Snowflake Community Art Project
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama CityThe Bay County Public Library is creating a community art installation for January made entirely of snowflakes — and we want your help! Make your own white paper snowflake and […]
Winter Book Bingo Challenge (Adults)
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama CityChallenge yourself this holiday season with the Winter Book Bingo! Coming in Standard and Challenge variations, carefully choose books to fit the wide variety of genres and categories on your board and declare BINGO! Bingo participants can win vouchers for the library's Read-Again Bookstore.
Lego Building Reading Challenge!
Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library 314 North Second Street, WewahitchkaFor every 5 books checked out, each child will receive 5 Lego blocks to add to our building challenge and an entry for the quarterly prize!
Elf on the Shelf
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City BeachBegins December 1st Where is Jodie the Elf hiding in the library? Find the elf and get a prize! You can also make a Christmas ornament to display on the library tree!
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s (Ages 0 – 2 with caregiver)
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama CityTwo start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Stories, bounces and rhymes for littles to build early literacy skills. Class limited to 40 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
Budding Bookworms
Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library 314 North Second Street, WewahitchkaStories, songs, & crafts to instill a love of reading! Recommended for up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City BeachBring your baby and enjoy a time of interactive stories, songs, and scarf play. Class sizes are limited to 24 people each session; two class times of same class. Program geared for ages 0 - 2 with caregiver. 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Session 1 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Session 2
Seaside Stitchers
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. JoeWe offer a warm, seaside welcome to anyone who is interested in needle arts. Bring your latest project and join us as we knit together a more vibrant community!
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn (Ages 0 – 5)
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. JoePresented by the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, families can drop-in to play, laugh, and grow with stories and activities to spark curiosity!
Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City BeachLearn, play, and meet other Mahjong players!
Chess Club
Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library 314 North Second Street, WewahitchkaAll ages and levels of experience are welcome: Adults, Teens and Kids! Chess board and pieces provided. You may also bring your own.
Art Workshops for Children (Ages 6+)
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. JoeArt workshops inspired by the book Art Workshops for Children by Herve Tullet. December 9 - Personality Portraits
Art Club (Registration Required)
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama CityMake themed art/craft projects or bring your own! Program geared for ages 12-17. December: Yarn Ornament Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
LEGO Club (Ages 7 – 11, Registration Required)
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City BeachProgram geared for 7 to 11 years old. Join us every month for a different theme to create with LEGOs. We will display completed LEGO creations in the library. Registration required due to limited class size capped at 18. Registrations begin on the 1st of each month by visiting the library or calling 850-233-5055.
Emily Ellis: Photography Exhibition
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama CityJoin us in the library lobby for a stunning photography exhibition featuring award-winning photographer and painter, Emily Ellis! The library’s art gallery will showcase Emily’s breathtaking photographs inspired by the natural world. Take time to explore her intricate works—each offering a unique perspective—and enjoy the opportunity to discuss her art directly with the photographer. Emily […]