Celebrate National Library Week with Citrus Libraries!

Beginning on Sunday, April 7 and running through Saturday, April 13, libraries across the country will be partaking in the annual celebration of “National Library Week”! This year’s theme “Ready, Set, Library” focuses around the central idea that libraries are the green light for engagement. Community members are encouraged daily to engage in the truly amazing services and opportunities that are offered at their library.

In a year that has seen many changes and growth for Citrus Libraries, there are a few things that stand out above the rest. In the Fall of 2023, the Lakes Region Library began a multi-month renovation project that has really taken shape in the last few weeks with the additional study and meeting spaces that are being built. A new initiative, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, launched in October 2023. There are already children who have completed the challenge, and many more who are working steadily toward the finish line. In January of this year, the long-anticipated opportunity to stream digital content via Kanopy was met with excitement from many of our patrons. With more than 2,000 checkouts to date, Kanopy has already shown that patrons are continually looking for digital content to access.

National Library Week is the perfect opportunity for patrons and community members to highlight the valuable role that libraries, library staff, volunteers and Friends play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Everyone is encouraged to show their support and appreciation for Citrus Libraries by signing up for a library card, visiting their nearest branch, and sharing about their favorite library memories on social media.

Throughout the week, all five branches will be featuring not only their regular programming, but also special events that will celebrate the variety of opportunities available to patrons of all ages. For a full listing of the upcoming programs and events, you can visit attend.citruslibraries.org to view the April calendar of events.

Notable events during National Library Week:

On Monday, April 8 both the Lakes Region (1:00 PM) and Central Ridge (2:00 PM) branches will be hosting Eclipse programs. Solar eclipse glasses will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additionally, the Central Ridge branch will also be featuring Linda Wilinski and her presentation on Conservation Photography at 2:00 PM.

If you’re more interested in history, the Homosassa branch is inviting patrons to join them for a presentation about the life of Susan B. Anthony at 3:00 PM.

On Tuesday, April 9 the Homosassa branch will be hosting the ever poplar Keith Newell and his Golf Talk: The Full Swing at 10:00 AM.

There will be a new program, Coffee and Quizzes, at the Coastal Region branch at 10:30 AM.

On Wednesday, April 10 there will be a Master Gardener Seminar on Plant Propagation at 1:00 PM at the Central Ridge branch.

The Floral City branch will be hosting their Tabletop Game Explorer for teens and adults at 4:00 PM.

On Thursday, April 11 the Supervisor of Elections will be at the Lakes Region branch from 9:00-11:00 AM registering people to vote.

At 10:00 AM the Homosassa branch will be hosting their newest chess program: The Citrus Libraries school of Chess.

On Friday, April 12 the Homosassa branch will be testing your civics knowledge with an afternoon trivia session and interactive “Civics Quiz” at 1:00 PM.

On Saturday, April 13 the Lakes Region branch will be taking patrons Beyond the Basics as they help iPhone users learn additional information about their devices and how to get the most out of them.