Friends of the Port Orange Library April Book Sales

 

April Programs at the Library

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in April. Stop by one of these free programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.

Who Really Wrote as Will Shakespeare. 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2. In this National Poetry Month presentation, award-winning author, actor and director Ron Destro will present primary source documents that may prove that the Bard of Avon was not the man from Stratford, but someone else. Has this mystery been solved?  Stop by to hear the evidence.

All about Reiki. 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. Learn all about this energy healing technique from REIKI Master Joy Sagar. REIKI promotes relaxation and helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

High Tea Fascinators. 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. Ever wanted to learn how to make that fancy headpiece that the ladies in Bridgerton and Pride & Prejudice wear? Well now is your chance to make your very own! Come learn how to make a fascinator (a formal headpiece that is an alternative to a hat) and be sure to wear them at our upcoming CommuniTea party on April 13th! Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Tote Bag Craft. 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Create a stylish bird themed tote bag that pays homage to the Dellawisp. Registration is required.

DIY Home, Health, & Body. 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4. Long week worn you out? Come and join us as we create one or two skincare, cosmetic, and homecare products while learning the health benefits of the ingredients used in a relaxed environment

They All Have a Story. 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Your ancestors all have a story to tell and it is your duty to find it. Learn how to find, compile, and use information to tell the story of their lives during this presentation by Miles Meyer, Family History Consultant and Director of the Vero Beach Family History Center.

Trivia Night. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Do you know random facts and information? Do you like to test your knowledge against others? If so, this is the event for you. Come test the limits of your knowledge during our general trivia night at the Port Orange Regional Library.

Fiber Arts Club. 2 p.m. Friday, April 5. Do you knit? Crochet? Quilt? Weave? Embroider? Felt? Join us for our first gathering of fiber artists. Bring your own project and join us for a casual meet-up to work on projects and have some fun. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop.

Recipe & Reads: Millionaire Pie. 2 p.m. Friday, April 5. Learn how to create the delicious, sweet cool-whippy pie that Mac makes Zoey for her 19th birthday.

Spooky Movie Fest. Saturday, April 6. Get ready for a spooky day with a movie marathon of films featuring ghosts!

Cricut Craft: Family Recipe Binder. 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Create a beautiful binder to store your favorite family recipes using the Cricut machine. Registration is required.

 All about the Council on Aging. 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Join us as Doreen Willett from the Council on Aging of Volusia County gives an overview of services offered to Volusia County seniors with a focus on the Caregiver Respite Program. COA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services that enable Volusia County seniors to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes.

Living Your Best Life. 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Anne S. Tracy, R.N. of Halifax Health will present a talk focusing on caregivers. 

All about Tarot. 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Learn the basics of Tarot including how to begin reading cards for friends and family and how to cultivate this spiritual tool for yourself.

CommuniTea Party. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Join us for afternoon tea at the library! Learn about tea party etiquette, listen to live music, enjoy crafts and activities, and relax at the social tables while enjoying some light refreshments and entertainment.

Ask a Master Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening. 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Master Gardener Kathy Fletcher will show us an easy way to build raised beds in our yards, and also discuss how to prepare the soil and determine which plants to grow in the raised beds. UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.

Scams and Flams—Seniors vs Crime. 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Join us as a representative of the Seniors vs. Crime project discusses techniques to prevent being a victim of scams. Attendees will also learn about the project’s history and how to file a complaint.  Seniors vs. Crime is a Special Project of the Florida Attorney General.

Community Music Jam. 2 p.m. Friday, April 19. This is an opportunity for musicians, beginners and veterans, to join a traditional jam circle and play along with others. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, or anything unplugged is free to join in. Tunes will be preselected for this nonperformance event.

Tabletop Roleplaying Game. 2 p.m. Saturday, April. 20. The Port Regional Library is hosting a tabletop roleplaying game based on the legendary game Dungeons and Dragons! Something sinister stirs in the jungle. When a vicious clan attacks an archaeological dig site, the players are the only ones who can stop them. The party must enter the dangerous wilds and find the basilisk clan’s hidden temple – before they strike again. This program is intended for ages 18 years and older.

Career OneSource Workshop. 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Learn about the resources offered by Career OneSource and receive help with your job search. Registration is required.

