Event List

Featured Events

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A Visit with Santa (AH)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
4 penguins singing Christmas carols

Family Library Time: Noel Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Holiday, Performance

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults
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Mary Esther Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Everyone
Lawyers in the Library!

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Helping Agencies, Library Partners

Age Group:

Adults
Nature documentary flyer

'Magic of the Snowy Owl' - PBS 'Nature' Documentary

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
Niceville Library Craft and Chat flyer

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Niceville Library Christmas Party flyer

Niceville Library Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Niceville Library

Program Type:

Holiday

Age Group:

Everyone
Cookies and movies

Holiday Cookie Decorating and Movies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Movie

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
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Music & Movement

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby - Preschool
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Medicare 101

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Helping Agencies, Library Partners, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Niceville Library Christmas Craft Night flyer

Christmas Craft Night

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Coloring and Coffee flyer

Coloring & Coffee

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Cozy Crafts: Gingerbread House & Cookie Decorating (AH)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Garnier Beach Garden Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Bright Stars Childcare Visit (2's Class)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Ft Walton Off-Site
Program Type:
Library Partners, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

I will be visiting Bright Stars Childcare's two year old class once a month to read stories.

Offsite Event
music & me

Music & Me

Friday, December 5, 2025 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
Story Time: Winter

Story Time: Winter

Friday, December 5, 2025 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
stay & play

Stay & play

Friday, December 5, 2025 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!

Program info

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Friday, December 5, 2025 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
4 penguins singing Christmas carols

Family Library Time: Noel Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Holiday, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Pictures with Santa (Sponsored by our Friends)

Live music 

A Christmas craft

Dreidel (a Hanukkah game)

Advent, menorah and kinara candle scavenger hunt

Light refreshments provided and served by our Friends

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Lapsit

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join us every week for stories, songs, rhymes, cookies, and play time! For babies 0-3.

Lapsit takes place on:

Thursdays at 10:30am

1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:30am

Available
Registration Available
music & me

Music & Me

Monday, December 8, 2025 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

Head Start Visit

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ft Walton Off-Site
Program Type:
Library Partners, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

I will be visiting both Head Start classes once a month and reading stories.

Offsite Event
Story Time: Reindeer

Story Time: Reindeer

Monday, December 8, 2025 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
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Babytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of songs, stories, music, and toys!

stay & play

Stay & play

Monday, December 8, 2025 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!

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Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

Available
Registration Available
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Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

Available
Registration Available
music & me

Music & Me

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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
Story Time: Reindeer

Story Time: Reindeer

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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
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Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesdays

-10 a.m.

-First 30 children each class!

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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!

stay & play

Stay & play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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!

Program info

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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
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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join Ms. Meghan every Wednesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities made for children ages 3-6! After storytime, children can choose to stay and play with the materials provided, including playdoh and building blocks.

Available
Registration Available
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Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Give them a head start: Storytime attendance increases reading, listening and motor skills, attention span, music and rhythm, social development and so much more.

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Music & Movement

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Second Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 

Available
Registration Available
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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of song & dance, stories, movements, music, and toys!