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Fall Mega Sale Coming Up!

Books, Books, Puzzles & More Books! October 3 - 6 at the Citrus Springs Community Center. Thousands of books and reading related items with donated books, sorted into over 25 categories. We'll have Best sellers & classics, history & biography, large print, children’s and teen sections and much more. Plus jigsaw puzzles, and...

FOCCLS Sponsors Chamber Luncheon

On Friday, September 12th, FOCCLS sponsored the Chamber of Commerce's monthly Luncheon  at the Grille Restaurant in Citrus Hills. The keynote speaker was Florida State Representative JJ Grow from District 23. He gave a recap of the 2025 Legislative Session; along with considerations for 2026.  And of course, the Friends gave...

Spring Sale Spreads Smiles

Our Spring Sale held at the Citrus Springs Community Center proved to be a blast with over 250 people attending on Opening Day alone. These Book and Puzzle sales are the Friends major source of income so we were glad to see almost $30,000 come through our cashiers during the...

Fall Book Sale a Success

Thanks go out to the Citrus County Chronicle for loaning us the use of their building for our rescheduled Fall Sale. We had a lot of help but managed to make it all work thanks to our wonderful customers. All profits go toward supporting our Citrus County Library System. Hope...

Spring Mega Sale Bloomed with Bargains

Thanks to all who came out to support the Library System at our recent sale. Book and Puzzle sales plus Basket donations grossed almost $30,000. Profits will go back to the individual Friends groups for distribution to the Central Ridge, Coastal Region, Floral City and Lakes Region Libraries. Look...

Fall 2023 Sale a Mega-Success

Thanks to the support from local residents the Friends held another successful book sale in October, grossing over $30,000 at our new location in the Citrus Springs Community Center. We'll see you back there in the Spring, March 22 -25, 2-24 with loads more book bargains!

Successful Spring 2023 Mega Book Sale

Great support from our customers led to another successful fundraiser for the Friends of the Citrus County Library System. The profits from these bi-annual sales are divided among 4 Library Friends groups representing the Central Ridge, Coastal Region, Lakes Region and Floral City Libraries. They in turn donate funds to...

January 2023 Friends of the Library Spotlight

January 2023 Friends of the Library Spotlight

Each year the Friends of the Library like to kick-off the new year with special programs or presentations that showcase some of the amazing things our libraries have to offer. January 2023 will be no different with special, musical programs happening at three of our branches, and a special guest...

Fall Mega Book Sale – Better Late than Never!

Thanks to all those who came out to shop during the October sale! Postponed due to Hurricane Ian, the recent Book Sale still proved successful and grossed over $35,000 for the participating Friends of the Library groups. Central Ridge Library, Coastal Region Library, Lakes Region Library and Floral City Library...