Volusia County Public Library

The collection consisted of second hand books donated from the citizens and there were not many professional librarians to run the facilities.

[7] Access would return nearly ten years later with the opening of the Hope Place Library in June 2019.

In 2014 record rainfall occurred in Daytona Beach, causing the temporary closure of Volusia's John H. Dickerson Heritage library.

[9] Adversity struck again in the form of Hurricane Irma crippling Volusia's largest branch, City Island in September 2017.

[11] Undaunted, City Island reopened its doors in May 2018 following repairs costing almost 1.5 million dollars.

City Island library relaxed fines for children at the same time expanding the children's play area, including a fenced-in playground, additional playground equipment, two pavilions, a sidewalk, security lighting and security cameras.

[12] Tragedy would once again strike Keech Street (John H. Dickerson Heritage Library) with Hurricane Ian in September 2022.

Access to digital content through reciprocal borrowing is limited [15] Among the library upgrades are RFID tags and self checkout stations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth Services departments at Volusia County libraries introduced a program called "Lit Kits to Go!"

Parents and children would fill out a form detailing the child's interests so that library staff could select a personalized set of books.

The service initially targeted K-5, but was expanded to include the age groups of 0-2 (Toddlers) and 3-5 (Preschool).