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
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
by Atul Gawande
The surgeon and New York writer considers how doctors fail patients at the end of life, and offers suggestions for how they can do better.
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
by Mindy Kaling
The comedian and actress offers essays about her life.
 Leaving Timeby Jodi PicoultReserve a copyReserve the large print bookReserve the audiobookAfter searching for her mother, who has disappeared, for more than 10 years, a woman employs a psychic and a detective.
Sisters
by Raina Telgemeier
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Raina is stuck in the back seat between her younger brother and sister for a weeklong trip in this family memoir. Will such close quarters force the siblings to finally get along?
Red Queen
by Victoria Aveyard
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A girl with a special power lives in a kingdom divided between an underclass with red blood and an elite with silver.
Waiting Is Not Easy!
by Mo Willems
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Impatient Gerald has to wait for Piggie's promised surprise.
Ruby
by Cynthia Bond
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Voodoo, faith, and racism converge in an East Texas town, where a man is forced to choose between the sister who raised him and the disgraced woman he has loved since he was a boy.
America's Bitter Pill: Money, Politics, Backroom Deals, and the Fight to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System
by Steven Brill
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The issues in American healthcare and healthcare reform and recent developments including the drafting and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, by the journalist, editor, and lawyer.
Revival
by Stephen King
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The continuing relationship, over five decades, between a disgraced clergyman and a drug-addicted musician.
The Escape
by David Baldacci
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John Puller, a special agent with the Army, hunts for his brother, who was convicted of treason and has escaped from prison.
Cold Cold Heart
by Tami Hoag
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Shaken by torture and rape at a serial killer's hands, a TV reporter returns to her hometown, where she investigates the disappearance of a high school friend many years earlier.
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
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Two sisters separated in World War II France: one struggling to survive in the countryside, the other joining the Resistance in Paris.
A Spool of Blue Thread
by Anne Tyler
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Four generations of a family are drawn to a house in the Baltimore suburbs.
Ghettoside
by Jill Leovy
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The investigation of a young black man's murder in 2007 raises questions about race and the criminal justice system.
The Boston Girl
by Anita Diamant
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The daughter of Jewish immigrants grows up in early 20th century Boston.
Saint Odd
by Dean Koontz
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In the conclusion to the Odd Thomas series, Odd returns home to small-town California to meet one last challenge.
Motive
by Jonathan Kellerman
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The Los Angeles psychologist-detective Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis, a homicide cop, realize that the murder they're investigating was committed by a serial killer.
The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins
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A psychological thriller set in London is full of complications and betrayals.
A Root Awakening
by Kate Collins
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Abby Knight's marriage may be in full bloom, but house hunting is no bed of roses in the latest installment of the Flower Shop mystery series.
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Adult Programs @ Your Libraries
Join Beach Boomers at the Panama City Beach Public Library every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through March 10th. All programs are free, and you don't need to register. For more information on these programs, please call 850-233-5055.  Beach Boomers Upcoming Schedule:
March 3rd @ 2 p.m. Women's History Month -- Uppity Women in History March 10th @ 2 p.m. Senegal by Taxi with Victor Breedon Come to Tuesdays @ 2 at the Bay County Public Library every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through March 10th as well. All programs are free, and you don't need to register. For more information on these programs, please call 850-522-2120.
 Tuesdays @ 2 Upcoming Schedule:March 3rd @ 2 p.m. Cooking with Herbs with Dr. Marjorie Moore with the UF/IFAS Extension Office March 10th @ 2 p.m. Women's History Month -- Uppity Women in History |
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Ang Frank Exhibits Artwork @ Library in March
Staff member Ang Frank will exhibit her artwork at the Bay County Public Library through the month of March.  The higher you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style. -- Fred Astaire
Living by this philosophy, Ang Frank has been making wonderful mistakes since a young age. Artistic endeavors of many genres have been a passion of Ang's her entire life. Raised in Detroit, Ang travels the country with her husband peddling her art from state to state and befriending locals. Her preferred style is realism, but she does experiment in surrealism and abstract on occasion. Ang regularly creates privately commissioned photo-realistic portraits and color-inspired portrayals of both humans and animals. Her favorite subjects are man's best friends -- dogs. Currently, albeit slowly, she is pursuing a Master's Degree in Fine Arts. If you would like to see more of Ang Frank's art, visit the library throughout the month of March, visit her website at behance.net/AngsArt, or contact her at [email protected]. |
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Archaeology Programs @ Your Libraries
The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), a program of the University of West Florida, will be presenting several programs at area libraries in March for Florida Archaeology Month. Friday, March 20th @ 6 p.m. -- Bay County Public Library
The Emerging Tale of Natural Bridge: Historical and Archaeological Investigations of a Civil War Battlefield -- presented by Janene Johnstone, UWF Archaeology Graduate Student
Saturday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -- Bay County Public Library
Introduction to Archaeology for Kids: Presentation and Activity
Friday, March 27th @ 10:30 a.m. -- Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Introduction to Archaeology and Local Sites
Friday, March 27th @ 1 p.m. -- Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
Introduction to Archaeology and Local Sites
For more information on these programs, call FPAN at 850-595-0050 Ext. 130, 850-522-2100 in Bay County, 850-229-8879 in Port St. Joe, or 850-639-2419 in Wewahitchka.
