Tuesdays @ 2: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: It Takes a Community!
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us as Biologist Samantha Hermann shares the mission and vision of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service with an emphasis on local wildlife. Learn more about how conserving and protecting our local threatened and endangered species is a community effort.

This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation Series. It is free and open to the public. Participation is limited to 100 attendees due to space.

Click here to see all Tuesdays @ 2 programs.

Chapter Chat Book Club
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Jessica Foster from WJHG News Channel 7 will lead Chapter Chat Book Club. Come join us to talk about this month’s book and just fun conversation in general! Open to the public to join, no registration required. We will be meeting in the Meeting Room with light refreshments.
February’s Book: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Chapter Chat meets at the Panama City Beach Public Library on the last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. Call the library at (850) 233-5055 to see if an extra copy of the monthly title is available for you to borrow or to place you on the list for the next available copy!
The extra Chapter Chat Books are sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation (https://bcplfoundation.org/)

Bristol Homeschool Hangout
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join other homeschool families for a social hour with games, STEM toys and Legos. All ages are welcome.
February: Painted Rocks
Program held at the Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol (13016 NW CR 12. Bristol, FL 32321) For more information, contact the library at 850-643-2247.

Youth Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn basic words and phrases in this beginner-friendly Japanese class. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.

Digital Literacy Class: Intro to AI (2-day class)
2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
What is AI? Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and how to apply it in your everyday life! This is a 2-part class. One class will be on Tuesday, February 24th and the follow-up class is on Thursday, February 26th.
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

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-02-26 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.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2026-02-26 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.

Preschool Storytime
2026-02-26 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.

Ready, Set, Sketch (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Drop by for basic art lessons and free-draw sessions. (Same Class each time)
There are two class times available:

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT

Adult Sewing Class: Coin Purse (Part 2)
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn to make coin purses using a sewing machine! Registration required. This is a two-part class.

Sea Needles
2026-02-27 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.

National Pokémon Day
2026-02-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Celebrate Pokémon with friends! Bring your cards to trade and learn to play games.

Youth Game Day (Ages 8 - 12)
2026-02-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Enjoy Nintendo Switch games!

Book Club
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Parker Public Library Book Club geared for adults. Join us for a fun discussion about the month’s featured title. Book can be borrowed from the library system catalog: www.nwrls.com.
February: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Crafternoon (Adults & Teens 16+)
2026-02-28 12:30 - 14:00 (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.
February 28: Zentangle for Beginners

Spring Reading Challenge
2026-03-01 09:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
During March – May, kids that check out 5 books can add to the library’s Spring collage!

Chess Club
2026-03-02 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 levels of experience are welcome: adults, teens and kids!
Chess board and pieces provided. You may also bring your own.

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2026-03-02 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: Air-Dry Clay

The Leprechaun Trap!
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-03-17 18:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Kids can come in and build their best leprechaun trap with Legos, then find a lucky four-leaf clover around the library! If they find the clover, they’ll be entered in our prize drawing.This interactive program is available March 3 – March 17.

Spring Scavenger Hunt (Children's)
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
March 3 – March 31To celebrate Spring’s arrival, participate in a fun scavenger hunt around the library. Complete the scavenger hunt for a small prize.
Recommended for ages 4 – 12.

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-03-03 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.
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s happens weekly on Tuesdays thru May 12!

Budding Bookworms
2026-03-03 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.

Beach Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2026-03-03 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

Seaside Stitchers
2026-03-03 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!

Silver Social Club
2026-03-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Every Tuesday and Thursday, mature adults can gather to enjoy good company, activities like crafts and games, and coffee/snacks!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-03-03 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!

Introduction to Watercolors with Artist Elizabeth Russano (Adults)
2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Learn basic watercolor techniques and enjoy the wonder of this fun, expressive art genre. Turn basic shapes into real-life forms with finished paintings to take home and be proud of!

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2026-03-03 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.

Beach Book Club
2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
March: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
Meet at the library! New members are always welcome.

Extra copies will be at the Beach Book Club. Email Sharron at shill@nwrls.com to see if copies are available for you to borrow or to place you on the list for the next available copy! The Book Club copies to borrow are sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation (https://bcplfoundation.org/(opens in a new tab)).

Kid's Crafternoons (Grades K - 5th)
2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Kids can meet up at the library to socialize, play with STEM toys, including LEGOS, and work on a monthly craft or STEM project!
March: Clay Creations
