Event List

Featured Events

High Tea

An American Girl and Me High Tea - All About Josefina

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School-Age
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Gladius in Concert

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Niceville Off-Site

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
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Coloring & Coffee

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Fiberarts Circle

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults
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BookEnds Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Teen Lego Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Computer Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
sensory storytime

Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby - Preschool
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Air Dry Clay Craft Night (AH)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Plushie Camp Jamboree

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Age Group:

Family, School-Age
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R.E.A.D. - Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Library Partners, Other

Age Group:

Family, School-Age
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Valparaiso Library Maker Space

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School-Age, Teens, Adults
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Pokémon Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Games and Gaming

Age Group:

School-Age
City Vehicle Day

Valparaiso City Vehicle Day

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
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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
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Movie Matinee--Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family
Life skills

Life Skills

Wednesday, April 1, 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
legal help

Justice on the Block

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Library Partners

Age Group:

Adults
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Adult Literacy

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Why wait any longer?  Right now is "the right time" to learn to read better!  If you or someone you know has been missing out on all the finer points of reading; unable to fully communicate through correspondence; embarrassed to let anyo

Needlework

Needlecraft Group

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters!

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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!

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Stay & play

Wednesday, April 8, 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!

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Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Niceville Library CLOSED

All Day
Niceville Library

The Niceville Library will be closed Thursday, April 9th, for the annual City of Niceville Employee Picnic. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, April 10th.

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Music & Movement

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Second Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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Storytime

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesdays OR Thursdays

-10 a.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Art at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, April 6th at 4pm & Thursday, April 9th 10am; Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 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!

Community Art Supplies Swap

Community Art Supplies Swap

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

The Downtown Fort Walton Beach Coffee Club is having an Art Supplies Swap!

Bring your unwanted arts and crafts supplies! Swap them out for new ones!

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ESOL Classes

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, April 9, 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)
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3 - 6 yrs old Story Time

Thursday, April 9, 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 required.

Welcome to Story Time

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Cancelled
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Medicare 101

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Helping Agencies, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Does navigating Medicare have you all at sea? Do you have trouble understanding your options, coverage, and rights? Kevin Smithers will make sense of it all and guide you to meet your specific needs. 

AARP Tax Prep

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners

AARP Tax Prep - Free to everyone

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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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Anime Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in April, 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. 

Lego Free Play Schedule

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.

Music & Me

Music & Me

Friday, April 10, 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 year olds.

Available
Registration Available
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Stay & play

Friday, April 10, 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!

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Page Turners Book Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

April book: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590) for more information.