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Tech Q&A Session

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

All Winter Wednesday events begin at 2pm. The doors will open for seating at 1:30pm.

There will be a 30 minute tech Q&A session starting 30 minutes prior to all Wednesday events

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

Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends Group, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday on School Days, 1:45-3:00.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Wednesdays: "What's So Bad About Feeling Good?" Movie Screening

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

This quirky comedy follows a mysterious woman who spreads happiness—and a contagious laughter virus—in a city stuck in gloom. A lighthearted, feel-good film that explores the power of joy and connection in unexpected ways.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us each Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm!

  • Swap up to four puzzles each week
  • Puzzles must be new or like-new and come from a smoke-free environment
  • Sign-in is required (look for the clipboard)
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

3 - 6 yrs old Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

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

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends Group, Games and Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday on School Days, 1:45-3:00.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Board Game Day in the Teen Space

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
NVL - Teen Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

🎲 Board Game Day in the Teen Space! 🕹️

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in January, at 3:00pm-4:00pm, The Library's Anime Club will meet to watch anime. The Anime will be rated from G to PG13 & TV14. There will also be an assortment of manga on hand to read. 

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Life Size Self-Portraits

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

In January's edition of Little Picassos, children will be creating their own life size self-portraits! We will be tracing their outline on large craft paper, and they'll use markers and crayons to fill it in. 

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

Family Movie - Lilo & Stitch

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, School-Age

The family movie event starts at 4:15pm, showing Lilo & Stitch (2025). Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, comes to Earth after escaping captivity, where he tries to impersonate a dog.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Lego Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Computer Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens ages 12+ are invited to drop in for Teen LEGO Club on Thursday, January 22nd from 4:30–6:30pm. Build a mini LEGO creature to take home! 

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

Documentary of the Month: "Alaskan Dinosaurs"

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A team of intrepid paleontologists recently discovered a lost world of dinosaurs in the unlikeliest of places — deep in the dark, snowy wilds of northern Alaska.

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

Music & Me

Friday, January 23, 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.

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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: The Forest

Friday, January 23, 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

Friday, January 23, 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