Wildfires can happen without notice and destroy in the blink of an eye. Jonce Strickland, a 23-year Wildlands Firefighter with the Florida Forest Service, is going to explain how the Florida Forest Service fights wildfires, why controlled burns are done, and more at the Floral City Library on Wednesday,...
The Battle of Iwo Jima was amphibious warfare tested to its full extent. The assault on Iwo required the effort of three marine divisions. Over 90,000 men from both sides participated in the contest for an island 2 miles wide by 4 miles long. Ultimately, almost 40,000 men bled and...
On Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30 AM, join local newspaper man turned author Gerry Mulligan at the Coastal Region Library in Crystal River to hear stories from his 43-year newspaper career. Gerry has spent much of his career telling the story of Citrus County, and with his retirement penned...
Don’t limit Valentine’s to just one day, come celebrate with a whole month of February programming for all ages! Come to your favorite branch for a set of very special themed storytimes that are all about love and care on February 9, February 13, February 14, and February 15 that will...
Starting on February 1, Citrus Libraries will be launching the 3rd Annual Reading Tree campaign. This yearly February activity has quickly become a favorite of library lovers as yet another way to support the Citrus County Library System. Donations collected during this campaign will be exclusively targeted to expand the...
It's Library Shelfie day and our library staff are happy to show off their "shelfies."
According to an article on the Playful Learning website, “Reading at home is an important predictor in creating and supporting lifelong readers. Family schedules however can be chaotic, so finding time to fit reading into your daily routines may seem like an impossible task.” The following are five ways to sneak...
On Monday, January 23, 2023 the Friends of the Homosassa Library held their annual meeting to kick-off the new year. In 2022 the Friends of the Homosassa Library donated $10,000 to the Citrus County Library System to help purchase new books and materials. They also provided funding to launch the second...
Are you interested in learning the best techniques for model building? Join award-winning model builder Stephen Thein on January 31, at 10:00 AM at the Coastal Region Library, as he displays his extensive model collections and answers all of your questions about building “planes, trains, and automobiles”! Bring...
Whether you speak Spanish, English, or both languages, this storytime is for you! Come to the Central Ridge Library on Thursday, January 26th at 3:45PM and enjoy stories and songs in both languages. Children and their caregivers will build literacy skills and while they enjoy this unique learning experience...
On Friday, January 20, 2023, the Friends of the Coastal Region Library in Crystal River held their annual business meeting to vote for their 2023 officers. In 2022 the Friends of the Coastal Region Library donated a portion of their funds raised at the semi-annual MEGA Sales to the Citrus...
The Floral City Library has partnered with the Floral City Heritage Council to develop a new program called Heritage Hour, which will be a monthly program held at the library. The focus will be on historic events, artifacts and information that helped build Floral City and Citrus County. Held the 4th...
The Homosassa Library will be hosting afternoon and Saturday technology classes January-March. These classes are in addition to morning classes which occur on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:15 AM. Interested in learning more about eBay? Come to the Buying and Selling on eBay class on Tuesday, January 24 at 1:30...
Everyone knows to visit the library to find a good story. Books bring the stories of others to life and helps to bridge one life to another. What if instead of reading someone’s story from the printed word, you could speak right to them. What if you could ask a...
Are you interested in volunteering but aren’t available year-round? Sunseekers are always welcome! The Citrus County Library System is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of important tasks and programs. Join our volunteer team to develop skills, share your talents, and provide a meaningful service in your winter...
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Friends of the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills held their annual business meeting to vote for their 2023 officers. In 2022 the Friends of the Central Ridge Library donated more than $20,000 to the Citrus County Library System to help purchase new books...
From the Homosassa Page Turners to the Ridge Readers Book Club, there is a book club for you at Citrus Libraries! Book clubs are great social gatherings where one can share his/her recent readings.
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On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Friends of the Lakes Region Library held their annual business meeting to vote for their 2023 officers. In 2022 the Friends of the Lakes Region Library donated more than $18,000 to the Citrus County Library System to help purchase new books and materials. They...
This winter two branches of the Citrus County Library System will host the “Florida Seashells: Past and Present” program.
Have you always wanted to learn Spanish, but find yourself lost on where to start? Join us at the Coastal Region Library in Crystal River on Friday, January 27 at 2:00 P.M. for a Beginner Spanish class.
