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1 event,
Closed for New Year’s Day
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day.
2 events,
Wewa Weight Loss Support Group
Wewa Weight Loss Support Group
Join our new weight loss support group to get inspiration, encouragement, book recommendations and to meet others on this journey with you. Program geared for adults.
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)
January: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Email shill@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or meet at the library! New members are always welcome.
Winter Puzzle Contest (Ages 7 – 11)
Winter Puzzle Contest (Ages 7 – 11)
Join us as we present our first puzzle race. Three to four teams race to see who finishes the 300-piece puzzle first. All receive a prize. Grab a friend or come alone and the library will match you to a team.
4 events,
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.
Homeschool Meet Up
Homeschool Meet Up
Get to know one another, play games, experience STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and more!
3 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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Chess is a great way to improve your critical thinking skills and is a game the parents and children alike may enjoy together. All abilities are invited! Program geared for all ages.
6 events,
Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop
Come 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.
Family Game Day
Family Game Day
Board games will be set up for parents and children to come play. Space is limited to 24 people.
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,
6 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.
Florida Talks Book Club
Florida Talks Book Club
January: The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack Davis Join us for conversation about Florida books. New members are always welcome!
5 events,
Magic in Shakespeare’s Plays
Magic in Shakespeare’s Plays
GCSC 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
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Sean 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)
LEGO Club (Registration Required)
Program 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.
4 events,
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Sean 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 […]
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Sean Gaskell West African Kora Performance
Sean 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 […]
9 events,
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: 1/11/24 - Bears 1/18/24 - Zoo 1/25/24 - Pets 2/1/24 - Feelings 2/8/24 - Family 2/15/24 - Going to the Doctor 2/22/24 - Unicorns 2/29/24 - Opposites
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.
1 event,
Sea Needles
Sea Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, or quilt projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable time!
5 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!
The Dirt on Dirt
The Dirt on Dirt
Gardening in the sand is never easy, so it's good to learn more about your soil and how to amend or adapt what's there. Master Gardeners will also demonstrate how to take soil samples for analysis. Part of the Panhandle Gardening Series!
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Family centered story time and craft hour followed by playtime with library STEM and imaginative play items. All Ages welcome!
0 events,
2 events,
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All Northwest Regional Library System Locations will be CLOSED on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
STEAMroom: Parachutes (Ages 6 and up)
STEAMroom: Parachutes (Ages 6 and up)
Hands-on physics investigations with parachutes! Ages 6 and up
8 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
Discovering Florida’s Coast with Doug Alderman
Discovering Florida’s Coast with Doug Alderman
Florida beaches are world-famous, but what makes each section of the Florida coast unique?  In this program based on his latest book, Tallahassee author Doug Alderson will share striking photos of coastal scenery and wildlife as well as key facts, as we take an armchair journey from the Emerald Northwest to Miami’s Biscayne jewel and […]
Wewa Weight Loss Support Group
Wewa Weight Loss Support Group
Join our new weight loss support group to get inspiration, encouragement, book recommendations and to meet others on this journey with you. Program geared for adults.
1 event,
Health Education Classes with Humana: Give Your Brain a Boost
Health Education Classes with Humana: Give Your Brain a Boost
Join Christopher Cardinal, Humana Licensed Representative as he shares tips in how to give your brain a boost! Refreshments provided. Program is free and open to the public.
7 events,
Puzzle Competition
Puzzle Competition
How fast can you put a puzzle together? Everyone will choose a partner and try to complete the puzzle in the quickest time. The winning team will receive a small prize. Bring a friend or meet a new ones at this fun event! Program geared for adults.
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: 1/18/24 - Zoo 1/25/24 - Pets 2/1/24 - Feelings 2/8/24 - Family 2/15/24 - Going to the Doctor 2/22/24 - Unicorns 2/29/24 - Opposites
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,
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+.
