NWRLS Library Locations
Headquarters:
Bay County Public Library
850-522-2100
Panama City Beach
850-233-5055
Parker
850-871-3092
Springfield
850-872-7510
Corinne Costin
Gibson Memorial Library
Port St. Joe
850-229-8879
Charles Whitehead
Public Library
Wewahitchka
850-639-2419
Harrell Memorial
Public Library
Bristol
850-643-2247
Jimmy Weaver
Memorial Library
Hosford
850-379-3300
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Featured Items
Coding for Dummies
by Nikhil Abraham
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Presents an introduction to computer programming, describing the basics for HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Ruby, and the development process for putting together a Web application.
Only a Promise
by Mary Balogh
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The Survivors' Club: Six men and one woman, all wounded in the Napoleonic Wars, their friendship forged during their recovery. Now, for one of them, striking a most unusual bargain will change his life forever.
Ripped from the Pages: A Bibliophile Mystery
by Kate Carlisle
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When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents' place in Northern California, she finds that wooden barrels aren't the only things buried in the wine caves of Sonoma.
Ever After
by Jude Deveraux
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This is the final book of the "Nantucket Brides" trilogy. Hallie Hartley unexpectedly inherits a lovely old home in Nantucket while taking on gentle but troubled James Taggert as a physical therapy client.
The Secret Cookie Club
by Martha Freeman
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Four very different girls meet at Moonlight Ranch camp and decide to remain friends all year by exchanging letters and homemade cookies, using recipes their counselor's grandfather passed along.
The Silenced
by Heather Graham
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When a congressman's media assistant abruptly quits her job and goes missing on the way home, FBI agent Meg Murray teams up with special agent Matt Bosworth to investigate a serial killer with ties to a political conspiracy.
Collared for Murder
by Annie Knox
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Izzy McHale is back, and her pet boutique, Trendy Tails, is raking in the green. But someone else in town is seeing red...
Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship
by Robert Kurson
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A thrilling new adventure follows two men determined to find "The Golden Fleece," the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister.
Murder at Beechwood
by Alyssa Maxwell
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When an infant is left on her doorstep, Emma Cross uses her reporting skills and high society connections to search for the child's mother and discovers a link between the baby and a textile magnate who drowns under suspicious circumstances.
Just My Rotten Luck
by James Patterson
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When Rafe joins the flag-football team and demonstrates some talent as a running back, he discovers a way of dealing with his bullying nemesis and teammate, Miller the Killer.
The Ultimate Betrayal
by Kimberla Lawson Roby
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Just when it seems Alicia has redeemed herself and will get her happily ever after, an irresistible blast from the past resurfaces and shakes things up.
Seveneves
by Neal Stephenson
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Five thousand years after a catastrophic event sends a small surviving remnant of humanity into outer space, the progeny of those survivors embark on a journey into the unknown to return to Earth.
Stalin's Daughter: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva
by Rosemary Sullivan
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A revelatory biography of Svetlana Stalin, a woman fated to live her life in the shadow of one of history's most monstrous dictators -- her father, Joseph Stalin.
Second Life
by S.J. Watson
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When Julie discovers that her murdered sister had been living a second life in a dangerous corner of cyberspace, she hunts there for clues to the killer.
I Will Take a Nap!
by Mo Willems
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Gerald needs to get some rest, but Piggie is keeping him awake. And just about everyone else is keeping Gerald up, too!
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer
by Sydney Padua
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In this graphic novel, Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious series of adventures.
Royal Wedding
by Meg Cabot
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The first adult installment of the Princess Diaries series follows Princess Mia and her Prince Charming as they plan their fairy tale wedding -- but a few poisoned apples could turn this happily-ever-after into a royal nightmare.
China Rich Girlfriend
by Kevin Kwan
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In this follow-up to
Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel is now engaged to Nicholas, who's ready to ditch his entire fortune for her, and has had the shock of her life when she finally discovers her birth father.
Killing Monica
by Candace Bushnell
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A famous writer must resort to faking her own death in order to get her life back from her most infamous creation -- Monica.
A Rake By Any Other Name
by Mia Marlowe
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With his family in dire financial straits, Lord Hartley must marry an heiress, but the family's choice for his wife is reluctant to be his financial savior, and a family secret, as well as his current fiancee, further complicate the situation.
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New Digital Magazines Available via Zinio -- Including Kids' Magazines!
We've added new magazines to our Zinio collection. We've also added several kids' magazines. You can download them all for free to your computer or mobile device!
 Magazine topics include entertainment (OK! and Star), fashion (Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Elle), cooking (Taste of Home, Martha Stewart Living, and Allrecipes), news (The Economist, Newsweek, and Forbes), health and wellness (Prevention, Men's Health, Women's Fitness, and Runner's World), and hobbies (Game Informer, Macworld, PC World, and Mental Floss).
To download magazines, go to www.nwrls.com, click on Books, Etc., and choose eMagazines. Then click on Zinio and browse the collection. You will need your library card number and PIN. If you need assistance, drop by any location or call 850-522-2107.
