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The Operating Table

A History of Surgery

2026-07-08 14:00:00 2026-07-08 15:00:00 America/New_York The Operating Table Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, July 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 14:00:00 2026-07-08 15:00:00 America/New_York The Operating Table Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Homosassa Public 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 |

Homosassa Public Library
Phone: 352-628-5626
Hours
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Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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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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Tech Talk: Getting Started with Kanopy
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
With the rocketing costs of streaming subscriptions we all just want an easy solution for viewing quality content. Thankfully with Kanopy through your library, it's easier than ever!
LEGO Lab
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Room
Get creative and build freely in our LEGO Lab! Kids can explore their imagination using LEGOs. No instructions—just fun, creativity, and endless possibilities!
Books & Babies
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.
Little Learners
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Book-a-Librarian - Technology Help
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Library Commons
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
Book-a-Librarian - Technology Help
Tue, Jul 07, 3:20pm - 3:40pm
Library Commons
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
Book-a-Librarian - Technology Help
Tue, Jul 07, 3:40pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
Young Writers Club
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Computer Lab
Teens and tweens are welcome to join together to write to their hearts content. Practice your writing skills and connect with like-minded authors!
Library of Congress - The Largest Library in the World
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Come and learn about the largest Library in the World!
The Operating Table - A History of Surgery
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Explore the fascinating and often gruesome history of surgery, from ancient times to the modern day.
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library - Character Creation Workshop
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Computer Lab
First comes character creation, and then comes rolling the dice! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons character creation workshop.
Happy Tails! - Youth Reading Program
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen!
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