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
Butterfly

Music & Movement

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby - Preschool
Medicare thought cloud

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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Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

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Family Library Time: Planetarium Group 1

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Must be at least 4 years old, not afraid of dark, and able to sit still for 25 minutes!

PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON WHO WILL ENTER THE PLANETARIUM.  Registration opens April 10th at 12 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Family Library Time: Planetarium Group 2

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Must be at least 4 years old, not afraid of dark, and able to sit still for 25 minutes!

PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON WHO WILL ENTER THE PLANETARIUM.  Registration opens April 10th at 12 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
astronaut with outer space and rocket behind him

Family Library Time: Planetarium Group 3

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Must be at least 4 years old, not afraid of dark, and able to sit still for 25 minutes!

PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON WHO WILL ENTER THE PLANETARIUM.  Registration opens April 10th at 12 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
astronaut with outer space and rocket behind him

Family Library Time: Planetarium Group 4

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Must be at least 4 years old, not afraid of dark, and able to sit still for 25 minutes!

PLEASE REGISTER EACH PERSON WHO WILL ENTER THE PLANETARIUM.  Registration opens April 10th at 12 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

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Life Skills

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Partners, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This class series is designed to teach ages 13 and up basic skills that will help them in life. 

Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

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GEMS

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Other
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

May 9: Hedy Lamarr: Inventor 

Upcoming
Registration Available

Lego Free Play

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
School-Age, , Teens

Ages 5-17

Come build to your heart's content using the Legos provided and have fun with other Lego enthusiasts.

Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling.

Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

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FiberArts Circle

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.

Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

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Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens

What are you a fan of?

Teens are invited to an afternoon of costumes, games, and fun with other teen fans!

Teen Summer Schedule

Teen Time

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games!

Each week there is a different theme/program see below schedule.

1st Friday: Art - To be announced

Summer Kick-Off: Animal Tales

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Crestview Off-Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults
Offsite Event
knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.

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Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens

What are you a fan of?

Teens are invited to an afternoon of costumes, games, and fun with other teen fans!

knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.

Fandom logo

Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens

What are you a fan of?

Teens are invited to an afternoon of costumes, games, and fun with other teen fans!

Family Library Time: Youth Reader Awards

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Crestview Off-Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, , Teens

Children ages 0-18 and their families celebrate reaching their summer reading goals and pick their prize at the Community Center, 1446 Commerce Dr.!  (Reading logs were due July ).

Offsite Event
knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.

Fandom logo

Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens

What are you a fan of?

Teens are invited to an afternoon of costumes, games, and fun with other teen fans!

knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.