Friday, February 2 - 7:00 p.m. (Yes, that's right, 7:00 p.m.!)
The Prairie Prankster
Local
playwright Karen Poulsen invites you to the Arcadia Bar and Grill
Saloon, the 'ole stomping ground for Famed Florida Cowhunter, Bone
Mizell, where he is always stirring up some fun and pranks for the local
folks. Set in the late 1800s, the play features four talented and
experienced actors who are familiar to audiences from Volusia and
Flagler Counties. Ryan McNally has the best Yeehaw! of any character in
Florida in his portrayal of Bone Mizell. Jeanna Carley returns for a
third year to the NEA Big Read original play series as saloon owner
Priscilla Ray Reed. Running from the charming Bone is Heather Beam as
the sweet, but sassy Martha Kreider. Terence Van Auken always brings
humor to the stage while doing his best to keep order as the town
Sheriff who arrests Bone on a regular basis.
Mondays - 10:00 a.m.
Scrabble Club
Test your Scrabble skills against other players in our community.
Tuesday, February 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Crackers: The Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida
An untold story of honor, integrity, family values, and the good stewardship of nature. The story of this little-known pioneer culture dates back to 1521, when Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in what is now Florida and introduced the first cattle and horses into North America. Florida Crackers: The Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida has captured the story of these real-life cowboys: their history, their culture, and the uncertain future they face as they strive to preserve their way of life in a fast-paced modern world.
Wednesday, February 7 - 2:00 p.m.
Musical Group Diamond Dixie
Diamond Dixie is an up and coming country duo, from Orlando, Florida, consisting of sisters Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc. The duo has been playing music for about 10 years and has traveled across the country playing shows, recording music and making radio and television appearances. Gabriela and Bianca released their first ‘self-entilted’ EP in 2015 and most recently released their brand new EP, “Reckless”, which includes five original songs that the girls have cowritten and coproduced. Recently, Diamond Dixie filmed a music video in Nashville, TN for their single, “Diamonds in this Town”. Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Thursday, February 8 - 2:00 p.m.
Photo Editing with the Green Screen and GIMP
Learn how to use a selection of props to create an image and then manipulate the background of the image with GIMP software. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Friday, February 9 - 2:00 p.m.
Robotics for Adults
Feeling left behind by your kids? Are your grandchildren talking about things you just don’t understand? Come to this robotics program to learn the basics of coding – just like what the kids are doing at school! Participants will discover how to code using Ozobots at the Port Orange Regional Library. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Sunday, February 11 - 2:00 p.m.
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher is a nationally renowned classical guitarist having played Carnegie Hall and other major venues. Please join us for an afternoon of beautiful classical music featuring selections from Peter’s albums. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Monday, February 12 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday Chair Yoga at the Library
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a Chair Yoga program, beginner thru advanced.
Tuesday, February 13 - 2:00 p.m.
Classic Silent Western: Tumbleweeds
View a classic western starring William S. Hart, the original cowboy star.
Wednesday, February 14 - 3:00 p.m.
Green Screen Western Portraits
We’re breaking out the green screen for some western portraits. Bring your posse and pose with our props or your own. Costumes and western wear welcome in any color except green!
Thursday, February 15 - 6:00 p.m.
Science Fiction Book Club
This month’s selection is Empire of Time by Daniel Godfrey.
Friday, February 16 - 2:00 p.m.
The Three Mrs. Flaglers
Fourth-generation Floridian Dianne Jacoby brings history to life as she portrays, in costume, the wives of empire builder and Florida pioneer Henry Morrison Flagler. One wife dies of consumption, another is consigned to an asylum, and the last becomes the world’s richest widow at the age of 46. You do not want to miss this stirring and informative performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Saturday, February 17 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Books, Barbecue, and Ballads at Cracker Creek
1795 Taylor Road, Port Orange
Cracker Creek is an environmental and historical treasure that pays tribute to the great outdoors! Located along scenic Spruce Creek, this 20-acre sanctuary is a natural home for a variety of endangered plants and animals. Celebrate Florida and "True Grit" by spending the afternoon listening to some great music from Spayed Koolie. The band performs country, alternative and rock music focusing on redemption, sorrow, anger, love, and bliss. Cozy up to our open fire pit to toast marshmallows. We'll also serve grilled hot dogs with all the fixings. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Monday, February 19 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday Chair Yoga at the Library
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a Chair Yoga program, beginner thru advanced. This program repeats every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, February 19 - 2:00 p.m.
Cowboy Bill
Join Cowboy Bill Cummins as he performs rope tricks and talks about life as a cowboy. Learn about horseback riding and the gear cowboys need, like a saddle and the right outfit. This program designed for patrons of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Tuesday, February 20 - 2:00 p.m.
The Wills present Presidents Andrew Jackson and Ulysses S. Grant
William and Sue Wills have been working together as a team on stage ever since the day they met doing a show together in Baltimore, Maryland in 1970. Starting in 1991, William and Sue Wills began researching, writing, and performing a series of presentations they called "Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking". Join us in February as this accomplished duo brings to life, in our auditorium, Presidents Andrew Jackson and Ulysses S. Grant and their First Ladies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Tuesday, February 20 - 2:00 p.m.
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Friday, February 23 - 2:00 p.m.
“Calico and Cornbread”- Finding Your Female Ancestor
So you’ve found your great grandmother; but you want to find her parents, and also learn what she was doing before she married, but there is that darned problem with the maiden name. How do you find that? How do you find women in general when so often they are left out of the record? Genealogist Ann Mohr Osisek will teach you techniques and strategies for discovering clues that can unlock these secrets. Ann has been a certified Genealogist for decades. She has been past president of the Florida State Genealogical Society and the Central Florida Genealogical Society. She has taught genealogy classes at Seminole County Community College, The Disney Institute, and numerous other venues. She has spoken at the Port Orange Library before and we are proud to have her back.
Sunday, February 25 - 2:00 p.m.
Country Singing Sensation Bobby Meeks
Come join us for a blast to the past with County Music Singer Bobby Meeks! Performing cover songs by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Sr., Elvis Presley, Alan Jackson and many more. Bobby will also be performing his original songs….which will prove that he is pure country at its best! Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
Monday, February 26 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday Chair Yoga at the Library
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a Chair Yoga program, beginner thru advanced.
Tuesday, February 27 - 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling Sims present “When Florida Was the Wild West”
Storytelling duo Wayne and Jane Sims bring 1800s Florida to life with stories of the cattle barons, ranchers, and cow hunters that forged Florida's gigantic cattle industry. This fascinating presentation focuses on the challenge and romance of cowmen who scoured Florida's prairies and swamps to find, herd, and drive cattle to market. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library.
