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History Hour: The Real Pirates of the Caribbean

2026-01-21 13:00:00 2026-01-21 14:00:00 America/New_York History Hour: The Real Pirates of the Caribbean Ahoy, matey! Come and learn about the real history surrounding the pirate stories you know and love! Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, January 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 13:00:00 2026-01-21 14:00:00 America/New_York History Hour: The Real Pirates of the Caribbean Ahoy, matey! Come and learn about the real history surrounding the pirate stories you know and love! Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

Ahoy, matey! Come and learn about the real history surrounding the pirate stories you know and love!

Pirates are more than just buried treasure, peg-legs, and eye patches. During the 1700s, pirates roamed the Atlantic and made themselves “villains of all nations,” upending trade and dodging the law at all turns. Find out what caused sailors and landlubbers alike to take up lives under the Jolly Rodger, and learn what life was like aboard a pirate ship!  
 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

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Homosassa Public Library

Phone: 352-628-5626

Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed

About the branch

The Homosassa Branch is located on Grandmarch Avenue in Homosassa. This location features a teen zone, 2 study rooms, and literacy collection.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Take an introductory look at using a computer.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room,Library Grounds
Do you love being outside working in your garden? Do you wish you could share your plants with someone else? Please come join us for a plant swap!

Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Learn how to understand key financial concepts, develop better money habits, and gain confidence in managing your personal finances.

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
New year, new goals! Make a creative vision board using craft supplies, magazine pictures, and more!

Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Ahoy, matey! Come and learn about the real history surrounding the pirate stories you know and love!

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
The English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program assists non-native English speakers to improve their English Language skills.