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
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of "The Princess Bride"
by Cary Elwes
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From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars.
Rebel Souls: Walt Whitman and America's First Bohemians
by Justin Martin
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Brilliant portrait of a time and place that launched American Bohemia and liberated the genius of Walt Whitman.
Season of Saturdays: A History of College Football in 14 Games
by Michael Weinreb
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An entertaining cultural history that highlights the key moments, games, personalities, and scandals of the popular and controversial American pastime.
Walden Warming: Climate Change Comes to Thoreau's Woods
by Richard B. Primack
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In Walden Warming, Primack uses Henry David Thoreau and Walden, icons of the conservation movement, to track the effects of a warming climate on the plants and animals in Concord, Massachusetts.
13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi
by Mitchell Zuckoff
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Six CIA contract employees discuss their experience during the attack on the State Department compound and the nearby CIA station in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012.
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
by Randall Munroe
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From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
World Order
by Henry Kissinger
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The elder statesman offers a view of how to build an international order in today's world.
Some Luck
by Jane Smiley
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An epic novel that spans thirty years in the lives of a farm family in Iowa, telling a parallel story of the changes taking place in America from 1920 through the early 1950s.
Deadline
by John Sandford
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In Minnesota, a school board chairman announces that the rest of the meeting will be closed, due to personnel issues. The proposal up for a vote before them is whether to authorize the killing of a local reporter. The vote is four to one in favor.
Leaving Time
by Jodi Picoult
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Alice Metcalf was a devoted mother, loving wife, and accomplished scientist who studied grief among elephants. Yet it's been a decade since she disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind her small daughter, husband, and the animals to which she devoted her life.
Days of Wine and Roquefort
by Avery Aames
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Cheese Shop owner Charlotte Bessette's life seems quieter than ever with her fianc� out of town and her cousin Matthew and his children out of the house, until affable wine aficionado, Noelle is found dead.
Books Always Everywhere
by Jane Blatt
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A celebration of the many ways children interact with books.
Fly Guy's Amazing Tricks
by Tedd Arnold
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Fly Guy has learned a lot of new tricks, but when he shows off at dinner time he and Buzz get into trouble--though later they prove useful. |
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Join Us for a New History Club
There's a new History Club starting at the Bay County Public Library on November 3rd at 10 AM.  We will be reading both historical fiction and nonfiction, and at our first meeting, we'll vote on the books we want to read. Here's how it will work: we'll read one book between meetings, and meetings will be held every other month for discussion. That gives us two months to read the book! For more information, please call 850-522-2107. Please join us!
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Holiday Mail for Heroes
Come to the Bay County Public Library on Thursday, November 13th from 3 PM to 5 PM and help us prepare holiday cards for the heroes in our military! We'll provide the supplies -- you bring your imagination and talent!
For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 850-522-2118.
This event is co-sponsored by the Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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Libraries Closed November 11th 
All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day.
Libraries will re-open at their regularly scheduled times on Wednesday.
Need a book or magazine to read or an audiobook to listen to in the meantime?
We've got you covered!
Visit http://www.nwrls.lib.fl.us/ebooksandmore.html and check out our eBooks and eAudiobooks available via OverDrive and our eMagazines available via Zinio.
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Libraries Closed November 27th & 28th
 All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Need a book or magazine to read or an audiobook to listen to in the meantime?
We've got you covered!
Visit http://www.nwrls.lib.fl.us/ebooksandmore.html and check out our eBooks and eAudiobooks available via OverDrive and our eMagazines available via Zinio.
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New Branch Manager in Liberty County 
We've got a new Branch Manager in Liberty County!
Gerard Giordano (some people call him Gerry) was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Early in life, he migrated to Arizona with his family on old Route 66, spending most of his life in the desert.
He was the first person in his family to earn a college degree, receiving his Master's in Library Science from the University of Arizona, Tucson.
Gerard has been a librarian for more than twenty years, and has a diverse background which includes adult/youth services, archives and preservation, programming, outreach, collection management, interlibrary loan, and leadership responsibilities.
He has also been a history and social studies teacher as well as a professional chef.
Gerard likes to write, and is a published author and poet. His most recent work includes two photo histories exploring reclamation projects in Central Arizona. He also enjoys fishing and tinkering with his restored 1969 Chevy pickup.
He is very excited about working in Liberty County. He and his wife, Lisa, look forward to their new life in the Florida Panhandle.
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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! ___________________________________
Dear Dewey, Can I renew my card by phone? -Ms. P.
Dear Ms. P.,
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.
Dear Dewey,
If the Northwest Regional Library System does not own a book I want, can you try to get it from a library system somewhere else? -Ms. M.
