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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, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 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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Spanish Made Simple - ¡Bienvenidos!
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Let's Speak and Learn Spanish in a fun and welcoming environment!
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AARP Smart Driver's Course
Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 3:30pm
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
May I Have This Dance?
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Learn how to perform a common ballroom dance performed during the Regency Era! Lace up your shoes and get ready to dance like Elizabeth Bennet!
Tech Talk - Getting Started with Kanopy
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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!
Adults Create - Owl Cones
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Have a hoot at the library and make your own owl Halloween decoration!
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Medicare 101
Mon, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Florida Department of Elder Affairs SHINE program will provide unbiased information for those approaching 65 and ones who are interested in learning more about Medicare.
LEGO Showcase
Mon, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Do you have a great LEGO build you wanna show off? LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are invited to display their favorite LEGO sets or original LEGO creations.
Books & Babies
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.
Little Learners
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Sewing for Fun
Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Young Writers Club
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens and tweens are welcome to join together to write to their hearts content. Practice your writing skills and connect with like-minded authors!
A History of St. Augustine
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Explore the history of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States.
Adults Create - Autumn Tree
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Turn puzzle pieces and a real tree trunk into a charming fall wall hanging that brings leafy magic straight onto your wall.
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Happy Tails! - Youth Reading Program
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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