities” this summer at Citrus Libraries
Join us at your Citrus Library this Summer for an "Ocean of Possibilities!"
13May
Project Lead Coffins: History from the Grave
This program, “Project Lead Coffins,” is the story the Calvert Family, the founders of Maryland, the discovery and opening of their Lead Coffins, and the scientific investigation into discovering the identity of those buried.
11May
“Get Your Art On!” at the Lakes Region Library
Interested in art? Don’t know how to start? Now is the perfect time to give it a try. The Lakes Region Library in Inverness will be hosting art programs in mid-May for various ages and interests.
05May
Let’s Get Down to Business
If you are seeking employment, better employment, or information about running a business, the Citrus County Library System is here to help.
05May
5 Books for Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 5 fresh picked books!
29Apr
Learn About Medicare at the Library
Navigating Medicare can be difficult without help, but it can be hard to find a trustworthy guide. The Citrus County Library System has partnered with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) to provide the public with an information presentation.
20Apr
History Hour: The U.S. Army in the Campaign for Okinawa
Citrus Libraries will be featuring the April installment of the recurring History Hour program on Saturday, April 30 at 1:30 PM at the Homosassa Public Library. Jump back in time as these interactive presentations cover manifold events in numerous eras with discussions of military campaigns and battles from a multitude...
18Apr
Citrus Libraries New Seed Library Takes Root
In honor of Earth Day, the Citrus County Library System is excited to announce the launch of our Seed Library at the Lakes Region branch in Inverness, on April 22, 2022. The Seed Library will offer a variety of fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds free of charge to community members.
12Apr
Citrus Libraries: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Activities like Tai Chi and Reiki Shares not only benefit your mind and body, but can be a great way to connect with others. Citrus Libraries is happy to host several Health & Wellness events throughout the month of April and beyond.
11Apr
Citrus Libraries and Dementia Education Expand Partnership
Citrus Libraries is delighted to announce an expansion to their partnership with Dementia Education. For more than five years, Citrus Libraries has worked with Coping with Dementia, LLC to provide dementia support groups and educational presentations to members of the Citrus County community
10Apr
Citrus Libraries Brings Cultural Events to County
April is shaping up to be a month of cultural events for Citrus Libraries. Many of our branches will be hosting speakers throughout the month to inform and enrich the public.
01Apr
Citrus Libraries Readers Join Global Digital Book Club to Enjoy Questlove’s “Music is History”
Citrus Libraries is exploring recent American history through a musical lens with a New York Times bestselling novel during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From April 4-18, booklovers can join over a hundred thousand others around the world in reading Questlove’s thought-provoking Music Is History from...
28Mar
Celebrate National Library Week 2022 with Citrus Libraries
We’re celebrating all week long at Citrus Libraries and you’re all invited! Every year in honor of National Library Week, the staff of the Citrus County Library System (CCLS) work to provide fun, educational programming that represents the interests of all. Stop by your nearest branch (or visit a new...
28Mar
Citrus County Invited to Celebrate National Library Week April 3-9
Beginning the first full week of April, the Citrus County Library System is encouraging all community members to discover, learn and engage with our services and programs. Citrus Libraries offers a variety of resources for all ages both in the branches and online.
23Mar
Seeking Applications for Citrus County Special Library District Advisory Board
The Citrus County Special Library District is seeking applications for five (5) positions on the Special Library District Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking qualified members for two-year terms that will expire on January 31, 2024.
10Mar
Learn and Bloom at the Coastal Region Library Flower Show
Citrus County is an area rich in natural beauty and local character. Every year brings a range of events that all offer something unique. With that, The Garden Club of Crystal River would like to invite the public to their annual flower show, hosted by the Coastal Region Library in...
02Mar
Citrus Libraries: Special Guest Spotlight
It’s going to be a busy month at Citrus Libraries, and we’re kicking it off with three special guests at three different locations! Stop by one or all of the programs to experience the excitement that our special guest speakers will bring.