Zinio is available to all Northwest Regional Library System patrons thanks to a generous donation from the Bay County Public Library Foundation.
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We've Got More Summer Reading Programs @ Your Library!
Come join us this summer for these great summer reading programs!
Bay County Public Library
Preschool Storytime (Suggested ages: 3-5 years)
Thursdays through July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.
Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested
ages: K-5th grade)
Thursdays through July 23 @ 2 p.m.
July 2: Animal Avengers
July 9: Gulf County Super Librarians
July 16: Talent Show
Grand Finale with Atlantic Coast Theatre
July 23 @ 2 p.m.
Unmask!
(Suggested ages: 12-17 years)
Tuesdays through July 28 @ 2 p.m.
For more information on summer reading programs at the Bay County Public Library, please
call 850-522-2118.
Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
Wee Read (Suggested ages: Preschoolers)
Mondays through August 31 @ 11:30 a.m.
July 6: Respect
July 13: Summer
July 20: Forgiveness
July 27: A Day at the Beach
August 3: Let's Go to School
August 10: Feel Better Stories
August 17: Cooking Up Good Stories
August 24: Growing Great Books
August 31: Traveling Tales
After School Program (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
July 14 @ 3:30 p.m.: Fireflies
Keen Tween (Suggested ages: 3rd-6th grade)
July 23 @ 3:30 p.m.: Harry Potter
July 30 @ 3:30 p.m.: Outdoor Family Storytime with Bubbles
For more information on programs at the Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka, please call 850-639-2419.
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Art Program (Suggested ages: Rising 5th-8th grades)
Tuesdays through August 11 @ 10:30 a.m.
July 7: What is Art?
July 14: Intro to Drawing
July 21: Intro to Painting
July 28: Intro to Clay
August 4: Intro to Crafts: Book Art
August 11: Wrap Up Projects and Prep for Art Show
Art Show and Forgotten Coast Film Festival and Reception
August 15 @ 11 a.m.
For more information on summer reading programs at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe, please call 850-229-8879.
Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
Every Hero Has a Story (All ages)
Tuesdays through July 14 @ 2:30 p.m.
Special appearance by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Apalachee Valley Post 12010 on July 7 @ 2:30 p.m. to talk about a soldier's life.
For more information on the summer reading programs at the Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol, please call 850-643-2247.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
Every Hero Has a Story (All ages)
Saturdays through July 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Special appearance by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Apalachee Valley Post 12010 on July 7 @ 10:30 a.m. to talk about a soldier's life.
For more information on the summer reading programs at the Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford, please call 850-379-3300.
Panama City Beach Public Library
Heroes Read (Suggested ages: 0-4 years)
Tuesdays through July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.
Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
Wednesdays through July 23 @ 2 p.m.
Unmask!
(Suggested ages: 6th-12th grade)
Thursdays through July 23 @ 10 a.m.
Everybody Reads (All ages)
Through July 23
Prize drawing for library card use
Wall of Heroes (All ages)
Through July 23
Reader reviews in word and art
Grand Finale with Atlantic Coast Theatre July 23 @ 10:30 a.m. (All ages)
For more information on the summer reading programs at the Panama City Beach Public Library, please call 850-233-5055.
Parker Public Library
Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: Preschool-5th grade)
Tuesdays July 7-28 @ 2 p.m.
For more information on the summer reading programs at the Parker Public Library, please call 850-871-3092.
Springfield Public Library
Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
Wednesdays through July 22 @ 2 p.m.
For more information on the summer reading programs at the Springfield Public Library, please call 850-872-7510.
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Job Seekers Seminar at the Bay County Public Library
July 29 @ 2 p.m.
Paul Hankins, an employment specialist with Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, will present a seminar covering resume and application tips, job search methods, contacting employers, interviewing, self-presentation, researching employers, self-advocacy, stress management, keeping the job, connecting to community resources, and more. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
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Escape the Ordinary...with More Adult Summer Programs @ Your Library
Join us this summer for a series of adult programs at the Bay
County Public Library and Escape the Ordinary with Travel!
Long Way Round
On July 20th @ 5:30 p.m., join us as we watch two episodes of this documentary series that follows two men (Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman) as they travel around the world on motorcycles.
Experience China
On July 21st @ 2 p.m., library staff member Regina Burgess will talk about her travels in China.
Florida Trail Association
On July 28th @ 2 p.m., the Florida Trail Association will present informa
tion about hiking the trails in Florida.
Refreshments for these events will be provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
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Genealogy After Hours
July 16 @ 5 p.m.
Research your family at the Bay County Public Library after closing with assistance from staff and members of the Genealogical Society.
The deadline to sign up is July 9, 2015. Space is limited to 12 participants.
Call 850-522-2132 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to reserve your seat.
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ReferenceUSA
ReferenceUSA is a database available to all Northwest Regional Library System patrons at no charge, and can be accessed by any computer or device connected to the Internet 24/7.
