Tuesday, July 28, 2015

August movies

Afternoon at the Movies!
All films start at 2pm

Spare Parts
August 3
Rated PG-13, 114 minutes
Hispanic high school students organize a robotics club.  With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and big dreams, this rag tag team goes up against the coutnry's reigning robotics champion MIT.  George Lopez and Jamie Lee Curtis star.

Ballet 422
August 9
Rated PG, 75 minutes
When 25-year-old NYCB dancer Justin Peck begins to emerge as a promising young choreographer, he is commissioned to create a new ballet for the Company's 2013 Winter Season.  With unprecedented access to an elite world, the film follows Peck as he collaborates with musicians, lighting designers, costume designers, and his fellow dancers to create Paz de la Jolla, NYCB's 422nd new ballet.

Black or White
August 10
Rated PG-13, 121 minutes 
The story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter, but when her paternal grandmother seeks custody wit the help of her brother, the little girl is torn between two families who lover her deeply.  With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding.  Kevin Costner stars.

Woman in Gold
August 17
Rated PG-13, 109 minutes
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.  Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds star.

The Longest Ride
August 24
Rated PG-13, 139 minutes
After an automobile crash, the lives of a  young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a past love.  Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson star.  Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
August 31
Rated PG, 122 minutes
As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy--posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals--Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.  Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Bill Nighy star.

August Friends & library programs

The Medicare Hospice Benefit
Tuesday, August 4, 2pm
The Rev. Dr. L. Ronald Durham of Halifax Health Hospice provides an overview of the Medicare Hospice Benefit including who's eligible for hospice care, what services are included through Medicare, and how long the care can last.  Please join us for this informative program.

Back to School Book Sale
Friday, August 7, 9am to 4pm
Saturday, August 8, 9am to 1pm
Shop early for the best selection!

Sodium in your Diet
Monday, August 10, 10am
Jo Ann Maurice, a healthy living coordinator with the YMCA, provides information on the level of sodium in different foods and on the impact of sodium on our health.  This seminar is part of our Healthy Eating for Blood Pressure Management series and is followed by a complimentary blood pressure screening.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Tuesday, August 11, 2pm
Bring your sick plants for care taking tips from the Master Gardeners of the UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension.

Social Security Outreach
Thursday, August 13, 4pm
Perhaps someday you plan to go skydiving or do some traveling.  Someday, you may wish to retire.  Well, get ready, because someday is here.  Whether you're estimating future benefits or managing current ones, you can do it today at mySocialSecurity.  Join representatives from the Social Security Administration to learn how mySocialSecurity works.

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Thursday, August 20, 2pm
Explore the origins and history of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse in this presentation by lighthouse docent John Mann.  Mr. Mann's stories include the fascinating lives of past keepers and their families, Stephen Crane's shipwreck, and the lighthouse's restoration.

Blood Pressure Screening
Monday, August 31, 10am
A complimentary screening brought to you by JoAnn Maurice of Volusia/Flagler YMCA.

Monday, July 20, 2015

July computer classes cancelled

Our regular July computer classes and labs have been cancelled as we present information on 3D printing throughout the month.  Stop by the computer lab on the following dates for a demonstration of this new technology.

July 21 at 10:30
July 23 at 10:30
July 29 at 2:00
July 30 at 10:30

Please call the library at 322-5152 for further details.