Northwest Regional Library System

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2025-10-16 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.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2025-10-16 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.

The Book Buzz
2025-10-16 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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 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.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 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.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 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.

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 (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)
2025-10-14 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.
October: Sewing
Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Art Workshop: Monsters & Magic Dice (Ages 6+)
2025-10-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Let’s create one-of-a-kind monster art forms by rolling the dice! Inspired by the book Art Workshops for Children by Herve Tullet.

Chess Club
2025-10-14 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.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Come meet up with other local homeschoolers in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends too! Games & LEGOs available.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-07 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

Budding Bookworms
2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-07 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.

Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 - 2 with Caregiver)
2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-07 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.

Digital Literacy Class: Google Sheets (Registration Required)
2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Interested in learning how to use Google Sheets? This class is for you! Google Sheets is a free online spreadsheet software that is accessible anywhere you have internet access! All you need is a Gmail account.
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.
Location: Adult Services Computer Lab

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2025-10-11 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.

Adult Craft: Sea Glass Art (Adults & Teens 16+)
2025-10-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join us for October’s craft: Sea Glass Art! Use your creativity to design a sea glass picture.
*Registration required; limited to 12 participants. Call 850-871-3092 to register!

Seaside Stitchers
2025-10-11 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!

Sea Needles
2025-10-10 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)
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
October: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
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.
Flyer: Click to view all BCPL Virtual Book Club titles for 2025.

Creative Crafters
2025-10-08 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.
September 8 – Yarn Art
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Yoga for Kids (Grades K-5th)
2025-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Yoga for kids class is taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga mats will be provided. Class size is limited, registration required. Call 850-643-2247 to register.

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2025-10-07 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.

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Presentation
2025-10-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve protects our natural coastal landscape and has one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in the Florida Panhandle -plus 19 known archaeological and historical sites. Join us to learn more about this amazing natural resource in our own backyard!
Program geared for ages 6+ with caregiver.
