Bay County Public Library
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Explore a variety of STEM-themed activities at the library. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department to register. Geared for ages 6 - 12.
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Two 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.
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All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED for New Years Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1). All locations will close by 5 p.m. on December 31. |
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Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Every first Friday of the month, visit the Youth Services department to trade and share your card collections—Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic the Gathering. Program geared for children ages 6+. Trading Card Game Day takes place on the first Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
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Bring your laptops and notebooks to a dedicated writing space filled with other writers. Resource sheets will be available for all those looking to dip their toes in. Light refreshment provided by The Bay County Friends of the Library. Adult geared, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at asmith@nwrls.com for more information
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Two 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.
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Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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January: Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen BCPL Book Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. New members are welcome! Email Rachael at rfillingame@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation. Click to view BCPL Virtual Book Club Flyer for 2025.
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Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Join us in Youth Services for a short art history lesson with a craft! Dress to mess! Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Register to receive a copy of "Island of Spies" by Sheila Turnage before the Page Turners book club meets. Visit or call the library at 850-522-2113. Availability limited to 10 attendees. Meet to discuss the book along with fun activities. The copies of "Island of Spies" have been generously provided by the Bay County Public […]
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Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Program geared for teens ages 13 - 17. Registration Required. Call the library at 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.
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The Linework artist reception is Saturday, January 11 at 2 - 3 p.m. Meet several of the artists and learn about their art process. The event is free and open to the public with light refreshments. Linework art exhibit will be on display throughout December 2024 and January 2025 in the Bay County Public Library […]
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Make winter themed crafts in Youth Services. Dress to mess! Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Two 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.
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After a brief introduction about women in the theater, GCSC Encore instructor Robert Lamphear will discuss the women in Shakespeare’s life and some of the major female characters in his plays. Registration required. Register by emailing sburris@nwrls.com. Shakespeare’s Women Admit it! Women are a part of everyone’s life. Yet, even today, most men don’t understand […]
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Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Discuss books you enjoy and potential teen library programs. We also have crafts and games. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
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Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Join us for a Stargazing Party out in front of the library. If you have a telescope, you are encouraged to bring it. We'll have the library telescope. The Opposition of Mars is when the red planet is at its biggest and brightest! It occurs when the Mars is at its closest point to Earth […]
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Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Learn how to use library resources to do research for homework and more! Registration Required. Call the library at 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.
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11th Street Mountain Dulcimer Practice at the library. Music provided. New members are welcome to join. Join us in the Bay County Public Library Youth Services Program Room. Email sburris@nwrls.com for the PDF Set list. If attending by Zoom, please email confirmation. Program geared for adults 18+.
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Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Program geared for teens ages 13 - 17. Registration Required. Call the library at 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.
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All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 20). |
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All Northwest Regional Library System locations will be CLOSED on Tuesday (January 21) through Thursday (January 23) due to inclement weather. Stay safe! |
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Mario Kart & Board Games for families with children 6 and up. Parents must stay with their children. Program is held in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. No registration required.
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Two 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.
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Presented by military historian, Buck Lawhorn. Program part of the Bay County Public Library's Tuesdays at 2 Continuing Education Series.
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Learn how to write your name in cursive! Program geared for ages 12-17. Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
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Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program in the Meeting Room. Program geared for ages 13 - 18. Registration encouraged. Visit the Youth Services Department or call 850-522-2118 to register.
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Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Bring a current craft project or the supplies to start a new one! Adult coloring pages provided. Join other crafters in forming a more tight knit (or crocheted) community! Program geared for adults; teens welcome.
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Bring your laptops and notebooks to a dedicated writing space filled with other writers. Resource sheets will be available for all those looking to dip their toes in. Light refreshment provided by The Bay County Friends of the Library. Adult geared, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at asmith@nwrls.com for more information.
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Closed for New Years Day



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