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Fossil Hunters

Unearth a Story: Ages 10-13

2026-06-04 14:00:00 2026-06-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Fossil Hunters This is your chance to step into a paleontologist’s boots! Tweens and teens will create fossils, build mini dino ecosystems, and immerse themselves in the mysteries of the prehistoric era. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Thursday, June 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-04 14:00:00 2026-06-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Fossil Hunters This is your chance to step into a paleontologist’s boots! Tweens and teens will create fossils, build mini dino ecosystems, and immerse themselves in the mysteries of the prehistoric era. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

This is your chance to step into a paleontologist’s boots! Tweens and teens will create fossils, build mini dino ecosystems, and immerse themselves in the mysteries of the prehistoric era.

Weekly Schedule

June 4: Fossil Formation
Fossils aren’t always easy to find, but they’re easy to make! Press small dinosaur figures, shells, and leaves into air-dry clay to create your own take-home fossil.

June 11: Reading Rocks!
Discover the world of rocks and minerals through stories and hands-on fun! Join us as we dig in and become geologists for a day!

June 18: Prehistoric Magnets
Preserve a prehistoric memento! Draw a dinosaur eye, mosquito, or another design of your choosing, then cover it with a clear glass gem to create a cool magnified effect. Add a magnet to showcase your creation for all to see! 

June 25: Perler Bead Dinosaurs
Dig into some prehistoric pixelated fun! Design different dinosaurs using Perler beads.

July 9: Build a Dinosaur Terrarium
Wish you could have a pet dinosaur? Now is your chance! Create a miniature prehistoric habitat using gravel, tiny plants, and a pocket-sized dinosaur.

July 16: Dinosorigami
Turn your favorite prehistoric companions into origami art.

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This program is intended for kids ages 10-13. 
If you’re looking for more information on our Summer Reading Program and reading incentives, visit www.citruslibraries.org/summer 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Seasonal Event | Fun & Games | Books & Reading |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | Event |

Homosassa Public Library

Phone: 352-628-5626

Hours
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, May 24 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.

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Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
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, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Travel through time and discover the unusual, messy, dangerous, and sometimes hilarious jobs people once did for a living to keep society running.

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:20am
Library Commons
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Wed, May 20, 10:20am - 10:40am
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Wed, May 20, 10:40am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Join UF-IFAS to learn the basics of planning, shopping, and preparing healthy smaller-portioned meals for less people and less waste.
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Wed, May 20, 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.

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Beginner and experienced sewers alike are invited to join us as we make an easy and fun sewing project!
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Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thousands of older adults fall in their homes each year. As you age, your home can present some challenges. But you can make changes that will meet your needs while reducing your fall risk.
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Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
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Thu, May 21, 3:20pm - 3:40pm
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Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!

Thu, May 21, 3:40pm - 4:00pm
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Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!