Women of the Bible
Friday, March 3rd - 2pm
In this piece, Linda digs deeply into the lives of the women who played pivotal roles in the history of salvation. There are miracles, healing, and intimate conversations between Jesus and the women who were near and dear to him.
Monday Chair Yoga at the Library
Mondays at 10am
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a Chair Yoga program, beginner through advanced. This program repeats every Monday at 10am.
Songstress Shannon Rae
Tuesday, March 7th - 2pm
You are invited to a session of smiles and memories. Shannon Rae sings songs that we all remember from the 40s into the 70s. Using a sophisticated Bose sound system, Shannon "wows" you with the depth and strength of her voice, bringing back those unforgettable tunes to your ears again.
Kilted Man
Tuesday, March 14th - 2pm
Since the moment performer Matthew Gurnsey donned a kilt and took to the stage he began captivating the hearts of every audience from Hawaii to Maine, Vancouver to Florida, weddings and pubs to concerts and main-stages at Scottish Games and Celtic Festivals!
Science Fiction Book Club
Thursday, March 16th - 6pm
Join us for a discussion of Behind the Throne by K. B. Wagers. The Science Fiction Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 6pm in the Computer Lab.
Jacky Lee and the Art of Zen Tea: Finding Balance in the Times of Change
Friday, March 17th - 2pm
Come drink, eat, and be enlightened! Learn about the health benefits of tea, experience an authentic Zen tea ceremony, and discover what the art of drinking tea really means. Also, taste and learn how to prepare traditional tea pastries! Presented by Chinese artist and celebrity Jacky Lee, translated by Kristin Johnson. Pastries by Certified Pastry Chef Emily Mabe of Debbies Health Foods.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: Spring Clean-Up in the Garden
Tuesday, March 21st - 2pm
Volusia County’s master gardeners will share gardening tips and answer questions during the plant clinic. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up. Master gardeners are volunteers who answer gardening questions at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, present horticultural classes to community groups, and staff information booths at fairs and garden shows. For more information about the county’s Master Gardener Program, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778
Adult Coloring with Kasey
Wednesday, March 22nd - 10am-12pm
Coloring isn't just for kids anymore. Supplies will be provided, or feel free to bring your own project!
Genealogy with Library Databases
Thursday, March 23rd - 2pm
Did you know that you can research your ancestors using databases such as Ancestry.com for free, just by having a library card? Librarians Kim Dolce and Richard Burrow present an overview of the four genealogy databases available through Volusia County Library. Learn about Ancestry.com, Fold3, Heritage Quest, and Newsbank Historical Newspapers.
The Music of Bill & Eli Perras
Friday, March 24th - 2pm
Imagine George Burns and Gracie Allen as a couple of sweet old hippies, and you have a start on what to expect from Bill & Eli Perras. This spunky, spirited duo just keeps rolling along as they always have, a combination blues-folk compendium and social-justice vanguard. While celebrating a hundred-year old history of indigenous American music, Bill and Eli insist on tugging us onward with two lifetimes' perspective on how good people ought to behave. But they ain't no scolds! The finger-wagging is reserved for marking time to as sassy swing number.
Sugar Mill Gardens: From Bongoland to Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, March 28th - 2pm
Dianne Gilpatrick, long time volunteer at Sugar Mill Gardens will tell us the story of the Gardens. Learn how it all got started. Find out what it has evolved into today. This is a hidden gem located right in the middle of Port Orange. If you've never heard of it, or want to learn the background of a beloved place: this talk is for you!
Closing Your Seasonal Home or Recreational Vehicle
Thursday, March 30th - 2pm
Returning north for the summer season? You won't want to miss this informational program from Volusia County Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton. An RV maintenance section and a home water quality test demonstration are included in this presentation.