 ReferenceUSA is the leading provider in business and consumer research. This database helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and find local people. The database provides access to more than 24 million businesses, 262 million consumers, and makes research easy and fast.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs use ReferenceUSA to conduct powerful market research. You can select a location and do a radius search to look up the number of similar businesses in the area. Check the strength of the competition with years in business and credit rating. The database is also used by job seekers.
To access ReferenceUSA, visit our website at
www.nwrls.com, click on
Research and then
Databases, and choose
ReferenceUSA.
For more assistance on this and other research databases, stop by your local bra
nch or call 850-522-2107.
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New E-books and Downloadable Audiobooks @
Your Library
We recently added new items to our collection. New additions include:
- The Melody Lingers On by Mary Higgins Clark
- Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok
- Hush Hush by Laura Lippman
- Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James
- Gathering Prey by John Sandford
- Finders Keepers by Stephen King
- Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews
- At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen
- A Fine Romance by Candice Bergen
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
- A Lucky Life Interrupted by Tom Brokaw
- Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship by Robert Kurson
You can check out e-books and downloadable audiobooks for free from your library. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Forgot your PIN? Just give us a call at 850-522-2100 or stop by your local branch and we'll set one up for you.
To access e-books and downloadable audiobooks, click here or:
* Go to
www.nwrls.com
* Click on
Books, Etc.
* Click on
eBooks & eAudio
* Click on
OverDrive
to find books
Need assistance with e-books and downloadable audiobooks? Just call us at 850-522-2107 or stop by your local branch.
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Book Clubs
BCPL Book Club
July 9 @ 10 a.m.
Someone by Alice McDermott
The BCPL Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Books in Motion: BCPL Book & Film Club
July 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Film:
10 Things I Hate About You
Film begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room followed by a brief discussion. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
History Club
 July 6 @ 10 a.m.
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
July's meeting will include a special presentation by Ann Robbins entitled "A Dog, a Chicken, and Women, too...at the Battle of Gettysburg."
The History Club reads fiction and nonfiction history and meets bimonthly in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Beach Book Club
July 1 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown
The Beach Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library. For more information, please call 850-233-5055.
Library Book Club
July 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Artifacts by Mary Anna Evans
The Library Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St Joe. For more information, please call 850-229-8879.
Friday Flicks
Come out of the heat and enjoy a cool afternoon watching a movie with friends at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St Joe. For more information, please call 850-229-8879.
July 10 @ 2 p.m.: To Kill a Mockingbird
July 17 @ 2 p.m.: Hugo
July 24 @ 2 p.m.: The Wizard of Oz
July 31 @ 2 p.m.: The Sword in the Stone
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Computer Classes @ Your Library
Bay County Public Library
Computer Basics Part 1 of 2
July 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn to identify computer components and use common elements of a Windows-based operating system, navigate software, and save/store files. Prerequisite: None.
Computer Basics Part 2 of 2
July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn the basic features of the Mozilla Firefox web browser, learn the difference between a search box and URL box, and learn to evaluate a website's content. Prerequisite: Computer Basics Part 1 or equivalent experience.
Excel Part 1 of 2
July 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn to use Microsoft's spreadsheet application for organizing and analyizing data. Create a simple spreadsheet while entering data and creating charts.
Excel Part 2 of 2
July 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to set up a simple formula, create an electronic checkbook, and perform calculations.
iPad for Seniors
July 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Learn about library resources that can be used on an iPad, such as e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines. Learn how to search the library catalog and place requests. This program will be in held in the library meeting room.
For more information on computer classes at the Bay County Public Library, please call 850-522-2107.
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Stop Animation Workshop
July 14 @ 1 p.m.
Suggested ages 8 and up. Come learn how to use an iPad to create stop animation video. Instruction and ideas will be presented and then you may schedule time to use our equipment to create one or more videos. Turn your creative ideas loose and produce your own films!
For more information on computer classes at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe, please call 850-229-8879.
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Ongoing Events @ Your Library
Bay County Public Library in Panama City
English as a Second Language - Pre-Beginners (A, B, Cs)
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
English as a Second Language - Beginners
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
 Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
English as a Second
Language - Intermediate
Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
English as a Second Language - Advanced
Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
English as a Second Language - Conversation & Pronunciation
Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
US Citizenship Class
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Adult Literacy Reading Class and Pronunciation
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
CareerSource Gulf Coast Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
3rd Thursday of the month after 1 p.m.
Program to assist veterans. Either call 850-872-4340 ext. 105 to schedule an appointment or drop by the library after 1 p.m.
Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
Craft Day
Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
 Craft Day
Thursdays all day
Family History Workshop
Thursdays @ 4 p.m.
Needlework @ Your Library
Every other Saturday @ 12:30 p.m.
Panama City Beach Public Library
Sea Needles
invites all needle-crafters to share the fun.
Fridays @ 10 a.m.
English as a Second Language -- Intermediate with Conversation & Pronunciation
Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Holiday Closure
 All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Need a book or magazine to read? Check out e-books and digital magazines by going to http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html.
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