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The Operating Table

A History of Surgery

2026-09-16 15:00:00 2026-09-16 16:00:00 America/New_York The Operating Table Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day. Coastal Region Library - Community Room

Wednesday, September 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Coastal Region Library

Community Room

Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day.

Visit public operating theatres in Victorian-era England, learn about the practice of trepanning skulls (the act of drilling holes into the head to relieve ailments) throughout history, and learn about the earliest surgeons studying the human body in ancient Egypt. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

TAGS: | History |

Coastal Region Library
Phone: 352-795-3716
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We're closed Monday September 07 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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The Coastal Region Branch is located just off Crystal Street in Crystal River. This location houses a community room, Teen Zone, and more.

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The Operating Table - A History of Surgery
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day.
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