Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-01-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 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
2026-01-06 15:30 - 16:30 (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 Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Discuss books you enjoy and potential teen library programs. We also have crafts and games. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Beach Book Club
2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
January: Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
Meet at the library! New members are always welcome.

Extra copies will be at the Beach Book Club. Email Sharron at shill@nwrls.com to see if copies are available for you to borrow or to place you on the list for the next available copy! The Book Club copies to borrow are sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation (https://bcplfoundation.org/(opens in a new tab)).

Teen Japanese Language Club (Ages 13-17, Registration Required)
2026-01-07 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.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-01-08 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)
2026-01-08 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
2026-01-08 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.

Library Advisory Council Meeting
2026-01-08 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
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Stop by for monthly building challenges followed by time to free build with friends! Program geared for school aged children.

Sea Needles
2026-01-09 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.

BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
January: To Be Announced
BCPL Book Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. New members are welcome! Email Rachael at rfillingame@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation.
Copies are available through the catalog.

Genealogy: Curious About Your Ancestors?
2026-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Come and learn about the free site, FamilySearch.org, where you can build your own family tree and save your records.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2026-01-10 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: Snow Day

Crafternoon (Adults & Teens 16+)
2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join us for a monthly craft! Registration required due to limited space and supplies. Call 850-871-3092 to register.
January 10: Quilling for Beginners

Teen Book Club (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us for fun book genre discussions and pizza!
January – Winter Wonderland

Out of this World Astronomy Night
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for a star-filled event including a special presentation from Michael Sparks, Senior Public Affairs Specialist for the Air Force, speaking on the DOD’s mission with the space program. Khelsea Rantanen, the library’s NASA Ambassador, will share how to use the telescope to view Jupiter in opposition. We’ll also create a watercolor galaxy craft and stargaze outside with the library’s telescopes!
The indoor portion of the event is limited to 100 people due to space limitations.
There will be special giveaway prizes and also Hubble Telescope posters from NASA to share! This event is for all ages. *Dress warmly because the stargazing portion will be outside.

Chess Club (All Ages)
2026-01-12 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.

Craft Camp (Ages 8-12)
2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for crafts in Youth Services. Dress for the mess! *Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register.

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-01-13 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
2026-01-13 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)
2026-01-13 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

Let's Talk About Bears with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Cheryl Spencer from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation will talk about the local bear population. Join us for this informative presentation!

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.

Click here to see all Tuesdays @ 2 programs.

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 (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
