Board Games (Ages 6 – 11)
Parker Public Library 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL, United StatesPlay board games in the library! Program geared for ages 6 - 11.
Writing Workshop
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, United StatesCome and sit with a community of writers for a few hours in a dedicated writing space. Program geared for adults, but teens welcome to attend. Contact Ariel at asmith@nwrls.com for more information. Light refreshments provided sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
Budding Bookworms
Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, United StatesStories, 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.
Cross Stitch
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FLCome learn how to do basic counted cross stitch. All supplies will be provided.
Florida Talks Book Club
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, United StatesJanuary: The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack Davis Join us for conversation about Florida books. New members are always welcome!
Chess Club
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, United StatesLearn 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.
Silly Art Day (Family Program)
Charles Whitehead Memorial Public Library 314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL, United StatesNo need to be artistic for this one! Let's just have fun and create some silly art! A variety of materials will be provided. Parents are invited to join in on the fun!
School Age Bilingual Storytelling (Ages 6 and up)
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, United StatesWe will learn some words in Spanish and use those words to create a story of our own.
Magic in Shakespeare’s Plays
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, United StatesGCSC Encore Instructor, Robert Lamphear explores Shakespeare’s use of magic in his plays by focusing on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth and The Tempest. Program is free and open to the public to attend.
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL, United StatesSean Gaskell features songs on the kora - a 21 stringed West African harp. As a student of the instrument, he studied under the instruction of two musicians at their home in Brikama, Gambia, over multiple extensive visits. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora […]
LEGO Club (Registration Required)
Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FLProgram geared for 7 to 11 years old. Each month there will be a different theme to create with LEGOs. We will display completed Lego creations in the library. Registration required due to limited class size. Registrations begin on the 1st of each month by visiting the library or calling 850-233-5055.
Teen Advisory Board (Registration Required)
Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL, United StatesFor ages 14-17. Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Discuss books you enjoy and potential teen library programs. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.