Poetry Writing Workshop. 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Celebrate National Poetry Month by attending a poetry writing workshop! Join us as poet Marc Davidson of the Live Poets Society of Daytona Beach provides tips and leads us through poetry writing exercises. Registration is required.

Genealogy Interest Group. 2 p.m. Friday, April 26. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device.  Please call 386-322-5152 to reserve a library laptop.  A very limited number are available for reservation, so call soon!  Reservations are not required to attend the session.

 Paper Craft Club. 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Come express your creativity and design something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. Use our supplies or feel free to bring your own!

 

March 2024 Programs at the Library

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in March. Stop by one of these free programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.

DIY Home, Health, & Body. 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7. Long week worn you out? Come and join us as we create one or two skincare, cosmetic, and homecare products while learning the health benefits of the ingredients used in a relaxed environment. 

Trivia Night. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Do you know random facts and information? Do you like to test your knowledge against others? If so, this is the event for you. Challenge the limits of your knowledge in science, history, pop culture and more during our general trivia night at the Port Orange Regional Library.

Autism Presentation and Screenings. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. A representative of the Easter Seals will offer Autism screenings from 2 to 2:30 p.m. followed by an informational program about autism.

Recipe and Reads Culinary Lab: Ambrosia Salad. 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Learn how to create a delicious creamy fruit salad that includes marshmallows.

Bird Hearts. 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Create a beautiful heart image composed of tiny birds. Registration is required.

Living Your Best Life. 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. Anne S. Tracy, R.N. of Halifax Health will present a talk focusing on memory changes and forgetfulness.

Celtic Music with Emily Ann Thompson.  2 p.m. Thursday, March 14.  Join us for a Celtic music adventure! From fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and songs, Emily Ann Thompson’s performance is energetic and passionate. She performs traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian fiddle tunes, sings in English and Irish Gaelic, and clogs while fiddling. Emily Ann’s husband, Kelly, joins her on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Emily’s brilliant fiddling with foot percussion, and her sweet, lilting voice combined with Kelly’s driving rhythmic guitar and rich, unabashed vocals create a diverse & highly entertaining combination. 

“The Sugar Warehouse” Painting Class. 2 p.m. Friday, March 15; 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Celebrate Other Birds by painting an image inspired by the book during one of these two identical classes. Registration is required.

Tabletop Roleplaying Game. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16. The Port Orange Regional Library is hosting a tabletop roleplaying game based on the legendary game Dungeons and Dragons! Do you have what it takes to brave the wiles of the Feywild? This program is intended for ages 18 years and older.

Ask a Master Gardener: Growing Fruit. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. There are many fruits that can be grown successfully in Central Florida.  Learn from Master Gardener Julie Warner which ones are most successful in our climate and determine how to plant, how to fertilize, and how to harvest.  UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.

DIY Spirit Balls. 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. Dating back over 600 years, legend says that negative energy and spirits are attracted to the beauty of the spirit ball and become trapped inside. The spirit balls were traditionally hung at the entrance to a property to protect it from evil influences.  We will explore several techniques to make our own version of a Spirit Ball which we can then use as gazing balls in our garden, a pretty decoration for our windows or even as a centerpiece.  Supplies are limited.  Registration is required.

Grief & Loss, Am I Normal? 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21. People somehow expect a quick fix when experiencing grief and loss. They compare themselves to others who appear to recover quickly or listen to people who tell them they should just “move on.” Sometimes they even experience things that make them feel a little crazy in the process. Is this normal? Topics such as normalizing grief, the brain and grief, and learning to move forward after loss will be explored. With Cheryl Walsh, Advent Health Hospice Care Bereavement Counselor.

Genealogy Interest Group. 2 p.m. Friday, March 22. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device.  Please call 386-322-5152, option 4 to reserve a library laptop.  A very limited number are available for reservation, so call soon!  Reservations are not required to attend the session.

How to Draw a Mandala. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Learn about the art of mandala and how to create an original design. Registration is required.

Meditative Healing Techniques for All Ages. 11 a.m. Monday, March 25. Spiritualist Diane Rivera will teach us meditative techniques that can help us to live our lives through a space of peace, quiet, balance, and well-being.

Paper Craft Club. 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Come express your creativity and design something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. Use our supplies or feel free to bring your own!

