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
When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light under German Occupation, 1940-1944
by Ronald C. Rosbottom
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Describes life in Paris after June 1940, when the Nazis occupied France, juxtaposing the eerie sense of normalcy felt by many Parisians with the passion of the strong resistance movement.
Vanilla Ice Cream
by Bob Graham
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Stowing away in the back of a truck that carries interesting-looking food, a curious young sparrow takes a voyage through the rice paddies of India, across the sea, and into a new city, where he transforms the life of a girl at a café.
The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload
by Daniel J. Levitin
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The author draws on the latest studies to come up with best practices for mastering the overload and regaining control of one's home, workplace, and sanity.
The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla
by Lauren Willig
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In the latest Pink Carnation novel, rumors spreading among the ton turn deadly as Sally Fitzhugh and the Duke of Belliston unite to solve a mystery.
The Fortune Hunter
by Daisy Goodwin
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A beautiful empress, a handsome horseman, and a bluestocking heiress form a passionate love triangle in this Victorian historical novel.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2015
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Another year's worth of wild and wacky information from Ripley's Believe It or Not --
144 pages of awesomely weird information and photos.
Revenant
by Kat Richardson
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Turmoil, sickness, and destruction are sweeping through Europe. Greywalker Harper Blaine and her lover, Quinton, suspect that Quinton's father and his terrifying Ghost Division are involved.
Private Down Under
by James Patterson and Michael White
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At a glittering launch party, Private Sydney throws open its doors. The newly formed team have barely raised their glasses when a young Asian man, blood-soaked and bullet-ridden, staggers into the party, and what looks like a botched kidnapping turns out to be a whole lot more.
Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered
by Dianne Hales
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Every year more than nine million visitors trek to her portrait in the Louvre. Yet while everyone recognizes her smile, hardly anyone knows her story. This book rests on the premise that the woman in the Mona Lisa is indeed the person identified in its earliest description: Lisa Gherardini.
Mean Streak
by Sandra Brown
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Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a pediatrician and marathon runner, disappears on a mountain road. By the time her husband Jeff, miffed over a recent argument, reports her missing, the trail has grown cold.
Lucky Us
by Amy Bloom
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Disappointed by their families, Iris and Eva journey through 1940s America in search of fame and fortune. Iris's ambitions take the pair across America, from small-town Ohio to an unexpected and sensuous Hollywood, and to the jazz clubs and golden mansions of Long Island.
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
by Kate DiCamillo
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Forging an instant bond with spaghetti-loving horse Maybelline, horseless cowboy Leroy Ninker inadverently risks eternal loneliness when he forgets a vital rule about Maybelline's care.
In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeanette
by Hampton Sides
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On July 8, 1879, the USS Jeannette set sail from San Francisco to the North Pole. The ship was soon trapped in pack ice. Two years into the voyage, the ship sank, and the men found themselves marooned a thousand miles north of Siberia with only the barest supplies. Thus began their long march across the endless ice, a frozen hell in the most lonesome corner of the world.
Haunted
by Kay Hooper
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When Deacon James's sister calls him, terrified, he goes to her aid. What he finds is a scared young woman in the grip of what she insists is a paranormal nightmare-and murder. Two local men have been killed under mysterious circumstances. And she is the prime suspect.
Going Somewhere: A Bicycle Journey Across America
by Brian Benson
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Brian has a million vague life plans but zero sense of direction. So when he meets Rachel, a self-possessed woman who daydreams of bicycling across the States, he decides to follow her wherever she'll take him.
Ghost Seer
by Robin D. Owens
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When her eccentric aunt passes away, no-nonsense accountant Clare Cermac inherits more than just a small fortune. She receives the gift of communicating with ghosts.
Divergent [DVD]
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In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.
Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good: Recipes of Love, Loss, and Adventure from an American Midwest Family
by Kathleen Flinn
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This memoir explores the very beginnings of the author's love affair with food and its connection to home. It is the story of her Midwestern childhood, its memorable home cooks, and the delicious recipes she grew up with.
Big Little Lies
by Liane Moriarty
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This novel follows three mothers, each at a crossroads, and their potential involvement in a riot at a school trivia night that leaves one parent dead in what appears to be a tragic accident, but which evidence shows might have been premeditated.
A Perfect Life
by Danielle Steel
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A heartwarming and inspirational novel about a mother and daughter who face challenges, cope with celebrity, and overcome tragedy while maintaining the outward appearance of a perfect life.
The 6th Extinction
by James Rollins
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When a remote military research station is decimated, Commander Gray Pierce and the Sigma Force must solve a mystery from Antarctica's distant past using an ancient map that leads them to a new form of death, which could result in mankind's extinction.
