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Headquarters:
Bay County Public Library
850-522-2100
Panama City Beach
850-233-5055
Parker Public Library
850-871-3092
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library
Port St. Joe
850-229-8879
Charles Whitehead Public Library
Wewahitchka
850-639-2419
Harrell Memorial Public Library
Bristol
850-643-2247
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library
Hosford
850-379-3300
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Funny Story
by Emily Henry
Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it...right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children's librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles Nowak. If they plan to post misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them? Daphne wouldn't actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé's new fiancée's ex...right?
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Quanta and Fields
by Sean Carroll
Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound theories, explaining every step in a uniquely accessible way. Quantum field theory is how modern physics describes nature at its most profound level. Starting with the basics of quantum mechanics itself, Sean Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand why matter is solid, why there is antimatter, where the sizes of atoms come from, and why the predictions of quantum field theory are so spectacularly successful. Fundamental ideas like spin, symmetry, Feynman diagrams, and the Higgs mechanism are explained for real, not just through amusing stories. Beyond Newton, beyond Einstein, and all the intuitive notions that have guided homo sapiens for millennia, this book is a journey to a once unimaginable truth about what our universe is.
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The Demon of Unrest
by Erik Larson
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter. At the heart of this narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter's commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a radical stirring secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his secretary of state, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable - one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans. Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story.
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Think Twice
by Harlan Coben
A man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder in this thriller of secrets, lies, and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to cover up the truth ... Three years ago, sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history: initially as deeply personal rivals, and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on--until now, when two federal agents walked into his office, demanding to know where Greg Downing is. According to the agents, Greg is still alive--and has been placed at the scene of a double homicide, making him their main suspect. Shocked. Myron needs answers. Myron and Win, longtime friends and colleagues, set out to find the truth, but the more they discover about Greg, the more dangerous their world becomes.
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A Calamity of Souls
by David Baldacci
When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call and the only one on the property at the time of death. As far as the state is concerned, it's an open and shut case. Jack Lee, born and raised in Freeman County, knows that every man deserves a solid defense and agrees to be Jerome's lawyer. But as the facts of the case unfold, it becomes more and more obvious to Jack that this trial isn't about uncovering the truth and is instead a racially charged set up. Then Desiree DuBose, a lawyer from up North with a social justice agenda, comes to town and quickly joins as co-council, blasting the case all over the news to gain support. But the citizens of Freeman County don't want to wait for the final verdict and Jack and Desiree find themselves in the crosshairs.
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The Backyard Bird Chronicles
by Amy Tan
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
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The 24th Hour
by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal
SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime writer Cindy Thomas gather at one of San Francisco's finest restaurants to celebrate exciting news: Cindy is getting married. Before they can raise their glasses, there's a disturbance in the restaurant. A woman has been assaulted. Claire examines the victim. Lindsay makes an arrest. Yuki takes the case. Cindy covers it. The legal strategy is complicated by gaps in the plaintiff's memory and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing testimony. As Yuki leads the prosecution, Lindsay chases down a high-society killer whose target practice may leave the Women's Murder Club short a bridesmaid... or two.
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You Never Know
by Tom Selleck
There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck has lived every one of those miles in his own iconoclastic and joyful way. Frank, funny and open-hearted, You Never Know is an intimate memoir from one of the most beloved actors of our time, the highly personal story of a remarkable life and thoroughly accidental career. In his own voice and uniquely unpretentious style, the famed actor brings readers on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, his temptations and distractions, his misfires and mistakes and, over time, his well-earned success.
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Home is Where the Bodies Are
by Jeneva Rose
After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home caring for her mom until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm's length due to her ongoing battle with a drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn't been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before. While going through their parents' belongings, the siblings stumble upon a collection of home videos and decide to revisit those happier memories. However, the nostalgia is cut short when one of the VHS tapes reveals a night back in 1999 that none of them remember. On screen, their father appears covered in blood. What follows is a dead body and a pact between their parents to get rid of it. The video abruptly ends. Beth, Nicole, and Michael must now decide whether to leave the past in the past or uncover the dark secret their mother took to her grave.
