Event List

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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.   

The Fort Walton Beach Library Friends are now official! Come learn how you can be a part of this group who advocate for the library in the community!

-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.)

Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.)

-Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m.

On June 2nd at 10am Join us for a morning at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. We will be holding Dinosaur Egg Hunt. Kids can hunt for hidden dino eggs and keep the prizes inside!

Come join the Games Club for a fun and friendly time of learning the game of American Mahjong, based on the traditional Chinese game.

-Wednesday at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. in the Story Room

-Wednesday at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. in the Story Room

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

Calling all crafters!

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!

The City of Fort Walton Beach's City Manager, Jason Davis, wants to meet YOU! Get to know him, his vision for the City and have your voice heard over a hot cup of coffee.

-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.)

Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.)

-Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m.

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

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!

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)

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.

Mini-Mania will be June 4th at 11am. We will be using polymer clay to make tiny Dinos and more! This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

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.

Ages 5-17 (Younger children are welcome to attend class if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling, however, they are not eligible to win the Lego prizes.

Find hidden dinosaurs throughout the library to earn a cute dino prize. We will also have a dinosaur egg craft. Limited spots. Registration required. 

Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Starts at 3pm. Program for ages 3-10 years old. 

Tech Time at the Valparaiso Library will be on The first Friday of every month at 10:00am. Need Help with your device? Have Tech questions? We are here to help! Don't forget to bring your device.