The Birds of Volusia County. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Calling all bird enthusiasts!  Find out more about our local feathered friends as David Hartgrove of the Halifax River Audubon Society presents “The Birds of Volusia County.”  David is the editor of the society’s newsletter, The Pelican.

Ancient Fermentation:  The Archaeology of Beer, Wine, and Fermented Food. 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Fermentation is an ancient art that has allowed people to preserve foods, bake bread, and brew beer and wine. Learn how archaeologists uncover clues about ancient fermentation and what this can teach us about foodways, traditions, and tastes through history and around the world.

The Art of Decluttering. 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Decluttering your home is not impossible. Learn some simple tips and tricks to create a more organized and clutter-free space.

Fall in Love at the Movies Movie Marathon. Saturday, March 30. Get ready to fall in love, and possibly shed some tears, with a movie marathon of romantic dramas set in the Carolinas.

February 2024 Programs at the Library

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in February. Stop by one of these free programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.

Living Your Best Life. 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 14. Anne S. Tracy, R.N. of Halifax Health will present a talk focusing on heart health.

Ask a Master Gardener: Plants for Pollinators. 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 20. Pollinators need to eat too! Master Gardener Rita Taylor will help us to learn how to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees, and why they are essential to helping our yards stay beautiful and healthy. UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.

Cricut Crafts: Tea Light Candle Holders. 1 p.m., Thursday, February 22. Assemble a cute St. Patrick's Day themed tea light holder and learn how to design your own. Registration is required; we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

Genealogy Interest Group. 2 p.m. Friday, February 23. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device.  Please call 386-322-5152, option 4 to reserve a library laptop.  A very limited number are available for reservation, so call soon!  Reservations are not required to attend the session.

Paper Craft Club. 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 27. Come express your creativity and design something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. February’s featured project is a Use our supplies or feel free to bring your own!

Southeast Region Community Resource Fair

 

January 2024 Programs at the Library

 Port Orange library offers free programs in January

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in January. Stop by one of these free programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.

Trivia Night. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 3. Do you know random facts and information? Do you like to test your knowledge against others? If so, this is the event for you. Come test the limits of your knowledge during our general trivia night at the Port Orange Regional Library.

DIY Home, Health, & Body. 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4. Long week worn you out? Come and join us as we create one or two skincare, cosmetic, and homecare products while learning the health benefits of the ingredients used in a relaxed environment

LinkedIn Learning.  2 p.m. Wednesday, January 10.   Do you have a tech hobby?  Learn how to use our LinkedIn Learning database during National Hobby Month to brush up on skills such as graphic design, music and video production, image and video editing, and 3D animation. Registration is required for this free class.

Living Your Best Life. 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 10. Anne S. Tracy, R.N. of Halifax Health will present a talk focusing on stroke prevention for seniors. Come join us to discover how to prevent a stroke, learn the warning signs of a stroke and learn how to fight back against this common “brain attack”.  

Bike Trails of Central Florida. 2 p.m. Thursday, January 11. Looking to discover new bike trails here in Central Florida? German snowbird and biking enthusiast Edith Kohlbach will describe the trails including their locations, their difficulty, and the animal life you may encounter on your rides.  Stop in to discover how Edith fell in love with the wonderful trails of Florida, from flying, to birding, to biking.

Cricut Craft: Snowflake Mirror. 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 16. Assemble a snowflake decorated mirror that can be used as a candle holder and learn how to create your own using the cricut machine. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Ask a Master Gardener: Salt Tolerant Plants. 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16. Are the plants in your yard salt tolerant?  We live near the ocean so let’s discuss which plants will thrive in your landscape. UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.

Local Singer Lucy Spotts. 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18. Lucy Spotts is a local singer, songwriting surfer, based out of Volusia County! She is well loved throughout the Central East Coast where you may find her singing barefoot at local establishments with her guitar, reading a book at a nearby Cafe, or surfing the Inlet. She puts her own clear flare into well-loved and familiar songs: oldies, country, pop, rock, indie, worship, in addition to her own originals. Her catchy country original, "Fishin' Spot", is getting radio time and is her most requested song

Tabletop Roleplaying Game. 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 17. The Port Orange Library is hosting a Tabletop Roleplaying Game with a winter murder-mystery theme. Join us to uncover the disappearance of the Lady of Greenglass Manor.