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Oscar Winners and Nominees Based on Books
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BCPL Book Club
March 12, 2015 @ 10 a.m.
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve
The BCPL Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room.  Books in Motion: BCPL Book & Film Club
March 17, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m.
White Oleander by Janet Fitch
Film begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room followed by a brief discussion. We encourage you to read the book first, but if you haven't, that's okay - please join us for the movie.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
Beach Book Club
March 4, 2015 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel
The Beach Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library.
Winter Book Club
March 23, 2015 @ 10 a.m.
Double Exposure by Michael Lister (with a special appearance by the author) The Winter Book Club will meet through March at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe. History Club
March 2, 2015 @ 10 a.m.
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
The History Club reads fiction and nonfiction history and meets bimonthly in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room.
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AARP Tax Aide @ PCB Library
 Through April 15th, the AARP Tax Aide is offering free volunteer tax preparation on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please visit aarp.org. |
Dear Dewey is designed to help information flow to and from your Library. If you have library or information access questions, just Ask Dewey!
Send your Dear Dewey questions to: [email protected]. Put Dear Dewey in the Subject Line and Dewey will respond! ___________________________________
Dear Dewey,
Can I get free cover-to-cover magazines on my tablet? - Cathy
Dear Cathy, Yes! You can use Zinio to digitally access over 75 different magazines cover-to-cover. To get Zinio: Go to http://www.nwrls.comClick on Books, Etc.Click on eMagazines ( http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html) Click on Zinio and set up your accounts To download the app for your device: Go to the eMagazines page ( http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html) Click on Android under Zinio (Note: We have apps for iPhone, Androids, Macs, PCs, Windows 8, and Kindle Fires, too!) You will need to create two log-in accounts to take full advantage of Zinio. The first account gets you into the Northwest Regional Library System collection of Zinio magazines. The second account allows you to create your personal library of magazines for streaming or downloaded/offline reading. You can check out as much as you want and keep the magazines in your personal reading list for as long as you want -- no return required! The Bay County Public Library Foundation has generously funded this resource. Want more information? Give us a call at 850-522-2100 or come by your nearest Library.
Dear Dewey,
Do the Libraries have DVDs to check out? - Michael J.
Dear Michael J.,
You betcha! The Libraries have over 5000 DVDs to check out for free. (Better than those red boxes!) To see if we have the DVD you want, you can search our Library Catalog ( http://ls2pac.nwrls.lib.fl.us) for movie titles, keywords, or actor names. Need help? Give us a call at 850-522-2100. Dear Dewey,
Does the Library offer English language tutoring? - Daniella Dear Daniella,
Yes! The Bay County Public Library Literacy Department has staff and volunteers who provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to anyone who is at least 18 years old. We offer English as a second language, GED, and U.S. Citizenship tutoring. For more information, please call 850-522-2100 and ask for the Literacy Department.
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Have a Dear Dewey Question? Dewey wants to hear from you!
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Ongoing Events @ Your Library
Bay County Public Library in Panama City
Book Babies (suggested age 0 to 17 months)
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m.
Terrific Tots (suggested age 18 to 36 months)
Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (suggested age 3 to 5 years)
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.
