Reading is everywhere - from street signs and employment applications, to food package labels and letters that come home from school with the children. Literacy is all about empowering people with strong reading and writing skills, so they are able to live well and function in society. Reading and higher...
Picture a community where people, programs, organizations, and leaders all work together. A place where needs are met before you can even finish asking. Where building relationships and putting other's first is a priority. Now, take a step back and realize that we live in that place. Since the start of...
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. Judy M. is our volunteer spotlight for the month of July. Why did you start volunteering? “When I was studying to be a...
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. Amanda H. is our volunteer spotlight for the month of June. Why did you start volunteering? “I started volunteering because I needed community...
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...
It can be frustrating when you use an unfamiliar computer or smart device to sign in to your email account. However, sometimes you need to. Maybe you need to print something out and you don’t have a printer in your home. An employer or agency has sent you documentation to...
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. Sharon Souza is our volunteer spotlight for the month of April. Why did you start volunteering? “I have always loved to read. When...
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. Sally Baumgardner is our volunteer spotlight for the month of March. Why did you start volunteering? “I worked for the library system for...
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...
For those of you who have used any kind of online service, you’ve probably had to make an account. There’s one thing that they all have in common…passwords. Having a password of the appropriate strength is important for ensuring your online privacy. Making sure to properly store those passwords is...
The Citrus County Library System is grateful to have a community of dedicated volunteers to assist staff in a wide variety of roles. Individual branches rely on volunteers to help with so much more than shelving books. They excel at tutoring learners in the literacy initiatives, supporting activities and programs,...
No one will argue that this year has been anything but normal. Masks, closures, stay-at-home orders and the “new normal” all come to mind when thinking of 2020. But, through it all, Citrus County has seen resiliency, and community coming together to support one another, for which the Friends of...
Online shopping is a great and convenient way to get the best deals on all of your holiday shopping right from the comfort of your home. But just like anything in today’s tech driven world, it comes with its own dangers to look out for. In the weeks leading up...
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical cyclones that have a maximum sustained surface wind of less than 39 miles per hour are called tropical depressions. Once those sustained...
Spam or robocalls as they are often known are automated telephone calls that deliver a recorded message are on the rise. The FCC states that they receive over 200,000 complaints a year specific to unwanted phone calls and that approximately 2.4 billion robocalls are made each month. These calls are...
From Smartphones to Smart Televisions to now Smart Homes all of our devices seem to be getting “smarter.” But at the same time most of us are left behind scratching our heads about what all that actually means. When someone says that they have a “smart home” they are basically saying...
One of my favorite things about being a Youth Services Librarian is sharing my love and enthusiasm of reading with young people. Helping children discover the magic, wonder, and endless information that books provide is so rewarding. Finding that one book or book series that can change the mind of...
Reading stories to children introduces a wealth of ideas. Thoughts and emotions can be communicated in simple to understand concepts which provides amusement, fascination, and fun. Telling stories arouses a child’s imagination unlike any other medium. Imagination encourages a child to develop their reasoning skills. Without using their imagination, a child...