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Tim Dorsey Book Tour
Best-selling author Tim Dorsey is including three of our libraries on his Tiger Shrimp Tango book tour! He'll be at these locations to sign and sell books and other Serge-related items.
Panama City Beach Public Library
September 29th @ 2 PM CDT
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library in Port St. Joe
September 30th @ 4:30 PM EDT
Bay County Public Library
September 30th @ 6:30 PM CDT
The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
 Tiger Shrimp Tango description from the publisher: Determined to save a damsel in distress, the Sunshine State's favorite serial killer and encyclopedia of Florida lore Serge Storms dances a tango of death and mayhem in this funny and dementedly entertaining crime caper from Tim Dorsey, author of the New York Times bestseller The Riptide, Ultra-Glide. Thanks to the Internet, America has become a playground for ruthless scam artists out to make an easy buck. And where do these models of entrepreneurship hail from? Why, the Sunshine State of course!
No one loves Florida more, or can keep it safe from invasive criminal species better than self-appointed Sunshine Sheriff Serge Storms. When a particular scam leads to the death of a few innocents and a young woman's disappearance, Serge and his perpetually self-bent sidekick Coleman--aided by his new pal, latter-day noir private eye Mahoney--load up the car for a riotous road trip to do right. Packed with seafood, mayhem, blood, Coleman's deep thoughts, Floridian lore, and more, Tiger Shrimp Tango is a hilarious treat from the incomparable Tim Dorsey.
Tim Dorsey was a reporter and editor for the Tampa Tribune from 1987 to 1999, and is the author of seventeen novels: Tiger Shrimp Tango, The Riptide Ultra-Glide, Pineapple Grenade, When Elves Attack, Electric Barracuda, Gator A-Go-Go, Nuclear Jellyfish, Atomic Lobster, Hurricane Punch, The Big Bamboo, Torpedo Juice, Cadillac Beach, The Stingray Shuffle, Triggerfish Twist, Orange Crush, Hammerhead Ranch Motel, and Florida Roadkill. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
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Anita Lucas Retires from the Bay County Public Library Anita Lucas recently retired from the Bay County Public Library. Anita began working with the library after graduating from high school in 1960. In her first six years, Anita (along with other staff) drove the bookmobile, and once a month, showed films with an old projector for the children around the Fountain area.
During her career, Anita worked in the Circulation Department, was Head of the Technical Services Department, and has spent the last several years working in the Local History Room.
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Anita's dedication and commitment over the years has earned the respect of her co-workers and many members of the community. She was involved in the creation of the Northwest Regional Library System, and has been instrumental in recording the library's history, especially the construction of the current library building, and in helping thousands of community members document and research their family's history and the county's history.
We will miss you, Anita!
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New Staff at the Bay County Public Library
Three new staff members recently started at the Information Desk in the Bay County Public Library.
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Samantha "Sam" Hudson is a native Floridian who grew up in the Panhandle. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology at the Panama City campus of Florida State University, and she obtained her Master's of Library and Information Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee. She has worked at the Jackson County Public Library in Marianna, and most recently worked at the Panama City Beach Public Library. Her interests are mainly in science and history (she loved doing science experiments with the kids during the recent Summer Reading Program), and her hobbies include reading graphic novels, spending time with her dog, and going for nature walks.
Sarah Burris recently received her Master's in Library and Information Science from Kent State University in Ohio. She also has a Master's in Fine Arts from Kent State, and a Bachelor's in Visual Arts from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to working here, Sarah interned at the Gulf Coast State College Library, the Akron Art Museum Library, and the Ringling Museum of Art Library. Her hobbies include crafts, reading, and a good cup of tea. To combine her love of librarianship and art, her blog at http://www.theartistandthelibrarian.tumblr.com features art resources, book reviews, and interviews.
Hilary Castle was born and raised in Oklahoma. She received a Bachelor's in Sociology-Criminology from the University of Oklahoma. Her husband, Sean, is in the U.S. Coast Guard, and they recently moved here from Alaska. They have two dogs, Alfie and Delilah. Her hobbies include photography, reading, rock climbing, spending time on their boat, and playing the piano.
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Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community - librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types - in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
By focusing on efforts across  the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read.
Stop by your local branch from September 21-27, 2014 to see displays of Banned Books. |
New Staff in Local History and Genealogy
With the recent retirements of Becky Saunders and Anita Lucas, we have some new faces in Local History and Genealogy at the Bay County Public Library. Laura Moree is the new Head of Local History and Genealogy. Prior to this, she worked in public libraries for eight years, most recently as a reference librarian for the Northwest Regional Library System at the Bay County Public Library. She completed a Bachelor's of Art in Anthropology/Archaeology with History  and Art History minors at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and she received her Master's in Library and Information Science specializing in Archival Studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She has conducted various projects, including working at the Ocmulgee National Monument as a facilitator in a NAGPRA Consultation Hearing, working with Dr. Bob Brier at Macon's Museum of Arts and Sciences, and assisting the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah, Georgia. She has served as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, with the U.S. Army's Family Readiness Group as a Point of Contact, and has enjoyed singing in various choirs and, in years past, playing clarinet. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, researching her family history, drinking coffee, and dancing through life with her daughter, Hayley, and husband of five years, Dustin. Lorrie Canfijn is the new Local History Archivist. She grew up in Glastonbury, Connecticut as the middle child of five children. She married in 1980, and worked for several years for the  Connecticut National Guard in their finance and accounting office. She relocated several times due to her husband's work, and has also lived in Atlanta and Houston for a while. She finally settled here in Panama City fifteen years ago, after being a frequent visitor to the area before that. Her career at the Bay County Public Library began in January 2004 in the Circulation Department. She has one child who is presently a senior at the University of Florida. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, and crafting of almost any sort. |
Beach for Books Fundraiser
The Panama City Beach Library Foundation invites you to liven up your Tuesday night with Beach for Books, a unique fundraiser featuring live music, belly dancers, live and silent auctions, children's art exhibits, plus samplings of signature dishes from the area's best chefs.
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and friends on Tuesday, September 16th. The reception will be held at the Panama City Beach Public Library at 5:30 PM followed by festivities at the Lyndell Center (adjacent to the library) from 6:30 to 9 PM.
Tickets are available at the Panama City Beach Public Library for a $30 donation, and include two free drinks.
For additional information, please call 850-960-0481 or email [email protected]. |
International Read an eBook Day -- September 18th
Thursday, September 18th, will mark the first International Read an eBook Day, an annual holiday to celebrate and raise awareness for reading on digital devices. In recent years, the popularity of eBooks has soared, with 28% of adults reading at least one eBook in 2013, according to Pew Research. Readers can access eBooks on any mobile device, computer, or tablet -- anytime, anywhere.  Readers around the world are encouraged to take part in the largest digital reading event by choosing from millions of free eBooks from their local library. Throughout September 18, OverDrive will be celebrating the holiday by giving away tablets and devices every hour on www.readanebookday.com and through social media to readers who tell their story of what eBooks mean to them. Readers can use the hashtag #eBookDay on Facebook or Twitter to tell their story, or comment directly at www.readanebookday.com.Your library offers free eBooks all day, every day! To check out an eBook from the library:
You'll need your library card number and PIN. Need help? Call us at 850-522-2107 or visit your local branch. Here is just a sampling of some of the new eBooks we offer our patrons via OverDrive:       |
Bay County Public Library Book & Film Club
Join us at the Bay County Public Library the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM for the Books in Motion Book & Film Club.  On September 16th, we will see the film based on Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston .
We encourage you to read the book first, but if you haven't, that's okay -- join us for the movie! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
Please call 850-522-2107 for more information. |
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BCPL Youth Services Events
Book Babies
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
Suggested ages: 0 to 17 months.
Terrific Tots Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Suggested ages: 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Suggested ages: 3 to 5 years.
For more information, please call 850-522-2118.
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Computer Classes at the Bay County Public Library
Computer Basics Part 1
Tuesday, September 9 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Learn to identify and use computer components and the common elements of a Windows-based operating system. Students will also navigate software programs to create a file and organize that file in folders. Prerequisite: None.
Computer Basics Part 2
Thursday, September 11 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Learn the basic features of the Internet Explorer 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.
Introduction to Excel Part 1
Tuesday, September 16 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Learn to use Microsoft's spreadsheet application for organizing and analyzing data. Students will use Excel's features to create a simple spreadsheet while entering data and creating charts. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Introduction to Excel Part 2
Thursday, September 18 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Learn how to set up a simple formula, create an electronic checkbook, and perform calculations. Prerequisite: Introduction to Excel Part 1.
Connect U: Word Basics
Tuesday, September 30 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Come, Connect, and Learn how to create, open, edit, and format any kind of Word document. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. 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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Events at the Panama City Beach Public Library
Beach Book Club
First Wednesdays monthly at 10:30 AM
September 3: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival by Laura Hillenbrand
Sea Needles
Fridays weekly from 10 AM to 12 NoonPCBL invites all needle-crafters to share the fun! Knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and embroidery!
Book Babies
Tuesdays at 10 AM
Suggested ages: 0 to 2 years
Storytime
Thursdays @ 10 AM
Suggested ages: 3 and upFor more information on these free events, please call 850-233-5055.
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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!
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Dear Dewey, Can I get free cover-to-cover magazines on my Kindle Fire? -Evelyn Dear Evelyn, Yes! Zinio is our newest resource that provides cover-to-cover digital access to over 75 different magazines. To get to Zinio: Go to http://www.nwrls.com Click on Books, etc. Click on eMagazines (http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html) Click on Zinio and set up your accounts To download the Kindle app: Go to the eMagazines page (http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html) Click on Kindle Fire/HD/HDX under Zinio 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 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, How can I suggest titles for the library to buy? -Mr. D. Dear Mr. D., The library welcomes title suggestions. In fact, we have an online "Suggest a Title" form at: http://www.nwrls.com/suggest_a_title.html Complete the form with as much information as you can, including your name and library card number in one of the fields at the bottom. Our collection development librarians review all suggestions and the item will be placed on hold for you if it is purchased. Dear Dewey, When I went to Overdrive to check out an eBook, I got a message telling me my library card was expired. Can I renew my card by phone? -Ms. M. Dear Ms. M., Yep! You can renew your card by calling the main Circulation Desk (850-522-2100) or the library nearest you. The Library Staff will ask you a few questions to confirm your patron information and then they should be able to renew your card. ____________________________________________
Have a Dear Dewey Question? Dewey wants to hear from you! Simply email Dewey at [email protected]. |
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Bay County Public Library Book Club
The Bay County Public Library Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 AM in the BCPL Meeting Room.
The book list for the remainder of 2014 is as follows:
September 11: A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith
October 9: The Death of Santini by Pat Conroy
November 13: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
December 11: Storyville by Lois Battle
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Events at the Liberty County Libraries
Craft Days
Meet at the library to share your craft and your company!
 Tuesdays at 10 AM in Bristol Thursdays at 9 AM in Hosford Quilting Class
Every other Saturday at 12:30 PM in Hosford. Class size is limited so call 850-379-3300 to reserve your seat!
Family History Class
Learn how to do your genealogy!
Tuesdays at 4 PM in Bristol Thursdays at 4 PM in Hosford For more information on Bristol programs, please call 850-643-2247. For more information on Hosford programs, please call 850-379-3300. |
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Events in Wewahitchka
Wee Read (Preschoolers)  Mondays at 11 AM After School Program
2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 PM for school-aged children. Images of America -- Wewahitchka 1st and 3rd Mondays from 1 PM to 5 PM Bring your stories and photos of Historic Wewahitchka. Author Beverly Mount-Douds will interview you and scan your pictures.
For more information on these events, please call 850-639-2419.
Capital Area Community Action Agency The Capital Area Community Action Agency has an energy assistance program. You may meet them in the library on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM by appointment only. Call 850-674-5067 to schedule an appointment.
CareerSource Gulf Coast Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Dewayne Evans, the CareerSource Gulf Coast Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, will be at the library the third Thursday of each month to assist veterans. You may meet him in the library. Either call 850-872-4340 Ext. 105 to schedule an appointment or drop by the library after 1 PM. |
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Events in Port St. Joe
Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 AM beginning September 9th Suggested age: 0 to 36 months
 Red Cross Readiness Classes
October 4 at 9 AM
Chest Compression/CPR
October 4 at 9:45 AM
Disaster Preparation
For more information on these free programs, please call 850-229-8879. |
Creative Con: September 13, 2014
 The Bay County Public Library Foundation presents the 5th annual Creative Con -- a fun-filled day celebrating sequential art and the geek culture! To accommodate all attendees, this year's Creative Con will be held at a new location, Gulf Coast State College.They've also expanded their list of industry professionals, artist tables, and they're offering more educational talks on how to break into creative careers. Career discussion will be available in game development; costume design; sequential art; song writing; creative writing; and more. There will be more than 50 guests in all. Some of the main attractions include:
- Gary Brookins, cartoonist for Pluggers & Shoe comic strips
- Jeff Parker, award-winning cartoonist and co-creator of daily comic strip, Dustin
- Savana Jade Wehunt, appeared in 9 episodes of The Walking Dead, including her role as the Governor's daughter in the mid-season finale of season 3
- Jim O'Rear, founder of the Hollywood Ghost Hunters
Creative Con is a family-friendly show. They'll have a whole room dedicated to kids that will have different activities going all day long. They will also offer face painting, comics for all ages, and a children's division in the costume contest. No con is complete without cosplay! Prizes will be offered in junior, general, and group categories with awards going to Best in Show, Best Prop, Best Craftsmanship, and Judges' Choice Awards. The costume contest is free to enter for all attendees. Date: Saturday, September 13th from 10 AM to 5 PM Place: Gulf Coast State College Cost: $10 for adults, children 6 and under free Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.pccreativecon.com. For more information, please call 850-532-3394, email [email protected], or visit www.pccreativecon.com. Please note that this year's Creative Con will be held at Gulf Coast State College, not the library!
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