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Outside the Stacks: A Citrus Libraries Blog

Outside the Stacks

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Volunteer Appreciation 2026

Every April, the Citrus County Library System proudly honors the dedication, generosity, and invaluable contributions of our volunteers. These compassionate individuals enrich both our library and community with their diverse talents and unwavering support. Their impact resonates throughout our system, from delivering books to homebound patrons, to empowering literacy and...

From the Director's Desk

From the Director’s Desk – April 2026

April is nationally recognized as Volunteer Appreciation Month, and the perfect time to highlight and celebrate the exceptional contributions of the hundreds of volunteers that help support Citrus Libraries. Each year over 300 volunteers invest more than 18,000 hours of volunteering at our libraries. Those 18,000 hours are made up...

Text "BOOKED Fundraiser Returns at Newly Renovated Library" on a blue watercolor trellis background

BOOKED Fundraiser Returns at Newly Renovated Library

The Coastal Region Library in Crystal River hosted the second “BOOKED: An Evening for Citrus Libraries” event on Saturday, February 28. Presented by Rowand Septic, Suncoast Credit Union and the Friends of the Library, this year’s event brought together hundreds of community members, local business leaders, and library supporters to raise...

Bright pink background with light purple flowers scattered with text "Women’s History Month: Trailblazers & Visionaries."

Women’s History Month: Trailblazers & Visionaries

Visit your local library for “Women’s History Month: Trailblazers & Visionaries.” Discover the stories of pioneering women across fields such as science, art, and Library Science. Honor the legacies of those who paved the way and spotlight the visionaries continuing their work today. You can attend “Trailblazers & Visionaries” at...

From the Director's Desk

From the Director’s Desk – March 2026

Every month Citrus Libraries is proud to connect with our community beyond our library buildings. Through outreach, staff and volunteers bring library services directly to the community across Citrus County, meeting people where they are and making access to library resources easier for everyone. Throughout the year, staff interact with thousands...

From the Director's Desk

From the Director’s Desk – February 2026

February is National Library Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the vital role of our libraries here in Citrus County. Whether you’re checking out a book, attending a program, or simply enjoying time at the library, libraries are an essential resource in our community. Every visit to the library...

From the Director's Desk

From the Director’s Desk – December 2025

December is here and as 2025 ends, Citrus Libraries is launching a Community Needs Assessment and we want your voice to help guide our next chapter. As our community grows, so do the ways people use the library. Whether for lifelong learning, job support, digital access, early literacy, or simply...

Volunteer Spotlight December 2025, Bonnie, a Literacy Volunteer.

Volunteer Spotlight December 2025

Every month, the Citrus County Library System features a volunteer in their “Outside the Stacks” blog on their website. This month, Lakes Region Library would like to shine the spotlight on Bonnie, a Literacy Volunteer. We asked Bonnie several questions and thought it would be fun to share her responses! Q:...

From the Director's Desk

From the Director’s Desk – November 2025

I’m thrilled to announce the completion of the Coastal Region Library’s renovation. Over the course of this project, we’ve worked to reimagine the library to better serve our community’s evolving needs. Upgraded technology, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the building, new study rooms, an additional meeting space, a redesigned children’s...

One Card Brings Endless Possibilities this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month

One Card Brings Endless Possibilities this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the nation’s public libraries highlight the value of a library card. Citrus Libraries is kicking-off the festivities by bringing back some fan favorites! This year, we’re focusing on the endless possibilities that can be unlocked with just one card: your library...

Explore Citrus County’s River Roots at Heritage Hour The Floral City Steamboat Era

Explore Citrus County’s River Roots at Heritage Hour: The Floral City Steamboat Era

All aboard for a journey into Floral City’s past! Join us at the Floral City Library on Wednesday, July 23, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, for Heritage Hour: The Floral City Steamboat Era. Discover how steamboats navigated the Withlacoochee River, transforming the region by fueling the lumber and turpentine industries...

“The Father of Waters Again Goes Unvexed to the Sea” – the Siege and Fall of Vicksburg

“The Father of Waters Again Goes Unvexed to the Sea” – the Siege and Fall of Vicksburg

Join us at the Central Ridge Library on Thursday, July 10th at 2:00 PM for a new History Hour presentation on the 47-day siege of Vicksburg. This program will also include a presentation of period uniforms, equipment, and gear from the American Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the Father...

Volunteer Color Our World with Kindness A Citrus Libraries Volunteer Celebration

Volunteers Color Our World with Kindness: A Citrus Libraries Volunteer Celebration

Every April, the Citrus County Library System proudly honors the dedication, generosity, and invaluable contributions of our volunteers. These compassionate individuals enrich both our library and community with their diverse talents and unwavering support. Their impact resonates throughout our system, from delivering books to homebound patrons and empowering literacy and...