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.
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!
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