Our latest snapshot took place on February 13, 2019. During this time, we documented the many ways people use library services.
Library staff took pictures of activities, gathered statistics on usage and collected customer comments showing how patrons used the library that day.
“I come here almost every day to get books and use the computers. I am so glad that the library is here.” Omar
“We love attending storytime with our children. As Homeschoolers, we utilize the library often. We check out movies and books weekly and I use the Overdrive system every single day! I LOVE that resource.”
“Hard to imagine my life without the library.” Paul
“Reading opens doors to the world for me. My weekly visit to the library is a highlight of my week!” Kathy W.
“My son loves to come every week to pick out new movies. It’s his favorite day of the week.” John T.
“We are Seniors…my husband and I have been taught how to use a tablet in class and found wonderful homemade recipes and have gotten priceless movies. We would be lost without our library. Mom was right, ‘If you can read, you can do anything.’” Kitty & Bob
Volusia County Public Library has partnered with PBC Guru and Freading to create a virtual book club for patrons and the community.
The book for January 7- March 10 is The Water Keeper by Charles Martin.
Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, Murph is pulled into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery. He, Summer, and some unexpected friends race against the clock to find her missing daughter.
It is always available for download from Freading.
Freading on computer (tutorial)
Freading on mobile device (tutorial)