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Mystery, Thriller, Suspense & True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesday at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. in the Story Room

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

Music & Me

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 0-2 Storytime Class

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesday at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. in the Story Room

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

Story Time: The Planets & Stars

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
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 "Adults" group

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary Esther Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

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

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

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, July 15, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Out of this World Craft Time

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Baby - Preschool, School-Age, Teens, Everyone, Adults

Join us as we create a one of a kind space scene! Bring a photo of yourself to make your very own astronaut! We will be using different art mediums to make the planets vibrant and really stand out on the canvas!

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

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.)

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

Ages 6-11 Storytime Class

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School-Age

Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.)

-Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 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 "Everyone" group

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Corner

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Crafty Corner is   July 16th at 11am. We will be making a "Bee Baths" for the garden. This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

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

Novel Idea Book Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
DES - Small Conference Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Novel Idea Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
We focus on a variety of fiction titles with an occasional nonfiction choice.
Everyone is welcome to join!

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

Summer of Movies

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CVW - Meeting Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School-Age, Everyone

Beat the heat with fun and colorful movies for free! Bring blankets and camp out in the meeting room. Popcorn and juice are provided, and outside food and drinks are always welcome.

Doors open at 2 pm and movies start at 2:15 pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Thursday, July 16, 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, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
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: The Planets & Stars

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
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, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction, Narrative History & Bio/Memoir Book Club

Friday, July 17, 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.