Northwest Regional Library System

Tuesdays @ 2: David Goodwin and the Sandy Creek Murders
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn more about the Sandy Creek Murders from 1977 presented by the Historical Society of Bay County’s Kenny Redd.

This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation Series. It is free and open to the public. Participation is limited to 100 attendees due to space.

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Discover St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge with Landy Luther
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Landy Luther, with the Friends of St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, will join us with an entertaining program about the advocates and stewards who work for the protection and conservation of the Island, and the endangered and threatened species that call it home, including red wolves, sea turtles and migratory birds.
This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation series.

Art Workshops for Children (Ages 6+)
2026-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Art workshops inspired by the book Art Workshops for Children by Herve Tullet.
January 13 – Picture Factory

Art Club (Registration Required)
2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Make themed art/craft projects or bring your own! Program geared for ages 12-17.
January: Collage Art
Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Creative Crafters
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Adults and teens 16+ can participate in our monthly craft! Supplies limited.
January – DIY Bookmarks
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-01-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 14:00 - 17:00 (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. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
There are two class times available (same content):

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

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2026-01-15 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Computer Basics is an introduction for those who are new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using the Windows 11 operating system. Internet Basics are for those new to the internet or want to build more confidence finding information online and navigating websites.
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.
Location for class: Adult Services Computer Lab

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-01-15 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.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2026-01-15 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.

Preschool Storytime
2026-01-15 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.

The Book Buzz
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 (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.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-01-15 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.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-01-15 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.

Sea Needles
2026-01-16 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.

Mahjong
2026-01-16 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, social time playing this tile-based game! Program geared for adults.

11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
2026-01-16 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+.

LEGO Club
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for school aged children.

Chess Club
2026-01-17 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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2026-01-17 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.

Library Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | FL
All libraries in the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-01-20 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.

Budding Bookworms
2026-01-20 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.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2026-01-20 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

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-01-20 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
2026-01-20 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!
January: DIY Bookmarks
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Tuesdays @ 2: Beginner Bookbinding & Journaling
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn how to create your own journal using book binding techniques presented by The Experimental Book Arts Guild of Panama City. Registration required. Call 850-522-2120 to register.
This program is for adults and teens 16+.

This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation Series. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required due to limited materials.

Click here to see all Tuesdays @ 2 programs.

The Sky Overhead with NASA Ambassador Skip Marlin
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us as we explore the most familiar star constellations, planets, and visible objects in Gulf County’s beautiful dark night skies this winter. We will learn their names and histories, along with useful tips for observing our night skies.
This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation series.

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2026-01-20 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
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 required due to limited class size capped at 18. Registrations begin on the 1st of each month by visiting the library or calling 850-233-5055.

Anime Club (Registration Required)
2026-01-20 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.
