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Alcatraz

The Rock
2026-09-29 16:00:00 2026-09-29 17:30:00 America/New_York Alcatraz Learn about this mysterious island and its legendary history. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, September 29
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

Learn about this mysterious island and its legendary history.

We'll unlock the secrets of the "Rock" - Alcatraz - America's most famous prison. How was Alcatraz founded? What led it to be the most feared prison in the world? We'll look beyond the bars into the daily life of the inmates. Let's journey in the footsteps of history and take an immersive look at the lives of its most notorious inmates and planned escapes.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

TAGS: | Travel | Instruction | History |

Homosassa Public Library
Phone: 352-628-5626
Hours
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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The Homosassa Branch is located on Grandmarch Avenue in Homosassa. This location features a teen zone, 2 study rooms, and literacy collection.

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Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
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Book-a-Librarian - Technology Help
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 3:50pm
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Book-a-Librarian - Technology Help
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.
Little Learners
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
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Alcatraz - The Rock
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Learn about this mysterious island and its legendary history.
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