CURRENT EVENTS. Northwest Regional Library System SUMMER BUILD A BETTER WORLD Summer Reading Program. June, July, & August

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1 Northwest Regional Library System SUMMER 2017 June, July, & August All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System offer Summer Reading Programs for school-aged children. The theme this year is Build a Better World. Our librarians and staff have planned an exciting summer line-up. The library aspires to help students prevent the summer slide by providing a variety of engaging, educational programs that encourage discovery. Summer Reading allows children to maintain their reading skills during the summer break and foster a love of reading when they read for fun. Bay County Public Library also has Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs. BUILD A BETTER WORLD Summer Reading Program Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews Thursday, June 2:00 p.m. Kick Off the summer with a singalong featuring the talented members of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews! The Art & Craft of Papermaking Wednesday, June 2:00 p.m. Lynn Elliott, Librarian and artist, will demonstrate how to turn shredded paper into beautiful art. Tampa Taiko Thursday, June 2:00 p.m. A fun filled, interactive program that covers the history of Taiko, the music of Japan and an opportunity to play the drum! Introduction to Archaeology Wednesday, June 10:00 a.m. What do archaeologists do, exactly? If dinosaurs and rocks come to mind, this is the presentation for you! Bridges with Books Thursday, June 2:00 p.m. Stories, songs and poems for Building a Better World presented by Sandra Pierce and Tania Watts, the library storytellers. It s Electric! Thursday, July 2:00 p.m. Gulf Coast Electric Coop will present a rousing presentation on electricity. Come see the sparks fly! Read, Rock, & Rhyme Time (3-5) June 15th - July 20th 10:30 a.m. CURRENT EVENTS

2 BAY COUNTY Build a Better World Talent Show Thursday, July 2:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun with Bay County s talented musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, and more! If you d like to showcase your talent, sign up by July 6th with the Youth Services department. Animal Tales! Thursday, July 2:00 p.m. Reptile Tales and Scales! Featuring frogs, large turtles, and snakes of course! Harry Potter Day Saturday, July 1-4 p.m. Finish up the summer with wizarding games, crafts, & snacks. Free and fun for the whole family! Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character. Sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation. ** Book Babies & Terrific Tots classes will resume in September. PARKER Bridges with Books Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Stories, songs and poems for Building a Better World presented by Sandra Pierce and Tania Watts, the library storytellers. Storytelling with Pat Nease Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. National award-winning storyteller, Pat Nease, knows how to tell a story! Build a Better World Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Storytime with Debbie, crafts, and a pizza party! Visit the library or call to register for this program. PANAMA CITY BEACH PCB Storytime (Ages 3+) 10:00 a.m. Building a Better World Wednesday, June 2:00 p.m. STEM activities at the library including Legos and a 3D Printing demo. Introduction to Archaeology Wednesday, June 2:00 p.m. What do archaeologists do, exactly? If dinosaurs and rocks come to mind, this is the presentation for you! The Noiseguy Wednesday, July 2:00 p.m. Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy, presents amazing vocal impressions! Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews Wednesday, July 2:00 p.m. Join us for a singalong featuring the talented members of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews! Storytelling with Pat Nease Wednesday, July 2:00 p.m. National award-winning storyteller, Pat Nease, knows how to tell a story! Game On! Wednesday, July 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of playing board games! We will have plenty of games on hand or bring your own to share! Animal Tales! Wednesday, August 2:00 p.m. Animal Architects will feature a variety of exotic animals from across the globe that utilize unique abilities to build and construct. Panama City Beach Public Library Summer Reading Programs are all sponsored by the Panama City Beach Library Foundation, Inc. ** Book Babies & Beach Kids will resume after the summer. SPRINGFIELD Build a Better World Storytimes Wednesdays June 14, 21, 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays July 12, 19, 2:00 p.m. Programs include stories and crafts! CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE L il FLYP (3-5 years) All About You Monday, June 10:30 a.m. Home Sweet Home Monday, June 10:30 a.m. All Around the Town Monday, June 10:30 a.m. Build a Better World Monday, June 10:30 a.m. FLYP (6-9 years) Build Tuesday, June 1:00 p.m. Discover Tuesday, June 1:00 p.m. Live Tuesday, June 1:00 p.m. Transform Tuesday, June 1:00 p.m. Tampa Taiko Thursday, June 10:00 a.m. A fun filled interactive program that covers the history of Taiko, the music of Japan and an opportunity to play the drum! STEM Robotics (10 14 years) July 10, 17, and 11:00 12:30 July 11:00-12:00 & 12:30-1:30 Join us for a series of Monday classes on 3D printing, Arduinos, and coding in order to build your own robot! Participants should attend all classes and attendance is limited. Pre-registration required. For more information, call This project has been funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State s Division of Library and Information Services. 2

