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Youth Chess

Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 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

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Games Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Mystery, Thriller, Suspense & True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Destin Writers' Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DES - Small Conference Room at Destin Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

The Destin Writers' Group is a fun, informal space for writers of all genres no matter if you're just starting out or have written for years. The only requirement to join is an active email address.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool" group

Ages 3-5 Storytime Class

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-Wednesdays

-10 a.m.

-First 30 children each class!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Literacy

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Craft Group

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)

Thursday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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. 

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

Helen's Puzzle Swap

Thursday, May 14, 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

Toddlers Storytime (walkers up to age 3)

Thursday, May 14, 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

Medicare 101

Thursday, May 14, 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 "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Free Play

Thursday, May 14, 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, May 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 "Adults" group

Historical Fiction, Narrative History & Bio/Memoir Book Club

Friday, May 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 "Baby - Preschool" group

Sensory Storytime Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
CVW - Story Room at Crestview Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool

-first 15 children each class (preference given to Early Steps families but everyone is welcome)

Registration is encouraged but not required

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

Teen Time

Friday, May 15, 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 "Adults" group

Simple and Elegant Sewing

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
FWB - Meeting Room at Ft Walton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Partners, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in learning the basics of sewing but don't know where to start? Anne-Marie Wilkerson will guide you to sewing bliss!