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
Bay of Sighs
by Nora Roberts
In the second installment of the Guardian trilogy, traveler Sawyer King brings the group to Capri, where he is drawn to the mermaid Annika.
Foreign Agent
by Brad Thor
When an American safe house near the Syrian border is attacked, halting an operation targeting ISIS, an ensuing political and PR nightmare places counterterrorism agent Scot Harvath at the center of a maelstrom of blame and betrayal.
Here's to Us
by Erin Hilderbrand
After the untimely death of celebrity chef Deacon Thorpe, the women in his life (romantic rivals) gather in Nantucket to say goodbye.
End of Watch
by Stephen King
Brady Hartsfield, aka the Mr. Mercedes killer, is back in the final volume of King's noir triology starring gumshoe Bill Hodges.
Tom Clancy: Duty and Honor
by Grant Blackwood
Jack Ryan investigates an attempt on his life and stumbles onto the trail of a philanthropist and human rights advocate who Jack believes is about to make a drastic move in order to secure his place among the global powers.
Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Patriots
by David Fisher
Companion book to the docudrama that looks at the Revolutionary War through the lives of its leaders, discussing such events as the child's murder that led to the Boston Massacre and the return of Ben Franklin from the Continental Army's first victory under Washington.
The Girls
by Emma Cline
In 1969, a teenage girl is seduced into a dangerous cult by an older girl.
The House of Secrets
by Brad Meltzer and Tod Goldberg
After an accident leaves her with no memory, Hazel Nash must put together the pieces of her past and present to find the truth about her father and his connection to a corpse found with a book in his chest.
But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking about the Present as If It Were the Past
by Chuck Klosterman
Explores the idea that today's mainstream beliefs about the world are fundamentally incorrect, drawing on original interviews with intellectuals and experts to consider how music, sports, literature, and other present-day conventions may be perceived in future centuries.
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
by Mary Roach
Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war.
Before the Fall
by Noah Hawley
A painter and the 4-year-old heir of a wealthy media family are the only survivors of a plane crash.
Barkskins
by Annie Proix
An epic novel spanning centuries -- and generations -- of the timber trade.
Modern Lovers
by Emma Straub
Life gets complicated for former band mates in trendy Brooklyn when their kids grow up and start sleeping together.
Marrying Winterborne
by Lisa Kleypas
Tycoon Rhys Winterborne tries to win the heart of stubborn aristocrat Lady Helen Ravenel.
Liberty's Last Stand
by Stephen Coonts
In the wake of an assassination attempt on the eve of a presidential election, Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini risk everything to uncover a massive conspiracy while helping a new resistance movement rise up against a new enemy.
I Almost Forgot about You
by Terry McMillan
When Dr. Georgia Young decides to make some major changes in her life by quitting her job and moving, she finds herself on a journey that may include a second chance at love.
Charcoal Joe
by Walter Mosley
Easy Rawlings and his two partners work on a case for their new detective agency.
The Island House
by Nancy Thayer
Every summer since college, Courtney has traded the familiarity of the Midwest for the allure of Nantucket. Now an established university professor, she finds herself caught between two lifestyles and two very different men.
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belong
by Sebastian Junger
Draws on history, psychology, and anthropology to discuss how the tribal connection -- the instinct to belong to small groups with a clear purpose and common understanding -- can satisfy the human quest for meaning and belonging.
Everyone Brave is Forgiven
by Chris Cleave
A young woman teaching in London and a soldier fall in love amid war and personal losses in a novel loosely based on the life of Cleave's grandparents.
The After Party
by Anton Disclafani
A story of 1950s Texas socialites and the one irresistible, controversial woman at the bright, hot center of it all.
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Summer Reading Programs Continue...
Bay County Public Library
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
July 7 @ 2 p.m.
Ready, Set, Read @ Your Library!
July 14 @ 2 p.m.
Bay County Library Talent Show
Join us for the best show in town. Students in K-6th grades can sign up to showcase their talent. There is a limited number of spaces, so sign up early by calling 850-522-2118. Sign up ends July 7th.
July 21 @ 2 p.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons
For nearly ten years, Dewayne Reynolds has provided shows that truly captivate and astound young readers of all ages! Join us for this creative story program that incorporates amazing balloon sculptures and lots of fun.
Get in the Game: Read!
Suggested ages: Tweens and Teens
July 5 @ 2 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt
July 12 @ 2 p.m.
To be determined
July 19 @ 2 p.m.
Olympic Fun
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
Suggested ages: All ages
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. through July 23
Panama City Beach Public Library
Suggested ages: All ages
July 6 @ 2 p.m.
Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming Program
Using a collection of taiko drums they made themselves from discarded barrels, Tampa Taiko entertains and educates audiences with an exciting traditional presentation of an ancient Japanese art form.
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
Nature's Olympians: Animal Athletes
Do animals compete? You bet! Nature's Olympians will feature exotic animals from all around the world that utilize very unique abilities to compete and survive in the wild. Be prepared to get up-close and personal learning about these very competitive creatures!
July 20 @ 2 p.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons
For nearly ten years, Dewayne Reynolds has provided shows that truly captivate and astound young readers of all ages! Join us for this creative story program that incorporates amazing balloon sculptures and lots of fun.
Parker Public Library
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
July 5 @ 2 p.m.
To be determined
July 12 @ 2 p.m.
Motion Commotion
July 19 @ 2 p.m.
Cupcake Decorating
July 26 @ 2 p.m.
Storyteller Pat Nease and a Pizza Party
Springfield Public Library
Suggested ages: K-5th grade
July 6 @ 2 p.m.
Local Wildlife
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
Miss Frances and Miss Barbara Have Fun with Fairytales!
July 20 @ 10 a.m.
Dr. Magical Balloons and a Party!
For nearly ten years, Dewayne Reynolds has provided shows that truly captivate and astound young readers of all ages! Join us for this creative story program that incorporates amazing balloon sculptures and lots of fun.
For more information about our Summer Reading Programs, please call or visit your local
branch
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Adult Summer Events
Bay County Public Library
This summer, the Bay County Public Library will "Exercise Your Mind" with fun events in the library's meeting room. Everything is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
For more food for thought, check out our "Healthy Living" book display located in the Adult Services area throughout July.
Healthy Lifestyles
July 13 @ 2 p.m.
Learn about why exercise is good for your body and other tips for a healthy lifestyle from experts at the Florida Department of Health.
Jazzercise
July 27 @ 6 p.m.
Wear your workout clothes because we're going to jazzercise with Karen Biedermann of Fusion Fitness Center!
For more information, please call 850-522-2107 or visit
www.nwrls.com.
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You Are an Artist!
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Come create with us! Print, paint, crafts & more! Space is limited, so please pre-register by calling 850-229-8879.
July 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Suggested ages: Rising 5th through 8th graders
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The Dreamer Workshop
Bay County Public Library
So you want to start your own business? Join us on July 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. for this free workshop where you will learn the basics that you need to know to start a business. Learn how to find the resources to evaluate your business idea and bring it to reality. Space is limited, so please make a
reservation.
Topics covered in this workshop include some of the myths about running your own business; how to develop your idea and identify your customers; how to develop a marketing and sales plan; what you need to know about financing your business (especially cash flow); how to fund your business; options to starting a business; how to find the right resources; and what are the next steps.
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Friday ColorFest for Adults
 Join us at the Bay County Public Library the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and rediscover the joy and relaxation found in coloring.
These are not your kids' coloring books! Intricate designs provide a challenge.
We'll supply coloring sheets, pens, colored pencils, and soothing music. You can bring your own supplies (if you want) and snacks!
For more information, call 850-522-2100 or visit
www.nwrls.com.
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POPIN Program
Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN) programs are held every 3rd Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. at the Bay County Public Library.
POPIN has served as a parent training information (PTI) center for over 30 years. PTI services help to ensure that parents with special needs children have the training and information they need to prepare their children for school and beyond.
For more information, call 850-522-2103 or visit
www.nwrls.com.
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Children's Classes @ Your Library
Class instructors teach social skills, listening,
comprehension, and the foundations of reading
through letters, numbers, and vocabulary.
Bay County Public Library
Read, Rock, and Rhyme Time (Suggested ages: 3-5 years)
Through July 21
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford
Storytime (Suggested ages: All ages)
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m.
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Health Literacy for Seniors
Renee' Ryals from Humana is presenting a series of free health literacy classes at the Bay County Public Library:
 July 26 @ 2 p.m.
Maximizing Your Doctor's Visit
This is an educational presentation that will assist you in making the most of each of your doctor's visits.
For more information, please call 850-522-2100 or visit
www.nwrls.com.
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Resume Development Workshop
Bay County Public Library
Staff from the Gulf Coast CareerSource Center will be here on July 12 @ 3 p.m. to show us how to write a great resume and get that job!
For more information, call 850-522-2107.
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Get Creative with Coding
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
Join us on July 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn how to code! Rhythmic Coders will be here to help us learn the basics of computer science and video game design with Scratch. No coding experience necessary -- everyone can code! Suggested ages: 7 to 17.
