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Needlecraft Group

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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, February 11, 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!

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, February 11, 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
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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

Tech Q&A Session

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

All Winter Wednesday events begin at 2pm. The doors will open for seating at 1:30pm.

There will be a 30 minute tech Q&A session starting 30 minutes prior to all Wednesday events

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

Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Adults" group

Winter Wednesdays: Bookmark Workshop

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative at our make your own Beaded Bookmark Workshop! Design a beautiful, bookmark to keep or gift. Supplies are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, so come early!

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

Teen Space Valentine's Craft Day

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
NVL - Teen Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

💘 Valentine Craft Making Day – Teen Space! 💘

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens

Join us for Lego Club! This is a drop-in event and children will be free building whatever they would like. Finished Lego creations will be displayed in the Children's Department until the following Lego Club.

 

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, February 12, 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

Music & Movement

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool,

Second Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 

Available
Registration Available
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

Art at the Library

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, Feb 2nd, at 4pm & Thursday, Feb 12th 10am; Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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.

Lapsit takes place on:

Thursdays at 10:30am

Registration is required. 

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

Medicare 101

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, February 12, 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, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in February (excluding the 19th), 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.

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

Lego Free Play

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Ages 5-17

Come build to your heart's content using the Legos provided and have fun with other Lego enthusiasts.

Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seniors of all skill levels are invited to learn Tai Chi, which can improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling!

Registration is required! Contact Jennifer Van Dyke at 850-669-0579 or jennifer@wfahec.org