Friends of the Homosassa Library

05/30/2026

A Summer Reading Bucket List!

05/26/2026

Want to learn more about the over 300 bird species here in Citrus County? Thanks to the Citrus County Audubon Society and local generous nature lovers, the Citrus County Library System has five – free – Birding Backpacks available for library card holders to check out and use.
Each contains everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America. Check one out on the Citrus County Library System website at: https://tinyurl.com/ cyj7exdz.

Did you know that Citrus County is home to at least 330 bird species?

05/18/2026

May is National Gardening Month. And the Homosassa Library is there to help you get started.
Tomorrow -Tuesday, May 19 - Stop by at the Library for the monthly Plant Swap from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. And don't forget to pick up some free seeds from the Seed Library.
Next week, Plant Lovers can get ready to shout BINGO at PLANT BINGO! Compete in bingo for the chance to win plants and other gardening goodies. You'll never want to "leaf!" Seating is limited and registration is required. Please register with the online calendar, in person, or by calling the Homosassa Library at (352) 628-5626.
Plant Bingo Tuesday, May 26 5:00pm - 6:30pm

05/14/2026

There truly is a day for everything! Today is "Relive Your Past By Listening to the First Music You Ever Bought No Matter What It Was No Excuses Day"!
Do you remember the first music you ever bought? Maybe it was on a 45 or LP record, or perhaps it was on a cassette or CD. Today is dedicated to listening to the first music you ever bought and embracing all the feelings that it brings back.
And if you're cleaning out your closets and want to clear out your LPs, CDs or 45's -we are looking for donations for our Fall Book Sale!

05/12/2026

May 12th is National Limerick Day! It is annually observed on the birthday of Edward Lear, who was known for his nonsensical limericks and other poetry.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

05/03/2026

"Do you ever sit still and immediately feel guilty for not “doing” something? We’ve been conditioned to believe rest needs to be earned or productive. But true rest—without purpose or payoff—is not only okay, it's essential.
The Dutch call this practice 'niksen', and it might just be one of the most powerful mindset shifts you'll ever make. Whether it's staring out the window or flipping through a book with no agenda, learning to pause without pressure can change how you live."
Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/the-dutch-philosophy.../