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Storytimes and kids' library events near DESTIN LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
150 SIBERT AVENUE, DESTIN, FL 32541
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10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
206 N Partin Dr , Niceville , FL, 32578, US
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 lapsit program consists of music, stories and rhymes especially chosen to build the bond between you and your child. Join us every Thursday at 9:30 am!
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
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. Classes are held each week on Thursday morning 10 AM-12 PM. Classes are also offered by appointment.
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
206 N Partin Dr , Niceville , FL, 32578, US
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)
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
150 Sibert Ave, Destin, FL, 32541, US
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! Storytime will take place on the floor. A limited number of floor cushions will be available for children and chairs are available for adults. Cushions from home are welcome!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
Thursday, July 9th 10am; Join us for a Summer Reading themed Art at the Library. We will paint and oil pastels, dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up. Please Register https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming *Please arrive no later than 10min after the event starts to ensure your place is held.
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.) -Register on this calendar and arrive on time for a guaranteed spot or "fly stand-by". Registration will open 1 week prior to each class. -Younger siblings (accompanied by an adult) and older children welcome. -Start in the Story Room. -Stories, music, movement and a craft about: June 2, 4 Dino Stomp June 9, 11 Fantastic Fossils June 16, 18 Hatching Dinosaurs June 23, 25 Dig into our Past July 7, 9 Digging for Treasures July 14, 16 Dino Homes July 21, 23 Dino-mite Adventures All children must be able to sit quietly; if any child in your party isn’t ready for quiet sitting, please come to the 0-2 class. It has a lot more movement!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.) -Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m. -Pre-register on our online calendar and arrive on time for a guaranteed spot or “fly stand-by”. Registration opens one week before each class. June 2, 4 Dino Stomp June 9, 11 Fantastic Fossils June 16, 18 Hatching Dinosaurs June 23, 25 Dig into our Past July 7, 9 Digging for Treasures July 14, 16 Dino Homes July 21, 23 Dino-mite Adventures -Caregivers are welcome to visit once and get a feel for the class. After that, please enjoy the library until 11. If your child is not comfortable coming alone, please attend the Ages 3-5 Class with your child.
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
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 is a community event. Please reach out to Kevin Smithers at rksmithers59@gmail.com for more information.
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30am for our baby/toddler storytime! During this relaxed storytime, we will read books, dance, and sing. After stories, families are welcome to stay and play with the provided toys. This storytime is for ages 0-3. Registration is required. Please note: This program was formerly known as Lapsit. The contents of the program are the same. This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590 or mduffey@fwb.org) for more information.
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, US
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.
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
206 N Partin Dr , Niceville , FL, 32578, US
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 storytime is for little ones who are mobile up to 3 years of age plus their parent/caregiver. Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
150 Sibert Ave, Destin, FL, 32541, US
Piece together your own artifact at Mosaic Mix-Up! For ages 6+
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
Ages 5-17 (Younger children are welcome to attend class if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling, however, they are not eligible to win the Lego prizes. Younger children do not need to register and don't count toward the class limit.) ***Registration is required, limit of 45 kids per class. Register and arrive on time for a guaranteed spot or "fly standby."*** Doors open at 1:50 pm; arrive on time for a guaranteed spot. Spots are given away if not present by 2:05 pm Come build your best Lego creation during class to be placed in various competitions throughout the summer for a chance to win Lego Sets! Two winners will be chosen from each class. June 4th and July 9th: Build your best Lego creation during class and our guest Judges will choose a winner. The winner will go home with the Lego set that night. Builders must be present at the end of the class to win. June 18th and July 23rd: Build and enter your Lego creation into the Summer Competition. Public voting will begin after class and will be open until the following Friday (Friday, July 31st the winners will be announced at the Youth Reader Awards).