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This Summer Will Be Different
by Carley Fortune
Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn't know he's her best friend's younger brother. Lucy and Felix's chemistry is unreal, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long. Each year, Lucy escapes to PEI for a big breath of coastal air, fresh oysters and crisp vinho verde with her best friend, Bridget. And every visit, Lucy promises herself she won't wind up in Felix's bed. Again. If Lucy can't help being drawn to Felix, at least she's always kept her heart out of it. When Bridget suddenly flees Toronto a week before her wedding, Lucy drops everything to follow her to the island. Her mission is to help Bridget through her crisis and resist the one man she's never been able to. But Felix's sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, and Lucy's beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is.
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The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate
by Alliah L. Agostini
A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. In The Juneteenth Cookbook, Alliah L. Agostini, author of the popular children's book The Juneteenth Story--which won the 2022 Black Kid Lit Award for Best Historical title--brings the tradition to your home through historically accurate recipes and educational family activities. All recipes use simple and accessible ingredients, which can be easily substituted for a variety of diets and preferences. Each recipe can also easily be multiplied for larger groups, and the instructions are written with families in mind so everyone from toddler to grandparent can participate in crafting the ultimate Juneteenth celebration spread! Alongside all the delicious recipes, you'll also learn a brief history of barbeque and it's importance to the Juneteenth holiday and Black culture in America.
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Adventure Begins at Your Library | |
The Northwest Regional Library System provides a variety of engaging, educational programs that encourage discovery throughout the summer. Library programs are free to attend. Select programs require registration. Visit www.nwrls.com or follow your library’s Facebook page to view the full line up of programming for all ages!
Summer reading allows children to maintain their reading skills during the summer break while fostering a love of reading when they read for fun! Library cards are FREE for residents of Bay, Gulf and Liberty Counties. Pick up a stack of books for the whole family at your library.
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Bay County Libraries (Bay County Public Library, Panama City Beach Public Library and Parker Public Library):
Camp Read S'More, Weekly Raffle, and Brag Tag Reading incentive prizes have been generously sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation (https://bcplfoundation.org/) to encourage kids to visit the library this summer and pick up more books!
Camp Read S’More Reading Challenge (Ages 6 - 11)
June & July
Pick up the Summer Reading Adventure log at any of the Bay County library locations. Complete all 10 adventures to receive a prize! One reading log per child. Turn in completed log at any Bay County location: Bay County Public Library, Parker Public Library, and Panama City Beach Public Library. Prizes available while supplies last.
Weekly Adventure Themed Raffle (Ages 6 - 11)
June 1 - July 13
Each day you visit the library, you can enter a raffle drawing for a cool ‘adventure’ themed prize! New winners will be selected each week!
Summer Reading Brag Tag (Children and Teens)
Starts June 1 while supplies last
Check out an item with a children’s or teen's library card for an “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Brag Tag for your backpack! Visit the front desk at any Bay County library location. One per library card, available while supplies last.
Bay County Public Library
Teen Summer Reading Giveaway (Ages 12-18)
June 3 - July 12
Fill out a reading survey and turn it in to Youth Services for a chance to win a prize! One survey per teen. A winner will be drawn after July 12th.
Summer Reading Book Bingo for Adults
June 3 - July 30
Pick up a Book Bingo card in the Adult Services Department. Once you complete, turn in your Book Bingo for a chance to win a prize!!
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library in Port St. Joe:
Camp Read S’More Reading Challenge (Ages 6 - 11)
June & July
Pick up the Summer Reading Adventure log and complete all 10 adventures to receive a prize! One reading log per child.
Weekly Adventure Themed Raffle (Ages 6 - 11)
June 10 - July 26
Each day you visit the library, you can enter a raffle drawing for a cool ‘adventure’ themed prize! Each week, new winners will be selected, with a drawing for three grand prize winners at the end of the summer!
Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka:
Camp Read S’More Reading Challenge (Ages 3 - 12)
June & July
Pick up the Summer Reading Adventure log and complete all 10 adventures to receive a prize! One reading log per child.
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge (Ages 3 - 12)
Pick up your reading log and read three or more books on wildfire prevention or the environment to receive a prize. Next complete at least one activity for each section to receive your badges along with additional prizes.
Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol:
Summer Reading Challenge
Pick up a reading log to join us for the summer reading challenge from June 1 - July 31! Earn a brag tag for every 20 books read. Ten brag tag designs to collect (while supplies last). For every visit to the library along with book check out, you will also receive a chance to enter a drawing for an adventure bag filled with fun things! Drawing for the adventure bag will be on 7/25/24. Participants don’t need to be present to win.
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Bay County Public Library
Adventures in Nature with performance by Miss Calliope
Wednesday, June 5 at 2 p.m. CT
Adventures on the High Seas
Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. CT
Adventures in Fantasy - Renaissance Faire
Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. CT
Adventures in the Dark (Registration Required)
Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. CT
*Call 850-522-2118 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5 with Caregiver)
Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m. CT
Family Game Day (Families with Children Ages 6 +)
Saturdays June 22 from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. CT
All programs on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page and the library website.
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Panama City Beach Public Library
Summer Reading KICKOFF with local Storyteller, Pat Nease
Wednesday, June 5 at 10 a.m. CT
LEGO Club (Ages 7 - 11) Registration Required
Tuesday, June 11 at 4 p.m. CT
*Call 850-233-5055 or visit the library to register.
Gulf World Marine Animal Rescue Adventure at Your Library! with Lauren Albrittain
Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. CT
Smokey the Bear 80th Birthday Party!
Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. CT
Beach Bum Ukulele Society Musical Adventure
Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. CT
Summer Reading programs are generously sponsored by the Panama City Beach Library Foundation.
All programs on the Panama City Beach Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
Parker Public Library
Summer Adventures Storytime and Craft (Ages 3 - 6)
Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m. CT
Ocean Adventures Storytime and Craft (Ages 3 - 6)
Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. CT
Ocean Life LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 11)
Saturday, June 15 at 12:30 p.m. CT
Dinosaur Adventures Storytime and Craft (Ages 3 - 6)
Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. CT
Dinosaur Perler Beads (Ages 8 – 11)
Saturday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m. CT
**Must have parent supervision.
All programs on the Parker Public Library Facebook page of the library website.
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
It’s all About the Bears! (Preschool)
Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. ET
*Bring your bear for a Teddy Bear Sleepover.
It's All About the Bears! with FWC Bear Biologist Cheryl Spencer (School Age)
Tuesday, June 11 at 11 a.m. ET
Down on the Farm! (Preschool)
Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. ET
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Petting Zoo! with Redemptive Love Farm (School Age)
Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Out of this World! (Preschool)
Monday, June 24 at 11 a.m. ET
Out of This World! (School Age)
Tuesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. ET
Introduction to Spanish (ages 6+)
Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. ET
**Each class will go with the weekly summer reading theme.
Lego Club (Ages 5 - 8)
Mondays, June 10 and June 24 at 4 p.m. ET
Lego Club (Ages 9 - 12)
Monday, June 17 at 4 p.m. ET
Nintendo Switch (Ages 6 and up)
Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. ET
Pokémon Collectors Club (Ages 6 and up)
Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET
Chess Club (All Ages)
Mondays at 2:30 - 5 p.m. ET
Crafternoon Programs
Thursday, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
All programs on the Port St Joe - Corrinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
LEGO Club
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. CT
Scrabble (All Ages)
Monday, June 3 at 2 p.m. CT
Chess Club (All Ages)
Friday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. CT
Pokémon Exchange
Tuesday, June 11 at 3:30 pm CT
Father’s Day Craft (Ages 3 - 12)
Friday, June 14 at 2:00 pm CT
**Encouraged to bring dad or grandad.
A Day At The Farm Summer Kick Off Party with Redemptive Love Farm! (All Ages)
Monday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
*Bring a blanket for a fun outdoor storytime before meeting the farm animals.
Bubble Party (Ages 1 - 5)
Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. CT
*Bring a blanket for this outdoor storytime followed by a super fun bubble party!
