August / September 2021 Event Guide

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August / September 2021 Event Guide

Note: Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in the area, upcoming programs for September have been updated

(8/13/21). Some program changes may include: small in-person class sizes, registration required, program moved to a virtual platform, or have been postponed. Review updated guide to see updates!

Library Card Sign-Up Month is throughout the month of September to celebrate an amazing back-to-school resource that is FREE for all residents of Bay, Gulf, and Liberty Counties! Check out books, audiobooks, DVDs, eBooks, ukuleles, dulcimers, cake pans, telescopes, and more at any Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) location.

From Seed to Salad Kits will be available while supplies last at the Bay County Public Library, Panama City Beach Public Library, and Parker Public Library through the month of September with your library card in partnership with the UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office. Kits include easy to grow Fall varieties: lettuce, carrots, kale, radishes, and arugula.

Visit the year-round Seed Libraries at the Corrine Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe and the Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka (starting in September). All you need is your library card to pick up five seed packets each month!

All Northwest Regional Library System locations will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.

Virtual Library Programming

Virtual Library programs will be released on a specific date/time through our library Facebook pages or on the Northwest Regional Library System FL YouTube channel.

Zoom programs require pre-registration.

Recycled Book Club: Hanging Book Fern Tuesday, August 24th at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Create a Hanging Fern out of a recycled book.

Beach Book Club (Zoom)

Wednesday, September 1st at 10:30 a.m. CT / 11:30 ET The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes

New members are always welcome!

Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

From Seed to Salad (Zoom)

Thursday, September 2nd at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET Learn about container gardening with Julie McConnell and recipes with Melanie Taylor from the UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office. Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

Upcycled Origami with Kat: Party Containers Tuesday, September 7th at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET

Learn how to fold a vase, a little box to hold nuts or candy, and a fun plate. Program for families.

Cool Season Lawn Care (Zoom) TBD - Follow Your Library FB Page

Learn about creating a healthy, trouble-free lawn with Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS Gulf County Extension Office. Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

BCPL Book Club: Becoming by Michelle Obama (Zoom) Thursday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. ET Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

Art History Series: Edmonia Lewis (Zoom) Tuesday, September 14th at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET

Learn about the life and art of Edmonia Lewis (1844 - 1907), the first African-American sculptor to receive international fame. Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

11th Street Mountain Dulcimer Practice (Zoom) Friday, August 20th at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Friday, September 17th at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Email [email protected] for Zoom invitation.

Recycled Book Club: Book Accordion Organizer Tuesday, September 21st at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Create an accordion organizer out of a recycled book.

Baseball Physics (School Age Children)

Thursday, September 23rd at 3:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 ET Learn about physics in baseball through the example of Puerto Rican Baseball Superstar Roberto Clemente.

Includes a STE(A)M project using what you learn!

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Adult Programs

Disaster Recovery Legal Clinic

Wednesday, August 25th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Legal Services of North Florida will be in the library meeting room to assist clients experiencing civil legal issues, with an emphasis on Hurricane Michael. First come, first served.

Abandoned Northwest Florida Tuesday, September 21st at 4 p.m.

Learn about the photography of Kim Mixon Hill that captures abandoned locations in Northwest Florida and post-Hurricane Michael. Program is limited in size to 15 total for social distancing. Masks are encouraged. First come, first served.

My Journey with Alzheimer's Tuesday, September 28th at 2 p.m.

Katy Mackay shares practical tips and creative coping mechanisms that might help your journey when

Alzheimer’s affects a loved one. Program is limited in size to 15 total for social distancing. Masks are

encouraged. First come, first served.

Family Programs

Country Scavenger Hunt

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! This year’s theme is diversity, so try out the scavenger hunt set up in Youth Services and learn amazing facts about other countries! There will be a small prize for those who complete it.

Teen Programs

Anime Club (12 - 18 years) Tuesday, September 14th at 4 p.m.

This is a screen-free club, meaning that we won't be watching anime. Instead, talk about your favorite

anime/manga with fellow fans, participate in fun activities, and learn about Japanese culture! Registration is

required. Please stop by or call Youth Services at 850-522- 2118.

Teen Advisory Board (14 - 18 years) Tuesday, September 28th at 4 p.m.

