Northwest Regional Library System

Beach Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-26 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

The Legal Clinic
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Eligible clients can receive legal help from Legal Services of North Florida on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring documents related to your question.

What to expect:
They will be able to help with legal information or help eligible clients apply for services on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring all documents needed related to your question.
Areas of law may include:
Landlord-Tenant
Family Law Issues
Employment Law
Bankruptcy/Collections
Custody/Child Support
Property Disputes
Title Clearing/Probate
Housing Law
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence

Seaside Stitchers
2026-05-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-26 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!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-05-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Learn, play, and meet other Mahjong players!

Creative Crafters
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Adults and teens 16+ can participate in our monthly craft! Supplies are limited so don’t miss out!
May: DIY Glass Magnets
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Art Workshop for Children: Rainbow Dreams Crayon Art with Ms. Marilyn (Ages 10+)
2026-05-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Create an artistic masterpiece using canvas, crayons, and heat! Choose your colors, hot glue crayons to your canvas, and use a hairdryer to melt your design. Warning: Melted crayons will be hot!
This program is for kids ages 10+.

Anime Club (Registration Required)
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Talk about anime/manga with fellow fans, participate in fun activities, and learn about Japanese culture! 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.

Lego Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-05-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Tackle Lego challenges and put STEM concepts into action! This program is for ages 6 – 12. Due to limited space, registration is required. Call 850-522-2118 to register!
There are two separate groups, but the classes are the same at each time.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

Digital Literacy Class: Device Advice (Registration Required)
2026-05-21 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.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 (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.

Preschool Storytime
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Stories, songs, movement and music to instill a love a reading, followed by time to play with friends in our well-equipped classroom! Program geared for 6 months – 5 years of age with caregiver. Stay for free play time afterwards!

Library Advisory Council Meeting
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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 room, beginning at 1:00 PM Central. All meetings are open to the public.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join up with friends for exciting monthly challenges along with free play! LEGOs provided by the library. Program geared for ages 6 – 12.

Freshwater Turtles (Children's Program)
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn about freshwater turtles in our area and see live turtles! This program is presented by the Florida Coastal Conservancy.
This program is free and open to the public.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Wild Root Coffee & Tea, 452 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Meet at Wild Root Coffee & Tea Shop (452 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL 32401) 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.
Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for monthly book topics! Discussion facilitated by the Bay County Public Library.
May 21: Mystery

Sea Needles
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Join us and make new friends as you work on your own sewing, knitting or crochet project. Stop by our display case to see some of the beautiful, finished projects.

11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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 rfillingame@nwrls.com for the PDF Set list. If attending by Zoom, please email confirmation.
Program geared for adults 18+.

Family Game Day (Families with Children Ages 6 +)
2026-05-23 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Board game and puzzle free play time 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.

Budding Bookworms
2026-05-26 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.

Tuesdays @ 2: Full Moon, Blue Moon Presentation
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us as Khelsea Rantanen, the library’s NASA Ambassador, shares interesting information about full moons and blue moons; how it happens, when it occurs, and how you can appreciate this celestial experience at home!

Photography Club (Adults)
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Become more confident in your photography skills and have fun while doing it at Photography Club! We’ll have workshops, competitions, and photo challenges.
Registration required, call 850-522-2107 to register!

Teen Game Night (Ages 13 - 18 / Registration Required)
2026-05-27 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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.

Afterschool Bookworms
2026-05-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and crafts to instill a love of reading!

Crafternoon @ The Library
2026-05-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
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.
