Northwest Regional Library System

Beach Book Club
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
April: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman
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/).

Yoga for Kids (Registration Required)
2025-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harrell Memorial Public Library, 13016 NW CR 12, Bristol, FL, 32321, United States
Yoga for kids class taught by certified yoga instructor. Class size is limited, please call 850-643-2247 or come by the library to register. Yoga mats will be provided.

Book Babies (Ages 0 - 2)
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-25 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)
2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-25 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.

Chess Club
2025-03-31 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-03-24 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.

Busy Bee Readers Book Club
2025-03-31 11:30 - 12:30 (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.

Budding Bookworms
2025-03-31 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-24 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 Club
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, 32404, United States
Parker Public Library Book Club for adults.
March: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Call 850-871-3092 or stop by the library to pick up your book. Extra copies sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation.

Family Game Day (Families with Children Ages 6 +)
2025-03-29 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Mario Kart & Board Games for families with children 6 and up. Parents must stay with their children. Program is held in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. No registration required.

Owls of Florida with Hands-On Dissecting Lab (Kids Program)
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn about Florida’s owls! Did you know owls swallow prey whole and then puke up what they can’t digest? Dissect some “pellets” to see what the owls eat! Come learn all about who’s hooting in your backyard!
Program presented by Nelson Mongiovi.

Seaside Stitchers
2025-03-29 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!

After-School Switch League (Ages 8 - 12)
2025-03-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Hang out and enjoy Nintendo Switch Games! Program geared for ages 8 – 12.

Crafternoon @ The Library
2025-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Bring a current craft project or the supplies to start a new one! Adult coloring pages provided. Join other crafters in forming a more tight knit (or crocheted) community! Program geared for adults; teens welcome.

Preschool Storytime
2025-03-28 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
2025-03-28 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.

The Velveteen Rabbit
2025-03-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Join Anitra Mayhann with UF/IFAS Gulf County 4H for this classic story, fun craft and yummy snack! Program geared for school aged children.

Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
2025-03-27 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.

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2025-03-27 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.

Teen Game Night (Ages 13 - 18 / Registration Required)
2025-03-26 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program in the Meeting Room. Program geared for ages 13 – 18.
Registration encouraged. Visit the Youth Services Department or call 850-522-2118 to register.

Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 - 12, Registration Required)
2025-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn basic words and phrases in this beginner-friendly Japanese class. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.

Healthy Living and Wellness Classes (Adults and Teens 16+)
2025-03-26 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.
March 26: Brain Health
April 2: Stress and Your Health
April 9: Bone Health

Cherry Blossom Art (Ages 11 - 13, Registration Required)
2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn about cherry blossoms and make an easy painting! Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

STEM Straw City (Ages 6 - 12) Registration required
2025-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Design and build a city using plastic straw connectors. Program geared for ages 6 -12. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register.

Library Book Club
2025-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 (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.

Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 - 8 recommended)
2025-03-22 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 Craft Month

LEGO Club
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 (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.
