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Volusia County Libraries Announce New Partnership With The Real Florida Reader Program 

The Volusia County Public Library System has partnered with Florida State Parks, the Florida Department of State, and Florida’s Division of Library Services to offer library patrons access to Florida State Parks through the Real Florida Reader Program. Now through Sept. 12, 2022, VCPLS card holders may check out a Real Florida Reader day pass for free admission for up to eight people at more … Continue reading Volusia County Libraries Announce New Partnership With The Real Florida Reader Program 

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FREE Summer Programs Available for Kids, Teens and Adults

Click here to view the listing of Volusia County’s Lyonia Environmental Center’s education and nature-based indoor/outdoor programs. Click here to view the listing of Explore Volusia’s outdoor environmental exploration programs.  Click here to view the listing of Ponce Inlet’s monthly nature and educational programs. Libraries Offer FREE Passes to State Parks Visiting a state park this summer just got more affordable. The Volusia County Public Library is partnering with the Florida Department … Continue reading FREE Summer Programs Available for Kids, Teens and Adults

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Port Orange library plans events for Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month will take center stage at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, in March. Special presentations include: “Ophelia: Florida Suffragette”: 2 p.m. Friday, March 11 Actress Dianne Jacoby will portray a fictional Florida suffragette in a one-woman play titled “Ophelia, Florida Suffragette.” The historical drama focuses on a Florida girl who shares the events that led to her becoming a placard … Continue reading Port Orange library plans events for Women’s History Month

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Volusia Libraries Offer Teen Reading Challenge

Teens in grades 6 through 12 can take part in Volusia County Public Library’s first-ever Teen Winter Beanstack Challenge created just for them. Teen Reading Challenge in Volusia County, FL Starting December 1, teens can visit the library online to participate in the challenge. Teens will log on to earn badges for individual activities they complete, which will earn them chances to win a raffle … Continue reading Volusia Libraries Offer Teen Reading Challenge

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Volusia County Library In-Person Programs Canceled

Due to the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, the 14 branches of the Volusia County Public Library system have canceled all indoor, face-to-face programs for youths and adults.  County libraries cancel programs There are no plans at this time to close the branches, and staff continues to provide service inside the branches, online and by phone. Residents can stop by their local branch to … Continue reading Volusia County Library In-Person Programs Canceled

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How To Festival

Coming soon to a library YouTube channel near you! Local experts, hobbyists and librarians will share their passions and offer instructions during 24 free, online programs offered on May 1 and 2. This year’s How-to Festival will be presented virtually with a collection of how-to videos created by library staff. Round up your family and learn something new together! Participants can pick up tips on how … Continue reading How To Festival

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FAC Honors Local Libraries

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing temporary library closures in March and creating an uncertain future, the Volusia County Public Library was faced with a challenge: how to keep children reading and engaged during summer vacation and beyond. The librarians from the children’s and teen sections put on their thinking caps and envisioned a contact-free library system. They had their work cut out for them. Not … Continue reading FAC Honors Local Libraries

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Children can Voice their Vote at the Volusia County Public Library

Voting isn’t just for adults at the Volusia County Public Library! Throughout September, elementary-age kids can visit their local library branch, where they can register to vote, make campaign posters and stickers, and vote for their favorite character to be president of the children’s room. All 14 branches will host passive programs in the children’s rooms in September. Weekly videos will be shown on the … Continue reading Children can Voice their Vote at the Volusia County Public Library

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Volusia County Public Library Receives $2,500 Grant

Florida Humanities awarded grants to 12 Florida public libraries through Life, Liberty + Libraries, a collaborative grant program in partnership with PBS Books. The Volusia County Public Library system received a $2,500 inaugural grant, which was matched by Volusia County Council. Florida Humanities and PBS Books partnered to create Life, Liberties + Libraries, making available up to $2,500 in funding to support the purchase of … Continue reading Volusia County Public Library Receives $2,500 Grant

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County Libraries Expand Hours

TheVolusia County Public Library system will ring in the new year with expanded hours to accommodate the increasing demand for library services. Libraries Offering Longer Hours as of January 2, 2020 The six regional libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. These libraries are: Daytona Beach Regional … Continue reading County Libraries Expand Hours

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