Northwest Regional Library System

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-04-10 09:30 - 10:30 (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.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2025-04-09 16:00 - 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.

Healthy Living and Wellness Classes (Adults and Teens 16+)
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Healthy Living series presented by the Family & Consumer Sciences division of the UF/IFAS of Liberty County Office. Adults and teens ages 16 and older.
April 9: Bone Health

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
2025-04-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn computer and internet basics 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

Puzzle Competition (Registration Required)
2025-04-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Which group can solve the puzzle the fastest? Registration required. Call 850-522-2107 to register your team of 2 – 4 people

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 (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.

April: Easter LEGOs

Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 - 17, Registration Required)
2025-04-08 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.

Crafternoon at the Library: Macramé Plant Holder!
2025-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Get craft-y with us! Different project each month. Materials provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Program geared for all ages.
April: Macramé Plant Holder!
Create a hanging plant holder with macramé cord, beads and rings.

Chess Club
2025-04-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-04 15:00 - 16:00 (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. Children can arrive after school gets out.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Join other homeschool families for a social hour with games, STEM toys and Legos. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact the library at 850-643-2247.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-04-08 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)
2025-04-08 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

Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 - 2 with Caregiver)
2025-04-08 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.

Ukulele Social Club
2025-04-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
First Monday of the Month at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Come on down to the Bay County Public Library and learn how to play the ukulele! Program held in the Youth Services Program Room.
The first part of the class is for beginner basics. The second part is for jammin’.
A few loaner instruments are available; all ages and playing levels welcome.

Chess Club
2025-04-07 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.

Friends of the Gulf County Library at PSJ meeting
2025-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
The Friends are an advocacy group supporting the public library. Meetings are open to all members. If you are not a member, but are interested in learning more about us, we invite you to join us.

Budding Bookworms
2025-04-07 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.

Writing Corner
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Bring your laptops and notebooks to a dedicated writing space filled with other writers. Resource sheets will be available for all those looking to dip their toes in. Light refreshment provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. Adult geared, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at asmith@nwrls.com for more information.

Bunny Doodle Art (Ages 6 - 12)
2025-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Join your friends for an art project doodling bunnies!! Geared for ages 6 – 12.

YA Book Club
2025-04-05 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 pizza and conversation about your favorite books! Call the library for book titles at 850-229-8879. Program geared for Teens!

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 8 recommended)
2025-04-05 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: National Library Day

Saturday Stories + Crafts (Children with Caregiver)
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Enjoy wonderful stories and create a fun craft! All children welcome with caregiver.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 - 6): Chicks & Bunnies
2025-04-05 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: Chicks & Bunnies

Seaside Stitchers
2025-04-05 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!

Trading Card Game Day
2025-04-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Visit the Youth Services department to trade and share your card collections during TCG Day —Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic the Gathering.
Program geared for children ages 6+. Trading Card Game Day takes place on the first Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m.

Mahjong
2025-04-04 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 with this tile-based game! All ages welcome to play and learn!

Preschool Storytime
2025-04-04 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.

Sea Needles
2025-04-04 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.

LEGO Club
2025-04-03 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Monthly building challenges followed by time to free build with friends! Program geared for school aged children.
