BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
May 14: Becoming Odessa by Jennifer Davis
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
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 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!

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-05-14 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

Sea Needles
2026-05-15 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.

Mahjong
2026-05-15 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, social time playing this tile-based game! Program geared for adults.

Movies at the Park: The Wild Robot (OFF-SITE)
2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | H. G. Harder’s Park, 8110 John Pitts Road, Panama City, United States
It’s family movie night at the park! In partnership with Bay County Parks & Recreation and with support from the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries and St. Joe Community Foundation, we’re excited to invite you to this FREE outdoor movie experience.

WHERE: H.G Harder’s Park, 8110 John Pitts Rd, Panama City, FL

March 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: Dog Man (PG)April 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: Zootopia 2 (PG) *special giveawayMay 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.: The Wild Robot (PG)

*Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Don’t miss out on this FREE and FUN event with your family!

LEGO Club
2026-05-16 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.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 10 recommended)
2026-05-16 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: Memorial Day

Chess Club
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 (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)
2026-05-16 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.

Busy Bee Readers Book Club
2026-05-18 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. New members always welcome!

Library Book Club
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
New members welcome to join our Library Book Club! Contact the Library for book club titles at 850-229-8879.

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2026-05-18 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
2026-05-18 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States

Mini Makers (Ages 5 - 7) Registration required.
2026-05-18 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.

Budding Bookworms
2026-05-19 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)
2026-05-19 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

The Legal Clinic
2026-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Eligible clients can receive legal help from Legal Services of North Florida on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring documents related to your question.

What to expect:
They will be able to help with legal information or help eligible clients apply for services on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring all documents needed related to your question.
Areas of law may include:
Landlord-Tenant
Family Law Issues
Employment Law
Bankruptcy/Collections
Custody/Child Support
Property Disputes
Title Clearing/Probate
Housing Law
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence

Seaside Stitchers
2026-05-19 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)
2026-05-19 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
2026-05-19 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! Supplies are limited so don’t miss out!
May: DIY Glass Magnets
*Program supplies generously provided by the E.F. Hickey Jr. Trust.

Art Workshop for Children: Rainbow Dreams Crayon Art with Ms. Marilyn (Ages 10+)
2026-05-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Create an artistic masterpiece using canvas, crayons, and heat! Choose your colors, hot glue crayons to your canvas, and use a hairdryer to melt your design. Warning: Melted crayons will be hot!
This program is for kids ages 10+.

Anime Club (Registration Required)
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Talk about anime/manga with fellow fans, participate in fun activities, and learn about Japanese culture! Program geared for ages 12-17.
Registration Required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Lego Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-05-20 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

Digital Literacy Class: Device Advice (Registration Required)
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Have a question about your new smart device? Bring your device to the library to ask questions! Be sure to bring your fully charged smart device and any questions you have. Android phones, iPhones, Kindles, tablets, and iPads welcome!
Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-05-21 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.

Library Advisory Council Meeting
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
The Library Advisory Committee is a seven-member board whose members advise Bay, Gulf, and Liberty County Commissioners on library related issues. The LAC meets on the second Thursday, unless otherwise noted, of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November. Meetings are held at the Bay County Public Library in the public meeting room, beginning at 1:00 PM Central. All meetings are open to the public.

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-05-21 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.

Freshwater Turtles (Children's Program)
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn about freshwater turtles in our area and see live turtles! This program is presented by the Florida Coastal Conservancy.
This program is free and open to the public.
