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Florida Seashells: Past and Present

2023-01-17 10:00:00 2023-01-17 11:30:00 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. Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Tuesday, January 17
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-01-17 10:00:00 2023-01-17 11:30:00 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. Floral City Public Library - Program 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: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Seasonal Event | Nature & Outdoors | Fun & Games |

TAGS: | Event |

Floral City Public Library

Phone: 352-726-3671

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 Closed
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

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

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Tiny Tales is a special storytime for our youngest readers, ages 0 to 5, and their caregivers.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Area
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.
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Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room
Let the games begin!

Tue, Nov 26, 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Linear Park
Do you love being outside working in your garden? Do you wish you could share your plants with someone else?

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Unearthing the Ancient History of Florida's First Inhabitants