Bay County Public Library
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STEM Select (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
STEM Select (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
Explore a variety of STEM-themed activities at the library. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department to register. Geared for ages 6 - 12.
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Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
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Closed for New Years Day
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED for New Years Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1). All locations will close by 5 p.m. on December 31.
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Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Trading Card Game Day
Trading Card Game Day
Every first Friday of the month, visit the Youth Services department to trade and share your card collections—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.
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Writing Corner
Writing Corner
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. Adult geared, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at [email protected] for more information
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Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
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Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
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.
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Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
BCPL Virtual Book Club (Zoom Program, Registration Required)
January: Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen BCPL Book Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. New members are welcome! Email Rachael at [email protected] for Zoom invitation. Click to view BCPL Virtual Book Club Flyer for 2025.
Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
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.
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Discovering Art History for Homeschool (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Discovering Art History for Homeschool (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Join us in Youth Services for a short art history lesson with a craft! Dress to mess! Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Page Turners Book Club (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Page Turners Book Club (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Register to receive a copy of "Island of Spies" by Sheila Turnage before the Page Turners book club meets. Visit or call the library at 850-522-2113. Availability limited to 10 attendees. Meet to discuss the book along with fun activities. The copies of "Island of Spies" have been generously provided by the Bay County Public […]
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
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.
Linework Artists Reception
Linework Artists Reception
The Linework artist reception is Saturday, January 11 at 2 - 3 p.m. Meet several of the artists and learn about their art process. The event is free and open to the public with light refreshments. Linework art exhibit will be on display throughout December 2024 and January 2025 in the Bay County Public Library […]
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Winter Craft Camp (Ages 8 – 12, registration required)
Winter Craft Camp (Ages 8 – 12, registration required)
Make winter themed crafts in Youth Services. Dress to mess! Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
Shakespeare’s Women (Virtual Zoom Program, Registration Required)
Shakespeare’s Women (Virtual Zoom Program, Registration Required)
After a brief introduction about women in the theater, GCSC Encore instructor Robert Lamphear will discuss the women in Shakespeare’s life and some of the major female characters in his plays. Registration required. Register by emailing [email protected]. Shakespeare’s Women Admit it! Women are a part of everyone’s life. Yet, even today, most men don’t understand […]
Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 – 17, Registration Required)
Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 – 17, Registration Required)
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.
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LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Stargazing Party: Mars at Opposition
Stargazing Party: Mars at Opposition
Join us for a Stargazing Party out in front of the library. If you have a telescope, you are encouraged to bring it. We'll have the library telescope. The Opposition of Mars is when the red planet is at its biggest and brightest! It occurs when the Mars is at its closest point to Earth […]
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
Tackle LEGO challenges by putting STEM concepts into action. Class Size Limited. Registration Required. Call 850-522-2118 or visit Youth Services to register.
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Research Skills for Homeschool (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Research Skills for Homeschool (Ages 8 – 12, Registration Required)
Learn how to use library resources to do research for homework and more! Registration Required. Call the library at 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Department.
11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
11th Street Dulcimer Group Practice
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 [email protected] for the PDF Set list. If attending by Zoom, please email confirmation. Program geared for adults 18+.
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13 – 17, Registration Required)
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.
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Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 20).
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Buried, But Not Forgotten with Nancy Hudson
Buried, But Not Forgotten with Nancy Hudson
Cemeteries are sacred places of remembrance and open air museums. Learn about notable and forgotten people interred in Panama City cemeteries, the Oakland and Covington Cemeteries, funerary art, research, and lost cemeteries. Taught by local historian, Nancy Hudson.
Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics (Registration Required)
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 […]
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
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Japanese Language Club (Ages 6 – 12, Registration Required)
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.
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Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Family Game Day (Families with Children Ages 6 +)
Family Game Day (Families with Children Ages 6 +)
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.
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Digital Literacy Class: Device Advice (Registration Required)
Digital Literacy Class: Device Advice (Registration Required)
Have a question about your new smart device? Bring your device to the library to ask questions! Be sure to bring your fully charged smart device and any questions you have. Android phones, iPhones, Kindles, tablets, and iPads welcome! Registration required. Seating is limited. Visit the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107 to register. […]
Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)
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.
Civil War Military History
Civil War Military History
Presented by military historian, Buck Lawhorn. Program part of the Bay County Public Library's Tuesdays at 2 Continuing Education Series.
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Teen Game Night (Ages 13 – 18 / Registration Required)
Teen Game Night (Ages 13 – 18 / Registration Required)
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.
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Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)
Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class limited to 50 people per session, arrive early to reserve your spot.
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Crafternoon @ The Library
Crafternoon @ The Library
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.
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Writing Corner
Writing Corner
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. Adult geared, but teenagers are welcome! Contact Ariel at [email protected] for more information.