Event List

Featured Events

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Winter Wednesdays: Lucky Mud Concert

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 1

Friday, February 27, 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, February 27, 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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Cat Café with Whiskers on the Emerald Coast

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Helping Agencies

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
GLOW

GLOW Teen Art Contest Winners' Ceremony

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Library Partners

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Movie Matinee--Snow White

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family
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Teen Manga Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other

Age Group:

Teens
Life skills

Life Skills - Seed Starts

Wednesday, March 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
A Walk & Talk Through Monet's Giverny Gardens

A Walk & Talk Through Monet's Giverny Gardens

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Tibetan Bowl Meditation

Sound Bath Meditation

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Library Partners

Age Group:

Adults
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'Born to be Wild' - a Nature Movie

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
High Tea

An American Girl and Me High Tea - All About Josefina

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School-Age
Gladius Concert Flyer

Gladius in Concert

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Niceville Off-Site

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
coloring flyer

Coloring & Coffee

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Fiberarts Circle

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults
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BookEnds Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby - Preschool
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Air Dry Clay Craft Night (AH)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Great Backyard Birding Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Mary Esther Library
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Teens

The primary birding event in February is the Great Backyard Bird Count which happens for 4 days on February 13-16, 2026.

Teen Hang-Out Flyer

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.

Event Full
Registration Available
Teen Hang-Out Flyer

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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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.

Available
Registration Available
Teen Hang-Out Flyer

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.

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Anime Club

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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Healthy Connections - Homeschool Edition

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Partners
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Help middle school youth build skills for healthy relationships through learning about power, responsibility, bullying, boundaries, anger, and more!

Available
Registration Available
Teen Hang-Out Flyer

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! 

Available
Registration Available
Teen Hang-Out Flyer

Teen Hang-Out

Friday, February 27, 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.

February schedule

Teen Time

Friday, February 27, 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

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Lego Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

 

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Yoyo! Check this out!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Everyone

Calling yoyo enthusiasts of all experience levels! Carlos, a local yoyo enthusiast, will be at the library on the 4th Saturday of every month to help you hone your yoyo skills. This is a drop-in event.

GLOW

GLOW Teen Art Contest Winners' Ceremony

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Library Partners
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We are proud to host the winners of the inaugural GLOW: Illuminate Healthy Relationships Teen Art Contest, presented by Shelter House and Okaloosa Public Arts!

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Teen Manga Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Meet up with teens who share your passion for manga, anime, kpop, and other fandom groups! Discuss your shared interests, get recommendations, and create a fandom-inspired craft. For ages 12-18. 

Available
Registration Available
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Color at the Library ( The Whole Month of March)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool, Teens

The whole month of March, we will have fun coloring sheets & blank paper in our Early Reader section and our Juniors section.  Come color and create, leave some art for us to hang to brighten our Library and also take some home. 

Teen Hang-Out Flyer

Teen Hang-Out

Monday, March 2, 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, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

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

Available
Registration Available
Teen Hang-Out Flyer

Teen Hang-Out

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Teen Hang-Out Flyer

Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Life skills

Life Skills - Seed Starts

Wednesday, March 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

This class series is designed to teach ages 13 and up basic skills that will help them in life. 

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Mini-Mania

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Mini-Mania will be March 5th at 11am. We will be using acrylic paint to make mini works of art! This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

Available
Registration Available