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Adults Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join a group of knitting and crochet hobbyist, make friends, and share ideas with fellow creatives! Meeting weekly!

ADULTS ONLY, no kids. All skill levels welcome.

One on one instruction available upon request.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Computers Course

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Dates: Tuesdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM (9 Week Cycle)

This is geared towards seniors however it is open to anyone who is 18 years or older

Registration encouraged call to register 

Limit of 15 individuals

Available
Registration Available
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Mahjong

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Come join the Games Club for a fun and friendly time of learning the game of American Mahjong, based on the traditional Chinese game.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Adults" group

Mystery, Thriller, Suspense & True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crestview Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Why wait any longer?  Right now is "the right time" to learn to read better!  If you or someone you know has been missing out on all the finer points of reading; unable to fully communicate through correspondence; embarrassed to let anyo

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Group

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "Adults" group

Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Q&A Session

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Wednesdays: "Being Mary Tyler Moore" Movie Screening

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Discover the life and legacy of TV icon Mary Tyler Moore in this powerful documentary. Featuring rare footage and intimate stories, Being Mary Tyler Moore celebrates the woman who changed television — and inspired generations.

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

Life Skills

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee with the City Manager

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

Come meet the new City Manager, Jason Davis. This is YOUR opportunity to get to know him, his vision for the City and give you a voice.

Thank you Tom Tona and the Florida Place Food Trucks for providing coffee!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Adults" group

Medicare 101

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Adults" group

Mystery by the Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss mystery and detective novels.

January book: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

December book: Don't Make Me Pull Over by Richard Ratay

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coloring & Coffee

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends Group
Age Group:
Adults

On the Second Friday every month, 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

Historical Fiction, Narrative History & Bio/Memoir Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Public Library is excited to introduce genre-specific book clubs AND a podcast club for 2026. We're also increasing the capacity for our quarterly Cookbook Club by adding a second group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Garnier Beach Garden Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all gardening aficionados! The Garnier Beach Garden Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month to learn and share local gardening information!

January's Topic: Bees with Bill Hagen, President, Tri-County Beekeeper Association

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club #1 Winter Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Niceville Library Cookbook Club will expand to two groups in 2026, with ten members in each. The groups will meet quarterly to share in a potluck of everyone's favorite dishes from that season's selected title.

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

Zine Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn about the history of zines and create your own in January’s Crafternoon. Materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring anything you’d like to use from home!

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

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have legal questions? Lawyers with Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Fort Walton Beach Library on the second Monday of the month from 10AM-12PM to help

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chapter Chats - Caregiver Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Chapter Chats is an adult book club designed for caregivers. We will be reading and discussing adult books, but meetings will take place in the Children's Storytime room and children's toys will be provided.