Northwest Regional Library System

Preschool Storytime
2026-04-09 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.

Let's Bee Crafty! Let's Make Pom-Pom Birds!
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Use a pom-pom maker and other items to create adorable birds! This program is for adults.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 - 12, Registration Required)
2026-04-09 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
2026-04-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 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.

Teen Book Club (Ages 12 - 17)
2026-04-11 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 fun book genre discussions and pizza!

Strum Your Way to Fun! Ukulele Practice (Adult)
2026-04-13 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
2026-04-13 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, 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.

Craft Camp (Ages 8-12)
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for crafts in Youth Services. Dress for the mess! *Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register.

New Adult Social Hour (Geared for Ages 18 - 25)
2026-04-13 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.
Today’s Activity: High Tea

Bouncin' Babies & Toddlin' 2's (Ages 0 - 2 with caregiver)
2026-04-14 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.
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s happens weekly on Tuesdays thru May 12!

Budding Bookworms
2026-04-14 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)
2026-04-14 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

Seaside Stitchers
2026-04-14 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)
2026-04-14 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!

Chess Club
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States

LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11, Registration Required)
2026-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 (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.

Gardening Basics (Ages 14 - 17 / Registration Required)
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Learn some gardening tips from experts with UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office!
Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register or message us on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page.

Audubon Art Exhibit & Reception
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
The Audubon Art Exhibit will be on display throughout April and May 2026 in the Bay County Public Library galleries. The bird photographs and paintings are by members and friends of the Bay County Audubon Society. The art reception is Tuesday, April 14 from 5 – 6 p.m. CT. Visit anytime during this timeframe to meet the artists, and learn about their creative process and our local Audubon chapter. The event is free and open to the public with light refreshments.

Featured Bay County Audubon Society Artists:Bonnie Brant, Susan Butler, Mary Jo Capra, Gail Casteel, Donna Cronwell, Earl Henderson, Jocelyn Labranche, Robert McGill, Sandi Newsom, and Cathy Vaden

If interested in birds or learning more about them, you are invited to join your local Audubon Chapter. The Bay County Audubon Society’s monthly meetings are held at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church on the second Monday of each month from September to May. You can also participate in their birding field trips. For more information, visit https://baycountyaudubon.org.

Lego Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-15 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

Sail into School (Ages 3 - 5 / Class size limited)
2026-04-16 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)
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-16 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!

LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
2026-04-16 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.

Sewing Class: Grocery Bags (Part 1)
2026-04-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn to make reusable grocery bags using sewing machines! This is an all ages program. (caregivers should be with children). This is a two-part class!
Registration required, call 850-639-2419 to register.

Shelf Indulgence @ Wild Root
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Wild Root Coffee & Tea, 452 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Meet at Wild Root Coffee & Tea Shop (452 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL 32401) for our new Genre Book Club. Each Month is a new Genre to discuss! Not sure which book to read, we’ll have suggested titles that fit the genre.
Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for monthly book topics! Discussion facilitated by the Bay County Public Library.
April 16: Horror

Pirate Party Storytime
2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456, United States
Join us for a fun storytime with mermaids and pirates! Light refreshments provided. We set sail at 11:00 a.m. ET so don’t miss out on this exciting reading adventure!

Genealogy: DNA
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library, 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465, United States
Learn how DNA can help you find your ancestors. Discuss forms of DNA and companies that offer testing.

11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
2026-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
11th Street Mountain Dulcimer Practice at the library. Music provided. New members are welcome to join. Join us in the Bay County Public Library Youth Services Program Room. Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for the PDF Set list. If attending by Zoom, please email confirmation.
Program geared for adults 18+.

Movies at the Park: Zootopia 2 (OFF-SITE)
2026-04-17 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!
