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Needlecraft Group

Wednesday, July 15, 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!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 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 "Adults" group

Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, July 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

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

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

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, July 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, July 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 "Adults" group

Novel Idea Book Club

Thursday, July 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Summer of Movies

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Everyone

Beat the heat with fun and colorful movies for free! Bring blankets and camp out in the meeting room. Popcorn and juice are provided, and outside food and drinks are always welcome.

Doors open at 2 pm and movies start at 2:15 pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Thursday, July 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 "Adults" group

Historical Fiction, Narrative History & Bio/Memoir Book Club

Friday, July 17, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, July 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 Time

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Movie, Summer Reading
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.

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

Lego Free Play!

Saturday, July 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 "Adults" group

Cookbook Club #1 Summer Meeting

Saturday, July 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.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Music & Movement

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Third Mondays at 10:00 a.m. 

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

Babytime

Monday, July 20, 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 "School-Age" group

Youth Chess

Monday, July 20, 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, July 20, 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.   

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Fiberarts Circle

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join our crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

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

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

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

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

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

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

Canasta Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all card enthusiasts! Join us for Canasta on the third Tuesday of the month!

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