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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 15, 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!

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

Wednesday, April 15, 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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-5 years. Children enjoy doing themed crafts in the end of the program.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join Ms. Meghan every Wednesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities made for children ages 3-6! After storytime, children can choose to stay and play with the materials provided, including playdoh and building blocks.

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

Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Everyone" group

Genealogy with Larry

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Crestview Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Larry is here to help you find your history!  He will help you research and get you started on your genealogy adventure. 

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

Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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 and end with a craft. No registration required.

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

Literary Peeps Diorama Contest - Deadline for Submissions

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Here's how to participate:

CREATE YOUR DIORAMA

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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Registration is required. 

Available
Registration Available
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. 

Available
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 "School-Age" group

Enviroscapes

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Library Partners
Age Group:
School-Age

Keep Okaloosa Beautiful staff will lead an interactive Enviroscape demonstration to illustrate the different types of pollution that we might encounter in our communities.

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

LoveCrafts? It's oyster mushroom grow kit time!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly crafting program for grown-ups. Join us to create, chat, and make new friends!

~We will be building our own Oyster Mushroom Grow kits, all materials will be provided~ 

Space is limited, registration is required.

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

Family Movie - Toy Story (1995)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
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 the original Toy Story. A groundbreaking computer-animated film, the first from Pixar Animation Studi

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.