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
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. The following Story Time does have an age requirement see Story Time Registration for more info. Come and join Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary for a fun interactive class geared toward introducing musical concepts and movements to children. Registration is required at readokaloosa.org
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
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 This week we are reading books about Sharks to celebrate National Shark Week! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED readokaloosa.org
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime! The children can meet new friends and get their energy out through play while their caregivers stay and socialize.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
April book: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean May book: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters June book: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston July book: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore August book: The CIA Book Club by Charlie English September book: The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin October book: Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell by Tom Calvin This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590) for more information.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
Join us the Second Friday of every month, at 11am, for a relaxing hour of Coloring and Coffee. This is an adult program, for ages 18 years and up.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
Anime Club is back! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays this summer for anime and a craft. This summer's animes, as well as their ratings, are listed below. For ages 12-18. Registration is recommended to make sure we have enough crafting supplies. June Animes: June 12th: Insomniacs After School, rated TV14 June 26th: My Love Story!!, rated TV PG July Animes: July 10th: Flying Witch, rated TV PG July 24th: K-On!, rated TV14 Anime viewing permissions were provided by Sentai Filmworks. This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590 or mduffey@fwb.org) for more information.
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, US
Abeehive is a living book, and the beekeepers are the translators. Our guest expert, Chris, is a local beekeeper in Mary Esther! He will help us decode the buzz and reveal how these tiny architects are the secret authors of our local ecosystem. Intended audience is 7-12 years old but all ages are welcome to learn with us! Here is the link to register for the Summer Reading Raffle: https://forms.gle/T8mPoX1BvnXargBY9!!!
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
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. 6/5 Art – Dinosaur/Dragon Eggs 6/12 Gaming Day - Switch, VR, and board games 6/26 Dinosaur movie and Puzzle/9-12th grade Dungeons and Dragons - Character sheet and parents' permission required 7/10 Gaming Day - Switch, VR, and board games 7/17 Outdoor Water Day! 7/24 Dinosaur movie and Puzzle/9-12th grade Dungeons and Dragons - Character sheet and parents' permission required
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, US
Grab your gloves and buckets and join the Mary Esther Library crew, some of your other co-op Libraries, and our community partners Keep Okaloosa Beautiful, Destin FWB Natural Resources, and Ocean Hour to Unearth a CLEAN BEACH! Don't forget your sunscreen and water too! Gloves, buckets, and grabbers will be provided as supplies last. Register here: https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/event/interlibrary-beach-clean-74462 Also, here is the link to register for the Summer Reading Raffle: https://forms.gle/T8mPoX1BvnXargBY9!!!
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
Interlibrary Beach Cleanup at the Boardwalk for all ages! 1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
Grab your gloves and buckets and join the Mary Esther Library crew and our community partners Keep Okaloosa Beautiful, Destin FWB Natural Resources, and Ocean Hour to Unearth a CLEAN BEACH! Don't forget your sunscreen and water too! Gloves, buckets, and grabbers will be provided as supplies last.
Jul 11, 11:00 AM to Jul 12, 12:30 AM
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL, 32539, US
Experience one-on-one reading with trained therapy dog, Hattie! Each child gets 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. Registration is required. You must sign up at the library or by calling 850-682-4432, ask for Ms. Augusta or Ms. Olivia. Sign-up opens on the Monday after the last class. (Registration opens: 5/11, 6/15, 7/13) Suggested ages: 4-12. The child should be able to read or already be learning to read. Parents must remain with their children.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
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. The following Story Time does have an age requirement see Story Time Registration for more info. Come and join Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary for a fun interactive class geared toward introducing musical concepts and movements to children. Registration is required at readokaloosa.org
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, US
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 This week we are reading books about all the different Planets and Stars in our Solar System! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED readokaloosa.org
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
150 Sibert Ave, Destin, FL, 32541, US
Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2. Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of songs, stories, music, and toys! Storytime will take place on the floor with each baby in an adult's lap. A limited number of floor cushions and chairs will be available to make adults more comfortable. Cushions from home are welcome!
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, US
Do you have legal questions? Lawyers with Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Fort Walton Beach Library on the second Monday of the month from 10AM-12PM to help This is a community event. Please reach out to Legal Services of North Florida at (850) 701-4251 for more information.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, US
Have you heard about the new relaxation trend? Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. It also promotes mindfulness and allows creativity. Take a break and join this cool, judgement-free social group for coffee, cookies and coloring! You do not need to be experienced. Get ready to color away and lift your mood!