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Andrea McCray

Black Education in Citrus County

2025-02-12 14:00:00 2025-02-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Andrea McCray Stories of strength, unity, and education against the odds. Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Wednesday, February 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 14:00:00 2025-02-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Andrea McCray Stories of strength, unity, and education against the odds. Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Stories of strength, unity, and education against the odds.

Join us for an enlightening Heritage Hour discussion on the history of Black education in Citrus County during the era of segregation. Our speaker will delve into the experiences of the local Black community, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of providing quality education despite systemic inequalities. Through the stories of George Washington Carver Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School, discover how Citrus County’s Black community rallied together, building a foundation of perseverance and hope that endured through challenging times.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | History & Travel |

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Floral City Public Library
Phone: 352-726-3671
Hours
Mon, Feb 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 Closed
Sun, Mar 02 Closed
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About the branch

The Floral City Branch is located on Orange Street in the center of Floral City, near the Avenue of Oaks. This location features a literacy collection, public computers, and more.

Upcoming events

Tiny Tales
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Tiny Tales is a special storytime for our youngest readers, ages 0 to 5, and their caregivers.
Cancelled
Genealogy 1-on-1
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.
Cancelled
Genealogy 1-on-1
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.
Lego Club
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Build, create, and have fun at LEGO Club! Let your imagination soar with endless possibilities in our hands-on LEGO building adventure!
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library:
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Adults and teens are invited to participate in a game of Dungeons & Dragons, the popular tabletop role-playing game.
This event is full
AARP Tax-Aide
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 3:15pm
Program Room
AARP offers free individual federal income tax assistance and electronic filing to the residents of Citrus County. Appointments can be made at your local library, in person or over the phone.
Tech Help
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Library Commons
Floral City Library Volunteer Susan offers tech help every Tuesday. Bring in your device and/or questions and she will help you to the best of her ability.
Jewelry Making - Phone Charms
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Learn the art of jewelry making at the library! This program will teach you the basics of beading, and other techniques, so you can create your own unique and beautiful jewelry pieces.
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