English as a Second Language - Level 1 (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 - Level 2 (Intermediate)
Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
English as a Second Language - Level 3 (Advanced)
Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
US Citizenship Class
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
Capital Area Community Action Agency has an energy assistance program. Please call 850-653-8057 to schedule an appointment.Tuesdays @ 9 a.m. CareerSource Gulf Coast Disabled Veterans Outreach Program will be at the library each month to assist veterans. Either call 850-872-4340 ext. 105 to schedule an appointment or drop by the library after 1 p.m.3rd Thursday of the month after 1 p.m. Wee Read (suggested age preschoolers) Mondays @ 11:30 a.m. After School Program (suggested age K-5th grade) 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 p.m. Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Tuesday Tales (suggested age 0 to 36 months)
Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.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 HosfordCraft DayThursdays all day Family History WorkshopThursdays @ 4 p.m. StorytimeSaturdays @ 10:30 a.m. Panama City Beach Public Library
Book Babies (suggested ages 0 to 2 years)
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.
Beach Kids (suggested ages K to 5th)
Wednesdays @ 3 p.m.
PCB Storytime (suggested ages 3 and up)
Thursdays @ 10 a.m.
Chess - players and boards are welcome.
Thursdays @ 1 p.m.
Sea Needles invites all needle-crafters to share the fun.
Fridays @ 10 a.m.
English as a Second Language - Level 2 (Intermediate)
Fridays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
English as a Second Language - Level 3 (Advanced)
Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
AARP Tax Aide - free volunteer tax preparation through April 15th
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Computer Classes @ the Bay County Public Library
Computer Basics, Part 1 of 2
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 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
Thursday, March 19, 2015 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.
Social Media: Pinterest
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to use Pinterest, one of the most popular social media sites!
Social Media: Facebook
Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to use Facebook, one of the most popular social media sites!
Connect U: Excel Basics
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Come, Connect, and Learn how to to use a spreadsheet to organize and analyze data. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
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The Northwest Regional Library System offers free workshops for beginning computer users in the Bay County Public Library computer lab. Instruction is hands-on and is designed to be progressive. Registration is not required. Workshops start on time, so be early and don't miss anything!
Not all classes are offered every month. A new schedule is published on the 15th of the current month for the following month on our Events Calendar. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
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Teen Tech Week in Port St. Joe
The Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe is hosting a Side Door Saturday event on March 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. to introduce the technique of Stop Animation to local teens.
Stop Animation uses iPads, props, and imagination to create short movies! A writing coach will help teens turn their ideas into stories.
Teen Tech Workshops will also be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015; Tuesday, March 10, 2015; and Friday, March 13, 2015.
Participants earn a license that allows them to come to the library on their own time and use library technology to create videos.
Completed projects will be shown at the Forgotten Coast Film Festival. Come join us and have fun turning your creative stories into movies!
Resources for this event were funded by a grant from the Panhandle Library Access Network, supplemented by the Friends of the Gulf County Libraries.
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday @ the Bay County Public Library
Join us March 2, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America Day! We'll have crafts! Games! Fun! Refreshments! Entertainment!
This event is sponsored by the Gulf Coast Woman's Club. For more information, please call 850-522-2118. |
Graphic Novel Petting Zoo @ the Bay County Public Library
Join us March 3, 2015 @ 4 p.m. as Kat Kan presents a Graphic Novel Petting Zoo in celebration of Will Eisner Week. Will Eisner Week is an annual celebration honoring the legacy of Will Eisner, widely regarded as "The Father of the Graphic Novel." This international event promotes graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the sequential arts.
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Genealogy Workshop in Port St. Joe
Join us March 10, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe for a genealogy workshop. Learn how to research your family tree using library resources and other free resources. For more information, please call 850-229-8879.
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Birding in the Panhandle Presentation in Port St. Joe
Audubon presenter Ron Houser will be at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe on March 24, 2015 at 3 p.m. to discuss birding in the Panhandle of Florida. For more information, please call 850-229-8879.
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Read Across America Day in Wewa
March 2, 2015 is the National Education Association's Read Across America Day and this year the book chosen is the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Places You'll Go! In recognition of this event, and to help make this day truly "Seussational," the GFWC Wewahitchka Woman's Club donated copies of this book to the Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka. Oh, the Places You'll Go is a book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss, and concerns the journey of life and its challenges. It is perhaps best known for the line, "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed!" and the creative wording, "Simple, it's not, I'm afraid you will find, for a mind maker-upper to make up his mind." |
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