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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, April 16, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, April 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Corner

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Crafty Corner is April 16th at 11am. We will be making a spring craft. This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

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

Novel Idea Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
DES - Small Conference Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Novel Idea Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. We focus on a variety of fiction titles with an occasional nonfiction choice. Everyone is welcome to join!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, April 16, 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

Anime Club

Thursday, April 16, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

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, April 17, 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
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, April 17, 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!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-first 15 children each class (preference given to Early Steps families but everyone is welcome)

Registration is encouraged but not required

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

Teen Hang-Out

Friday, April 17, 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

Teen Time

Friday, April 17, 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: Cancelled

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

Lego Free Play!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age

Who doesn't love Legos?  Come prepared to be creative!  Creating with Legos allows us to bring our visions to life. Every builder will be encouraged to create their own structure.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pet Café in partnership with Crestview Animal Shelter

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Come meet adorable dogs on the portico and cats in the meeting room looking for a loving fur-ever home, find your purr-fect match!

Donations are welcome. Animal supplies will be accepted.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Simple and Elegant Sewing

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in learning the basics of sewing but don't know where to start? Anne-Marie Wilkerson will guide you to sewing bliss!

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

R.E.A.D. - Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Saturday, April 18, 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

Experience one-on-one reading with a trained therapy dog! Each child gets 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club #1 Spring Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Library Cookbook Club will expand to two groups in 2026, with ten members in each. The groups will meet quarterly to share in a potluck of everyone's favorite dishes from that season's selected title.