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

Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age

All ages are welcome to join Ms. Meghan for storytime! We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and end with a craft. No registration required.

January Storytime Dates:

Wednesday, January 7th and 21st at 4pm

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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Music & Movement

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

Second Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 

Available
Registration Available
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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 8, 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, January 8, 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 is required.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Lapsit takes place on:

Thursdays at 10:30am

1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:30am

Upcoming
Registration Available
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 "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out

Thursday, January 8, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Thursday, January 8, 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. 

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Create Your Own Pet Rock

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
FWB - Children's Story Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age

Create your own pet rock and a house for them to live in.

Upcoming
Registration Available
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Free Play

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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

Music & Me

Friday, January 9, 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 years old.

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: Unicorns

Friday, January 9, 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, January 9, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Play & Connect

Friday, January 9, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Available
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.