Important Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Saturday- February 7, 2026- 2:00 pm
Deltona Regional Library
2150 Eustace Ave
Deltona , FL 32725
No cost to attend. Non-Acuity members welcome! Lots of free parking.
Don't miss out on this extremely informative seminar.
Register today at https://side-hustles-acuity-seminar-feb-deltona-2026.eventbrite.com/
Libraries Offer Winter Reading Challenge
Beginning Sunday, January 18, Volusia County Public Library cardholders are invited to participate in the library’s online Winter Olympics six-week reading challenge. The library’s winter reading goal is a cumulative 15,000 days read, and readers of all ages across the community are encouraged to join.
“We're challenging our community to go for the gold in reading this winter! Whether you're 5 or 95, this is your chance to be part of something bigger—15,000 days of reading across Volusia County!” said Lucinda Colee, Director of Volusia County Public Library.
Participants can log their reading achievements through the library’s reading platform, Beanstack, to earn virtual badges and entries into a prize drawing in March. Beanstack is a digital platform designed to help readers track reading and log activities.
Registration begins Sunday, January 11, and can be completed online at www.volusialibrary.org or in person at any of Volusia County Public Library’s fourteen branches. Readers may join and participate in the challenge at any time between January 18 and March 1. Registered participants may also visit any library branch during the challenge to receive a small incentive.
Registration starts January 11th. Sign up today at Beanstack: Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations and visit a local library for a small registration incentive.
Learn Something New in 2026 with GetSetUp
Kick off the new year by exploring GetSetUp, Volusia County Public Library’s newest online learning platform for adults 55+ (all ages welcome). Access live classes, on-demand courses, and short videos covering:
- Art & Creativity
- Cooking & Nutrition
- Fitness & Health
- Technology & Work
- Lifestyle, Money, Travel, and more
Whether you want to learn a new skill, try a hobby, or stay active and engaged, GetSetUp makes it easy to grow and thrive.
A Volusia County Public Library card is required. Create an account using Facebook, email, or a text-enabled phone number.
Start learning today and make 2026 your year of growth!
American Heart Association provides community blood pressure kits, monitors to Volusia County Public Library
Library users can borrow kits as part of new “Libraries with Heart Initiative” program
February is National Heart Month
Volusia County Public Library circulates blood pressure monitoring kits at each of its 14 locations through a partnership with the American Heart Association. Borrow one of these kits to check your blood pressure at home—just like borrowing a book. Each kit includes a blood pressure monitor along with American Heart Association materials that explain how to take an accurate reading and what the numbers mean. By offering these kits, the library helps support lifelong learning and community wellness by connecting residents with reliable health resources.
To learn more about blood pressure and heart health, visit heart.org/bloodpressure.
Raising Readers Reading Challenge – Raising Readers Reading Challenge is a self-paced, long range literacy challenge, for children in grades 3-5, that cultivates growing reading skills during a critical stage in a child’s literacy journey – when they progress from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Through a collection of age-appropriate short articles, children will be encouraged to read at their own pace – building confidence, comprehension, and a lifelong love of reading. These brief non-fiction articles offer children a glimpse into the wonders of the animal kingdom and the marvels of the natural world. From crawling critters to surprising sea creatures, each article sparks a kernel of curiosity, builds vocabulary, and helps children practice their newly developed reading skills. By registering for this program, caregivers can help their child(ren) practice, log, and track their reading and activity progress. Register online or by visiting any VCPL branch. After registering, starter kits can be picked up at any branch.
Register online, at https://volusialibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. After registering, starter kits can be picked up at any branch.
My First Library Card
is now available to all children who do not already have a library card. Requirements are the child needs to be born and 17 years old or younger. Visit a branch near you for your child's first library card! Branch locations
THE PEDAL FORWARD PROJECT (for information about getting a bicycle, visit Social Worker in the Library)
Mr. Place is the latest recipient of a repurposed bicycle at the Deltona Regional Library. He has been in the area for a little more than a month and is in the process of looking for work - recently interviewing at a local restaurant and hardware store in Orange City. He said the bike he received from the Pedal Forward Project is essential for him to get back to work. He was happy with the resources he received as part of the Social Workers in the Libraries program and was even able to get his library card so he can take advantage of the rest of the services and programs we offer!
As part of the Social Workers in the Libraries program, the Pedal Forward Project connects qualifying participants with refurbished bicycles to help get to job interviews, to work, and more. The award-winning project helps increase self-reliance and independence while decreasing travel time to interviews, work, or appointments. The project also reduces waste by keeping used bicycles out of local landfills. The refurbished bicycles are made available by First Presbyterian Church of New Smyrna, the bike locks are sponsored by the Friends of the Library, and fitted helmets are available via Volusia Flagler TPO.
J. Wightman is looking for kitchen work in Daytona Beach. Formerly a trainer at a local restaurant, Mr. Wighman looks forward to getting back to work and will use his Pedal Forward Project bicycle to do so. Like many in the hospitality industry, the ability to work hinges on transportation during big events, peak hours, and late nights. He has gotten several interviews (which he had to find other rides to attend) so he’ll begin using his new bike immediately!
Which holidays are the libraries closed?
2026 System-wide observed holidays (county offices closed) The day before a holiday, branch locations close at 5:00 pm.
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January 1, 2026 New Year's Day
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January 2, 2026
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January 19, 2026, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr
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April 3, 2026, Good Friday
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May 25, 2026, Memorial Day
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July 4, 2026, Independence Day
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September 7, 2026, Labor Day
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November 11, 2026, Veterans Day
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November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving Day
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November 27, 2026, Friday after Thanksgiving Day
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December 25, 2026, Christmas Day
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VCPL DIGITAL MAGAZINE/NEWSLETTER
Volusia County Public Library introduced a quarterly digital magazine/newsletter on January 6, 2025, called VCPL.
The newsletter focuses on available library programs, success stories, a spotlight interview with one of the library staff members, a calendar of upcoming special events, branch news, and more.
The newsletter is digital only.
Here is the link to the January 2025 flip-page version.
Here is the link to the April 2025 flip-page version.
Here is the link to the Fall/September flip-page version.
Here is the link to the Winter 2026 flip-page version.