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Archaeology Mythbusters: Florida History Fun

Fact or Folktale

2026-06-27 15:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York Archaeology Mythbusters: Florida History Fun Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not! Archer Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, June 27
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-27 15:00:00 2026-06-27 16:00:00 America/New_York Archaeology Mythbusters: Florida History Fun Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not! Archer Branch - Meeting Room

Archer Branch

Meeting Room

Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not!

This entertaining workshop focuses on the misuse and misunderstandings around Florida’s past and how archaeologists study Florida’s precolonial Indigenous residents through the artifacts they left behind.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | Elementary (6-11 years) | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | FPAN | Folklore | Florida Public Archaeology Network | Florida History | #Summeratthelibrary |

Archer Branch
Phone: 352-495-3367
Branch manager
Lesia Schnur
Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 Closed
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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The Archer Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Archer and surrounding areas.

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Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CreateSpace
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Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
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Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available... more
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
Intro. to 3D Printing - Grades 3 and Up
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
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Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
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Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
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Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
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New or true to cross-stitch, you're welcome at our summer workshop.
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Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to learn what archaeology is, and importantly, what it is not!
Can You Countosaurs?: Guessing Jar Event
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CreateSpace
Guess how many dinosaurs in the jar for a chance to win a dino-mite prize!
America 250: Stitching the Revolution
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Throughout the month of July, visit the Archer Branch Meeting Room to see modern quilts and learn about quilting in America. Create... more
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Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CreateSpace
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available... more
Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The 3D printer is available for public use with staff assistance.
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