October's Book Choice: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Chapter Chats is an adult book club designed for caregivers. We will be reading and discussing adult books, but meetings will take place in the Children's Storytime room and children's toys will be provided. You can bring your children with you and let them play while you chat with other adults. Adults without accompanying children are welcome to join as well! Copies of the books will be available to check out at our front desk while supplies last. We're all busy, and if you don't have time to read or finish reading the book, you're still we
Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Led by Beverly Hill and Joanna Bixler, this group’s goal is to equip and encourage writers through instruction, hands-on writing exercises, and critique so the individuals may attain the level of craft they desire, whether for pleasure or publication.
Experience one-on-one reading with a trained therapy dog! 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) 833-9590. Sign-up opens on the first business day of the month. Suggested ages: 4-12. The child should be able to read or already learning to read. Parents must remain with their children. This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590 or mduffey@fwb.org) for more information.
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
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!
Tech Time; Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm. Need help with your device? Have tech questions? We are here to help! Appointments are suggested; help for walk-ins will be contingent on staff availability. For appointments call 850-729-5406 or e-mail Valplibrary@gmail.com
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.