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Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library facilitates four monthly contemporary / bestseller book clubs. Group members vote each year to select new titles, which are then alternated between the four clubs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Rock Painting

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and creative rock painting session led by Reagan. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for everyone.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Summer Art Club (7-12)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

Get creative this summer during our Summer Art Club! Children aged 7-12 are welcome to join us on most Wednesdays this summer to complete a different art activity every week. Registration required.

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

Drop In Family STEAM! SSSnakes color our world!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games and Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School-Age

Families with school aged children are invited to drop in for some learning fun featuring SSSNAKES!

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

Music & Movement

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool, Children

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Art at the Library

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Children, Teens, Adults

July 7th at 4pm and July 10th at 10am ; Join us for Art at the Library. We will be using Acrylic paint, please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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, July 10, 2025 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

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Every Story Time will be filled with activities, stories, and a fun take home craft! All to encourage a life long love of learning.

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

Lapsit

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Lapsit is a storytime for babies and toddlers, ages 0-3. Every week we will do stories and songs and every class will end with playtime.

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

Medicare 101

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Helping Agencies, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Does navigating Medicare have you all at sea? Do you have trouble understanding your options, coverage, and rights? Kevin Smithers will make sense of it all and guide you to meet your specific needs. 

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

Color Our World with a Touch of Magic

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age, Children

In this program kids will learn about magic and magic wands in literature and movies (such as in Disney animated films, the Wizard of Oz, and the Harry Potter series). 

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Color Science

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Children

Experiment, explore, and construct with hands-on Color Science. Registration encouraged, but not required.

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

Emerald Coast Science Center at the Library

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

Join us on July10th from 2-3pm for a special summer reading science event.  We will have the Emerald Coast Science Center at the Library for this event.  Space is limited, please register at readokaloos.org 

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

Elementary Kids Anime Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

Love anime and manga? Join us this summer for our Elementary Kids Anime Club! This club is for ages 7-12 and takes place at 2pm on some Thursdays. Coloring sheets and perler beads will be provided for children to do while they watch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library facilitates four monthly contemporary / bestseller book clubs. Group members vote each year to select new titles, which are then alternated between the four clubs.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Story Time

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join us for age appropriate story times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the month of June.  MONDAYS will be stories for ages 3-5, WEDNESDAYS will for ALL AGES, FRIDAYS will be ages 0-3.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

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

Baby Social Hour (pre-walkers)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Babies (pre-walkers) and their caregivers are warmly invited to join us for a delightful session of free play with bubbles, toys, music, and books available. This is a great time for both babies and their caregivers to socialize with others.

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-6 years. Children enjoy doing themed crafts in the end of the program.

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

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Color Our World With Art for Ages 7-12

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age, Children

Art colors our world!

What happens when we keep all of our creativity bottled up? Who wants to find out? Get ready to let your creativity flow with step by step painting instructions to create an abstract art piece with paint and canvas!

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

Coloring & Coffee

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends Group
Age Group:
Adults

On July 11th at 11am, Join us for a relaxing hour of Coloring and Coffee at the Valparaiso Library. This is an adult program, for ages 18 years and up. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Book Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library facilitates four monthly contemporary / bestseller book clubs. Group members vote each year to select new titles, which are then alternated between the four clubs.