- February 23, 2025
Residents will be able to exchange books
The idea for a “Little Free Library” program, proposed by high school student Madeline Holt, received approval from the City Commission at a recent meeting.
Holt had presented the idea in May to the Quality of Life Advisory Board, and the board voted unanimously to recommend it to the commission.
Little Free Libraries are small wooden boxes that contain books and have a message saying, “Take a book; return a book.” The idea is that residents would be able to share their books and discover new books.
In the plan approved by the city, the boxes will be constructed by city staff and decorated by a committee formed by Holt. They will be placed at Bailey Riverbridge Gardens, Rockefeller Gardens and the MacDonald House, 38 E. Granada Blvd., home of the Ormond Beach Historical Society. More sites could be added.
Dates of installation will be announced.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies
The Volusia County Health Department has reported that a positive rabies test result was received from a raccoon after biting a domesticated animal near Ormond Beach.
According to a spokeswoman, the city of Ormond Beach encourages residents to make sure animals are vaccinated for rabies and to report any unusual activity to Ormond Beach Animal Control at 676-3262.
For additional information, contact the Volusia County Health Department at 274-0500 or visit volusia.floridahealth.gov.
Hospital seeks volunteers
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center is seeking volunteers who are passionate about helping others, according to a press release.
The volunteer auxiliary at the hospital serves in 55 departments at the medical center on Williamson Boulevard, Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach and other locations.
To learn more, call 231-3030 or visit floridahospital.com/memorial-medical-center/volunteer.