3 CHARLES WHITEHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY IN WEWAHITCHKA Build a Better World Storytimes Tiny Mites FLYP (3-6 years) Mondays June 5, 12, 19, and 10:00 a.m. FLYP (K - 5th Grade) Tuesdays June 6, 13, 20, and 3:00 p.m. HARRELL MEMORIAL IN BRISTOL Build a Better World summer reading programs include a story along with craft. Suggested ages 4-12, but all are welcome! No registration required. Getting Crafty with Recycling Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Learning fun ways to conserve, recycle & reuse! Kindness Counts Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Constructing Fairy and Gnome houses! Building a Better You Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Healthy fun with relay races and a healthy snack! Community Heroes Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Guest Speaker from the Liberty County Sheriff s Office. End of the Program Party Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social and Extreme Art! Robot Camp (Grades 4 & up) Saturdays July 8, 15, and 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn about 3D printing, Arduino microprocessors, coding & robotics in this hands-on series. Participants will build their own robot and learn how to program an Arduino to control the robot s movements. Participants should attend all classes. Program is FREE! Registration is required. Call the library at This project has been funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State s Division of Library and Information Services. JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN HOSFORD Build a Better World Storytimes 10:30 a.m. Family Game Nights: Fun for EVERYONE! June 26, July 24, and August 5:00-7:00 p.m. Every 4th Monday of the month, you are invited to play family board games at the library - feel free to bring a game you would like to play! Family Game Nights also includes Bingo and a door prize drawing! TEEN PROGRAMS BAY COUNTY Game Day Monday, June 2:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game and play with other teens. Handheld game consoles are welcome and we will have stationary console video games as well! Trash to Art: Wind Streamers Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Create awesome wind streamers out of water bottles. Straw Fort Battle Monday, June 2:00 p.m. Build forts out of straws and tape. Whichever team s fort can hold an object wins library cred and a small prize! Trash to Art: Sun Catchers Tuesday, June 2:00 p.m. Create cool sun catchers out of discarded CDs and floppy disks! Star Trek vs Star Wars Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Are you a fan of Star Trek or Star Wars? Join us for crafts, science, snacks, and friendly banter! Cosplay is encouraged! Teen Talent Show Monday, July 2:00 p.m. Join us for a talent show just for teens (ages 13-19)! There will be no judging and everyone wins while you show off what you can do! Please keep it family friendly. Sign up forms will be available at the Youth Services department. 3

4 BUILD A BETTER WORLD ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM Programs are free and open to the public. They will be held in the Meeting Room. Cultivating Inner Peace Tuesday, June 6:00 p.m. Learn simple techniques to cope with stressful situations with Reiki Teacher and Practitioner, Jacqueline Ramsey. Healthy Eating Wednesday, June 2:00 p.m. Health program presented by Marjorie Moore of the Bay County Extension Office. Film Screening: Hidden Figures (2016) Tuesday, June 5:30 p.m. Hidden Figures is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. St. Andrews State Park Wednesday, July 2:00 p.m. Join us for an engaging presentation from David Morris of St. Andrews State Park! HARRELL MEMORIAL IN BRISTOL Native Americans in North Florida Saturday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) Curious about Native American genealogy or local history? Local author, Hodalee Scott Sewell, will share his research on Native Americans in the North Florida region. Event is free and open to the public. Foodie, Fit & Fabulous! Biblio-Club June 5, July 10, and August 5:30 p.m. Come share information and ideas from books, apps, and websites that promote healthy living. We ll sample healthy recipes, get informed, and support each other s goals. CHARLES WHITEHEAD IN WEWAHITCHKA Congressman Neal Dunn s Mobile Office Tuesday, June 1:30 3:30 p.m. Questions about federal agencies or needing congressional assistance, Dunn s staff will be available to answer questions! Capital Area Community Action Capital Area Community Action will meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the months of July and August from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For an appointment, call (850) Lunch and Learn Friday, July 11:00 am Bring a brown bag lunch and listen to a fantastic presentation by Gulf County Extension Office Director, Ray Bodrey. Family Search Explore your family s genealogy every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ADULT COLORING PROGRAMS First Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON IN PORT ST. JOE Adult coloring available during all open hours! CHARLES WHITEHEAD IN WEWAHITCHKA Adult coloring available during all open hours! HARRELL MEMORIAL IN BRISTOL Adult coloring available on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us and rediscover the joy and relaxation found in coloring! Supplies provided. You can bring your own supplies if you want! CRAFT DAY JIMMY WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN HOSFORD Drop by anytime on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to share your craft and your company! HARRELL MEMORIAL IN BRISTOL Drop by anytime on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to share your craft and your company! Bingo June 13, July 11, and August 10:30 a.m. Bingo includes prizes, trivia and coffee!! Free and no registration required! PANAMA CITY BEACH Sea Needles takes place every Friday morning at 10 a.m. Bring your needlework crafts to work on at the library! 4

