Sunday, April 26, 2015

May movies

Afternoon at the Movies
All films start at 2PM;  Doors open at 1:30PM

Bee People
May 3, 2015
For 100 million years, bees have provided sustainability on Earth--yet these glorious pollinators are facing challenges and fading from our planet.  This film provides an in-depth look at the people who are facing the challenge on behalf of the bees, making a difference, and urging everyone to join them on a planet-saving mission.  Not Rated, 102 minutes.
 
Foxcatcher
May 4, 2015
The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul--a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.  Stars Best Actor nominee Steve Carrell and Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo.  Rated R, 134 minutes.  Rated R for some drug use and a scene of violence.

Into the Woods
May 11, 2015
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.  Stars Anna Kendrick and Best Supporting Actress nominee Meryl Streep.  Rated PG, 125 minutes.

Still Alice
May 18, 2015
A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.  Best Actress Academy Award winner Julianne Moore stars.  Rated PG-13, 101 minutes.

May 25, 2015:  Library closed for Memorial Day.



May Friends and library programs

Affordable Health Care Act 101
Saturday, May 2, 10:30am-1:30pm
Have questions about the Special Enrollment period?  ACA is here to answer them and much more.

Blood Pressure Check
Monday, May 4 and Monday, May 16
9:30-10:30am
JoAnn Maurice, a Healthy Living Coordinator with Volusia/Flagler YMCA, offers free informational blood pressure screenings.

Jazz and Singer Sybil Gage
Tuesday, May 5, 2pm
Sybil Gage provides an afternoon of great music including pre-war blues, vaudeville, traditional jazz, and original compositions.

Open Computer Lab
Wednesdays May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
2pm - 3:30pm
Drop by with your computer-related questions.  First come, first served.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Tuesday, May 12, 2pm
Bring in your sick plants for care-taking tips from the Master Gardeners of the UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension.

Magician Peter the Great
Tuesday, May 19, 2pm
Peter the Great performs a wide variety of amazing magic tricks.

Port Orange Library Book Club
Wednesday, May 20, 2pm
This month's book to read is Small Blessings by Martha Woodroof.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, May 21, 6pm
This club meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.  The next book is determined at each meeting so please call for the title and to ask how to join.  386-322-5152 ext 20937.