Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 - 2 with Caregiver)
2025-04-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-22 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
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 geared for ages 0 – 2 with caregiver.

10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Session 1
10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Session 2

Rubber Band Bracelets (Ages 11 - 13, Registration Required)
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn how to weave bracelets using small rubber bands! Program geared for ages 11 – 13. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Digital Literacy Class: Device Advice (Registration Required)
2025-04-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Have a question about your new smart device? Bring your device to the library to ask questions! Be sure to bring your fully charged smart device and any questions you have. Android phones, iPhones, Kindles, tablets, and iPads welcome!
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-04-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Join us for stories, songs, and felt play all to get ready for school! Class size is limited to 24 people.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2025-04-17 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Enjoy stories and songs with your preschooler while they learn early literacy skills.

Earthquake in the STEAMRoom: (Ages 6 +)
2025-04-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Earthquakes and flash floods – how would you handle it? Drop in for self-guided, hands-on learning experiences with our terrific collection of science materials. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, with caregiver.

Creative Crafters
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Crafters are invited to bring your own craft and socialize while sharing tips and ideas with other crafters. Not currently working on a project? We have crafting supplies, adult coloring and much more to enjoy! Program geared for adults and teens 16+.

The Book Buzz
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Join us for a cup of tea, as we share our latest favorite book. Each month we will explore a different theme or genre, with a list of great titles available.

Easter Tea Party (Children's Program)
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Let’s dress up fancy and have an Easter tea party to celebrate the holiday! Sponsored by the Friends of the Wewahitchka Library.

Nintendo Switch Tournament Play (Ages 6 and up)
2025-04-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join friends for tournament style play on the big screen. Up to four players at a time; kids ages 6 and up.

Shelf Indulgence @ The Press
2025-04-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | The Press, 310 Harrison Ave, Panama CIty, FL, 32401, United States
Meet at The Press Coffee Shop (310 Harrison Ave) for our new Genre Book Club. Each Month is a new Genre to discuss! Not sure which book to read, we’ll have suggested titles that fit the genre.
April: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Discussion facilitated by the Bay County Public Library.

Closed for Good Friday
2025-04-18 | FL
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED for Good Friday (Friday, April 18).
**Locations will close by 5 p.m. on April 17.

Seaside Stitchers
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
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!

Learn and Grow with the Master Gardeners!
2025-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us for a presentation by the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers about gardening topics in our region! Call the library for monthly topic at 850-229-8879.

Chess Club
2025-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
All ages and levels of experience are welcome: Adults, Teens and Kids!
Chess board and pieces provided. You may also bring your own. Children can arrive after school gets out.

Community Drum Circle
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Our community drum circle invites people from all backgrounds and musical abilities to come together to create music collaboratively and spontaneously, with the primary intention of fostering connection, expression, and a sense of community through shared rhythm, regardless of musical training or experience level. Facilitated by Margie Sorge. No experience needed; instruments provided or bring you own. All ages program.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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.

Budding Bookworms
2025-04-21 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Stories, songs, & crafts to instill a love of reading! Recommended for up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.

Chess Club
2025-04-21 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
All ages and abilities welcome, including new learners. Adults and homeschoolers can arrive at 2:30 p.m., children can follow when school gets out. Chess boards and instruction provided. Program geared for all ages.

LEGO Spike (Ages 8 - 12) Registration required
2025-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Make moving LEGO creations and learn basic coding practices. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Service Department to register.
LEGO Spikes funded by a grant received by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.

Rummikub
2025-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Join us for a fun and social game of Rummikub! All ages are welcome to play and learn.

Scrapbooking Workshops (All Ages)
2025-04-22 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Join us to preserve your memories by bringing at least ten photos. Come early if printing from your phone. Some supplies provided or bring your own.

Rubber Band Bracelets (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn how to weave bracelets using small rubber bands! Program geared for ages 14 – 17. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn basic words and phrases in this beginner-friendly Japanese class. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
