Experience one-on-one reading with a trained therapy dog! Each child gets 20 minutes to read with the dog. This is a great place for your children to gain confidence in their reading and to read aloud in a low-stress environment. Children can bring their own books or choose one from the library. Registration is required. 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.
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Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
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
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Valparaiso Library, 459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso
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!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Destin Library, 150 Sibert Ave, Destin
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.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Valparaiso Library, 459 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso
Calling all budding chess players!, Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM., It is designed to teach all the wonderful new chess players how to play or to play better. There is no better way to foster a love of the game and to meet new friends than to come to chess club, strategize the afternoon away and plan your next move.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Crestview Library, 1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview
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. Your friends and family will love book gifts from Local Area Authors!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
100 W Hollywood Boulevard, Mary Esther
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
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Mary Esther Library, 100 W. Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther