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The Library of Alexandria

A Living Legacy
2026-10-16 10:00:00 2026-10-16 11:30:00 America/New_York The Library of Alexandria Imagine a place where all the world's knowledge was gathered under one roof. Dive into the heart of the ancient world's most renowned library: The Library of Alexandria! Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Friday, October 16
10:00am - 11:30am

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Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

Imagine a place where all the world's knowledge was gathered under one roof. Dive into the heart of the ancient world's most renowned library: The Library of Alexandria!

The Library of Alexandria, located in Egypt, was the ancient world's greatest intellectual treasure, housing hundreds of thousands of scrolls before its mysterious, tragic end. Its ambition was to collect all known human knowledge. Learn about the debated and mysterious destruction. Join us to explore what was lost, what was saved, and how this library was the ancient world's center of knowledge. This library's legacy lives on in the modern-day Library of Alexandria, which stands as a tribute to the original masterpiece.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | World & Culture | History & Travel |

TAGS: | Travel | History | Event | Culture |

Homosassa Public Library
Phone: 352-628-5626
Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 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.

Upcoming events

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Master Gardener Seminar - Pesky Mammals (Other than Humans, LOL!)
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The "Ask a Master Gardener" program, offered by the UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension, is an opportunity for residents to learn about timely gardening topics.
Walk-in Tech Help
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons
Need help with your device? Stop by the library for walk-in tech help—no appointment needed.
Fabulous Cryptids
Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
From Bigfoot and the Skunk Ape to the Mothman and the Loch Ness Monster, cryptids capture our imagination and blur the line between myth and reality.
Books & Babies - Halloween Stories & Costume Parade
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Dress up your kiddos in their Halloween costumes and come to the library. Enjoy listening to Halloween themed stories.
Little Learners - Halloween Stories & Costume Parade
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Dress up your kiddos in their Halloween costumes and come to the library. Enjoy listening to Halloween themed stories.
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection is a virtual/hybrid support group designed for those who are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.
Plant Bingo!
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Plant lovers, get ready to shout BINGO! Compete in bingo for the chance to win plants and other gardening goodies. You'll never want to "leaf!"
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