Bristol Homeschool Hangout
2025-11-26 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.
November: Friendship Bracelets
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)
2025-11-26 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.

Library Closed, Thanksgiving Holiday
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | FL
All libraries in the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holidays.
*Libraries will also close by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2025-11-29 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: Welcome December – Snowflake

Winter Book Bingo Challenge (Adults)
2025-12-01 - 2026-01-31 | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Challenge yourself this holiday season with the Winter Book Bingo! Coming in Standard and Challenge variations, carefully choose books to fit the wide variety of genres and categories on your board and declare BINGO! Bingo participants can win vouchers for the library’s Read-Again Bookstore.

Lego Building Reading Challenge!
2025-12-01 - 2026-02-28 | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
For every 5 books checked out, each child will receive 5 Lego blocks to add to our building challenge and an entry for the quarterly prize!

Elf on the Shelf
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Begins December 1st
Where is Jodie the Elf hiding in the library? Find the elf and get a prize! You can also make a Christmas ornament to display on the library tree!

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2025-12-01 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)
2025-12-01 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)
2025-12-01 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)
2025-12-02 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
2025-12-02 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.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2025-12-02 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
2025-12-02 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!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2025-12-02 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!

Let's Bee Crafty! Let's Paint Ceramic Gingerbread Men!
2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Paint a ceramic gingerbread man as a holiday decoration or to give as a gift! All supplies provided. Program geared for adults.

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2025-12-02 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.

Michael Lister's Twelve Crimes of Christmas Book Launch & Holiday Giveaway
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us as New York Times bestselling author Michael Lister celebrates his 28th Annual Holiday Book Giveaway as part of 2025’s “12 Crimes of Christmas”, featuring a special author talk and Christmas Concert at the Bay County Public Library on Tuesday, December 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
This festive evening is part of Lister’s 12 Crimes of Christmas and his 28th Annual Holiday Book Giveaway—a beloved tradition through which he has shared nearly two million books with readers since 1997. The event will also feature the launch of Lister’s new Christmas box set, the debut of his original Christmas song performed live, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
“I started giving away books when my first novel was published in 1997 as a way to say thank you,” Lister said. “Nearly thirty years later, it’s still one of my favorite parts of the season. Books are my favorite gifts to give and receive.”
During the December 2 celebration, attendees will enjoy:
• Live music by Michael Lister performing original and holiday songs
• Book giveaways for both “naughty and nice” readers
• The launch of A Very John Jordan Christmas Box Set and discussion of his latest mysteries and thrillers, plus a special announcement
• Photos with Santa and a festive holiday atmosphere

Beach Book Club
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
December: The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
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)).

Teen Japanese Language Club (Ages 13-17, Registration Required)
2025-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2025-12-04 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

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-12-04 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)
2025-12-04 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.

Christmas Sing-Along with Ann Comforter (All Ages)
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join in with holiday cheer at this fun sing-along!

Preschool Storytime
2025-12-04 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.

Nightmare Before Christmas
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Halloween and Christmas come together in this fun program inspired by the popular books and movie!

LEGO Club
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Stop by for monthly building challenges followed by time to free build with friends! Program geared for school aged children.

Sea Needles
2025-12-05 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.

Chess Club
2025-12-05 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.

Trading Card Game Day (Ages 6+)
2025-12-05 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Trade and share your card collections during TCG Day!
