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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Monday, January 26, 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

Adult Art Class

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Tuesday, Jan 27th at 11am the Valparaiso Library will have a special Adult art class. We will be using acrylic on canvas to create a work of art! 

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

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Don't miss your chance to Craft & Chat on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from 11 am - 1 pm. Bring along your latest creative project to work on as you share ideas, spark inspiration, and connect with fellow crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adults Knitting and Crochet Group

Tuesday, January 27, 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

Games Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of tabletop, board, and card games with other adults!

Coffee and tea will be provided

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, January 27, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Tuesday, January 27, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

NWFAA Astronomy Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Everyone, Adults

The workshop is held as part of the NWFAA’s support for its library telescope program. We will discuss astronomical objects and events visible for the next 30 days as well recent astronomical events and general astronomy subjects. Free to all.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Niceville Library Writers Group

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
NVL - Conference Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

Writers of all genres and experience are welcome.

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

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Needlecraft Group

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Tech Q&A Session

Wednesday, January 28, 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: Hungrytown Concert

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Join us at the Destin Library for an afternoon of live folk music with Hungrytown.

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

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

Calling all writers! Writing won't feel solitary with a group of supportive writers meeting at the Fort Walton Beach Library!

This event is in the "Family" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

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

ESOL Classes

Thursday, January 29, 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

Tai Chi for Seniors

Thursday, January 29, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Peter Fletcher In Concert

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Niceville Off-Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Don't miss a FREE concert by classical guitarist Peter Fletcher, presented by the Niceville Public Library.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Family" group
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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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Zines are self-published, handmade booklets or magazines that let you share your stories, art, ideas, and passions in a creative, personal format.

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

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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

It's A Mystery Book Club!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Mystery Book Club meets once a month, except December to discuss mystery books or crime fiction, a genre that fictionalizes crimes, detection and their motives

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

Justice on the Block: Free Legal Help

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies
Age Group:
Adults

Legal Services of North Florida will offer free legal help on the 1st Monday of each month.