Holiday closingAll branches of the Volusia County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013. |
Big Library Read starts May 15th
Join a global "library book club"!
The Volusia County Public Library and other libraries worldwide will be offering a single eBook, The Four Corners of the Sky, for any and all readers with a valid library card to browse, sample, and borrow.
From May 15th through June 1st the publisher Sourcebooks and Overdrive will provide simultaneous checkouts of this one eBook.
The Big Library Read will be available to enjoy on all major devices, including Kindle® (US only) and iPad®, as well as in the browser via OverDrive Read™.
Ben's Essentials
If you love classic cinema, come join us for Ben’s Essentials classic film series. Every Tuesday Ben and his "Friends" will feature a classic movie from the 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s. Before each film we’ll tell you why we selected it, interesting facts about the movie, and some things to notice.
- May 7 - Duck Soup
- May 14 – On the Waterfront
- May 21 – It Happened One Night
- May 28 – Stage Coach
Tuesdays at 2 pm at the Daytona Beach Library on City Island.
Sponsored by the Daytona Beach Library Friends and VCPL.
Organic Gardening
Urban Sunshine will cover the all aspect of organic gardening. We will discuss organic techniques, the soil food web, potting soils and controlling pests organically and much more.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library.
For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
Author Geoff Dyer at the Deltona Library
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Deltona Library.
For more information call 386-789-7207, option 4.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project is a community engagement initiative designed to gather the first-hand recollections of the diverse men and women who served our nation during wartime so future generations may better understand the realities of war. The project is being conducted by the Library of Congress American Folklife Center.
Meredith Stevens of Halifax Health Hospice will provide information and answer questions about the project and how you can participate. Program attendees will be able to sign up for an appointment to come to the library and record their stories.
All U.S. veterans and supporting citizen civilians from World War I (1914-1920), World War II (1939-1946), the Korean War (1950-1955), the Vietnam War (1961-1975), the Persian Gulf War (1990-1995), and the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present) are invited to participate.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10 am at the Daytona Beach Library on City Island.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.
Sponsored by the Daytona Beach Library Friends and VCPL.
Your library anytime
Did you know you can use the library even when it's closed? Your Library Anytime, Anywhere is a class that will show you how to use your own computer or mobile device to:
- Renew your own checked-out items
- Place items on hold
- Find journal and newspaper articles and other information using the library’s online electronic databases
Attendees will also learn how to download free music using the Freegal music download service, and learn how to download electronic magazines using the Zinio online magazine download service.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 3 pm at the Daytona Beach Library on City Island.
For more information call Kristin Heifner at 257-6036, ext. 16166.
Fire Truck and Engine Crew Visit (children's program)
The Deltona Fire Department will present a sizzling hot program on fire safety for school-aged children. During this special “Who’s Your Hero?” Tiny Tinker program, children will hear stories about local heroes, will meet a three member fire-engine crew, will learn more about fire prevention and safety, and will have the chance to see a working fire engine up close. No registration.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 5:30 pm at the Deltona Library.
For more information call 386-789-7207, ext. 21018.
Legendary photographer Jack Mitchell
Photographer Jack Mitchell will discuss and present his portraits of writers. The images, which span decades of Mitchell’s coverage of the arts, feature many iconic American authors including John Updike, Truman Capote, Toni Morrison and Tennessee Williams.
Mitchell’s photographs of performing and creative artists have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, People Magazine, Newsweek, Time, Life, Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Deltona Library.
For more information call 386-789-7207, option 4.
Prepare for hurricane season
Joan Bausert, retired nurse and former Red Cross volunteer, will be here to discuss how to best be ready to deal with hurricanes.
Hurricane season starts June 1, and Mrs. Bausert will provide you with all the information you need to be prepared in case the Volusia County area is affected by one of these powerful storms. Please join us for this important discussion.
Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library.
For more information call 386-322-5152, option 4.
eBooks & eReaders
Learn how to use Overdrive, one of the library’s downloadable media services for your eReaders and other devices. Overdrive supports a multitude of devices, such as the popular Kindle and Nook readers as well as iPads, Android tablets and even phones. The library digital catalog has several thousand titles available for download right now for free so come and learn how to take advantage of it!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 9:30 am at the New Smyrna Beach Library.
For more information call 386-424-2910, option 4.
Author Louise Caccamise
What’s in a name? Find out when Louise Ball Caccamise offers a presentation featuring her book, Memory Lane: A History of the Street Names of DeLand, Florida. The book is fully documented and indexed and includes photographs of early DeLand streets, settlers and subdivisions.
Caccamise is a retired librarian and longtime member of the West Volusia Historical Society. She has written two other local history books about DeLand and is president of the DeLand Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 1 pm at the Daytona Beach Library on City Island.
For more information and to register call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.
Sponsored by the Daytona Beach Library Friends and VCPL.
Septic System Workshop
Environmental Health Specialist Albert Royster from the Volusia County Health Department will share information on how to care for septic systems, including tips on proper maintenance. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Royster will cover 26 septic "crashers," which are items that can disrupt the normal functioning of a septic system. He will also address the importance of having septic tanks serviced on a regular basis and show examples of data from routine septic system inspections that can indicate changes and potential problems with tanks and drainfields.
Wednesday, May 29, 3013 at 3 pm at the Daytona Beach Library on City Island.
For more information call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.
Archaeology along the St. John’s River
The St. John's River has played an ever changing role in the lives of northeast Floridians for thousands of years. Exploration is not limited to land; famous archaeological sites on the river's bottom also have been discovered and add to our knowledge of Florida's past.
Sarah Miller serves as Director for FPAN's Northeast Regional Center, statewide coordinator for Project Archaeology, and sits on the Historic Resource Review Board for St. John's County. Her specialties include public archaeology, historical archaeology, 19th century material culture and historic cemeteries.
Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2 pm at the Port Orange Library.
For more information call 36-322-5152, option 4.
eReader Help Desk
Did you know you can download free library e-books, audio books, music and magazines onto your e-reader or tablet? The eReader Help Desk at the Deltona Regional Library can show you how to take full advantage of these free services. A valid Volusia County Public Library card, in good standing, is required for downloadable media services.
Half-hour, personalized sessions are available Mondays through Thursdays
by appointment at the Deltona Library.
Schedule your appointment by stopping by the library's information desk
or calling 386-789-7207, ext. 21014.
Volusia County Public Library is now providing
access to Zinio Digital Magazines!
Zinio offers access to digital copies of popular magazines for instant browser streaming and app-driven offline viewing. Choose from a selection of 125 magazines including Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, Field & Stream, the Food Network Magazine, Men's Health, Popular Science, and US Weekly.
A user guide and video will guide you through setting up a Zinio viewer account which enables access to free mobile and desktop apps for PC/MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle Fire, and Blackberry Playbook. Other devices, including your computer, access the magazines checked out in the library collection account via a browser.
A Volusia County library card is required to access this service.
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