The Children's Summer Challenge is from June 5-August 11. Read and log at least 4 days a week to earn a prize for that week! Complete at least 4 activities in each "activity track" to earn a prize. Stop by your local library branch at any time during the challenge to collect your prizes.
The Teen Summer Reading Challenge is from June 5-August 11. Earn points by reading, writing reviews and completing activities. Those who read at least four days a week over the summer will earn prizes from the library.
The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is from June 3-July 28th. Click the link below and create an account. Log your summer reading, watching and program attendance. Every badge earned equals an entry for a prize drawing.
The Summer Food Service Program, referred to as Summer BreakSpot, helps make sure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer when they do not have access to school lunch or breakfast. All children 18 years of age and under who go to an approved site may receive free meals. There are no forms to complete or registration needed to participate.
Meals will be available Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. Program runs June 5 to August 11, 2023. Meals will not be served on Tuesday, July 4th.
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Volusia County Public Library has partnered with PBC Guru and Freading to create a virtual book club for patrons and the community.
The book for May 26 - July 28 is The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian.
Set in 1920s Mississippi, this debut Southern novel weaves a beautiful and harrowing story of two teenage girls cast in an unlikely partnership through murder.
It is always available for download from Freading.
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