Northwest Regional Library System

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.

Preschool Storytime
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.

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.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
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)
2025-10-09 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.

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.

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2025-10-07 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

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2025-10-06 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!

Chess Club
2025-10-06 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.

Friends of the Gulf County Library at PSJ meeting
2025-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
The Friends are an advocacy group supporting the public library. Meetings are open to all members. If you are not a member, but are interested in learning more about us, we invite you to join us.

Halloween Wood Ornament Craft (Adults)
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Create a spooky ornament at the Wewahitchka Library on Monday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. CST! This program is for adults.
Supplies were generously funded by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Jason Voor was found dead at the library! There are twelve suspects and only three weeks to find the killer. Pick up your info packet at the Information Desk and become a detective today!
*In partnership with local downtown businesses
This scavenger hunt will take you all over downtown Panama City and St. Andrews. Don’t forget to turn your information packet back in to the library with your guess as to who the murderer is!

Saturday Program (Ages 6 - 12): Pumpkin STEM Lego Challenge
2025-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join your friends this Saturday for either a LEGO challenge or art project. Recommended for ages 6 – 12.
Today’s Saturday is Program: Pumpkin STEM Lego challenge.

Saturday Adventures: Cows
2025-10-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Bring a blanket for this outdoor fun day! Read books, play games, and have a snack!

4th Annual Bay County Writers Fest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
The 4th annual Bay County Writers Fest will be held at the Bay County Public Library on Saturday, October 4 from 11 am – 4 pm. Over thirty author and publisher tables will be located throughout the library with their books available for sale. Bay County Writers Fest is the largest event of the year to support our local authors! The library has also partnered with Gulf Coast State College Language & Literature Department for additional events that are free to attend and open to the public.
Follow the Bay County Public Library Facebook page for more information!

Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 - 6): Woodland Animals
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join us for a fun storytime with a craft. Recommended for ages 3 – 6, but all are welcome.
Today’s Theme: Woodland Animals

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (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: Pumpkin Patch
