Chess & Chat (Ages 8 – 12)
Meet other youth for casual games of chess! Boards and chess pieces provided. This program is for ages 8 - 12.
LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12)
Join up with friends for exciting monthly challenges along with free play! LEGOs provided by the library. Program geared for ages 6 - 12.
Astronomy 101: Fall Constellations
Hear from NASA Ambassador & NWRLS Librarian, Khelsea Rantanen, about different fall constellations. Telescope time to follow outside if weather permits! Thank you to the Astronomical Society of Bay County and other volunteers for participating. This program is free and open to the public. All children and teens under the age of 16 must be […]
Sea Needles
Join us and make new friends as you work on your own sewing, knitting or crochet project!
11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
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+.
Chess Club
Learn the game of kings and queens at our library Chess Club! All ages and abilities welcome.
Seaside Stitchers
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! Seaside Stitchers meets every Saturday from 10am - 2pm ET other than holidays. Feel free to stop by any time. New members are always welcome!
Happy Hive Homeschoolers
Join us for a fun filled story time along with craft and activity. Recommended ages 4-10, but all are welcome. October 17 -Gourd-vibes only
LEGO Club
Complete unique LEGO challenges and enjoy free building time with your friends! LEGOs provided by the library.
Author Storytime with Rita Pilgrim
Join us for a special Saturday storytime! Author Rita Pilgrim will be here to read her book Matthew Discovers Alphabet Planet. Don't miss out on meeting the author and learning more about her amazing story. Due to Hurricane Isaias, this storytime was rescheduled to October 17th.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 13 – 17)
Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome! Registration required; call 850-522-2118 to register. Each session is from 2 - 4 p.m. CT.
Montessori Mondays (Ages 2 – 5)
Join us for purposeful play, an environment inspired by Montessori principles. Little ones will explore independent learning stations designed to build practical life skills and early literacy and math skills. Connect with other families and watch your child discover at their own pace! Best suited for ages 2 -5 with caregiver.