Northwest Regional Library System

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-04-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-14 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!

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2026-04-07 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.

Creative Crafters
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FLORIDA
Adults and teens 16+ can participate in our monthly craft! Supplies are limited so don’t miss out!
April: Scrapbooking (bring pictures!)
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-04-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 14:00 - 17:00 (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. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
There are two class times available (same content):

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2026-04-09 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)
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 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)
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 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.

BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
April 9: Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
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.

Preschool Storytime
2026-04-09 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.

Let's Bee Crafty! Let's Make Pom-Pom Birds!
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Use a pom-pom maker and other items to create adorable birds! This program is for adults.

Sea Needles
2026-04-10 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.

Teen Book Club (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-04-11 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!

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2026-04-13 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
2026-04-13 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.

Craft Camp (Ages 8-12)
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for crafts in Youth Services. Dress for the mess! *Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register.

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2026-04-13 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: High Tea

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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)
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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!

Chess Club
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 (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.

Gardening Basics (Ages 14 - 17 / Registration Required)
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn some gardening tips from experts with UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office!
Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register or message us on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Lego Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Tackle Lego challenges and put STEM concepts into action! This program is for ages 6 – 12. Due to limited space, registration is required. Call 850-522-2118 to register!
There are two separate groups, but the classes are the same at each time.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

Preschool Storytime
2026-04-16 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. Stay for free play time afterwards!

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-16 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.
