On Monday’s the picturesque Panama City Marina will host; and on Tuesday’s the stunning St. Andrews Marina will host! The event series will really showcase that Panama City has... More Info

Join us for a music guessing game, crafts, and a regional snack. Program geared for Middle and High School students. For more information, contact the Youth Services department at... More Info

Join us for a Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Workshop with professional dulcimer player, Jessica Comeau. We will have a few spare mountain dulcimers available, but you are encouraged... More Info

Join us for a concert in the park! Summer Nights at SweetBay is featuring the following acts this year: June 9th – Emerald Coast Theater Company performing “The Little... More Info

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.... More Info

Design art from your own sound waves! Come prepared with a short (family friendly) sentence. Program geared for Middle and High School students. For more information, contact the... More Info

Join us for an afternoon of fun watching Bay County’s talented musicians, singers, dancers, magicians and much more! Sign-up by July 6th if you would like to show your talent... More Info

Craft your own drum and drumsticks to take home and rock out this summer! For more information, contact the Bay County Public Library Youth Services Department by calling... More Info

Come watch amazing hula hoopers perform tricks and teach the art of hula hooping. Audience participation included! For more information, contact the Bay County Public Library... More Info

The St Andrews Readers Theatre Troupe presents segments from the ‘Spoon River Anthology.’ The American Poet, Edgar Lee Masters, created a series of compelling free verse... More Info

Hello and thank you for viewing my paintings!  Although the Joy is all mine, I hope you will share some as my goal is to make you smile.  My education was in nursing and I have... More Info

Bring your projects and make new friends. Let’s Knit!

Center for the Arts will host a special solo exhibition in the Main Gallery for artist Heather Clements entitled, “We Are Nature.” The exhibit will feature Heather’s work from... More Info

Lithuanian Artist Nele Zirnite – Under Another Sky May 18 – June 22, 2018 Nele Zirnite, PhD. Born in Lithuania, studied printmaking at the Vilnius Academy of Arts (1978-1982)... More Info

Inked  will be on display throughout the month of June in the Bay County Public Library galleries to showcase artwork created by tattoo artists.  Local featured artists are... More Info

Join us June 8 from 5:30 – 7:30pm for the opening of Gazing Through Windows, Staring at Closed Doors, an exhibit of photography by Teressa Longo. The exhibit will continue through... More Info

Paint a scenic scene along with Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. Supplies will be provided. Limit to 10 attendees per class. It will be the same episode for both classes. Only... More Info

Ready to watch one of the greatest spoofs of space opera ever?  Planet Spaceballs has squandered its atmosphere and has decided to steal it from their nearby neighbor. It’s up to... More Info

Creative Con is entering its 9th year as a community event, with each year seeing significant growth.  What started with six artists doing free sketches in the foyer of the Bay... More Info

The 2nd annual Strummin’ Man Ukulele Festival will be held on the Panama City Marina (Downtown Panama City, FL) this Fall 2018. Fri – Sun October 12 – 14, hear and learn from... More Info

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL One Harrison Food + Wine Festival is the premier event in Northwest Florida. Set in charming Downtown Panama City on the Marina overlooking the bay. The... More Info

Every weekend (Sat./Sun.) year ’round, the new Panama City Beach Artists, Musicians & Farmers Market is held at 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at The Shoppes at Edgewater located at the... More Info

Historic Downtown Panama City once again comes together as a community to celebrate our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy! Come downtown and join us for a day of fun and... More Info

An afternoon to celebrate Marvel and DC comics at the library. Enjoy Marvel vs. DC themed games, crafts, and cool guests! Costumes are encouraged. Sponsored by the Bay County... More Info

Observe the wild interactions of chemicals and conduct an experiment!

Learn about the natural world and the environmental cycles that make our lives possible!

Make and race a balloon rocket as we discuss speed, force, and acceleration!

Join Ron Houser of the Audubon Society and learn how to identify different native birds. We may even persuade him to make some bird calls! Program geared for school-aged children.... More Info

Animal Tales joins us with a variety of exotic wildlife from across the globe. These Rock’n Animals have unique vocal abilities that you won’t want to miss! For more... More Info

Cindy Mulla from the Beach Mosquito Control District will be at the library to share an assortment of live insects. Learn about insect identification and their habitats. We will... More Info

Hone your robotics skills further with Dash and the Blockly coding interface. Sign up in advance with the Children’s Department. For more information, contact the Bay County... More Info

Animal Tales closes out our Libraries Rock! Summer Programming with a variety of exotic wildlife from across the globe. These Rock’n Animals have unique vocal abilities that you... More Info

Bring your favorite board games or learn how to play new ones during this two hour session!

The Panama City Publishing Museum is free to enter!

Rich Filippi will present the history and legends of sacred Black Madonna sites. In his travels, he has visited over 45 sites. Rich will present different views on their history... More Info

Book of the month: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance For more information, contact the Reference Department at 850-522-2107. ... More Info

Rock out to some cool stories, music, and activities presented by your very own Library Storytellers! For more information, contact the Bay County Public Library Youth Services... More Info

July: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole  

Watch anime and talk about manga!  Anime Club meets once a month. Program for Middle and High School students. For more information, contact the Bay County Public Library Youth... More Info

Book of the Month: Sweet as Honey by Jennifer Beckstrand Read authors like: Wanda E. Brunstetter, Beverly Lewis, Kathleen Fuller. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay... More Info

Author talk with Jonathan F. Putnam of the Lincoln & Speed Mystery series. His latest release is Final Resting Place featuring Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer with his good... More Info

Book of the month: Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker For more information, contact the Reference Department at 850-522-2107. ... More Info

August: Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon