Northwest Regional Library System

Sea Needles
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 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.

Let's Bee Crafty: Let's Make Gemstone Bracelets (Adults)
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Create a bracelet using a selection of gemstones & beads. This program is for adults.

Early Literacy Storytime (Ages 6 months - 5 years with caregiver)
2026-06-25 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 stories, songs, music and movement to inspire a love of reading at 11 a.m. ET! Stay for free play after class.
Theme: Dinosaur Tracks

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-18 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.
Our summer Read & Rhyme program will go from June 4 – July 9 before we take a break until September.

Teen Game Night (Ages 12 - 17 / Registration Required)
2026-06-24 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Play various Nintendo Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program geared for ages 12 – 17.
Registration encouraged. Visit the Youth Services Department or call 850-522-2118 to register.

Unearth a Story: Cretaceous Crafts (School Age)
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for a dino-filled crafternoon! There will be multiple craft stations available for crafters of all ages.

Reptiles and Arachnids!
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Learn all about reptiles and arachnids in this interactive presentation. All ages are welcome. Registration required, so call the library at 850-643-2247 to reserve your spot!

Unearth a Story: Archaeology Storytime with Florida Public Archaeology Network
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Join us as Rachel Hines, Public Archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network leads a special storytime about past cultures and discovery!

Photography Club (Adults)
2026-06-23 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.

Creative Roots Plant Project (Family Program)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Decorate a small terra cotta pot and plant seeds in a clear plastic liner to take home! You’ll get to see the roots as it grows!

Unearth a Story: Music of the Ancestors (Ages 6+)
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Experience the sound of musical instruments from indigenous cultures around the world and make your own rain stick!

Tuesday @ 2: Buried, but Not Forgotten
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us as we explore Bay County Cemeteries, some familiar, some recently found with local expert, Nancy Hudson. The information on grave markers and the
funerary art reveal much about people and towns. Cemeteries are a place to study the lives of those buried, tell their stories, and a town’s history.
This program is for adults and teens 16+.

Unearth a Story: Dinoramas (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Create 3D dioramas featuring dinosaurs or landscapes! (2 separate groups, same class)
Class Dates/Times: June 23 & June 25 at 2 p.m. CT

Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Learn and play this tile-based game! All skill levels welcome.

Hosford Senior Friends
2026-06-23 10:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Mature adults can gather every Tuesday and Thursday to enjoy good company, activities like crafts and games, and coffee and snacks!

Seaside Stitchers
2026-06-23 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 sewing project and join us as we knit together a more vibrant community!

Early Literacy Summer Programs (Ages 1 - 5)
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
See you on Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT for stories, songs, and crafts that instill a love of reading! Each week there will be a different theme or focus. This weekly program is perfect for ages 1 – 5 with a caregiver.
Today’s Theme: Growing a Garden
*Summer reading supplies and prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Wewahitchka Library and GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club.

Chess Club
2026-06-22 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, 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.

Fossil Fest: Summer Reading Kick Off Program (All Ages)
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Celebrate the start of our summer reading programs with fossil-themed books, games, activities, art, and snacks!

Saturday Program (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-06-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join your friends at a fun program on select Saturdays! From art to puzzles to LEGOs, there are endless possibilities!
June 6 – Dino Art with Ms. BethanyJune 13 – Dinosaur Puzzle ChallengeJune 20 – Gardening Activities with 850 Garden ClubAugust 1 – LEGO Disaster Island Challenge

Chess Club (All Ages)
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Make a move at Chess Club! Learn strategies from other chess players in our community while playing the game you love! All skill levels and ages welcome.

LEGO Club
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Complete unique LEGO challenges and enjoy free building time with your friends! LEGOs provided by the library.

11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
2026-06-19 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+.

Mahjong (All Ages)
2026-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Join us for the fun, social game of Mahjong! All ages are welcome to play and learn this tile-based game.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-06-18 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.
June: Apocalypse

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 (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.

Early Literacy Storytime (Ages 6 months - 5 years with caregiver)
2026-06-18 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 stories, songs, music and movement to inspire a love of reading at 11 a.m. ET! Stay for free play after class.
Theme: Digging Dinosaurs

Intro to Artificial Intelligence
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Interested in learning more about artificial intelligence: what it is, how it’s used, and how it impacts your everyday life? Attend this program for a basic introduction to AI taught by expert librarians. For more information about this class and other digital literacy classes, call 850-522-2107 to speak to reference staff.
Location for class: Bay County Public Library Meeting Room
