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Valparaiso Library Maker Space

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School-Age, Teens, Adults
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Pokémon Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Games and Gaming

Age Group:

School-Age
Special Story Time with local author Britney Westerfield Reed

Special Story Time with Britney Westerfield Reed

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age
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Winter Wednesdays: Hungrytown Concert

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults
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Fandom Party for Homeschool Highschoolers

Wednesday, January 28, 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
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Family Movie - Lilo & Stitch

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family
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Word Waves Writers

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Library Partners, Writing Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Kids Around the World - Morocco

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

School-Age
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Peter Fletcher In Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Niceville Off-Site

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Convert and Color (painting and music from you and guitarist Peter Fletcher). Bring your favorite book cover, your favorite image, something you want to leave your legacy at the library.

Concert and Painting! Music from guitarist Peter Fletcher and Painting with you!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Performance

Age Group:

Family, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults
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How To Make Zines

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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Family Library Time: Bear Hunt Group 1

Friday, January 30, 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, January 30, 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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Meet Author Joseph Mason

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB Entry at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Books and Authors

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Life Skills - Job Coaching

Wednesday, February 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
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Teen Manga Club

Saturday, January 24, 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. 

Event Full
Registration Available
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Valparaiso Library Maker Space

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens, Adults

The Valparaiso Library will be opening up their Makerspace Lab to the public. This Month the lab will be open on Monday, Dec 22nd the Lab will be open from 10:00am-Noon.

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Teen Hang-Out

Monday, January 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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Teen Hang-Out

Tuesday, January 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.

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Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, January 28, 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, January 28, 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, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Thursday Jan 29th at 10am; Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up.

Available
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, January 29, 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, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in January, 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. There will also be an assortment of manga on hand to read. 

Convert and Color (painting and music from you and guitarist Peter Fletcher). Bring your favorite book cover, your favorite image, something you want to leave your legacy at the library.

Concert and Painting! Music from guitarist Peter Fletcher and Painting with you!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults

World-renowned guitarist Peter Fletcher will serenade the library during a special event where patrons and guests will paint bricks and pavers to look like book covers or any image you choose to paint! 

Available
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Friday, January 30, 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.

January Teen

Teen Time- Bear Hunt

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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

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Meet Author Joseph Mason

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB Entry at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come meet local fantasy author Joseph Mason, who will be here to sign copies of his novel, Borrowed Fantasy!

 

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Color at the Library ( The Whole Month of February)

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

The whole month of February, we will have fun coloring sheets & blank paper in our Early Reader section and our Juniors section.

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Teen Hang-Out

Monday, February 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, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Available
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Tuesday, February 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.

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Teen Hang-Out

Wednesday, February 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.

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Life Skills - Job Coaching

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

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

Upcoming
Registration Available
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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, February 5, 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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Nintendo Switch Tournament

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
NVL - Teen Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Gaming Program! It is a fun and engaging way for teens to relax, connect, and show off their skills.

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Anime Club

Thursday, February 5, 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 6, 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!

Upcoming
Registration Available