If you are looking to add some new plants to your current garden visit the Homosassa branch or the Floral City branch to participate in their monthly swaps!
There are a lot of ways that you can keep track of your reading. Many people will keep a list of every title they’ve ever read, either by paper or even Excel. Citrus Libraries has partnered with Beanstack to make your reading log easily accessible and easier than ever to...
In November, the Coastal Region branch in Crystal River opened the third Seed Library for Citrus Libraries. The Seed Library will offer a variety of seasonal fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds free of charge to community members.
On January 4, Citrus Libraries will continue to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the library system by revealing 4 new library card designs. New library card holders will now have four new designs to choose from for their library card.
On Saturday, January 14, the Hell Creek Microfossils program will once again be presented at the Lakes Region Library in Inverness at 10:30 AM. Attendees of this presentation will have the opportunity to examine microscopic fossils.
On Friday, January 13, Sarah Helm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be at the Lakes Region Library at 3:00 PM to do a presentation on coyotes.
On Wednesday, January 11 at 10:30 AM, join local author Max Schulman at the Lakes Region Library in Inverness to learn more about the hidden beauty of Citrus County’s trail system.
On Monday, January 9th join Extension experts at the Central Ridge Library beginning at 1:00 PM to discuss simple ways to save water, both indoors and out without sacrifices. Simple strategies to save time, money and water will be discussed.
The Floral City Heritage Council was established in 1992 as a local branch of the Citrus County Historical Society. The Heritage Council serves as an advocate for historical preservation and supports Florida folk-life programs.
Young children need to hear lots of words to develop their vocabulary and language skills.
Each year the Friends of the Library like to kick-off the new year with special programs or presentations that showcase some of the amazing things our libraries have to offer.
Citrus Libraries is delighted to once again partner with Marine Toys for Tots to assist in distributing over 1700 books to children in the community this holiday.
While winter may be looming ahead, due to Florida’s unique weather, plants are still blooming and thriving.
With every year that goes by and every new phone that gets released, sometimes it can feel like they get more and more complicated.
Paid members of the Friends of the Central Ridge Library are encouraged to attend the annual General Membership Meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 1 pm in the Community Room at the Central Ridge Library.
There’s nothing quite like driving down one of our quiet, country roads and seeing the splashes of color from all the flowers growing alongside, is there? Wildflowers aren’t just for roadsides, though!
– In honor of the event which propelled the United States into World War II, the Homosassa Library will host History Hour: Pearl Harbor and the U.S. Navy in the Pacific on December 7 at 1:00 PM.
If you’ve ever wanted to time travel but just can’t seem to fit it into the month’s itinerary, come to the library for the next best thing!
The holiday season is coming up and with that there can be a multitude of emotions to process.
Citrus libraries has a host of technology and computer classes just for you. Explore classes and learn more in this special article.
Join Gary Kuhl at the Homosassa Library for his intriguing travelogue of the Wild Things of the Nature Coast.
Citrus Libraries is preparing to add a brand-new kit to our catalog that will be available for check out later this year! The Citrus County Library System, in partnership with the Citrus County Audubon Society, has created five Birding Backpacks for new and seasoned bird watchers
Is there any better way to celebrate National Hiking Day than to learn about the treasure trove of trails waiting just outside your doorstep? Local author Max Schulman brings his expertise about Citrus County hiking trails to the Coastal Region library on November 17th at 1:00 pm.
On Saturday, November 19 at 10:30 AM, join the Science Education and Training Support (SETS) Foundation at Lakes Region Library in Inverness for a two-part experience.
Florida’s scenic trails are an instant draw for those visiting our county and those that have spent their entire lives here. Their beauty is undeniable, but what about their history?
We appreciate the hard work of our volunteers and wish to show our appreciation by spotlighting a different Volunteer each month. We thank our volunteers for everything they do. Katherine G. is our volunteer spotlight for November 2022.
From November 2-16, booklovers with a valid library card can join thousands of others around the globe by borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous fantasy novel "A Snake Falls to Earth" from their public library.
Early voting for the General Election is Friday, October 28 to Saturday November 5, at the Central Ridge and Homosassa Library branches.
November is the official kick off for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the Coastal Region Library wants to support you in reaching your writing goals.