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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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stay & play

Stay & play

Monday, December 29, 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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Music & Me

Wednesday, December 31, 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: Penguins

Story Time: Penguins

Wednesday, December 31, 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 3-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

Available
Registration Available
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Stay & play

Wednesday, December 31, 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!

Story Time: Penguins

Story Time: Penguins

Friday, January 2, 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 3-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

Available
Registration Available

A Vision That Sticks: a vision board event

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults

Come craft your vision for 2026!  This event is free! All are WELCOME! Supplies are provided. 

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FiberArts Circle

Monday, January 19, 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.

Night Sky

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 1

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 2

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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FiberArts Circle

Monday, February 16, 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.

Estate Planning Seminar

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Estate Preservation Educational Seminar hosted by CornerStone Financial. 

Estate Planning Seminar

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Estate Preservation Educational Seminar hosted by CornerStone Financial. 

Night Sky

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

teddy bear hiding his eyes

Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 1

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
teddy bear hiding his eyes

Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 2

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Movie Matinee--Snow White

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family

“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Available
Registration Available
knitting and crochet

FiberArts Circle

Monday, March 16, 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.

Night Sky

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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Family Library Time: Touch a Truck

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, , Teens, Everyone, Adults

Local truck drivers, if you'd like to share your truck and expertise with children in our community, please contact Augusta or Olivia at the Crestview Public Library, 850-682-4432.

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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
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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
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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