Adventures in Horseback Riding with A-C Performance Horses (Ages 6-12)
Friday, June 21 at 3 p.m. CT
Let's Go Camping (Ages 1 - 5)
Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. CT
Bears Among Us with FWC Bear Biologist Cheryl Spencer
(Ages 6-12)
Friday, June 28 at 3 pm CT
All programs on the Wewahitchka - Charles Whitehead Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
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Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Wednesday, June 5 at 11 a.m. ET
Zoofari Earth with Animal Tales
Wednesday, June 12 at 11 a.m. ET
Archeology Adventures
Wednesday, June 19 at 11 a.m. ET
Slime Lab
Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. ET
LEGO Club (Ages 6 - 12)
Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. ET
All programs on the Liberty County Public Libraries Facebook page or the library website.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
Arts and Crafts (All Ages)
Come by the library and check out a new weekly craft or art project that is available to do in person or as a grab and go project!
All programs on the Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library Facebook page or the library website.
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Bay County Public Library
Make Your Own Journal (Ages 12-17) Registration Required
Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. CT
**Call 850-522-2118 or visit the library to register.
D&D Map Making (Ages 12-17) Registration Required
Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. CT
**Call 850-522-2118 or visit the library to register.
Constellation Jars (Ages 12-17) Registration Required
Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. CT
**Call 850-522-2118 or visit the library to register.*
Teen Game Night
Wednesday, June 26 from 4 - 6 p.m. CT
Upcycled Origami with Kat: Fantail Goldfish (Virtual)
Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m. CT
All programs on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page and the library website.
Corinne Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Young Adult Book Club (Ages 15 - 18)
Monday, June 24 at 12 p.m. ET
**Action/Adventure Genre
Crafternoon Programs
Thursday, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
All programs on the Port St Joe - Corrinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
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Bay County Public Library
Program in Meeting Room unless otherwise noted.
Writing Corner
Saturday, June 1 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT
Puzzle Swap
Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CT
**Must have all pieces and in good condition to swap.
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Nature Sunprints (All Ages / Families)
Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. CT
**Bring flowers or leaves from a nature walk. We will meet out in front of the library. Examples of Sunprints cyanotype in photo above.
Adventures with Audubon with Ron Houser
Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. CT
BCPL Book Club
Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. CT
Zero Days by Ruth Ware
**Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for additional copy of the book to borrow thanks to the Bay County Public Library Foundation or if attending by Zoom.
11th Street Dulcimer Group
Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. CT
**Email sburris@nwrls.com for setlist or if attending by Zoom.
Readers Theater: Adventures in the Arcane
Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. CT
Join us for a thrilling Readers Theater performance of Jayson Kretzer’s short story Ashwood: Magic Eater performed by Kaleidoscope Theatre actors: Jennifer Creamer, Anita Hunter, Michael Hunter, Chris Shortt, and Will Therian. Directed by Sheldon Haun. This theatrical read-aloud is geared towards adults and teens. Free event is after-library hours, and open to the public. Meet authors Jayson Kretzer, Tony Simmons and Mark Boss who create the Adventures in the Arcane Anthologies. Books will be available for sale following the performance.
Crafternoon @ The Library
Friday, June 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. CT
**Bring craft project. Beverages provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
All programs on the Bay County Public Library Facebook page and the library website.
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Panama City Beach Public Library
Sea Needles
Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
**Bring your knitting or craft project.
Beach Book Club
Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. CT
The Charm Bracelet by Viola Shipman
**Email shill@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or meet at the library! Extra copies of the book have been provided by the Bay County Public Library Foundation. Check the front desk to see if there is a copy available!
Humana Health Education Class: Boost Your Brain with Food and Fitness
Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. CT
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WJHG Chapter Chat Book Club
Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m.
The Golden Hour by Jenny Hale
**Jessica Foster and Mel Zosh from WJHG News Channel 7 will lead Chapter Chat Book Club. Extra copies of the monthly title provided by the Bay County Public Library Foundation. Visit or call the front desk to see if a copy is available!
All programs on the Panama City Beach Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
Parker Public Library
Patriotic Clothespin Wreath (Registration Required)
Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. CT
**Register at library or call 871-3092.
Diamond Painting Bookmarks
Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m. CT
All programs on the Parker Public Library Facebook page of the library website.