Want to have a say at your library? Want to earn volunteer hours? Want to make crafts, play games, and eat snacks?

Join the Teen Advisory Board! Registration is required.

Please stop by or call Youth Services at 850-522-2118.

Bay County Public Library

Panama City Beach Public Library

Children's August Raffle

Check out 5 or more children's items to be eligible to enter a FREE raffle for a chance to win a folded Book Hedgehog. This adorable hedgehog was featured in our Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program. Drawing held on August 30th.

Children's September Raffle

Check out 5 or more children's items to be eligible to enter a FREE raffle for a chance to win a Pete the Cat Sock Puppet. Pete was featured in our Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program. Drawing held on September 27th.

Children's Take and Make Kits

Throughout the month of September, stop in for our latest Take and Make Craft Kit. Kits will be available while supplies last.

We thank the Panama City Beach Library Foundation for sponsoring this program.

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Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe

Family Program

Help Me Grow! Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida Thursday September 9th @ 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET

Drop in for free screenings to identify developmental, behavioral or educational concerns, get access to

community-based services and supports, and to learn more about your child's development!

School Age Children's Programs

STEAMroom Air Blaster Kits Week of September 20th

September's STEAM challenge is to design and build your own Air Blaster. This take and make kit will be available while supplies last.

Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month!

During the month of September, each child that signs up for a new library card or uses their own library card will receive a raffle ticket to win a Hungry Howie's gift certificate. Drawing held Thursday, September 30th. Sponsored by Hungry Howie's!

Adult Programs

Seaside Stitchers

Saturdays, September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

Bring whatever project you are working on and enjoy a relaxed social gathering in our Florida room with others who share your love for knitting, felting, crochet and other needle arts. Pre-registration limited to ten individuals. Visit or call the library at (850) 229-8879 to reserve your spot.

Masks are recommended.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. ET

All members are invited to join us for our monthly meeting.

Masks are recommended and limited seating.

Teen and Young Adult Program

Shakespeare Society

Saturdays, September 11th and 18th from 12:30 - 2 p.m. EST

A monthly meeting of teenagers and young adults to read and appreciate the literary works of William Shakespeare. Hosted

by the Port St. Joe Public Library, the Shakespeare Society will meet on the second and third Saturdays. The Shakespeare Society will begin with a reading of the bard's 1623 play, Julius Caesar. Future choices will be determined

by the group. Pre-registration limited to ten individuals.

Visit or call the library at (850) 229-8879 to reserve your spot.

Masks are recommended.

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Family Programs

Help Me Grow! Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Thursday September 9th @ 9:00-12:00 p.m. CT

Drop in for free screenings to identify developmental, behavioral or educational concerns, get access to community-based services and supports, and to learn more about your child's development!

Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month!

During the month of September, each child that signs up for a new library card or uses their own library card will receive a raffle ticket to win a Hungry Howie's gift certificate. Drawing held Thursday, September 30th. Sponsored by Hungry Howie's!

Children's Take and Make Kits

Throughout the month of September, stop in for our latest Take and Make Craft Kit. Kits will be available while supplies last. We thank the Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries for sponsoring this program.

Adult Programs

Adult Book Club

Monday, September 13th at 1 p.m. CT

Join us for a 'Meet and Greet' for our new book club! We will be discussing what we like to read and picking a book for our October Book Club. Pre-registration limited to 8 individuals. Visit or call the library at (850) 639-2419 to reserve your spot. Masks are recommended.

Celebrate National Library Card Sign up Month!

During the month of September, earn a raffle ticket for every 5 items checked out at the library for a Starbucks Coffee Gift Pack. Those applying for a new library card will receive two tickets. Drawing held Thursday, September 30th.

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Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford

Senior Monthly Activity Packets

Packets contain coloring pages, word searches and more!

Book Club

Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. ET

Today we will discuss what you've been reading and get reacquainted! Registration required. Group limited to 8 attendees. October's book club title will be "The Drifter" by Nicolas Petrie.

Craft Day

Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. ET

Learn how to make garden mushrooms! Registration required.

Group limited to 8 attendees.

Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol

Senior Monthly Activity Packets

Packets contain coloring pages, word searches and more!

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