Northwest Regional Library System

Sneaky Santa Gift Exchange
2024-12-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Everyone brings a small wrapped gift valued at $5 or less and we play Sneaky Santa! Program geared for families (adults with kids). We’ll enjoy snacks as well!

Nintendo Switch (Ages 6 and up)
2024-12-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join friends for tournament style play on the big screen. Up to four players at a time; kids ages 6 and up.

Holiday Cookie Swap (Adults and Teens 16+)
2024-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Bring your favorite holiday cookies along with the recipe to share. Swap recipes, enjoy good company and share delicious treats at our 3rd annual Holiday Cookie Swap! Coffee and hot cocoa will be provided.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2024-12-19 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.
Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2024-12-19 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Join us for an hour of fun stories, songs, and crafts! Class size is limited to 24 people. Make sure to grab a number at the desk to save your spot!

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2024-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.

Coffee and Cookies (Adults and Teens 16+)
2024-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Enjoy a social gathering with friends and meet new ones, while enjoying coffee and holiday cookies. Program geared for adults and teens 16+.

Preschool Playtime (Ages 1 - 4)
2024-12-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join us for weekly storytime and play with friends. STEM and other imaginative play items available. Program geared for ages 1 – 4.

LEGO Club
2024-12-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for school aged children.

Chapter Chat Book Club
2024-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Jessica Foster and Mel Zosh 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.

December’s Book: The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Library Copies can be placed on hold at through the catalog at: https://ls2pac.nwrls.com/?config=default#section=resource&resourceid=1103070592&currentIndex=0&view=allCopiesDetailsTab

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/).
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Rummikub
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Join us for a fun and social game of Rummikub! All ages are welcome to play and learn.

Homeschool Hangout
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Come meet up with other local homeschoolers in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends too! Games & LEGOs available.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2024-12-17 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
2024-12-17 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)
2024-12-17 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.

Winter Sensory Bottles (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2024-12-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Create a winter-themed sensory bottle. Designed for children with sensory issues, on the autism spectrum, or who have special needs. Registration Required. Program geared for ages 6 – 12. Register by calling 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.
Same class for both 10:30 a.m. OR 4 p.m. CT.

Chess Club
2024-12-16 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.

Library Book Club
2024-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
December: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
New members welcome to join our Library Book Club!

Movie Night Series: 'The Santa Clause' at Harders Recreation Complex
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | H. G. Harder’s Park, 8110 John Pitts Road, Panama City, United States
Join us for a screening of The Santa Clause (1994 / PG) at H. G. Harders Recreation Complex – 8110 John Pitts Rd. Bring the family, a blanket or other personal seating, and get ready to have fun!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2024-12-14 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.

Holiday Mountain Dulcimer Concert at the Gallery of Art (All Ages)
2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
The 11th Street Dulcimers will perform carols on their mountain dulcimers at the Gallery of Art (36 W. Beach Drive). Holiday treats provided!

Saturday LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12): December Traditions
2024-12-14 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join your friends for monthly challenges along with free play. Recommended for ages 6 – 12.
Today’s Theme: December Traditions

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 8 recommended)
2024-12-14 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 4-8, but all are welcome.
Today: Bird & Squirrel on the Run Craft 1 – Bird & Squirrel

Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 - 6): Christmas
2024-12-14 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: Christmas

Seaside Stitchers
2024-12-14 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!

Scrabble
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Enjoy a social and competitive game of Scrabble. Program geared for adults.

Festive Forensics
2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn how and why investigators look for fingerprints by dusting for your own using hot chocolate dust. Program geared for school aged children.

“Taylor Tots” Party (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday and her iconic Eras Tour at our TS Par-Tay! Dress up like your favorite era and enjoy Taylor-inspired activities with your fellow Swifties. Registration Required, limited to 50 participants. Program geared for ages 8 – 12. Register by calling 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.

Preschool Storytime
2024-12-13 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 18 months – 5 years of age with caregiver.
