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Star Spangled Stories

Unearth a Story: Ages 10-13

2026-06-30 14:00:00 2026-06-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Star Spangled Stories Dive into powerful stories that have shaped our nation and its people over the past 250 years. Celebrate with creative activities, hands-on crafts, and plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Tuesday, June 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-30 14:00:00 2026-06-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Star Spangled Stories Dive into powerful stories that have shaped our nation and its people over the past 250 years. Celebrate with creative activities, hands-on crafts, and plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Central Ridge Library

Community Room

Dive into powerful stories that have shaped our nation and its people over the past 250 years. Celebrate with creative activities, hands-on crafts, and plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit.

Citrus Libraries is celebrating the 250th birthday of America! Join library staff for a month of patriotic programming as we lead up to America's birthday on July 4, 2026. 
 
This program is intended for kids ages 10-13.

If you’re looking for more information on our Summer Reading Program and reading incentives, visit www.citruslibraries.org/summer. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Seasonal Event | Fun & Games | Books & Reading |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | Event | America250 |

Central Ridge Library
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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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About the branch

The Central Ridge Branch is located on the corner of Forest Ridge Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd in Beverly Hills. This location houses a community rooms, 2 study rooms and a computer lab.

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Book A Librarian - Technology Help
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Book A Librarian - Technology Help
Wed, Jun 24, 9:50am - 10:10am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Books & Babies
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.
Book A Librarian - Technology Help
Wed, Jun 24, 10:10am - 10:30am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Book A Librarian - Technology Help
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Book A Librarian - Technology Help
Wed, Jun 24, 10:50am - 11:10am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Little Learners
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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
Wed, Jun 24, 11:10am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Book a 20 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
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Ridge Readers Book Club - The House in the Cerulean Sea
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for the Ridge Readers Book Club.
Register to Vote!
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Citrus County Supervisor of Elections representatives will be at the library today for a voter registration drive.
Stars, Stripes & Stories! - America the Beautiful: A Musical Tribute
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Citrus Strings and Viburnum Sound will provide a musical tribute to the red, white, and blue!
American Mahjong for Beginners
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Quiet Area
Mahjong is a fantastic game for making new lifelong friends and exercising your brain! If you're ready to relax, have fun, and learn something new, this is the workshop for you!
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Tech Talk - Buying and Selling on eBay
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn how to navigate eBay and utilize it for your buying and selling needs.
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Happy Tails! - Youth Reading Program
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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Stars, Stripes & Stories! America in Song - A Musical Gallery
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Explore the history of American music through a self-guided Music Gallery, enjoying the songs and musical traditions of our country!
Citrus County Genealogy Society - Open Table Help
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will have a table in the lobby to help answer your genealogy research questions.
Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting)
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Area
Do you enjoy Diamond Painting or would you like to try? Come in and join the fun with the Diamondizers!
Jurassic Snacks & Facts - Unearth a Story: Ages 10-13
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Chomp into the world of dinosaur diets with the Citrus County UF/IFAS Extension office!
Golden Gamers
Fri, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons
Have fun playing games with friends at the Central Ridge Library! Pass the afternoon together in an exciting and engaging way. Bring old friends or get together and make new ones!
Sit & Be Fit!
Mon, Jun 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Sit & Be Fit is an exercise program that focuses on stretch and strengthening exercises that can be done from a seated position.
Stars, Stripes & Stories! History Hour - The Atlanta Campaign
Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Join us for an engaging historical presentation exploring the Atlanta Campaign, one of the most pivotal military operations of the American Civil War.
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