Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-04-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 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!

Chess Club
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 (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.

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2026-04-14 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.

Gardening Basics (Ages 14 - 17 / Registration Required)
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn some gardening tips from experts with UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office!
Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register or message us on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Lego Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-15 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

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-04-16 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)
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-16 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!

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-16 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.

Sewing Class: Grocery Bags (Part 1)
2026-04-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn to make reusable grocery bags using sewing machines! This is an all ages program. (caregivers should be with children). This is a two-part class!
Registration required, call 850-639-2419 to register.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-04-16 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.
April 16: Horror

Sea Needles
2026-04-17 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.

Pirate Party Storytime
2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us for a fun storytime with mermaids and pirates! Light refreshments provided. We set sail at 11:00 a.m. ET so don’t miss out on this exciting reading adventure!

Genealogy: DNA
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn how DNA can help you find your ancestors. Discuss forms of DNA and companies that offer testing.

11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
2026-04-17 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+.

Movies at the Park: Zootopia 2 (OFF-SITE)
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | H. G. Harder’s Park, 8110 John Pitts Road, Panama City, United States
It’s family movie night at the park! In partnership with Bay County Parks & Recreation and with support from the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries and St. Joe Community Foundation, we’re excited to invite you to this FREE outdoor movie experience.

WHERE: H.G Harder’s Park, 8110 John Pitts Rd, Panama City, FL

March 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: Dog Man (PG)April 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: Zootopia 2 (PG) *special giveawayMay 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: The Wild Robot (PG)

*Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Don’t miss out on this FREE and FUN event with your family!

LEGO Club
2026-04-18 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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2026-04-18 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.

Find a Flamingo
2026-04-19 09:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
Flamingos are flocking to the library! During National Library Week (April 19-25), keep your eyes open as you browse the stacks. You might just find a flamingo! If so, the flamingo is yours to keep and you can visit the front desk for a small prize.
Flamingos will be in the children’s, teens, and adult bookshelves of the library so please browse the appropriate area for your age group.
*while supplies/prizes last

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Learn chords and strumming patterns and have fun playing together. All levels welcome; ukuleles available for check-out. (no practices on holidays)

Chess Club
2026-04-20 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-04-21 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.
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s happens weekly on Tuesdays thru May 12!

Budding Bookworms
2026-04-21 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.

Beach Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 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
2026-04-21 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!

Creative Crafters
2026-04-21 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!
April: Scrapbooking (bring pictures!)
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Art Workshop for Children: Candle-Making Studio with Ms. Marilyn (Ages 10+)
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Repurpose a glass jar to make a candle! Customize your candle with recycled crayon colors. Warning: hot wax!

This program is for kids ages 10+.
