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4 events,
Budding Bookworms
Budding Bookworms
Stories, songs, finger plays & crafts to instill a love of reading! Each program will focus on a letter of the alphabet. Recommended for up to 5 years of age with a caregiver.
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Please contact the library by calling 850-639-2419 for monthly book club titles. New members always welcome!
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn new strategies, improve problem solving skills, meet new people, and have fun playing the game of Kings and Queens! All levels are welcome. Chess boards and instruction provided. Program geared for all ages.
5 events,
Chapter Chat Book Club
Chapter Chat Book Club
Jessica Foster and Mel Zosh from WJHG News Channel 7 will lead Chapter Chat Book Club. Come join us to talk about this month's book and just fun conversation in general! Open to the public to join, no registration required. We will be meeting in the Meeting Room with light refreshments. March's Book: The Book […]
Adulting Class: Taxes (Ages 14 – 18 / Registration Required)
Adulting Class: Taxes (Ages 14 – 18 / Registration Required)
Learn beginner information on how to do taxes from Melanie Taylor and Dr. Paula Davis of UF/IFAS Extension Bay County. Registration required. Program is geared for teens ages 14 - 18. Register by calling 850-522-2118 or visiting the Youth Services Department.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Early literacy fun for you and your little ones with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Program for ages 0 - 36 months with caregiver.
2 events,
Beach Book Club (Zoom/In-Person Hybrid)
Beach Book Club (Zoom/In-Person Hybrid)
May: Â Reckoning by Catherine Coulter Email shill@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or 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! […]
Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program is geared for teens ages 12 - 18.
3 events,
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Get ready to have some fun with your child as they learn through stories, songs, and craft time. Class size is limited to 24 people. Class Theme: 5/2   Things that Go 5/9   Sea Creatures 5/16   Being You! 5/23    Friends 5/30    ​Pirates!
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes while building early literacy skills. Program for ages 3 - 5 years old with caregiver.
2 events,
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
Trading Card Game Day
Trading Card Game Day
Every first Friday of the month, visit the Youth Services department to play, trade, and share your card collections - Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, & Magic the Gathering. Program geared for children and teens.
7 events,
Free Comic Book Day
BCPL is once again celebrating Free Comic Book Day. We will have "blind bags" with three assorted comic books in four age groups, from 4-years old to adults. The library is partnering with Comic Emporium and Arena Comics, our two local comics shops in Panama City.
Onyx: What if I Try – Process, Practice, Purpose: Drawing Workshop for Kids (Registration Required)
Onyx: What if I Try – Process, Practice, Purpose: Drawing Workshop for Kids (Registration Required)
Professional artist-muralist, Suzanne Whitaker, will use her illustrations in Lisa Sterne's book, WHAT IF I TRY?, as inspiration for this workshop activities. Participants will first enjoy the story of Onyx, the Cat, who tried all sorts of new things. Suzanne will then lead the participants in experimenting with the drawing process, continuing with practice, leading […]
Instrument Petting Zoo
Instrument Petting Zoo
Get up close and personal with musical instruments! Students from the Port St. Joe High School marching band will teach participants about the instruments they play and the sounds they make. The event is free to the public and is geared towards children.
Seaside Stitchers
Seaside Stitchers
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!
0 events,
3 events,
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn new strategies, improve problem solving skills, meet new people, and have fun playing the game of Kings and Queens! All levels are welcome. Chess boards and instruction provided. Program geared for all ages.
Beginning Japanese Class (Adults 18+ / Registration Required)
Beginning Japanese Class (Adults 18+ / Registration Required)
Come learn some basics of conversational Japanese, as well as reading and writing hiragana. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2107 to register.
4 events,
Collage Makerspace
Collage Makerspace
Sarah Burris, collage artist and librarian, will introduce collage basics. All materials will be provided to create your own collage in celebration of World Collage Day (May 11).
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Early literacy fun for you and your little ones with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Program for ages 0 - 36 months with caregiver.
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Come hear delightful stories, have fun with finger plays, move and groove to silly songs! Class sizes are limited to 24 people each session; two class times of same class. 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Session 1 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Session 2
1 event,
Doodle Club (Registration Required)
Doodle Club (Registration Required)
Join us for doodling, and other fun drawing games and activities. Program geared for ages 8 - 12. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks prior to each session. Call 850-522-2118 to register.
7 events,
The Book Buzz
The Book Buzz
Join us for a cup of tea, as we share our latest favorite book. Each month we will explore a different theme or genre, with a list of great titles available.
Friends of the Wewahitchka Library Monthly Meeting
Friends of the Wewahitchka Library Monthly Meeting
Meetings are open to all members. If you are not yet a member, but are interested in supporting the library through advocacy, volunteer work and fundraising, we invite you to join us. Printable Membership Form
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Get ready to have some fun with your child as they learn through stories, songs, and craft time. Class size is limited to 24 people. Class Theme: 5/9   Sea Creatures 5/16   Being You! 5/23    Friends 5/30    ​Pirates!
2 events,
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
Mother’s Day Craft
Mother’s Day Craft
Listen to a sweet story about mom and then create a beautiful craft. Program geared for school-aged kids.
4 events,
Florida Friendly Gardening
Florida Friendly Gardening
Join the UF/IFAS Master Gardeners each month for a new topic in Florida Friendly landscaping and gardening.
Seaside Stitchers
Seaside Stitchers
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!
Yoga (Donation Afterhours Class)
Yoga (Donation Afterhours Class)
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Leila Fortier of Ananta Yoga is leading a donation-based yoga class designed for all skill levels. All donations will go to the library.