5 Denise Nyland Artist Talk Friday, June 3:00 p.m. Denise Nyland s paintings will be on display in the Bay County Public Library lobby gallery throughout the month of June. Learn more about her work and process during Nyland s artist talk in the meeting room. Books & Bites: Author Talk with Patti Callahan Henry Friday, July 12:00 p.m. New York Times bestselling author, Patti Callahan Henry, will be our guest speaker for the summer library luncheon. Her most recent novel, The Bookshop at Water s End, will be released this July. Light lunch provided. Must register to attend by calling (850) or visit the library. Program is free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. Harry Potter Day at the Library Saturday, July 1:00 p.m. Wizarding games, crafts, & snacks. Free and fun for the whole family! Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character. Sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation. All World War I and America programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information. World War I and America Book Club Tuesday, August 10:00 a.m. World War I and America edited by A. Scott Berg is a compilation of 1st person narrative from WWI. Join us for book discussion with guest Veterans panel. Program held in the Meeting Room with refreshments. Teen Program: Grizzled Card Game (13-19) Tuesday, August 4:00 p.m. Learn how to play the WWI themed, cooperative card game Grizzled. Program held in Youth Services with refreshments. Archives Come Alive: Letters from poet and WWI Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae Saturday, August 2:00 p.m. Jason Hedden will present a theatrical performance based on the letters of John McCrae, which are housed in our Local History archives. McCrae wrote the In Flanders Field poem. After the performance, there will be a Poppy Art Makerspace for everyone to make their own poppy pin. The family-friendly program are held in the Meeting Room. Ukulele Social Club June 10-11:30 a.m. July 10-11:30 a.m. August 10-11:30 a.m. The first part of the class is for beginner basics. The second part is for jammin! We will have a few loaner instruments available but you are encouraged to bring your own. Ukulele Social Club will meet the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 11:30 a.m. Beginning Dulcimer June 9, July 7, and August 1:00-3:00 p.m. The first part of the class is a beginner lesson, and then a jam session! Bring your mountain dulcimer or sit in on the class to see if it s an instrument you would be interested in learning! On the Homefront: Bay County during WWI Monday, August 6:00 p.m. Local Historian, Dr. Glenda Walters, will present several fascinating stories of what Bay County was like during WWI. Program held in the Meeting Room with Refreshments. Beyond the Lens: Book and Film Series Tuesday, August 5:30 p.m. Screening of film Paths of Glory paired with the book written by Humphrey Cobb. Librarian and Historian, Gerald Giordano, will lead an engaging post-film discussion. Refreshments provided. These programs are part of World War I and America, a twoyear national initiative of Library of America presented in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the National World War I Museum and Memorial, and other organizations, with generous support from The National Endowment for the Humanities. 5

6 BCPL BOOK CLUB June 10 a.m. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett July 10 a.m. Elizabeth the Queen by Sally Bedell Smith August 10 a.m. House of Mirth by Kate Wharton PANAMA CITY BEACH BEACH BOOK CLUB June 10:30 a.m. The City by Dean Koontz July 10:30 a.m. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom August 10:30 a.m. Dear Fang with Love by Rufi Thorpe CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL IN PORT ST. JOE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB **No Book Club for June or July. August 10:30 a.m. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth Holiday Closures All Northwest Regional Library System locations will be closed on the following dates: July 4th - Independence Day ** We will close at 5 pm on July 3rd. June 6 p.m. July 6 p.m. August 6 p.m. LIBRARY LIONS TEEN BOOK CLUB June 20th, July 18th, and August 4:00 p.m. No assigned book! Talk about what you re reading or a favorite book. (Ages 13 19) Snacks provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. BEYOND THE LENS: BOOK & FILM SERIES June 5:30 p.m. Book/Film: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly July 5:30 p.m. Book: Dune by Frank Herbert Film: Jodorowsky s Dune August 5:30 p.m. Book/Film: Paths of Glory by Humphrey Cobb Guest: Gerard Giordano, Librarian & Historian Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. FILM FAN CLUB June 5:30 p.m. Independence Day (1996) PG-13 July 5:30 p.m. Princess Bride (1987) PG August 5:30 p.m. Young Guns (1988) R Movie night at the library with Cult film classics. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries. WORLD WAR I AND AMERICA BOOK CLUB August 10:00 a.m. World War I and America edited by A. Scott Berg Guests: Veterans panel Learn basic conversational French with Genevieve. Lessons include greetings, how to ask questions, how to order food, and more. Now it s time to plan that trip to France! Classes held in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. No previous knowledge required. Free and open to the public. HISTORY CLUB June 5:30 p.m. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly July 5:30 p.m. Agent M: The Lives and Spies of M15 s Maxwell Knight by Henry Hemming August 5:30 p.m. The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie Lovett 6

