To celebrate the 2026 Book Flood, this year we'll have a holiday Local Author Book Flood celebration on Monday, Dec 21st from 3pm-5pm. This form is for Local Authors to use to register for the event. Mary Esther Public Library wanted to offer a casual platform in a group setting for area writers to interact with readers. As a casual event, we will offer authors a space at a table and invite our patrons to visit. Here's more about the tradition of Book Flood: enjoying a good book and steaming mug of hot cocoa on long winter nights is how Icelanders have spent their Christmas Eve since WWII when
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Mary Esther Library, 100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther
Join us at the library every Wednesday for Crafts & Chats! Every other week features a planned craft, but you’re always welcome to bring your own project and work alongside others. Whether you’re following along or doing your own thing, it’s a relaxed space to get creative and connect! Families and Kids welcome!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Larry is here to help you find your history! He will help you research and get you started on your genealogy adventure.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Crestview Library, 1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview
Teens, ages 11-17 , are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday on School Days, 2:00-3:00. We will have activities available every day, but there is also plenty of room to do homework or just "hang-out" with friends.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Valparaiso Library, 459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso
Dec 16th from 3pm-4pm the Colorful Creators will meet for LEGO free play/creation time. This is for children in grades K-8 (ages 5-14). This is supervised creative time for kids to build by themselves or with friends.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Valparaiso Library, 459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso
The City of Fort Walton Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency wants YOUR INPUT on how to better our downtown area! Come learn about the wonderful plans the CRA already has and voice your ideas! This is a community event. Please reach out to the CRA at 850-586-7814 for more information.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
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!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Niceville Library, 206 N Partin Dr, Niceville