The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City
Center Circle, will offer a variety of fun and informative programs, sponsored
by the Friends of the Port Orange Library, in August. Stop by one of these free
programs to meet new friends and learn a new skill or two. For more
information, please call the library at 386-322-5152.
DIY Home, Health, &
Body.
11 a.m. Thursday, August 1. Long week worn you out?
Come and join us as we create one or two skincare, cosmetic, and homecare
products while learning the health benefits of the ingredients used in a
relaxed environment.
Trivia Night. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1. Do you
know random facts and information? Do you like to test your knowledge against
others? If so, this is the event for you. Come test the limits of your
knowledge during our general trivia night at the Port Orange Regional Library.
Fiber Arts Club. 2 p.m. Friday, August 2.
Do you knit? Crochet? Quilt? Weave? Embroider? Felt? Join us for our
gathering of fiber artists. Bring your own project and join us for a casual
meet-up to work on projects and have some fun. Please note that this is not an
instructional workshop.
The Coast Guard of
Volusia County: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. 11 a.m. Monday, August 5. Join us at the
Port Orange Library to learn more about the Coast Guard of Volusia County. Much-needed
recreational boat safety tips will also be discussed.
Space Travel. 2 p.m. Tuesday, August
6. Forget planes, trains and automobiles
when you have Space Travel! Seth Mayo of
the Museum of Arts and Sciences will discuss current space travel and what the
future holds. Learn how the efforts at the Cape are propelling us into the
future!
VCPL Business
Resources. 9:30
a.m. Thursday, August 8. Learn what you can do with the business
databases that are accessible through the library’s website. Registration is
required.
Come Home to Port
Orange. 2
p.m. Thursday, August 8. After summer travel, it's time to come
home to Port Orange! In this program you'll discover more about the
history of Port Orange with Glenda Coursen and other members of the Port Orange
Historical Museum.
Recipes
& Reads: Mediterranean Pasta Salad. 2
p.m. Friday, August 9. Come to the
Port Orange library and learn how to make a classic pasta salad with a
Mediterranean twist while enjoying reggae beats with the Steel Pan Man. This
project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology
Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program
is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and
Information Services.
Reggae Beats with the Steel
Pan Man. 2 p.m. Friday, August 9. Join the Port Orange Library to chill
and enjoy some reggae beats as Evan Ahlswede aka the Steel Pan Man plays homage
to a unique Caribbean instrument.
Recipes & Reads:
Maduros & Tostones. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13. Plantains are a staple in Latin cuisine. Come to the Port Orange
Library and learn how to cook two different versions of this flavor-filled side
dish. This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and
Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA
program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and
Information Services.
Living
Your Best Life. 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 14. Anne S. Tracy,
R.N. of Halifax Health will present a talk focusing on vitamins and minerals
Introduction
to the New Library Catalog. 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 13. Join
us and meet Carl, Volusia County Public Library’s new online catalog. Learn how to search, place reserves, renew
items, and more! A question and answer
session will follow the presentation.
Salty
Grass Band. 2 p.m. Thursday, August 15. Enjoy this End of
Summer performance by Salty Grass, a local bluegrass band. Salty Grass performs
a combination of traditional bluegrass standards such as Old Home Place and
Tennessee along with some Americana standards like You Ain’t Going Nowhere and
Wagon Wheel.
Tabletop
Roleplaying Game. 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17. The Port Orange
Regional Library is hosting a tabletop roleplaying game based on the legendary
game Dungeons and Dragons! This program is intended for ages 18 years and
older.
Painting Miniatures. 1 p.m. Sunday, August 18.
Learn the basics of painting miniatures! We will provide one miniature figure
per person that will be painted using our paints and brushes. You may take your painted miniature home to
use for gaming or to display. You must be at least 13 years old to participate.
Registration is required.
All about the Council
on Aging.
2 p.m. Tuesday, August 20. Join us as Doreen Willett from the Council on Aging
of Volusia County gives an overview of services offered to Volusia County
seniors with a focus on their nutrition program. COA is a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing services that enable Volusia County seniors
to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes.
Ask a Master Gardener:
Propagation Techniques. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20. Plants want to grow,
and you can multiply your favorites by using these proven propagation
techniques. Learn how to reproduce beautiful, healthy plants with minimal
effort. 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.
Introduction
to the New Library Catalog. 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 21. Join us and meet Carl, Volusia County
Public Library’s new online catalog.
Learn how to search, place reserves, renew items, and more! A question and answer session will follow the
presentation.
Introduction to
Smartwatches. 2
p.m. Thursday, August 22. Do you have a smartwatch, or are you considering
one? Smartwatches are more than just
timepieces. This presentation will
provide an overview of common smartwatch features, including fitness tracking
and health management, messaging and phone calls, timers and alarms, mobile
payments, and much more. Following will be a question and answer session.
Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 24. Stop by the
Port Orange Regional Library for our Back to School Book Sale sponsored by the
Friends of the Port Orange Library! You’ll find books, puzzles, dvds, and
more! All proceeds benefit library programming and activities. Call for
complete details.
Paper Craft Club. 1 p.m. Tuesday, August
27. 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! For more
information, please call the library at 386-322-5152. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Port Orange Library.
Travel Trivia.
2
p.m. Tuesday, August 27. Do you know random facts and information
about travel and travel destinations? Do you like to test your knowledge
against others? If so, this is the event for you. Come test the limits of your
knowledge during our travel trivia session at the Port Orange Regional Library.