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Seaside Stitchers
Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
**Bring your current knitting or needlework project.
Chess Club (All Ages)
Mondays at 2:30 - 5 p.m. ET
Legal Services of North Florida Mobile Legal Clinic
Thursday, June 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Crafternoon with Kat: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Origami Workshop
Thursday, June 6 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
Ask-a-Master Gardener
Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Yoga for Everybody (Afterhours Class/Donation to Library)
Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. ET
Writers Group
Tuesdays, June 11 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Honey-Tasting with Beekeeper Pam Palmer of Blue-Eyed Girl Honey
Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. ET
Crafternoon with Marilyn: Decoupage Tiles
Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s Get Growing! with Gulf Community Gardens
Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. ET
Crafternoon with Marilyn: Creative Critters
Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
NightSky Talk with NASA Ambassador Skip Marlin: James Webb Telescope
Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. ET
Crafternoon with Marilyn: Constellation in a Jar
Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. ET
**Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
All programs on the Port St Joe - Corrinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
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Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
Scrabble (All Ages)
Monday, June 3 at 2 p.m. CT
Chess Club (All Ages)
Friday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. CT
Friends of the Wewahitchka Library Monthly Meeting
Thursday, June 13 at 10 a.m. CT
Busy Bee Readers Book Club
Monday, June 24 at 2 p.m. CT
**Contact the library at 850-639-2419 for book club title.
Let's Bee Crafty: Let's Make Manatees
Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m. CT
BearWise with FWC Bear Biologist, Cheryl Spencer
Friday, June 28 at 1 p.m. CT
All programs on the Wewahitchka - Charles Whitehead Public Library Facebook page or the library website.
Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
Legal Services of Northwest Florida Legal Clinic
Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
**Bring all documentation related to your legal question.
All programs on the Liberty County Public Libraries Facebook page or the library website.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
The Book Buzz
Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. ET
Creative Crafters (Adults and Teens 16+)
Thursday, June 13 at 3 p.m. ET
**Bring your current craft project.
All programs on the Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library Facebook page or the library website.
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Bay County Public Library Adult Basic Education Classes
Phonics (Registration Required)
Geared for adults who need to learn how to read better by learning how to sound out words. Contact Angie at agentry@nwrls.com or 850-522-2100 to register.
Literacy for English Speakers (Registration Required)
Geared for adults who are fluent in English and want to strengthen their reading and writing skills. Contact Angie at agentry@nwrls.com or 850-522-2100 to register.
The Literacy Department includes staff and volunteer tutors who provide one-on-one and small group tutoring for anyone age 18 or older who wants to learn or improve his/her English Speaking, English reading and writing skills. English as a Second Language Classes will resume August 2024.
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Summers at The Saint
by Mary Kay Andrews
Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper. . . .
Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as "the Saint." If you grew up coming here, you were "a Saint." If you came from the wrong side of the river, you were "an Ain't." Traci was one of those outsiders whose family wasn't rich enough to vacation here. But she could work here. One fateful summer she did, and married the boss's son. Now, she's the widowed owner of the hotel, determined to see it return to its glory days, even as staff shortages and financial troubles threaten to ruin it.
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The Year of Living Constitutionally
by A. J. Jacobs
The book blends unforgettable adventures—delivering a handwritten petition to Congress, applying for a Letter of Marque to become a legal pirate for the government, and battling redcoats as part of a Revolutionary War reenactment group—with dozens of interviews from constitutional experts from both sides. Jacobs dives deep into originalism and living constitutionalism, the two rival ways of interpreting the document.
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The Familiar
by Leigh Bardugo
Luzia Cotado uses magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the servant is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family's social position. Luzia garners the notice of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain's king. The king is desperate for any advantage in the war against England's heretic queen and Pérez will stop at nothing to regain the king's favor. Determined to seize this one chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of seers and alchemists, and holy men where the lines between magic, science, and fraud are never certain. She will have to use every bit of her wit to survive including enlisting the help of Santángel, an immortal familiar whose secrets could prove deadly for them both.
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