Event List

Featured Events

Teen book club

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens
Community Art Supplies Swap

Community Art Supplies Swap

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Library Partners

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults
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'Earth' - a Disney Nature Documentary

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
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Literary Peeps Diorama Contest - Deadline for Submissions

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Niceville Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults
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LoveCrafts? It's oyster mushroom grow kit time!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mary Esther Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Pet Cafe

Pet Café in partnership with Crestview Animal Shelter

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library

Program Type:

Library Partners, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
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R.E.A.D. - Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Library Partners, Other

Age Group:

Family, School-Age
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Raiding the Rising Sun: Author Presentation with Dan Steelman

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
DES - Computer Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Books and Authors

Age Group:

Adults
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging

Fighting Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Helping Agencies, Library Partners

Age Group:

Adults
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Fiberarts Circle

Monday, April 20, 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, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library

Program Type:

Games and Gaming

Age Group:

School-Age
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Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Gardening with Tricia Keffer

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Niceville Off-Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Health Fair Flyer

Health and Services Fair

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Helping Agencies

Age Group:

Adults
Coloring and Coffee flyer

Coloring & Coffee

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Friends Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Storytime

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesdays OR Thursdays

-10 a.m.

Available
Registration Available
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Art at the Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Teens, Adults

Monday, April 6th at 4pm & Thursday, April 9th 10am; Join us for Art at the Library. *We will be using Acrylic paint for this lesson, please be aware that it does stain clothing. Please dress accordingly!

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of song & dance, stories, movements, music, and toys!

Community Art Supplies Swap

Community Art Supplies Swap

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FWB Lobby at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

The Downtown Fort Walton Beach Coffee Club is having an Art Supplies Swap!

Bring your unwanted arts and crafts supplies! Swap them out for new ones!

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ESOL Classes

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Niceville Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us each Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm!

  • Swap up to four puzzles each week
  • Puzzles must be new or like-new and come from a smoke-free environment
  • Sign-in is required (look for the clipboard)
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3 - 6 yrs old Story Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Story Time will have songs, stories, and activities to encourage a lifelong love of learning. Older and younger siblings are welcome! Enjoy free play and socialization afterwards! No registration required.

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Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
NVL - Children's Program Room at Niceville Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Give them a head start: Storytime attendance increases reading, listening and motor skills, attention span, music and rhythm, social development and so much more.

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Lapsit

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Registration is required. 

Available
Registration Available
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Medicare 101

Thursday, April 9, 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. 

AARP Tax Prep

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners

AARP Tax Prep - Free to everyone

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Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Every Thursday in April, 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. 

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After School Artists

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

April's Project: Friendship Bracelets

Available
Registration Available
Lego Free Play Schedule

Lego Free Play

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Ages 5-17

Come build to your heart's content using the Legos provided and have fun with other Lego enthusiasts.

Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling.

Music & Me

Music & Me

Friday, April 10, 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 year olds.

Available
Registration Available
Story Time: Flowers

Story Time: Flowers

Friday, April 10, 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

Available
Registration Available
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Stay & play

Friday, April 10, 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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Play & Connect

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool

Play & Connect is a welcoming program where parents and caregivers can relax and connect with one another while their little ones explore, play, and learn through age-appropriate activities.

Available
Registration Available
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Friday, April 10, 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.

Available
Registration Available
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Historical Fiction, Narrative History & Bio/Memoir Book Club

Friday, April 10, 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.

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Teen Hang-Out

Friday, April 10, 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 Time

Friday, April 10, 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: Library Closed for Easter

AARP Tax Prep

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Helping Agencies, Library Partners

AARP Tax Prep - Free to everyone