The Sumter County adult summer reading program is back. The theme this year is “Literary Elements” and is open to adults ages 18 and older, with programs and prizes.The library will offer three programs to highlight the theme during the month of June, with the program running from June 9 to July 25.
Movie: Gravity
2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11
Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza
Transparent Waters: The History and Significance of Florida’s Springs
2 p.m. Friday, June 20
Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza
Florida’s springs are not only unique in their size and number; they are also emblematic of a forgotten Florida, a mysterious frontier that once stirred the national imagination. Before Disney or even the growth of coastal resorts attracted visitors to Florida, travelers ventured in droves into the wild and enchanting Florida interior to visit the springs. This talk examines how springs were—and still are—symbolic representations of natural Florida, and how they continue to stand at the critical and fragile intersection
with growth and development.
The History, Restoration, and Management of Lake Panasoffkee
2 p.m. Friday, June 27
Panasoffkee Community Library
Highlights of the presentation will include: Description and historical changes. Dredging activities for restoration. General water budget for Lake Panasoffkee (inflows, outflow, and water levels). Interaction of the lake with the Withlacoochee River. Current management actions to benefit water quality and levels. Presented by the Southwest Florida Water Management District
Programs are free of charge but registration is required. Online registration is available from the library’s
Calendar of Events.
www.sumtercountyfl.gov