Exploring the United States Census 1790 – 1950
Exploring the United States Census 1790 – 1950
Join us as we explore various years of the US Census. We will discuss what information is found on each census as well as different ways a name might appear. Learn to find and locate the census on Ancestry.com and Family Search.org. Program geared for adults.
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!
0 events,
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.
Library Book Club
Library Book Club
January: Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg Join us for conversation with other avid readers. New members are always welcome!
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
For monthly titles, call the library at 850-639-2419. New members always welcome!
5 events,
Gladius Concert
Gladius Concert
Gladius sounds like: Carlos Santana meets Eddie Van Halen in a Mexican standoff Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an award-winning composer and "accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist" who soulfully “shreds on the electric" (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing […]
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
2 events,
Historic Cemeteries as Cultural Resources
Historic Cemeteries as Cultural Resources
Florida Public Archeology Network presents Historic Cemeteries as Cultural Resources. This presentation provides information on how historic cemeteries can be used in research and what information they can provide about the lives they memorialize. It touches on some of the meanings of common symbols that you find in historic cemeteries and the basics of how […]
Line Dancing
Line Dancing
Put your boots on and come have fun dancin’ at the library. Program is free and open to the public.
5 events,
Backyard Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening
Backyard Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening
Join us for an outdoor talk and demonstration about hydroponic vegetable gardening  presented by Ray Bodrey with the UF/IFAS Gulf County Extension office. Program geared for adults.
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: 1/25/24 - Pets 2/1/24 - Feelings 2/8/24 - Family 2/15/24 - Going to the Doctor 2/22/24 - Unicorns 2/29/24 - Opposites
Tupelo Needleworks
Tupelo Needleworks
Bring your current knitting, crochet, quilt or craft projects and join other crafters for an enjoyable social time!
3 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.
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.
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 (Registration Required)
Family Game Day (Registration Required)
Mario Kart & Board Games Geared for families with children 6 - 11 year of age. Parents must stay with children. Program in the Meeting Room. Registration required. Registration is in 30 minute time blocks. Call 850-522-2118 to register.
0 events,
3 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.
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.
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead
Discover a variety of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities and learn with us! Program recommended for ages 6 - 12.
7 events,
Words and Music with Michael Lister and Friends
Words and Music with Michael Lister and Friends
New York Times Bestselling author, Michael Lister, will perform his own songs during this Tuesday at 2 program. His books will be available for purchase and signing. Program is free to attend and open to the public.
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. January's Book: Yellowface by […]
Sewing Basics: Snowman (Registration Required)
Sewing Basics: Snowman (Registration Required)
Learn how to hand sew a snowman craft! No sewing experience needed. Program geared for ages 12-17. To register, call 850-522-2118 or send us a message on our Bay County Public Library Facebook page.
2 events,
Bingo (Limited to 24 attendees)
Bingo (Limited to 24 attendees)
Join us for Bingo at the library! First come, first served with the attendance capped at 24. Program is free and open to the public.
Teen Game Night (Registration Required)
Teen Game Night (Registration Required)
Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Registration required. Program is geared for teens ages 12 - 18. Call 850-522-2118 to register.
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: 2/1/24 - Feelings 2/8/24 - Family 2/15/24 - Going to the Doctor 2/22/24 - Unicorns 2/29/24 - Opposites
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.
Homeschool Meet Up
Homeschool Meet Up
Get to know one another, play games, experience STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and more!
3 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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Chess is a great way to improve your critical thinking skills and is a game the parents and children alike may enjoy together. All abilities are invited! Program geared for all ages.
4 events,
Valentine’s Day Storytime + Craft (Ages 3 – 6)
Valentine’s Day Storytime + Craft (Ages 3 – 6)
Join us for a Valentine's Day storytime and craft. Program geared for ages 3 - 6 with caregiver.
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!
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Family centered story time and craft hour followed by playtime with library STEM and imaginative play items. All ages are welcome!
0 events,
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Closed for New Year’s Day
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