APRIL LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Funding for Marion County Public Library System programs is provided by the Friends of the Library groups. 
Ready, Set, Library!

April 1-30
All library locations
 
And we're off...for some reading fun! Celebrate National Libary Week all month long with our latest reading adventure. It's a gallop to the finish line as we tally the totals for Marion County. Join in on the good times! Grand prize drawings will be held on Derby Day, the first Saturday in May. Participate to win, place or show when you READ, LEARN and CONNECT with the library!
Contact your local library for more information.
 
Windell Campbell
 
Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m.
Sankofa Public Library

Back by popular demand! Dynamic, highly-animated Florida storyteller Windell Campbell brings his puppets and stories to life! Call 352-438-2550 for more information.
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Escape Room: Caught in Biblio-Verse

Saturday, April 13, 2:30 p.m.
Belleview Public Library
 
A mysterious spider bite transports you
to another dimension. Can you connect
the clues and weave your way back
into reality?
Call 352-438-2550 for more information.
Get Growing with Sheldon: Water and Your Garden

Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m.
Marion Oaks Public Library
 
From rain barrels to hydrophonics, Master Gardener, Gardening Guru and Fount of Wisdom Sheldon Grant gets the stream of discussion flowing. He's no drip!
Call 352-438-2570 for more information.
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Spice Things Up

Monday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.
Forest Public Library
352-438-2540
 
Monday, April 25, 2 p.m.
Freedom Public Library
352-438-2580
 
 
Live healthy! Add flourish to your food with tasty seasoning techniques and ideas.
Co-sponsored by the Florida Department of Health in Marion County and the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County and the Marion County Hospital District.
 
 
Escape Room: Lost in the Wilderness

Thursday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
 
Use your wits and deductive skills to solve puzzles and decipher clues! For teens and adults. Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
Brown Bag Luncheon with Carl Van Ness

Thursday, April 25, noon
Reddick Public Library
 
Carl Van Ness, university librarian emeritus at UF's George A. Smathers Libraries, shares fascinating facts and stories from his career. As a fount of historical knowledge and interesting stories collected over his 40-year tenure, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Florida's most prestigious educational institutions. Bring your bag lunch and enjoy an entertaining afternoon peppered with tales from UF.
Beverage and dessert provided.
Contact the library at 352-438-2566 to reserve a piece of pie!
Butterfly Festival

Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
 
Flutter by and explore the world of butterflies! Fun for all ages!
Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
 
Co-sponsored by the Marion Big Scrub Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
YOUTH BOOK CLUBS
Make new friends and talk about books!
Books! Books! Books!

Thursday, April 11, 4 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
352-671-8551
 
Adventures in Bookland
Ages 6-8
 
Bookaneers
Ages 9-12
Books & Books

Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m.
Forest Public Library
352-438-2540
 
"Teen Titans: Raven" by Kami Garcia
 
For teens.