Northwest Regional Library System

Chess Club
2026-06-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-08 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.

Saturday Program (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-06-13 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

Teen Book Club (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-06-13 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!
June Genre: the Classics (like The Great Gatsby or Pride & Prejudice)

National Sewing Machine Day (All Ages)
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Celebrate National Sewing Machine Day with us! Learn the history of the sewing machine with our volunteer sewing instructor, Janet Johnson! She’ll have pieces from her vintage sewing collection on display at the library. We’ll have activities, prizes, and light refreshments!
This program is for all ages.

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off!
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Celebrate the start of the summer reading program with an interactive drum circle! Paralounge will bring drums, shakers, bells, and tambourines – you bring the beat! All ages welcome.

Sea Needles
2026-06-12 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.

Sewing Class: Journal Cover (2-Part Class, Registration Required)
2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn how to make a journal cover using a basic sewing machine! This class is open to all ages, but children should be supervised by their adult caregiver during this program. Due to limited machines, registration is required. Call the library at 850-639-2419 to register!
This program is a 2-part class. The second class will be held on June 18 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. CT.

Books, Blocks, & Balls with Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
2026-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us for a special playtime, book give-aways, and free developmental screenings from the caring professionals at the Early Learning Coalition!

Wondering how your little one is growing and learning? Free developmental and behavioral screenings are available! These checkups look at important skills like talking, problem-solving, social interaction, and how your child moves and uses their hands. It’s a simple way to support your child’s healthy development. All families with children ages birth to 8 are welcome.

Hosford Senior Friends
2026-06-11 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-06-09 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!

BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
June 11: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
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.

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

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2026-06-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Computer Basics is an introduction for those who are new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using the Windows 11 operating system. Internet Basics are for those new to the internet or want to build more confidence finding information online and navigating websites.
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.
Location for class: Adult Services Computer Lab

Unearth a Story: Triassic Trivia (School Age)
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Put your prehistoric knowledge to the test with our family-friendly Jeopardy-style trivia!

Unearth a Story: Summer Program (K - 3rd Grade)
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join us for summer reading fun as we explore paleontology, geology and archeology through stories and projects.
Today: Fossils

Unearth a Story: Prehistoric Pests with Beach Mosquito Control
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Ms. Cindy, with Beach Mosquito Control, will share about prehistoric pests and how that history inspires pests of today!

Chess Club (All Ages)
2026-06-09 15:30 - 16:30 (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.

Unearth a Story: Ancient Oceans (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn about ancient ocean life and make air dry clay ammonite fossils! (2 separate groups, same class)
Class Dates/Times: June 9 & June 11 at 2 p.m. CT

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

Origami Leaf Earrings Workshop (Registration Required)
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn how to create leaf-shaped origami earrings at this crafty workshop! To register, call 850-522-2107.
This program is for adults and teens 13+.

Unearth a Story: Summer Programs (K - 3rd Grade)
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Join us for summer reading fun as we explore paleontology, geology and archeology through stories and projects.
Today: Adopt-A-Dino

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-06-09 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.

Eviction Workshop with Legal Services of North Florida
2026-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join Legal Services of North Florida for a workshop focused around housing, evictions, and landlord-tenant issues. Free and open to the public.

Crafternoon (Adults & Teens 16+)
2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Interested in crafts? Parker Library hosts crafternoon once a month. Bring your own work in progress or you can make the small craft provided! This program is for adults and teens 16+.
June: Diamond Art Flower Magnets

Seaside Stitchers
2026-06-09 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!

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2026-06-08 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 select Mondays! This program is meant for ages 18 – 25.
Today’s Activity – Board Games

Saturday Programs (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-06-06 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States

Saturday Adventure: All About Dads (Family Program)
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Bring a blanket for this themed outdoor fun day! Read books, play games, and have a snack!
Today’s Theme: All About Dads

Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 - 6)
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join us for a fun, themed storytime followed by a craft! Recommended for ages 3 – 6, but kids of all ages are welcome.

June 6 – DinosaursJuly 11 – America turns 250!August 1 – School Bus

Simply Saturday Book Club
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
The first Saturday of every month, we gather to share about our latest read! For monthly titles, call the library at 850-639-2419! New members are always welcome.
