Art Workshops for Children (Ages 6+)
2025-12-09 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.
December 9 – Personality Portraits

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2025-12-09 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.

Art Club (Registration Required)
2025-12-09 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.
December: Yarn Ornament
Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Emily Ellis: Photography Exhibition
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us in the library lobby for a stunning photography exhibition featuring award-winning photographer and painter, Emily Ellis!
The library’s art gallery will showcase Emily’s breathtaking photographs inspired by the natural world. Take time to explore her intricate works—each offering a unique perspective—and enjoy the opportunity to discuss her art directly with the photographer.
Emily holds a Master of Fine Arts and is a graduate of the University of Florida’s Master Naturalist Program. In 2020, she was honored as Conservationist of the Year by the Bay County Audubon Society.
This event is free and open to all ages! Light refreshments will be served.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2025-12-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 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

Merry Grinchmas!
2025-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Calling all Grinch fans! Come by the library for your chance to meet the Grinch. Each child will receive a Grinch themed ornament to make. All ages welcome.

Digital Literacy Class: Holiday Shopping, Safety, & Scams (Registration Required)
2025-12-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn more about online safety while shopping for those holiday deals!
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-12-11 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.

Move to the Music! (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Join us for music, movement, and literature presented by Mrs. Rita Whitaker-Haun!

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2025-12-11 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.

BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
December: Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-12-11 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.

Sea Needles
2025-12-12 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.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party
2025-12-12 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Have festive holiday fun with the Grinch! Hear the classic story, followed by crafts and snacks.

Christmas Tree Book Folding Program (Registration Required)
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Create a folded book Christmas tree using an old paperback book! This program is for adults and teens 16+. Registration required, call 850-522-2120 to register. All supplies will be provided.
*Limited to 20 participants.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2025-12-13 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: Holiday Cheer

Crafternoon (Adults & Teens 16+)
2025-12-13 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.
December 13: Button Trees

Holiday Cookie Exchange
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Bring your favorite goodies and an empty container to share and exchange with others. All ages are welcome.

Beach Kids Book Club (Ages 6 - 11)
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Registration required. Call the library at 850-233-5055 for more information!
Book: Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

Teen Book Club (Ages 12 - 17)
2025-12-13 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!
December – Harry Potter books

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2025-12-13 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.

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2025-12-15 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 (All Ages)
2025-12-15 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.

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2025-12-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Drop in to hang out and work on a craft on the second and fourth Monday of the month!

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2025-12-16 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
2025-12-16 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.

Seaside Stitchers
2025-12-16 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!

Christmas Concert with the Ukulele Orchestra of the Forgotten Coast (All Ages)
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Ring in the holiday season at this festive concert!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2025-12-16 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!
