Library Events

The first Thursday of each month, 10-11:00 a.m. Free Legal Help Clinic will be at the library.  Areas: housing issues, veterans issues,  Economic impact payment issues, landlord-tenant, tax disputes, foreclosures, domestic violence, sexual violence, and family law. Walk-Ins are welcome! First come, first serve basis. Please bring documentation and paperwork related to your legal questions. Questions? Call 850-862-3279

July Storytime! Monday: ages 3-4, Wednesday: all ages, Friday: under 3. 

Don’t miss out! Join us for our monthly book club BookEnds!

This month we will be discussing “Someone Else's Shoes” By Jojo Moyes. 

"Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope--she doesn’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in.

That’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag--she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself."

We will be meeting on July 8^th at 12pm! Coffee and tea will be provided so please make sure to come join us! Lunch time? Bring it with you.

Don’t worry if you did not finish the book! Please join us anyway (provided you don't mind the occasional spoiler!) we would love to see you!"

Join your friends as we show you how to make a delicious mocktail to enjoy while we paint an adventurous scene on canvas. A featured artist from “Artful Things” will be teaching us step by step to create our acrylic painting.

Monday, July 8^th at 3:30-5pm.

This is an adult program intended for ages 18+. Limited spots are available so registration is required https://live-okaloosa.pantheonsite.io/event/painting-mocktails-35654 Supplies and mocktails will be provided. 

Join Miss Beth and Miss Emily in an exciting library Dinosaur scavenger hunt. Children will explore the library as they search for hidden dinosaurs. They will get to try their hand at becoming an archeologist as they work on excavating their own dinosaur egg to take home.

Limited spots available, registration is required, https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/event/dinosaur-scavenger-hunt-30137 Ages 10 & under.

July 16^th  at 10 a.m. join us for Art at the Library.  Please dress for mess!  This is a lesson for ages 1- 4 (PreK). Please Register https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Join Miss Beth as we learn about royal manners. Enjoy apple juice tea," and cookies. Come dressed in your finest royal attire. Ages 3-10. Limited spots available, registration is required, https://okaloosa.librarycalendar.com/event/royal-manners-summer-tea-party-30136  July 17th from 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Join a new crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation. You will need crochet or knitting needles. There are starter kits that you can purchase at local stores if you desire. Come see what it is all about! July 25 at 11:30 a.m.

Watch and support our young local dancers from Inspire Ballet and Fine Arts in this dancer's showcase. July 26th starting at 1 p.m. All ages welcome

You're invited to come celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday at the Valparaiso Community Library. Dress as your favorite character! Enjoy the first Harry Potter film and activities. 

All ages welcome. July 31st from 2:30-4:30 p.m.