Library Services

Veterans History Project

May 22 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Are you a military veteran or civilian who was actively involved in supporting American war efforts? If so, stop by the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, to learn how you can record your story as part of the nationwide Veterans History Project.   The V...

Your library - anytime, anywhere

May 23 @3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Did you know you can use the library even when it's closed? Learn the ins and outs during “Your Library Anytime, Anywhere,” a class that will show you how to use your computer or mobile device to renew checked-out items, place items on hold, and find journal and newspaper articles and o...

Fire engine to visit Deltona Regional Library May 23

May 23 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The Deltona Fire Department will present a sizzling hot program on fire safety for school-aged children at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Deltona Regional Library.  During this special “Who’s your hero?” Tiny Tinker program, children will meet a three-member engine crew, ...

Photographer Jack Mitchell

May 23 @7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Photographer Jack Mitchell will discuss and present his portraits of writers at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. The images, which span decades of Mitchell’s coverage of the arts, feature many iconic American authors including John Updike, Truman Capote, Toni Morrison and Tenne...

Hurricane preparedness seminar

May 24 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Joan Bausert, a retired nurse and former Red Cross volunteer, will offer hurricane-preparedness tips during a free program at the Port Orange Regional Library. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386-322-5152, ext. 28. The library is open seven days a week at 1005 City Center...

Watch 'Jaws' under the stars

May 24 @7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Remember the summer of 1975, when “Jaws” scared throngs of swimmers out of the ocean? Relive the fear during a free outdoor showing of the blockbuster at dusk Friday, May 24, at Riverfront Park on the corner of Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue. Stephen Spielberg directed the film starr...

Memory Lane: A History of the Street Names of DeLand

May 29 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
What’s in a name? Find out when Louise Ball Caccamise discusses her new book, “Memory Lane: A History of the Street Names of DeLand, Florida,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. Her presentation will be in the auditorium of the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105. E Magnol...

Learn how to manage your septic tank

May 29 @3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Volusia County Health Department will present a free public workshop on septic system care at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library – City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Environmental Health Specialist Albert Royster will offer maintenance tips and share infor...

Archaeology of the St. Johns River

May 30 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sarah Miller will discuss archaeological finds in and along the St. Johns River during a free program at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. The St. Johns River has played an ever-changing role in the lives of northeast Floridians for thousands of ...

Watch 'Jack Reacher' at Deltona Amphitheater

May 31 @8:15 pm to 10:25 pm
The Deltona Regional Library will present "Jack Reacher" in the open-air setting of the Deltona Amphitheater, 2150 Eustace Ave., at 8:15 p.m.  Friday, May 31. The film, intended for teen and adult audiences, stars Tom Cruise and is based on Lee Child's series of thriller novels featuring ex-mi...

Genealogy program

June 4 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Take your genealogy research to the next level this summer. Ruth Patrignani, a longtime genealogy volunteer at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, will present a three-part genealogy series. The free classes will be held at 10 a.m. June 4, 11 and 18 in the library auditorium. ...

Book sale at Port Orange library

June 7 to 8th
The Friends of the Library will sponsor a “Fun in the sun” book sale at the Port Orange Regional Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8.      Hardcover and paperback books, children’s books, audio books, puzzles, magazine...

Used-book sale in DeLand

June 7 @9:30 pm to 4:45 pm
The Friends of the Library will have its monthly used-book sale in the DeLand Regional Library auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 7; and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Hardbacks will be sold for $1 each, large paperbacks for 50 cents, and small paperbacks and magazines for 2...

Used-book sale in DeLand

June 8 @9:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Friends of the Library will have its monthly used-book sale in the DeLand Regional Library auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 7; and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Hardbacks will be sold for $1 each, large paperbacks for 50 cents, and small paperbacks and magazines for 2...

E-reader lab

June 13 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn how to download free audiobooks and e-books during a free e-reader lab from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Patrons are asked to bring their e-reader and library card for personalized assistance. Library staff also will show participants ho...

Intro to genealogy databases

June 24 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Librarian Kim Dolce will offer an introduction to genealogy databases at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. She’ll explore the Heritage Quest collection, which includes U.S. censuses; and the Ancestry database, which provides census, military, v...

Hurricane preparedness seminar

June 25 @2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meteorologist Jeff Day and county staff will offer tips to prepare your home and family for hurricane season Tuesday, June 25, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Day, chief meteorologist for Central Florida News 13, will review recent storms and discuss the potential impact of a maj...

Get a handle on financial databases

June 26 @11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn how to use two popular investment-rating databases at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Librarians will explain how to access and explore Value Line and Morningstar through the library’s website. The databases provide up-to-date informatio...