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Florida Seashells: Past and Present

2023-02-11 10:00:00 2023-02-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Lakes Region Library - Community Room

Saturday, February 11
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-11 10:00:00 2023-02-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Lakes Region Library - Community Room

Lakes Region Library

Community Room

Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida.

Learn about the ancestral history of Florida’s seashells by looking at the fossilized shells which were found in quarries and sand pits, along with current shells found along the beaches in Florida. Follow along with Leslie, a Malacologist Cataloger at the Smithsonian’s Seashell collection, as she takes you through the seashell families found along Florida’s shoreline.  



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

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

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Lakes Region Library

Phone: 352-726-2357

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

About the branch

The Lakes Region Branch is located on Druid Road in Inverness. This location features a Genealogy collection, law research, and more.

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn to paint some simple-stroke and beginner-friendly Fall leaves!

Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 10:30am
Computer Area
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-and-a-half hour appointments are available.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months, and their caregivers.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years of age and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Get creative at the library! Make anything from decorations, art, cards, jewelry, and more. Use provided materials and have fun crafting. Then, bring home an awesome creation that you made yourself!
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Learn basic sewing skills to hand sew your own fall pumpkin for decoration.
This event is full

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Learn the core functions of Apple Maps so you can always get where you're going!

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving and join us as we make a variety of crafts for the holiday.

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy being creative? Learn how to take a book and turn it into a work of art.