Community Music Jam. 2 p.m. Friday, January 19. This is an opportunity for musicians, beginners and veterans, to join a traditional jam circle and play along with others. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, or anything unplugged is free to join in. Tunes will be preselected for this nonperformance event.

The St. Johns River Water Management District. 11 a.m. Monday, January 22. Join us as Laura La Beur, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the St. Johns River Water Management District, presents an overview of the District including information about water resources, programs, and projects. The St. Johns River Water Management District focuses its work on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water and on protecting and restoring the health of water bodies.

Surviving Jamestown. 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 23. Marcea Oetting is a member of the Daughters of American Revolution and several other various historical groups. She is the current regent of the Adams-Onis Treaty Chapter in Florida. She acquired her Bachelors in History at the University of Iowa and hopes to bring history to life for those who listen to her performances.  She will perform a 25-minute one woman play, then answer questions and provide information on the starving winter of Jamestown.

All About Creativebug.  10 a.m. Wednesday, January 24.  Join us during National Hobby Month and discover the library’s crafting database Creativebug!   Creativebug contains video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing and more.  Registration is required for this free program.

Genealogy Interest Group. 2 p.m. Friday, January 26. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device.  Please call 386-322-5152, option 4 to reserve a library laptop.  A very limited number are available for reservation, so call soon!  Reservations are not required to attend the session.

Paper Craft Club. 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 30. Come express your creativity and design something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. Use our supplies or feel free to bring your own!

Career OneSource Workshop. 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31. Learn about the resources offered by Career OneSource and receive help with your job search. Registration is required.

December Library Programs

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in December. Stop by one of these free programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.

Paint-errific. 2 p.m. Friday, December 1 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 2. Whether you’ve just begun painting or have never tried before, this class is for you. Learn to paint a themed image during one of these identical classes. (The same painting will be taught on both dates). Space is limited. Reservations are required. 

 Trivia Night. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6. Do you know random facts and information? Do you like to test your knowledge against others? If so, this is the event for you. Come test the limits of your knowledge during our general trivia night at the Port Orange Regional Library. 

 DIY Home, Health, & Body. 11 a.m. Thursday, December 7. Long week worn you out? Come and join us as we create one or two skincare, cosmetic, and homecare products while learning the health benefits of the ingredients used in a relaxed environment. 

Poetry Writing Workshop. 2 p.m. Thursday, December 7. Join us as poet Marc Davidson of the Live Poets Society of Daytona Beach provides tips and leads us through fun poetry writing exercises. Representatives from Tomoka Poets will also assist during the workshop. Space is limited and reservations are required. Registration is required. 

Jingle Jolly Folly Open House. 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12. Join us for our Open House!  Stop by for crafts, activities, and to learn all about what the library has to offer. .

Dulcimer Society Christmas Concert. 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12. Get in the mood for Christmas with the delightful sound of dulcimers in this Christmas concert featuring the New Smyrna Beach Dulcimer Society. 

Holiday Photos. 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 12.  Stop in to have your photo taken! Photos will be emailed to you once editing is complete. 

Living Your Best Life: A Monthly Health and Wellness Series by Anne S. Tracy, R.N. of Halifax Health. 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 13. Feet can be the most forgotten, neglected and abused part of our body. Learn how to keep the “foundation” of our body healthy.

Exploring the Night Sky. 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14. Curator Seth Mayo of the Museum of Arts and Sciences will talk about what to look for in the night sky this month and in 2024. 

Genealogy Interest Group. 2 p.m. Friday, December 15. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device.  Please call 386-322-5152, option 4 to reserve a library laptop.  A very limited number are available for reservation, so call soon!  Reservations are not required to attend the session. 

Cricut Craft. 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 19. Make a beautiful holiday ornament during this crafting session. Registration is required.

Ask a Master Gardener and Plant Swap. 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 19. Get in the holiday spirit by sharing plants with each other.  Bring a plant and take a plant at our plant exchange party. UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up. 

A Country Christmas Concert. 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21. Celebrate the holidays country music style with bluegrass band Sandy Back Porch.

Paper Craft Club. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26. Come express your creativity and design something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. Use our supplies or feel free to bring your own!