Northwest Regional Library System

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2025-12-15 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)
2025-12-16 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
2025-12-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-30 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.

Seaside Stitchers
2025-12-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-23 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!

Christmas Concert with the Ukulele Orchestra of the Forgotten Coast (All Ages)
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Ring in the holiday season at this festive concert!

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2025-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-23 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!

Creative Crafters
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Adults and teens 16+ can participate in our monthly craft!
December: Holiday Ornaments
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Winter Slime (Ages 12 - 17)
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
STEM for teens! Join us to create fluffy, snow-like slime! Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register today!

Storytime with Santa
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
Ring in the holiday season by attending storytime with Santa! Hear seasonal reads, festive music, and bring your holiday cheer with your littles!
This program is geared for ages 0 – 5 with caregiver.
Class size is limited to 24 people.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2025-12-18 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
2025-12-18 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.

The Book Buzz
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE State Road 20, Hosford, FL, 32334, United States
Join us for a cup of tea, as we share our latest favorite book. Each month we will explore a different theme or genre, with a list of great titles available.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2025-12-18 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.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Wild Root Coffee & Tea, 452 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Meet at Wild Root Coffee & Tea Shop (452 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL 32401) for our new Genre Book Club. Each Month is a new Genre to discuss! Not sure which book to read, we’ll have suggested titles that fit the genre.
Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for monthly book topics! Discussion facilitated by the Bay County Public Library.

Sea Needles
2025-12-19 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.

Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2025-12-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the library! Enjoy Christmas stories, crafts, cookies, & cocoa.

LEGO Club
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 (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.

Chess Club
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 (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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
2025-12-20 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.

Chess Club (All Ages)
2025-12-22 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 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.

Mini Makers (Ages 5 - 7) Registration required.
2025-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Enjoy a read aloud story followed by a craft. Program geared for ages 5 – 7. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register.

Library Closed, Christmas Holiday
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | FL
All libraries in the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holidays.
*Libraries will also close by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23rd. (if usually open)

Youth Game Day (Ages 8 - 12)
2025-12-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Enjoy Nintendo Switch games!

Busy Bee Readers Book Club
2025-12-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Please contact Wewahitchka Library for monthly book club titles by calling 850-639-2419. Program geared for adults.

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2025-12-29 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)
