Explore Native Plants Event (All Ages)
Learn about native gardening from local experts, pick up free native wildflower seeds and a native plant for your garden. Kids can customize special buttons and learn about gardening. We're even showing a film! View the exclusive documentary, The Extraordinary Caterpillar, at 10:00 am in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. Take a peek […]
Craft Camp (Ages 8 – 12)
Join us for fall-themed crafts in Youth Services. Dress for the mess! *Registration required; call 850-522-2118 to register. This program is for ages 8 - 12.
New Adult Social Hour (Ages 18 – 25)
Drop in to hang out and work on a craft or activity on select Mondays! This program is meant for ages 18 - 25.
Astronomy 101: New Moon
Learn all about exploring stars and the new moon from NASA Ambassador Skip Marlin! Telescope time to follow outside if weather permits! Thank you to the Astronomical Society of Bay County and other volunteers for participating. This program is free and open to the public. All children and teens under the age of 16 must […]
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s (Ages 0 – 2)
Join us for books, bounces, and rhymes just for little ones! There are two class times: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. CT. Classes are usually about 30 minutes. Both classes are the same, so attend the one that works best for your schedule! *Program is geared for ages 0 - 2 with caregiver.
Computer Basics (Registration Required)
Develop your computer literacy skills by attending our free digital literacy classes! In Computer Basics, you'll learn and review basic computer hardware and general use of a computer desktop. Due to space, registration is required. Call 850-522-2100 to register! This class takes place in the Computer Lab.
Art Club (Ages 12 – 17)
Join us to make themed arts and craft projects! Registration required, call 850-522-2118 to register! Today's Craft: Black Light Painting
Veteran’s Day, Library Closed
All libraries in the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. All libraries will close by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.
Internet Basics (Registration Required)
Develop your computer literacy skills by attending our free digital literacy classes! In Internet Basics, you'll learn more about different internet browsers and how to access information online. Due to space, registration is required. Call 850-522-2100 to register! This class takes place in the Computer Lab.
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver)
Enjoy stories and songs with your preschooler while they learn early literacy skills!
BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
November 12: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon BCPL Virtual 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. Copies are available through the catalog.
Library Advisory Council Meeting
The Library Advisory Committee is a seven-member board whose members advise Bay, Gulf, and Liberty County Commissioners on library related issues. The LAC meets on the second Thursday, unless otherwise noted, of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November. Meetings are held at the Bay County Public Library in the public meeting […]