Holiday closings

The Port Orange Library will close at 5pm on Thursday, December 24, 2015 and will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2015.  The Library will reopen at 9am on Saturday, December 26, 2015.

The Library will close at 5pm on Thursday, December 31, 2015 and will be closed on Friday,   January 1, 2016.  The Library will reopen at 9am on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

December movies

 All films start at 2pm;  doors open at 1:30pm

The Alps from Above
Sunday, December 6, 2pm
Not Rated, 94 minutes
The motion-stabilized Cineflex camera brings razor sharp aerial close-ups and breathtaking panoramic images to life.  Filmed exclusively with aerial shots, this unique cinematic expedition from the peaks of Mont Blanc to the Dolomites traces the history and geography of the Alps.

Where Hope Grows
Monday, December 7, 2pm
Rated PG-13, 98 minutes
Former pro baseball player Calvin Campbell's faith in God is restored when he meets Produce, an inspirational man with Down syndrome.  As their friendship develops, Calvin is reminded that hope grows in the most unlikely of places.  Danica McKellar stars.

Ricki and the Flash
Monday, December 14, 2pm
Rated PG-13, 101 minutes
In this unconventional yet heartwarming family drama, an aging rocker (Meryl Streep) returns home to her estranged family after years on the road following her dreams and must face the music as she tries to make things right with her loved ones.

Cinderella
Monday, December 21, 2pm
Rated PG, 112 minutes
Kenneth Branagh directs Disney's 2015 live-action take on the classic fairy tale.  Cate Blanchett and Lily James star.

Mission Impossible:  Rogue Nation
Monday, December 28, 2pm
Rated PG-13, 132 minutes
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his teammates reunite for this pulse-pounding sequel in which they attempt to take down a secret international organization known as the Syndicate--highly skilled ex-IMF agents who are intent on bringing down their former outfit.  Jeremy Renner and Alec Baldwin also start.

December Friends and library programs

Blood Pressure Check--CANCELLED
Both December blood pressure screenings have been cancelled due to illness.

Jingle Bells Book Sale
Friday, December 4, 9am to 4pm
Saturday, December 5, 9am to 1pm
Shop early for the best selection of books, audios, dvds, puzzles, and more!
 
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Tuesday, December 8, 2pm
Bring in your sick plants for care-taking tips from the Master Gardeners of the UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension.

Americans in Vietnam
Thursday, December 10, 2pm
Master Sergeant and Author Ray Bows presents a program that introduces you to information on the Vietnam conflict that was little known or even unknown prior to his extensive research.  While discussing his two books, he will tell the story of two Americans and how they got their names on the Vietnam War Memorial Wall.  He will also discuss the American military installations that existed in Vietnam.  Come and honor these veterans and grow in knowledge of the war with Sergeant Bows.

Jane Rosenbohm:  Guitarist Extraordinaire
A Guitar for Christmas
Friday, December 11, 2pm
Jane is an accomplished classical guitarist with over 46 years of experience in the Musical Arts.  She will be performing songs from both the classical and modern eras.  One lucky audience member will be selected by drawing to win a new Tyler Mountain acoustic guitar during this program.

Adult Holiday Ornament Craft
Monday, December 14, 10:30am
Join us for our handmade holiday ornament craft!  Hint:  these presents go on the tree not under it.  Please call 386-322-5152 to register.

Port Orange Library Book Club
Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am
This month's book to read is Cross Creek by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.  Please call 386-322-5152 for additional information.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, December 17, 6pm
This month's book is Aurora by Kim Robinson.  Please call 386-322-5152 for additional information.