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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Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, March 30, 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.   

Storytime

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School-Age,

-Wednesdays (dates below) starting in the Meeting Room

Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, April 6, 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.   

Lego Free Play

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Photo is a flyer with a purple background and various science images. It includes information found in the event description.

GEMS

Saturday, April 11, 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

April 11: Temple Grandin: Animal Behaviorist

Upcoming
Registration Available
Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, April 13, 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.   

Storytime

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crestview Off-Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School-Age,

-Wednesdays (dates below) starting in the Meeting Room

Offsite Event
Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, April 20, 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.   

knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, April 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.

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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
astronaut with outer space and rocket behind him

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
Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, April 27, 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.   

Night Sky

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Everyone, Adults

The workshop is held as part of the NWFAA’s support for its library telescope program. We will discuss astronomical objects and events visible for the next 30 days as well recent astronomical events and general astronomy subjects. Free to all.

Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, May 4, 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.   

Storytime

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School-Age,

-Wednesdays (dates below) starting in the Meeting Room

Photo is a flyer with a purple background and various science images. It includes information found in the event description.

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
Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, May 11, 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.   

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.

Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, May 18, 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.   

knitting and crochet

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.

Chess Club

Youth Chess

Monday, May 25, 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.   

Night Sky

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Everyone, Adults

The workshop is held as part of the NWFAA’s support for its library telescope program. We will discuss astronomical objects and events visible for the next 30 days as well recent astronomical events and general astronomy subjects. Free to all.