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Events
Snowflake Community Art Project
The 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)
Challenge 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!
For 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
Begins 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 […]
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s (Ages 0 – 2 with caregiver)
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 […]
Budding Bookworms
Stories, songs, & crafts to instill a love of reading! Recommended for up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Bring 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 […]
Seaside Stitchers
We 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)
Presented 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)
Learn, play, and meet other Mahjong players!
Chess Club
All 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+)
Art workshops inspired by the book Art Workshops for Children by Herve Tullet. December 9 - Personality Portraits
LEGO Club (Ages 7 – 11, Registration Required)
Program 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 […]
Art Club (Registration Required)
Make 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 […]
Emily Ellis: Photography Exhibition
Join 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 […]