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Valparaiso Library Maker Space

Monday, January 26, 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, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Games and Gaming

Age Group:

School-Age
Special Story Time with local author Britney Westerfield Reed

Special Story Time with Britney Westerfield Reed

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age
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Winter Wednesdays: Hungrytown Concert

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults
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Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners

Age Group:

Teens
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Family Movie - Lilo & Stitch

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family
Writing in a book

Word Waves Writers

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Library Partners, Writing Group

Age Group:

Adults
Morocco

Kids Around the World - Morocco

Thursday, January 29, 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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Peter Fletcher In Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Niceville Off-Site

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Convert and Color (painting and music from you and guitarist Peter Fletcher). Bring your favorite book cover, your favorite image, something you want to leave your legacy at the library.

Concert and Painting! Music from guitarist Peter Fletcher and Painting with you!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Performance

Age Group:

Family, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults
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How To Make Zines

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 1

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age
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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 2

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age
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Meet Author Joseph Mason

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB Entry at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Books and Authors

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Life Skills - Job Coaching

Wednesday, February 4, 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
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Coffee with the City Manager

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Helping Agencies, Library Partners

Age Group:

Adults
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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, February 19, 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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LoveCrafts?

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

~Supplies provided for you, just bring yourself and your imagination~ 

Space is limited, registration is required.

 

Waitlist
Registration Available
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Friday, February 20, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Friday, February 20, 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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Teen Time

Friday, February 20, 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: Art - Perler Bead Art

LEGO FREE PLAY FOR AGES 0-14 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00AM TO NOON

Lego Free Play!

Saturday, February 21, 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.

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Simple and Elegant Sewing

Saturday, February 21, 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!

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Little Brush Buddies

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

In February's edition of Little Brush Buddies, we'll be making tape-resist paintings! 

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Monday, February 23, 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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Art at the Library

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, Feb 23rd, at 4pm & Thursday, Feb 26th 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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Adult Art Class

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Tuesday, Feb 24th at 11am the Valparaiso Library will have a special Adult art class. We will be using acrylic on canvas to create a work of art! 

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Craft & Chat

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Don't miss your chance to Craft & Chat on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from 11 am - 1 pm. Bring along your latest creative project to work on as you share ideas, spark inspiration, and connect with fellow crafters.

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Adults Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join a group of knitting and crochet hobbyist, make friends, and share ideas with fellow creatives! Meeting weekly!

ADULTS ONLY, no kids. All skill levels welcome.

One on one instruction available upon request.

FWB Games Club

Games Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of tabletop, board, and card games with other adults!

Coffee and tea will be provided

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Teen Hang-Out

Tuesday, February 24, 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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Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesdays

-10 a.m.

-First 30 children each class!

Needlework

Needlecraft Group

Wednesday, February 25, 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!

Program info

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, February 25, 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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Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books and Authors, Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens

What are you a fan of?

Teens are invited to an afternoon of costumes, games, and fun with other teen fans!

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Art at the Library

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, Feb 23rd, at 4pm & Thursday, Feb 26th 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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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, February 26, 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.

Program info

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Friday, February 27, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Homeschool Meet-Up

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends Group, Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens

Friday, Feb 27th from Noon-1pm the Home School Meet-up will be crafting miniature art galleries. Bring your imagination and creativity and we will provide the rest! 

Upcoming
Registration Available