24Feb
Artist Exhibit at Lakes Region Branch
Citrus Libraries is trying something new this year at the Lakes Region branch! Join library staff as we open our doors to 9 local artists on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26, 2022. Each artist will have a variety of pieces on display, and will be available to chat...
07Feb
Together We Read February 2022
Citrus Libraries Offers Award-Winning Novel During U.S.-wide Digital Book Club Citrus Libraries joins over 16,000 public libraries and colleges along with tens of thousands of readers across the United States in offering the latest award-winning Together We Read: US digital book club selection. From February 7 to 21, Citrus Libraries...
03Feb
Author Roxy Wiley and “DIY Camp Grandma” Book Signing at Citrus Libraries
Citrus Libraries will be hosting two presentations by the DIY Grandma herself, Roxy Wiley in February. The first presentation will be on Tuesday, February 8 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at the Coastal Region branch, with a second presentation on Thursday, February 17 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Lakes Region...
20Jan
A Rare Opportunity: Dinosaur and Fossil Events
Learn about dinosaurs with special programs at the Lakes Region and Central Ridge Libraries from Paleontologist, David Letasi. Examine real fossils on display and learn about them in the Enter the World of the Dinosaur and Hell Creek Microfossils Exhibits and Lectures from January to March.
04Jan
Local Author Max Schulman to Discuss Citrus County Trilogy at Central Ridge Library
The Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills will host local author “Max" Schulman on Friday, January 14 at 10:30 AM. Schulman will be discussing his “Treasures of the Trails – Citrus County Trilogy.” In the trilogy, Max and graphic artist / lead photographer/ cartographer Tom Craig have created detailed guides...
28Dec
Genealogy Research at Citrus Libraries
Though a green thumb is not needed to successfully research your family tree, you do need to know what resources are available and how to best use those resources. The Citrus County Library System is here to help you along with your research by providing databases, books, classes, and 1-on-1...
21Dec
Libraries and Education Foundation Partner with Toys for Tots
This year, Citrus Libraries was delighted to once again partner with Marine Toys for Tots to assist in distributing books to children in the community. Citrus County Toys for Tots Coordinator, Paul Pilny, learned that they would be receiving more than 1700 new books to go to children during the...
15Dec
Citrus Libraries Adds LawDepot to Libby App’s Digital Content
Citrus Libraries is pleased to announce that new categories of digital content are now available to enjoy on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can access a new resource, LawDepot, through the Libby app. LawDepot offers legal forms in minutes with high-quality, easy-to-use, and completely customizable legal documents and...
15Dec
Citrus Picks December 2021
Citrus Picks December 2021 are 5 hand-picked and curated book suggestions from our amazing team of library staff members. Scroll through this list to read about each selection. You can find these items in our catalog or on Libby. Island Infernos: The U.S. Army's Pacific War Odyssey, 1944 John G. McManus McManus provides...
02Dec
Customer Service to a Higher Standard with Dementia Training
Since 2017, the Citrus County Library System has provided “Dementia Friendly” training for its personnel. We think this is especially important in a county where our residents over the age of 65 are twice the Florida state average. Whereas 17 percent of Floridians are 65-plus, in Citrus County more than...
19Nov
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Citrus Libraries
The holiday season is here again to mark the end of another year. But rather than letting the season slip by, Citrus Libraries wants to go out with a bang! Each year in December, the libraries host their own holiday celebrations to bring community members of all ages together for...
16Nov
“Be a Santa to a Senior” at Citrus Libraries
Every year, Home Instead Senior Care partners with local non-profit and community organizations to identify seniors who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. The company then works with local businesses and retail stores to help facilitate the purchase and distribution of gifts by placing trees and ornaments within...
12Nov
Get Tech Savvy at the Library this Holiday Season
December and the holiday season are drawing near, which means plenty of shopping, traveling, and planning to be done. The Citrus County Library System invites you to take part in our free technology classes this month to see how tech can make life a bit easier during the holidays. The...
