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Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

All ages are welcome to join Ms. Meghan for storytime! We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and end with a craft. No registration required.

January Storytime Dates:

Wednesday, January 7th and 21st at 4pm

Cancelled
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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
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Music & Me

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. Mondays are for 0-5, Wednesdays ALL AGES are welcome, and Fridays are for 0-3 years old.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Story Time: Unicorns

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us for an age appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am.

Mon- Ages 0-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Stay & play

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime!

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Adults" group

Justice on the Block: Free Legal Help

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies
Age Group:
Adults

Legal Services of North Florida will offer free legal help on the 1st Monday of each month.

This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Binoculars for Better Birding!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens, Adults

Did you know that January 5th is National Bird Day?  Have you ever been outside and seen a bird  that you wanted to see up close without getting too close to them to disturb them?

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Youth Chess

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
School-Age,

Calling all budding chess players!

Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM.

It is designed to teach all the wonderful new chess players how to play or to play better.   

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Art at the Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, January 5th, at 4pm & Thursday, January 22nd 10am; Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Everyone

Attention Chess Players 

Chess Club meets every Monday evening 4:30-6 PM.

If you're a beginner or intermediate come and learn to play, or to play better.   

This event is in the "Adults" group

"Only Murders in the Library" A Podcast Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Crestview Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need to practice your English with native speakers? Are you looking for a natural way to learn to speak English and practice with friends? Join us at the Crestview Library every week, and see how much you will learn and grow.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fort Walton Beach Library Friends Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Friends Group, Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

The Fort Walton Beach Library Friends are now official! Come learn how you can be a part of this group who advocate for the library in the community!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Tot Art

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesday, Jan 6th at 10am ; Join us for a Tot Art lesson. We will be creating art with various mediums in these lessons, please dress for mess. This lesson is for ages 0-4.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Computers Course

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Dates: Tuesdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM (9 Week Cycle)

This is geared towards seniors however it is open to anyone who is 18 years or older

Registration encouraged call to register 

Limit of 15 individuals

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Come join the Games Club for a fun and friendly time of learning the game of American Mahjong, based on the traditional Chinese game.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Crestview Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need to practice your English with native speakers? Are you looking for a natural way to learn to speak English and practice with friends? Join us at the Crestview Library every week, and see how much you will learn and grow.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery, Thriller, Suspense & True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Music & Me

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. Mondays are for 0-5, Wednesdays ALL AGES are welcome, and Fridays are for 0-3 years old.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Story Time: Unicorns

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us for an age appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am.

Mon- Ages 0-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Why wait any longer?  Right now is "the right time" to learn to read better!  If you or someone you know has been missing out on all the finer points of reading; unable to fully communicate through correspondence; embarrassed to let anyo

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Story Time will have songs and stories to encourage a lifelong love of learning. No registration is required and older siblings are welcome. Enjoy free play and socialization afterwards!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Stay & play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime!

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-5 years. Children enjoy doing themed crafts in the end of the program.

Available
Registration Available