Wednesday, March 16, 2016

April Friends and library programs

April Showers Book Sale
Friday, April 1, 9am to 4pm
Saturday, April 2, 9am to 1pm
Shop early for the best selection of books, dvds, puzzles, and more.

Margaret Andersen as Jane Austen
Tuesday, April 5, 2pm
Step into the Regency Era with Margaret Andersen as she portrays Regency novelist Jane Austen.  You'll see reproduction hats and clothing from the era, watch scenes from Jane's novels, play Regency games, and hear music from the era.

Everyday Birding with Ray Scory
Friday, April 8, 2pm
Ray Scory says he evolved into a suburban birder/photographer.  First interested in birds as a Boy Scout, he presents 81 species of Florida bird in this eye-catching presentation.

Your Reads
Monday, April 11, 10:30am
You're invited to come and share what you're reading and discover new authors at our monthly meet-up.  We'll be meeting the second Monday of each month.

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

Bishop's Glen
Wednesday, April 13, 2pm
Judith Yost of Bishop's Glen Retirement Community speaks on the many options available for senior living arrangements, from Independent Retirement Communities to Nursing Home facilities.

Stand Up Poetry:  Stand Up Comedy That Uses Poetry
Thursday, April 14, 2pm
Join us as Dr. David B. Axelrod, one of Volusia County's Poets Laureate, delights, amuses, and entertains in this stand up poetry performance.

Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, April 21, 6pm
This month's book is Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear.

Money Smart Week Programs

Documentary:  The Queen of the Damned
Sunday, April 24, 2pm
Follow billionaires David and Jackie Siegel as they try to build the largest house in America, only to face challenges as the 2008 global economic crisis threatens their fortune.

Getting Out of Debt
Tuesday, April 26, 2pm
Join us as Heather Williamson of Seacoast Bank presents a simple plan on how to reduce debt.  Ms. Williamson discusses reviewing and reducing household expenses and provides suggestions for saving even on a tight budget.

Introduction to Annuities
Thursday, April 28, 10:30am
Certified Financial Planner Scott Weidman explains how different types of annuities work and identifies appropriate uses of annuities within a retirement plan and their associated costs.

Financial Planning with David Holland
Thursday, April 28, 2pm
David Holland, CEO of Holland Financial, discusses different financial products and services included retirement income planning and fee-based money management.

Estate Planning and How to Avoid Probate
Friday, April 29, 2pm
Randal L. Schecter, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of florida Law Attorneys, discusses estate planning and how to avoid probate.