Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-02-19 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)
2026-02-19 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
2026-02-19 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.

Lunch & Learn: Characteristics of Dementia and Caregiving Strategies
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us to learn about the characteristics and warning signs of dementia, risk reduction strategies, and effective caregiving skills. The ACTS2 Outreach Coordinators for FSU will share local, state and national resources for caregivers as well.

A light lunch will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.

The Book Buzz
2026-02-19 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)
2026-02-19 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.

Adult Sewing Class: Coin Purse (Part 1)
2026-02-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn to make coin purses using a sewing machine! Registration required. This is a two-part class.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-02-19 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
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-21 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.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Join us for a fun filled story time along with craft and activity. Recommended ages 4-10, but all are welcome.
Today: Pets!

Chess Club
2026-02-21 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.

Kids Book Club (Ages 8 - 12)
2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Don’t miss out on our Parker Kid’s Book Club! Participants need to be ages 8 – 12 and prior registration is required. Limited to 8 participants. Call 850-871-3092 to register!
Book: Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

Busy Bee Readers Book Club
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Please contact Wewahitchka Library for monthly book club titles by calling 850-639-2419. Program geared for adults.

Library Book Club
2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
New members welcome to join our Library Book Club! Contact the Library for book club titles at 850-229-8879.
February: To be decided

Beach Mosquito Control Presentation
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Spring into action with Mrs. Cindy from Beach Mosquito Control! Learn how to prevent mosquito borne disease and promote a healthier future.

Chess Club (All Ages)
2026-02-23 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.

Mini Makers (Ages 5 - 7) Registration required.
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Enjoy a read aloud story followed by a craft. Program geared for ages 5 – 7. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register.

Digital Literacy Class: Intro to AI (2-day class)
2026-02-24 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
What is AI? Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and how to apply it in your everyday life! This is a 2-part class. One class will be on Tuesday, February 24th and the follow-up class is on Thursday, February 26th.
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

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-02-24 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
2026-02-24 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)
2026-02-24 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

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation: Coyotes
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join us for this all-ages presentation from Morgan Jacques with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation about coyotes!
This program would be great for homeschoolers.

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-02-24 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!

Porch Light On: Meet Author Gina Briggs
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Gina Briggs is a self-taught writer who refuse to be limited by genre. Author of the forthcoming “Porch Light On”, a women’s psychological fiction novel set in Port St. Joe, Gina is also a regular at the PSJ library! Books will be available for purchase and signing.
“Blake, a resident of Port St. Joe, Florida, wants nothing more than to be a mother. But chasing a perfect family has only damaged her marriage and shattered her faith. Lily is an outcast in Damariscotta, Maine; the “girl whose mother ran away.” With dreams of meeting a real-life Romeo, she easily falls for the new guy in town. Their worlds unexpectedly meld and friendship blossoms. But Blake’s haunted past and Lily’s paralyzing present throw them into a missing person’s case that jeopardizes what they cherish most.”
This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation series.

Tuesdays @ 2: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: It Takes a Community!
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us as Biologist Samantha Hermann shares the mission and vision of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service with an emphasis on local wildlife. Learn more about how conserving and protecting our local threatened and endangered species is a community effort.

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.

Click here to see all Tuesdays @ 2 programs.

Chapter Chat Book Club
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Jessica Foster from WJHG News Channel 7 will lead Chapter Chat Book Club. Come join us to talk about this month’s book and just fun conversation in general! Open to the public to join, no registration required. We will be meeting in the Meeting Room with light refreshments.
February’s Book: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Chapter Chat meets at the Panama City Beach Public Library on the last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. Call the library at (850) 233-5055 to see if an extra copy of the monthly title is available for you to borrow or to place you on the list for the next available copy!
The extra Chapter Chat Books are sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation (https://bcplfoundation.org/)

Bristol Homeschool Hangout
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join other homeschool families for a social hour with games, STEM toys and Legos. All ages are welcome.
February: Painted Rocks
Program held at the Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol (13016 NW CR 12. Bristol, FL 32321) For more information, contact the library at 850-643-2247.

Youth Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-02-25 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.
