Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 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)
2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 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
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 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)
2026-01-29 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

Sewing Class: Pillowcase (Part 2)
2026-01-29 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn to make pillowcases using sewing machines! Registration required. This is a two-part class.
This class is for all ages. Call 850-639-2419 to register.

Sea Needles
2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 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.

Youth Game Day (Ages 8 - 12)
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-31 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.
January: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Jane Austen Friends Fundraiser (ticketed event)
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for a charming afternoon inspired by the world of Jane Austen! Enjoy tea, tea cakes, finger sandwiches, live music, and delightful activities worthy of Pemberley itself. Regency attire is warmly encouraged but not required. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries, helping support programs and resources at our local libraries.
Musicians: Katja Chatfield and Don Brown with the opportunity to learn a simple Scottish Reel Country Dance
Calligraphy: Suzanne Miller Calligraphy & Lettering
Floral Arranging: Summer Garden Flower Farm Jane Austen Tea Room (25 minute time-slots): Email membership@baycountylibraryfriends.org if in a group.
Attendees may bring additional cash donations ($5 for 1 ticket /$20 for 5 tickets) to participate in a raffle generously donated by Rifle Paper Company. This bundle includes a Jane Austen ‘In Bloom” Book set and Ladies Night Book Club items. Additional raffle items include the Jane Austen inspired floral arrangements by Summer Garden Flower Farm.
For ticket information, visit: Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries website: Jane Austen Friends Fundraiser – Friends of Bay County Public Libraries

Chess Club (All Ages)
2026-02-02 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 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)
2026-02-02 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.

February Estimation Jar
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-28 | FLORIDA
Guess the correct amount of candy in the container and win the sweets! 1 entry per day.
The winner will be announced on February 28.

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-02-03 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.

Budding Bookworms
2026-02-03 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.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2026-02-03 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

Mahjong Meetup (Adults)
2026-02-03 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!

Tuesdays @ 2: Rebuilding Tyndall
2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Hear the story behind the recovery and rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base following the destruction of Hurricane Michael and the base’s transformation into the Installation of the Future. Presented by Doctor & Historian of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Ron Hartzer.

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.

From Story to Storybook: Meet Author Robyn Rennick & Illustrator Claire Ratliff
2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Robyn Rennick is a master storyteller who recently worked with watercolor artist Claire Ratliff to create a heart-warming picture book: Roxy the Fox. Claire will talk about the challenges of illustrating and Robyn about the self-publishing process; Robyn will also read excerpts from the book. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
This program is a part of our Tuesdays @ 2 Educational Presentation series.

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2026-02-03 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
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
February: What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline
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)).

Let's Bee Crafty! Let's Make Diamond Heart Bookmarks!
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Apply colorful gems to a heart shaped bookmark. All supplies provided. Program geared for adults.

LEGO Club
2026-02-05 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.

Chess Club
2026-02-06 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+)
2026-02-06 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!

Simply Saturday Book Club
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Call the Wewahitchka Library at 850-639-2419 for our monthly book club titles!

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (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: Happy Hearts Day
