Ormond Library Friends

06/03/2026

June is Audiobook Month—and a great time for families to enjoy stories all summer long! Try these free library platforms that bring books to life through listening, reading, and watching:

• iVox: Step into 3D storybooks with narration and moving characters.

• Kanopy Kids: Watch animated picture books with read-along text.

• BookFlix: Explore paired storybooks and nonfiction videos that build learning connections.

• hoopla: Stream audiobooks, read-alongs, and children’s favorites instantly from home or on the go.

All are free with a library card—perfect for summer listening, reading, and discovery anytime, anywhere. Start listening today by visiting https://www.volusialibrary.org/download/.

06/02/2026

Children 18 and under can receive free breakfast and lunch at 12 Volusia County Public Library branches through Summer BreakSpot, a federally funded summer meals program running June 1 through Aug. 7. The program provides nutritious meals at no cost while school is out for the summer. Meals are available Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. All sites will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

• Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway
Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1 p.m.

• Hope Place Public Library, 1310 Wright St.
Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 pm

• John H. Dickerson Heritage Library, 411 S. Keech St.
Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1:30 p.m.

• DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd.
Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1 p.m.

• DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave.
Breakfast: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; lunch: 1 to 2 p.m.

• Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.
Breakfast: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; lunch: 1 to 2 p.m.

• Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd.
Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1 p.m.

• Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave.
Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch: 2 to 3 p.m.

• New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway
Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1 p.m.

• Orange City Public Library, 148 Albertus Way
Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m.; lunch: 2 to 3 p.m.

• Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m.; lunch: noon to 1 p.m.

• Pierson Public Library*, 116 W. First Ave., Building 6
Breakfast and lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*This site will provide grab-and-go bags.

There are no income restrictions, and parents do not need to apply or register children to receive meals. For more information, visit https://volusialibrary.libcal.com/.

06/02/2026

NEWS: ALA has joined a new coalition calling on Congress to expand federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives through the Institute of Museum & Library Services. As Congress debates the outline of next year's federal budget, they MUST provide robust funding for the institutions that connect and inform our communities. Learn more: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/06/cultural-organizations-press-congressional-decisionmakers-fund-library-museum-services

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

BOOK IT! Summer of Stories is back for another fun-filled, nostalgic summer of reading adventures and pizza prizes!

Our summer program officially begins TODAY, June 1 and runs through August 31 for children in PreK–6th grade nationwide.

✨ The first official reward claim period opens July 1!

Parents, here are a few important reminders:

📅 Reading days must be marked on the calendar inside the BOOK IT! App. If you miss a day, you’re able to go back up to 7 days.
📖 Children must read at least 15 days within the month, and parents must track those reading days in the app calendar to qualify for their pizza reward.

If you experience any issues, please contact us before the end of the month using the Contact Support page located in the app menu or on our website so we can assist you in time.

Stay tuned all summer long for updates, reading inspiration, activities, and important program information as we continue spreading the joy of reading!

05/31/2026

Celebrate summer with Volusia County Public Library and join the Summer Reading Challenges from June 1 through August 9. Readers of all ages are invited to stay engaged with reading and learning all summer long by logging reading and completing activities through the library’s Beanstack™ platform to earn badges and prizes. Prizes may be redeemed through August 31. Ready to get started?
Registration opens May 25 and continues through summer.

Register online at https://volusialibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 starting Monday, May 25.

05/31/2026

Celebrate summer with Volusia County Public Library and join the Summer Reading Challenges from June 1 through August 9. Readers of all ages are invited to stay engaged with reading and learning all summer long by logging reading and completing activities through the library’s Beanstack™ platform to earn badges and prizes. Prizes may be redeemed through August 31.

Ready to get started? Registration opens May 25 and continues through summer. Register online at https://volusialibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 .

05/31/2026

Monday starts our summer virtual book club! It’s not too late to join, and you don’t have to be an MGV to participate. Head on over to the Florida MGV Book Club Facebook group to see the weekly discussion questions and attend the author chat in August. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2457804357655082

Book pick: “Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, more Joyful Gardening as We Age” by Rhonda Fleming Hayes. For more information about the book and how to join, visit our webpage https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/get-involved/mgv-book-club/