Chess Club
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.
Community Drum Circle
Our community drum circle invites people from all backgrounds and musical abilities to come together to create music collaboratively and spontaneously, with the primary intention of fostering connection, expression, and a sense of community through shared rhythm, regardless of musical training or experience level. Facilitated by Margie Sorge. No experience needed; instruments provided or bring […]
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
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.
Budding Bookworms
Stories, songs, & crafts to instill a love of reading! Recommended for up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Chess Club
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.
LEGO Spike (Ages 8 – 12) Registration required
Make moving LEGO creations and learn basic coding practices. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Service Department to register. LEGO Spikes funded by a grant received by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
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
Rummikub
Join us for a fun and social game of Rummikub! All ages are welcome to play and learn.
Scrapbooking Workshops (All Ages)
Join us to preserve your memories by bringing at least ten photos. Come early if printing from your phone. Some supplies provided or bring your own.
Rubber Band Bracelets (Ages 14 – 17, Registration Required)
Learn how to weave bracelets using small rubber bands! Program geared for ages 14 - 17. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
Learn basic words and phrases in this beginner-friendly Japanese class. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.