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Heritage Hour

The Floral City Steamboat Era
2025-07-23 14:00:00 2025-07-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Paddles, Pine, and Progress on the Withlacoochee Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Wednesday, July 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 14:00:00 2025-07-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Paddles, Pine, and Progress on the Withlacoochee Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Paddles, Pine, and Progress on the Withlacoochee

Step back in time to the days when steamboats navigated the Withlacoochee River, fueling commerce and connecting Floral City to the world beyond. Learn how these paddle-powered vessels helped shape the economy, culture, and daily life of Citrus County during the height of the turpentine and lumber industries.

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, Jul 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 Closed
Sun, Jul 20 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

Tech Talk - Libby: Getting Started
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room
An introduction the library’s digital book reading app.
C4Countdown: Character Bookends
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
C4Con is happening at the Homosassa Library on September 13th, but the fun starts now! Calling all comic fans! Unleash your creativity and design your very own Studio Ghibli character bookends!
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Mon, Jul 21, 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
Cancelled
Tech Help
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Heritage Hour - The Floral City Steamboat Era
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Paddles, Pine, and Progress on the Withlacoochee
Summer Reading Finale
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we celebrate the end of an amazing summer of reading at the Citrus County Library System!
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