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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, May 7, 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

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Thursday, May 7, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Justice on the Block

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

The first Thursday of each month, 10-11:00 a.m. Free Legal Help Clinic will be at the library.  Areas: housing issues, veterans issues,  Economic impact payment issues, landlord-tenant, tax disputes, foreclosures

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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

Mini-Mania

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Mini-Mania will be May 7th at 11am. We will be using acrylic paint to make mini works of art! This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

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

Mystery by the Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss mystery and detective novels.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in May, (excluding 5/28) 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Friday, May 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time

Friday, May 8, 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 "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Garnier Beach Garden Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all horticulture aficionados! The Garnier Beach Garden Club presents in-depth talks and demonstrations about plants and gardening from local gardeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adventures in Marriage

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Michelle Wright and Live the Life are back with the Adventures in Marriage Conference. This is a three-day event taking place Friday, April 24 from 6-9pm, Saturday, April 25 from 9am-3:30pm (lunch will be provided) and Saturday, May 9 from 1-4pm.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Babytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of songs, stories, music, and toys!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have legal questions? Lawyers with Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Fort Walton Beach Library on the second Monday of the month from 10AM-12PM to help

This event is in the "Adults" group

All We Need is Hue

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Have you heard about the new relaxation trend? Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. It also promotes mindfulness and allows creativity.

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

Teen Hang-Out

Monday, May 11, 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 "School-Age" group

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.   

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Everyone

Attention Chess Players 

Chess Club meets every Monday evening 4:30-6 PM.

If you're a beginner or intermediate come and learn to play, or to play better.   

This event is in the "Adults" group

"Only Murders in the Library" A Podcast Club

Monday, May 11, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available