Dear Ms. M.,
Yessiree! If we do not own an item, we can try to get it for you via Interlibrary Loan (ILL). You can request an item through ILL by completing the form at: http://www.nwrls.com/interlibrary_loan_request.html or by asking the staff at your local library for help.
You can also request items to be purchased by filling out the "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,
Can I get free cover-to-cover magazines on my Android tablet? -Mr. L.
Dear Mr. L.,
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 app for your device:
Go to eMagazines at 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 Library Foundation has generously funded this resource.
Want more information? Give us a call at 850-522-2100 or come by your nearest Library.
___________________________________ Have a Dear Dewey Question? Dewey wants to hear from you! Simply email Dewey at [email protected]. |
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New Staff at Panama City Beach Public Library
Lisa Lance began working at the Panama City Beach Library in June. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lived in Tennessee and South Carolina before moving to PCB in 2010.
She and her husband vacationed here for many years and loved the area. She and her practically perfect and wonderful husband have been married for almost 21 years.
Lisa went back to college after being out more years than she wants to admit. After completing an internship at the PCB Library in April, she earned an AAS degree in Public Library Technology. She is currently enrolled at the University at Maine at Augusta (UMA), continuing her education for a BS in Information and Library Services.
She and her husband live on the west end of the beach and love the area.
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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 November 18th, we will see the film based on All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren. 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.
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BCPL Youth Services Events
Book Babies
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
Suggested ages: 0 to 17 months
(Library closed November 11th)
Terrific Tots
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Suggested ages: 18 to 36 months
(Library closed November 11th)
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Suggested ages: 3 to 5 years
(Library closed November 27th)
For more information, please call 850-522-2118.
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Computer Classes at the Bay County Public Library
Computer Basics, Part 1 of 2
Tuesday, November 4 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 of 2
Wednesday, November 5 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.
Excel, Part 1 of 2
Tuesday, November 18 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.
Excel, Part 2 of 2Thursday, October 23 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Learn how to set up a simple formula, create an electronic checkbook, and perform calculations. Prerequisite: Excel - Part 1.
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
Sea Needles
Tuesdays weekly from 1 PM to 3 PM
Fridays weekly from 10 AM to 12 Noon
The library invites all needle-crafters to share the fun! Knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and embroidery!
(Library closed November 11th & 28th)
Beach Book Club
1st Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM
November 5th: Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
Book Babies
 Tuesdays at 10 AM
Suggested ages: 0 to 2 years
(Library closed November 11th)
Beach Kids
Wednesdays at 3 PM
Suggested ages: K-5th
Arts, crafts, and freestyle fun! Teen volunteer opportunity.
Storytime
Thursdays @ 10 AM
Suggested ages: 3 and up
(Library closed November 27th)
For more information on these free events, please call 850-233-5055.
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LearningExpress Library
Overcoming test-taking anxiety, raising test scores, and improving skills is possible with just the click of a mouse at LearningExpress Library. The latest version of the most-loved and now more powerful online learning resource for academic and career development is here. LearningExpress Library -- known for basic skills improvement in reading, writing, math, and basic sciences and test preparation for academic and career testing -- features a tutorial and test-preparation platform, with easier access to skill-building resources and features designed to help students and adults prepare for success in school and in life.  Using LearningExpress Library is easy, and can be done from the library or your home computer, but you'll need your library card number. To access LearningExpress Library: - Go to www.nwrls.com - Click on Research and then Databases - Click on LearningExpress Upgraded features in LearningExpress Library include a sleek new format and user interface that provides easier access to content. Centers -- a collection of related materials organized around a theme or classification of user including School (grades 4-12), College, GED� Test Prep, College Preparation, Career, Adult Learning, and Recursos para Hispanhoblantes (Spanish) Centers -- make it easier for adults and students to locate the resources they need. LearningExpress Library also offers comprehensive courses in math, reading, and writing; workplace skills enrichment, including a variety of computer tutorials; and hundreds of online practice tests. For more information about LearningExpress Library, visit your local library branch or call 850-522-2107.
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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:
November 13: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
December 11: Storyville by Lois Battle
For more information, please call 850-522-2100. |
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 (Libraries closed November 11th & November 27th) 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 (Libraries closed November 11th & November 27th)
Storytime
At the Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
Saturdays at 10:30 AM 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 Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka
Wee Read (Preschoolers)  Mondays at 11 AM After School Program
November 4th at 3:30 PM for school-aged children. For more information on these events, please call 850-639-2419.
Capital Area Community Action Agency (Library closed Tuesday, November 11th)
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 at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library in Port St. Joe
Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Suggested age: 0 to 36 months (Library closed November 11th)
International Games Day
Join us at the library for games, games, and more games in celebration of International Games Day!
For more information on these free programs, please call 850-229-8879. |
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