7 BUILD A BETTER WORLD WITH BCPL OUTREACH POPUP LIBRARY BOOKS! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math! Creative PLAY! Outreach Adventures in Summer Reading for ALL ages include: LOCAL HISTORY ROOM OPEN HOUSE Monday, June 6:00-7:00 p.m. Come visit us and ask us your genealogy and local history questions! The Open House will kick-off the Local History Room s newly extended hours: Monday: 12:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information about the new hours and our event, call COMPUTER CLASSES The Bay County Public Library offers a variety of free computer classes every month. Classes range from Computer Basics to exploring your e-devices. Check the online Events Calendar at or call to find out which classes are being offered this month. Storytime Mondays at the Panama City 10:00 a.m. (2150 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405) STEAMTASTIC Tuesdays at Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec 4:00 p.m. (705 E 14th Ct, Panama City, FL 32401) the Beach Fridays at Boys & Girls Club of Panama City 3:30 p.m. Books, Games, Crafts: Conversations for Seniors! Weekly visits in a variety of locations. Salty Saturdays in St. Andrews Select Popups at the Farmers Market & Destination Panama City Outreach is all about learning OUTSIDE the Library! For details, questions, or a Popup Library in your neighborhood, contact Outreach Librarian, Heather Ogilvie, or hogilvie@nwrls.com ADULT LITERACY CLASSES BAY COUNTY ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PANAMA CITY BEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Book-A-Librarian Call to set up an appointment. CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL Call to set up an appointment. Schedule a one-on-one lesson to learn how to use your computer, ipad, Nook, Kindle, Microsoft Office, research databases, and more! Each lesson will last up to 1 hour. Easy English 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Beginners Classes 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced Classes Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Conversation & Pronunciation 1 p.m. Reading & Pronunciation Class 10 a.m. US CITIZENSHIP CLASS 1 p.m. Conversation 3 p.m. Current Events : Conversation 4 p.m. Intermediate Class with Conversation & Pronunciation 12:30 p.m. CORRINE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE Schedule a one-on-one lesson with one of our English as a Second Language tutors. For more information, call

8 BAY COUNTY Bay County Public Library 898 West 11 th Street Panama City, FL (850) M, Tu, W 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Th, F, Sa 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Su 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bay County Public Library Local History Room M (12 p.m. 7:30 p.m.) Tu, W, Th, F (9 a.m. 4:30 p.m.) Parker Public Library 4710 Second Street Parker, FL (850) M, Tu, Th, Sa 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Panama City Beach Public Library Hutchison Boulevard Panama City Beach, FL (850) M, Tu, W 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Springfield Public Library 408 School Avenue Springfield, FL (850) W, Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. GULF COUNTY Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library 110 Library Drive Port St. Joe, FL (850) M, Tu, Th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET) F, Sa 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (ET) Charles Whitehead Public Library 314 North Second Street Wewahitchka, FL (850) M, Tu, Th, F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. LIBERTY COUNTY Harrell Memorial Public Library NW County Road 12 Bristol, FL (850) M 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ET) Tu 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET) W, Th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library NE State Road 20 Hosford, FL (850) M 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (ET) Tu 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ET) Th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) The Northwest Regional Library System is a department of Bay County and is headquartered at the Bay County Public Library in Panama City. We have eight locations in Bay, Gulf and Liberty Counties, serving a population of over 200,000. We serve over 38,000 visitors each month who have access to over 318,000 books, audiobooks, DVDs, e-books, downloadable audiobooks, magazines, and more. We offer 118 public computers with Internet access, and Wi-Fi is available in all locations. Our customers have access to research databases, most of which can be accessed offsite 24/7. We also offer a variety of programming for all ages.