For more information, please call 850-229-8879.
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New E-books and Downloadable Audiobooks @
Your Library
We recently added new items to our digital collection, including:
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub
Two Ditmas Park families weather waves of change over the course of a steamy summer.
Ukulele for Dummies
by Alistair Wood
Learn everything ukulele -- from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites -- and, yes, even Hawaiian music!
Everyone Brave is Forgiven
by Chris Cleave
A young woman teaching in London and a soldier fall in love amid war and personal losses in a novel loosely based on the life of Cleave's grandparents.
The After Party by Anton Disclafani
A story of 1950s Texas socialites and the one irrestible, controversial woman at the bright, hot center of it all.
All Summer Long
by Dorothea Benton Frank
A successful interior decorator in New York City balks at retiring with her husband to South Carolina.
Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts
In this second installment of the Guardians trilogy, Sawyer brings the group to the island of Capri, where he's drawn to the mermaid Annika.
The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin
In the conclusion to the trilogy that included
The Passage and
The Twelve, the virals bent on destroying humanity seem to have been vanquished, only to rise again.
The Girls in the Garden
by Lisa Jewell
On a midsummer night, as a festive neighborhood party is taking place, preteen Pip discovers her thirteen-year-old sister Grace lying unconscious and bloody in a hidden corner of a lush rose garden. What really happened to her? And who is responsible?
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach
Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war.
I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan
A middle-aged optometrist, twice divorced and tired of her work, decides to reinvent her life.
Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen by Alison Weir
In the first of a dramatic six-book series of novels covering one of King Henry VIII's wives, Weir brings to life the tumultuous tale of Katherine of Aragon, Henry's first, devoted, and "true" queen.
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West
An uproarious memoir, a feminist rallying cry in a world that thinks gender politics are tedious and that women, especially feminists, can't be funny.
Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam
Set in contemporary New York, this debut novel provides a sharp, insightful look into how the relationship between two best friends changes when they are no longer coming of age but learning how to live adult lives.
The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
International con man Nicolas Fox has been kidnapped from a beachfront retreat in Hawaii. It isn't long before Nick's covert partner, FBI Special Agent Kate O'Hare is in hot pursuit of the crook who stole her con man.
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:
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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
Bay County Public Library
July 14 @ 10 a.m.
History of the Rain
by Niall Williams
Description: Ruthie Swain, the bedridden daughter of a dead poet, is home from college after a collapse and trying to find her father through stories -- and through generations of family history in County Clare (the Swains have the written stories, from salmon-fishing journals to poems, and the maternal MacCarrolls have the oral) and through her own writing. The stories she uncovers and recounts bring to life multiple generations buried in this soil -- and they might just bring her back into the world again, too.
The BCPL Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Beyond the Lens: Book and Film Series
Bay County Public Library
July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Book: The Martian by Andy Weir
Film: The Martian
Description: Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive -- and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.
Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills -- and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit -- he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
History Club
Bay County Public Library
July 11 @ 10 a.m.
Orphan Train: A Novel
by Christina Baker Kline
Description: Between 1854 and 1929, orphaned or abandoned children from the East Coast were often placed on so-called orphan trains and sent west, possibly for adoption and possibly for a hellish life of virtual servitude. Irish immigrant Vivian Daly was one such child. Now 91, she bonds with welfare teen Molly, who's helping clean out her house.
At this meeting, we'll also watch a couple of short documentary videos about the orphan trains.
The History Club reads fiction and nonfiction history and meets bimonthly. For more information, please call 850-522-2107.
Beach Book Club
Panama City Beach Public Library
July 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Circling the Sun
by Paula McLain
Description: Beryl Markham was a horse trainer, adventurer, and aviator par excellence in far-off Kenya. Beryl survived her mother's abandonment and her father's eventual bankruptcy to become an unconventional force to be reckoned with in the insular British expat colony, forming a triangle with Karen Blixten and her lover Denys Finch Hatton while finding her true self in the skies.
The Beach Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call 850-233-5055.
Library Book Club
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe
July 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ripper by Isabel Allende
Description: A fast-paced mystery involving a brilliant teenage sleuth who must unmask a serial killer in San Francisco through Ripper, the online mystery game she plays with her beloved grandfather and friends around the world.
The Library Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. For more information, 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 - Easy English
Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
English as a Second Language - Beginners
Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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 & Advanced
Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays from 3 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 and Pronunciation Class
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.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
Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
English as a Second Language -- English Conversation
Mondays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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