01Nov
Citrus Libraries Celebrates Cultural Heritage
November is a month rich with cultural heritage and historical events. The Coastal Region branch in Crystal River is happy to host several speakers throughout the month to inform and enrich the public. On Monday, November 8 at 1:00 PM Dr. Vera Swade will be presenting an infamous piece of Ukrainian...
28Oct
Citrus Libraries Joins Largest Global Digital Book Club in Offering New York Times Bestseller
Citrus Libraries is thrilling their patrons with a New York Times bestselling young adult title during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 1-15, booklovers can join over a hundred thousand others around the world in borrowing and reading Natalie D. Richards’s suspense...
25Oct
Online dementia resource and support groups to be offered by Citrus Libraries and Coping with Dementia
The Citrus County Library System and Coping with Dementia LLC have teamed up to pilot a new program, providing a free support group and resource information to families and care partners who are living with dementia. The program, called the Citrus Libraries Coping Connection, is designed primarily for individuals who...
08Oct
Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 5
For the Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 5 we're featuring the letters W-Z! September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year we're going "Beyond the Books" as we celebrate all of the services and resources that the libraries provide in addition to reading materials with our Citrus Libraries A-Z series! In true...
01Oct
Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 4
For the Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 4 we're featuring the letters Q-V! September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year we're going "Beyond the Books" as we celebrate all of the services and resources that the libraries provide in addition to reading materials with our Citrus Libraries A-Z series! In true...
25Sep
Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 3
For the Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 3 we're featuring the letters J-P! September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year we're going "Beyond the Books" as we celebrate all of the services and resources that the libraries provide in addition to reading materials with our Citrus Libraries A-Z series! In true...
17Sep
Return of the Friends of the Library MEGA Book Sale
The Friends of the Citrus County Library System would like to invite you to join them for the return of their MEGA Book Sale, starting on Friday, October 1 at 3:00 PM. The annual MEGA sale will feature a large selection of gently used non-fiction and fiction books for readers...
17Sep
Earn a High School Diploma at the Library
“I can finally say “I did it.” I can finally say that I am a high school graduate. I can now move on to another chapter in my life. Because it is never too late for greatness. There is no age limit on success.” These are the words of Tabitha...
16Sep
Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 2
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year we're going "Beyond the Books" as we celebrate all of the services and resources that the libraries provide in addition to reading materials with our Citrus Libraries A-Z series! In true library fashion we will be working our way through the alphabet, from...
10Sep
Citrus Libraries A-Z: Week 1
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year we're going "Beyond the Books" as we celebrate all of the services and resources that the libraries provide in addition to reading materials with our Citrus Libraries A-Z series! In true library fashion we will be working our way through the alphabet, from...
31Aug
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Citrus Libraries patrons Nora and Allie take a break to read to their dog, Tilli. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the nation’s public libraries highlight the value of a library card. A public library card opens the doors to free educational resources and activities that bring families...
04Aug
Libraries Add Outdoor Wi-Fi Access
Beginning in August, the Citrus County Library System has expanded its service to include outdoor public Wi-Fi access at all branch locations. Designated parking lot areas and adjacent sidewalks now have Wi-Fi accessibility that will be available from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. These additional Wi-Fi access points...
02Aug
FLip the Page: How Sweet It Is by Dylan Newton
Featured Spotlight: FLip the pages is a new Florida author spotlight! This month we’re featuring local author Dylan Newton and her newest novel, How Sweet It Is! Perseverance Pays Off for Local Author Dylan Newton: If you’re a regular at either the Coastal Region or Central Ridge libraries, chances are you’ve seen this...
18May
The Reading Tree: Thank You Citrus County!
In 2021 a new way to support and celebrate the library was born. With the limitations on gatherings brought on by the pandemic, fundraisers and other events were postponed or cancelled altogether. That included the 10-year run of the annual Love Your Library event held each February. But the Library...
02Feb
Love Your Library Reimagined for 2021
In 2011, with a passionate push from then Citrus County Library Advisory Board (LAB) member and current Friends of the Citrus County Library System (FOCCLS) President, Sandy Price, the first Love Your Library Evening was launched. What started as a way to raise funds for remodeling projects at some of...