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Florida Seashells: Past and Present

2024-01-18 10:30:00 2024-01-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould of the SETS Foundation as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Thursday, January 18
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-18 10:30:00 2024-01-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould of the SETS Foundation as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Central Ridge Library

Community Room

Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould of the SETS Foundation 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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Central Ridge Library


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 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.

Upcoming events

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will have a table in the lobby to help answer your genealogy research questions.

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Mon, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Library Commons
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. 1hr 30min appointments are available.

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Please come join us for a plant swap! Bring plants you would like to swap with other gardeners and take home some new ones to put in your yard. Flowers, vegetables, all are welcome!

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. 1hr 30min appointments are available.
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Tue, Nov 26, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Area
Coloring can be beneficial to adults in many ways; it generates wellness, motor skills, the senses and creativity.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Area
Adult learners can practice their English communication skills through guided conversation groups.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Life gets busier with every passing day and it can be hard to take a moment for yourself. Join others as they begin their mindfulness journey to create better habits and reduce overall stress.

Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Citrus County Supervisor of Elections representatives will be at the library today for a voter registration drive.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old, and their caregivers.

Wed, Nov 27, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Room
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