0 events,
3 events,
Tupelo Needleworks
Tupelo Needleworks
Bring your current knit, crochet, quilt or craft project! Meet and enjoy socializing with other crafters!
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn new strategies, improve problem solving skills, meet new people, and have fun playing the game of Kings and Queens! All levels are welcome. Chess boards and instruction provided. Program geared for all ages.
5 events,
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Come hear delightful stories, have fun with finger plays, move and groove to silly songs! Class sizes are limited to 24 people each session; two class times of same class. 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Session 1 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Session 2
Teen Advisory Board (Registration Required)
Teen Advisory Board (Registration Required)
For ages 14-17. Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Discuss books you enjoy and potential teen library programs. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. Registration required. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Early literacy fun for you and your little ones with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Program for ages 0 - 36 months with caregiver.
1 event,
Health Education Classes with Humana: Train Your Brain
Health Education Classes with Humana: Train Your Brain
Train Your Brain program taught by Jacob White, Licensed Humana representative. Light refreshments are provided. Program is free and open to the public.
4 events,
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Get ready to have some fun with your child as they learn through stories, songs, and craft time. Class size is limited to 24 people. Class Theme: 5/16   Being You! 5/23    Friends 5/30    ​Pirates!
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes while building early literacy skills. Program for ages 3 - 5 years old with caregiver.
3 events,
Writing Your Family History
Writing Your Family History
Learn tips on compiling and writing your family history. Program geared for adults.
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice (Zoom + In-Person Hybrid)
11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice (Zoom + In-Person Hybrid)
11th Street Mountain Dulcimer Practice at the library. Music provided. New members are welcome to join. Â Email sburris@nwrls.com for the PDF Set list and the Zoom Invitation. If meeting in person, join us in the Bay County Public Library Youth Services Program Room. Program geared for adults 18+.
1 event,
Seaside Stitchers
Seaside Stitchers
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!
0 events,
5 events,
STEAM for Littles (Ages 1-6)
STEAM for Littles (Ages 1-6)
Learn while you play with S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) at this fun program!
Library Book Club
Library Book Club
Call the library at 850-229-8879 for this month's title. Join us for conversation with other avid readers. New members are always welcome!
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Please contact the library by calling 850-639-2419 for monthly book club titles. New members always welcome!
6 events,
Justice on the Block Legal Clinic
Justice on the Block Legal Clinic
Lawyers from Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Bay County Public library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except for December). 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 […]
Chapter Chat Book Club
Chapter Chat Book Club
Jessica Foster and Mel Zosh from WJHG News Channel 7 will lead Chapter Chat Book Club. Come join us to talk about this month's book and just fun conversation in general! Open to the public to join, no registration required. We will be meeting in the Meeting Room with light refreshments. April's Book: The Homewreckers […]
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Early literacy fun for you and your little ones with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Program for ages 0 - 36 months with caregiver.
0 events,
2 events,
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Get ready to have some fun with your child as they learn through stories, songs, and craft time. Class size is limited to 24 people. Class Theme: 5/23    Friends 5/30    ​Pirates!
2 events,
Comic Club (Registration Required)
Comic Club (Registration Required)
Join us in Youth Services once a month to discuss comics, meet other comic-loving kids, and create your own comics! Program geared for ages 8 - 12. Registration required. Registration opens 3 weeks prior to each session. Call 850-522-2118 to register.
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
2 events,
Seaside Stitchers
Seaside Stitchers
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!
Family Game Day
Family Game Day
Mario Kart & Board Games Geared for families with children 6 - 11 year of age. Parents must stay with children. Program in the Meeting Room.Â
0 events,
1 event,
Closed for Memorial Day
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
3 events,
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 0 – 36 months)
Early literacy fun for you and your little ones with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Program for ages 0 - 36 months with caregiver.
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Book Babies (Ages 0 – 2)
Come hear delightful stories, have fun with finger plays, move and groove to silly songs! Class sizes are limited to 24 people each session; two class times of same class. 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Session 1 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. Session 2
Writers Group
Writers Group
Join writers to discuss writing techniques, challenges, and and offer supportive feedback. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month at 10:30 a.m. ET. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe.
2 events,
Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program is geared for teens ages 12 - 18.
Japanese Language Club (Registration Required)
Japanese Language Club (Registration Required)
Young fans of Japanese games, anime, and culture will enjoy the beginner class to learn Japanese words and phrases. Program geared for ages 6 - 12. Registration required, and opens 3 weeks prior to each class. Please call 850-522-2118 to register.
2 events,
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Sail into School (Ages 3 – 5 / Class size limited)
Get ready to have some fun with your child as they learn through stories, songs, and craft time. Class size is limited to 24 people. Class Theme: 5/30    ​Pirates!
2 events,
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
Crafternoon @ The Library
Crafternoon @ The Library
Bring a current craft project or the supplies to start a new one! We will be providing intricate coloring pages and markers/colored pencils. Join other crafters in forming a more tight knit (or crocheted) community! Program geared for adults, but teens welcome to join. Tea provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. […]
3 events,
Summer Adventures Storytime & Craft (Ages 3 – 6)
Summer Adventures Storytime & Craft (Ages 3 – 6)
Join us for a Summer Adventures Storytime & Craft geared for ages 3 - 6 with caregiver. This is part of the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Programming.
Writers Corner (Geared for Adults/Teens Welcome)
Writers Corner (Geared for Adults/Teens Welcome)
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 Bay County Friends of the Library. Program geared for adults, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at asmith@nwrls.com for more information.
Seaside Stitchers
Seaside Stitchers
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!