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This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESOL Classes

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, February 26, 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)
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

3 - 6 yrs old Story Time

Thursday, February 26, 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.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, February 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Seniors

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Music & Me

Friday, February 27, 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
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Story Time: Fairies

Friday, February 27, 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
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Stay & play

Friday, February 27, 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!

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

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 - Cancelled due to Library Closure

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tinkerbell & The Great Fairy Rescue Movie Showing

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Everyone

 Join Miss Hillary for a special showing of Tinkerbell and The Great Fairy Rescue on February 27th at 3:30pm. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided! Come dressed as a Fairy!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

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,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

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,

We’re going on a bear hunt in the Crestview Public Library on Friday, January 30 and again on Friday, February 27!  Sign-in will start at 5:45 p.m. for the first hunt and at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "Family" group

Movie Matinee--Snow White

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family

“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Available
Registration Available
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Bright Stars Childcare Visit (Preschool/VPK)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ft Walton Off-Site
Program Type:
Library Partners, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

I will be visiting Bright Stars Childcare's VPK/Preschool class once a month to read stories.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Babytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DES - Calhoun Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of songs, stories, music, and toys!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Justice on the Block: Free Legal Help

Monday, March 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.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Youth Chess

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming
Age Group:
School-Age,

Calling all budding chess players!

Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM.

It is designed to teach all the wonderful new chess players how to play or to play better.   

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
CVW Quiet Café at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Games and Gaming, Library Partners
Age Group:
Everyone

Attention Chess Players 

Chess Club meets every Monday evening 4:30-6 PM.

If you're a beginner or intermediate come and learn to play, or to play better.   

This event is in the "Adults" group

"Only Murders in the Library" A Podcast Club

Monday, March 2, 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

ESOL Classes

Monday, March 2, 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

Fort Walton Beach Library Friends Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Friends Group, Helping Agencies, Library Partners
Age Group:
Adults

The Fort Walton Beach Library Friends are now official! Come learn how you can be a part of this group who advocate for the library in the community!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Tuesdays at 9 or 10 a.m.

Upcoming
Registration Available