Dare Mighty Things: Exploring Mars with
Perseverance. 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5. Join
Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, as he takes
us on a journey across Mars with the Perseverance rover. Reservations are
not required. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152,
option 4.
Free Comic Book Day. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Stop by the Port Orange Library and
participate in Free Comic Book Day, a national event celebrating all comic
books. Free comic books will be available, while supplies last, as well as a 10
a.m. showing of Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, comic book trivia at
2 p.m. and other activities running all day long. Attendees are encouraged to
come dressed in cosplay and check out the library's extensive graphic novel
collection during their visit. Reservations are not required. For more
information, please call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.
Wildlife in Your Backyard. 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. In this presentation Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC)
Biologist Lauren Barth will highlight some of the common wildlife species with
which we share the landscape in Florida and discuss ways to coexist with them.
Viewing Florida's many species of wildlife is often an enjoyable way to spend
an afternoon, but when wildlife become too comfortable in neighborhoods they
can come into conflict with people. This presentation provides an overview of
wildlife awareness and pet safety techniques, as well as ways to keep wildlife
wild while enjoying your untamed neighbors from a distance. Reservations are
not required. For more information, please call the library at 386-322-5152,
option 4.
How-To Fest. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 14. Join us for our annual
How-To Fest! Members of the
community and library staff present short workshops and programs on everything
from cake decorating to needle felting, origami to raising a reptile! No
reservations required, see the Information Desk for more details. Reservations are not required. For more
information, please call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.
Ask a Master Gardener. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17. UF/IFAS Master
Gardeners will share gardening tips and answer questions during the Ask a
Master Gardener session. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up.
Reservations are not required. For more information, please call the library at
386-322-5152, option 4.
Carpenters Tribute Concert. 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. Join us as Songstress Shannon Rae
performs a medley of favorites from the Carpenters. You’ll feel On Top of the World after
attending this performance. Feel free to
sing along! Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Orange Library. Reservations
are not required. For more information, please call the library at
386-322-5152, option 4. $250.00
Fascinating Stories from Our National
Parks. 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26. Florida author Penny Musco will share intriguing facts—and
more— about the National Parks with Volusia County library patrons in Fascinating Stories from our National Parks,
an hour-long secular program based on her book
‘Life Lessons from the National Parks: Meeting God in America’s Most
Glorious Places’. A book signing will follow. Reservations are not required. For more information,
please call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.
Genealogy Interest Group. 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 27. This is an informal space where you can meet and work with other
family historians in a small group setting. Basic assistance with genealogy
research is available. Feel free to bring your own laptop or device. Please call 386-322-5152, option 4 to reserve
a library laptop. A very limited number
are available for reservation, so call soon!
Reservations are not required to attend the session.
Paper Craft Club. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Come express your creativity and design
something beautiful! Paper crafters of all skill levels are welcome and are
encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. Use our supplies or
feel free to bring your own! Sponsored by
the Friends of the Port Orange Regional Library. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call the library
at 386-322-5152, option 4.
