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LoveCrafts?

Thursday, January 15, 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.

 

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This event is in the "School-Age" group

Art For Kids

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

Join us for an arts and crafts project for kids ages 7-12.

We will discuss a professional illustrator technique and some tricks that you can use on the project.

Art supplies are provided.

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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Music & Me

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. Mondays are for 0-5, Wednesdays ALL AGES are welcome, and Fridays are for 0-3 years old.

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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Story Time: Colors

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Join us for an age appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am.

Mon- Ages 0-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Stay & play

Friday, January 16, 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!

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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Friday, January 16, 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.

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

Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, January 16, 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

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Registration Available
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Friday, January 16, 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

Teen Time

Friday, January 16, 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 - Cancelled due to Library Closure

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bead Swap & Craft Night (AH)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Destin Library for a fun beading supply exchange on Friday, January 16th at 6pm and make a few beaded projects with your new supplies!

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

Lego Free Play!

Saturday, January 17, 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 "Everyone" group

Pet Café in partnership with Crestview Animal Shelter

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Come meet adorable dogs on the portico and cats in the meeting room looking for a loving fur-ever home, find your purr-fect match!

Donations are welcome. Animal supplies will be accepted.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Simple and Elegant Sewing

Saturday, January 17, 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!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Take & Make Craft

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool, School-Age

Do you love crafts but can't make it to our pre-school Storytime? Take our Storytime craft (for ages 3-7) and make it at home!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit

Saturday, January 17, 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

1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:30am

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

Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

All ages are welcome to join Ms. Meghan for storytime! We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and end with a craft. No registration required.

January Storytime Dates:

Wednesday, January 7th and 21st at 4pm

Closed

All Day
Valparaiso Library
Closing

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Mary Esther Library

The Mary Esther Library will be closed on Monday January 19th in honor of the Federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

Closing
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

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

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

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Registration Available