CLOSED – Memorial Day Holiday
All Walton County Libraries will be closed May 28-May 30 in observation of Memorial Day.
Walton County Public Library System
Walton-DeFuniak Library
All Walton County Libraries will be closed May 28-May 30 in observation of Memorial Day.
Join Ms. Kim in the Walton-DeFuniak Library every Tuesday @10:00 am for Preschool Storytime. We'll have stories, songs, activities, and a craft!
After school Chess Club meets on Tuesdays from 3-5:30 pm in the meeting space at Coastal Library. Equipment is provided with Anthony Spears from South Walton High School leading the group. This event is open to the public and welcome to join in. No Registration is required. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Homeschool Gameday meets every Wednesday from 1-3 pm in the meeting space of the library. Anyone is welcome to join homeschoolers interested in playing board games. Bring your favorite board games and join in every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of games. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Children's Chess Club is held every Wednesday at 3:30pm @ Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Story hour for preschool age children every Thursday starting at 10:00 am September - May. Bring your friends and family to join in with stories, crafts, and songs. Meet our story reader Carla Brown for fun, interactive preschool story hour each Thursday morning. See you soon! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Art group meets each Friday from 9-12 to craft their art. This is an adult social group meeting each Friday at Coastal Library with their own supplies crafting and socializing in support of each other. Bring your own supplies and art and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
All after school readers are welcome to visit and read to Raja, a Reading Pals certified therapy dog with dog handler Joyce. Both Joyce and Raja are fully insured and trained. Meet in the children's section, bring your friends and read to Raja!-- every 1st Wednesday from 3-4 pm. Registration in the library on the day of event. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Chess Club with Mr. Owens meets every Friday at 3:00. All experience levels welcome, here at the Freeport Branch.
Writer's Group meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. Share your writing, get inspired with writing prompts, and more! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Needleworkers social and crafting group meets one Saturday each month at the Coastal Library from 10:00-3:00 pm. Those interested in crafting their own choice of art and/or practicing the art of needlework are invited. Please share with your friends and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Knitting group meets on alternating Mondays from 1-3 pm for a great social time knitting and connecting with your community. This is a lively, fun group that loves to knit, loves to share and teach knitting for those just getting started and hopes for new knitters to join them. Please share with your friends and lets get knitting! The knitting groups schedule may be subject to change. Please phone the library to get connected with this groups schedule updates.
Join Ms. Kim in the Walton-DeFuniak Library every Tuesday @10:00 am for Preschool Storytime. We'll have stories, songs, activities, and a craft!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:00 in June and July for Summer Reading 2022! Official event schedule coming soon. We are excited to welcome Animal Tales for our Summer Reading kickoff event on Tuesday, June 7. See you then!
Join us at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library for the Read-a-lot Book Club every 1st Tuesday @ 11:00am. Call (850) 892-3624 for more information and for each month's read.
Homeschool Gameday meets every Wednesday from 1-3 pm in the meeting space of the library. Anyone is welcome to join homeschoolers interested in playing board games. Bring your favorite board games and join in every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of games. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Children's Chess Club is held every Wednesday at 3:30pm @ Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Library Group-- June Dates for Preschool Story Time on Thursdays starting at 10:00 am. June 9th Baking theme with Elisabeth Farris June 16th To be announced June 23rd Lifeguard theme with Preston Williams June 30th Art theme with Constance Rodgers
Story hour for preschool age children every Thursday starting at 10:00 am September - May. Bring your friends and family to join in with stories, crafts, and songs. Meet our story reader Carla Brown for fun, interactive preschool story hour each Thursday morning. See you soon! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Join us each Thursday at 10:00am for Full STEAM Ahead! during the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program! Recommended for all school-aged children. June 9th program is Ocean of Wonders: Make a Styrofoam Bowl Turtle, Jellyfish, or Crab.
Art group meets each Friday from 9-12 to craft their art. This is an adult social group meeting each Friday at Coastal Library with their own supplies crafting and socializing in support of each other. Bring your own supplies and art and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Chess Club with Mr. Owens meets every Friday at 3:00. All experience levels welcome, here at the Freeport Branch.
Join the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center for a Paint Party for adults! Register by calling (850) 892-3624.
Calling all Teens! Can you escape the Titanic? Register your group during the available time-slots on Saturday, June 11th at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. Call (850) 892-3624. Program is a part of the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
This is a show of poodles demonstrating their tricks for the "Ocean of Possibilities" summer reading theme with dog handler, Michelle Harrell. Summer Reading Activities for children and their families will be in the library June to August with children's Reading Challenges and children's Writing Challenges for prizes. You can pick up your Reading Passport and Writing Journal in the Coastal Library Children's section on your next visit. Please join your library family for entertaining fun time shows each Monday starting at 10:00 am June 13th- "Poodle Show", June 27th "Storyteller, Pat Nease", July 11th "CBA presents- Shelves to Shores" Beach and Bay Restoration Activities, July 18th to August 8th "Health and Nutrition Choices with 4Healthy Plates for Families" presented by Jennifer Jordan at Walton County Florida Health.
Join Ms. Kim in the Walton-DeFuniak Library every Tuesday @10:00 am for Preschool Storytime. We'll have stories, songs, activities, and a craft!
ARRRRRG you ready? Join us Tuesday at 10:00 behind and beside the library for pirate-themed activities.
Come to the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library and learn all about Seabirds! Program is presented by the Florida Audubon Society and will be held 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Homeschool Gameday meets every Wednesday from 1-3 pm in the meeting space of the library. Anyone is welcome to join homeschoolers interested in playing board games. Bring your favorite board games and join in every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of games. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Children's Chess Club is held every Wednesday at 3:30pm @ Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Story hour for preschool age children every Thursday starting at 10:00 am September - May. Bring your friends and family to join in with stories, crafts, and songs. Meet our story reader Carla Brown for fun, interactive preschool story hour each Thursday morning. See you soon! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Join us each Thursday at 10:00am for Full STEAM Ahead! during the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program! Recommended for all school-aged children. June 16th program is Penguins: Make a craft-roll penguin!
Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss the monthly selection. Copies are available for checkout at the library or on Libby. April: Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys May: The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah
Art group meets each Friday from 9-12 to craft their art. This is an adult social group meeting each Friday at Coastal Library with their own supplies crafting and socializing in support of each other. Bring your own supplies and art and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Chess Club with Mr. Owens meets every Friday at 3:00. All experience levels welcome, here at the Freeport Branch.
Al Walton County Libraries will be closed Saturday, June 18 - Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.
Knitting group meets on alternating Mondays from 1-3 pm for a great social time knitting and connecting with your community. This is a lively, fun group that loves to knit, loves to share and teach knitting for those just getting started and hopes for new knitters to join them. Please share with your friends and lets get knitting! The knitting groups schedule may be subject to change. Please phone the library to get connected with this groups schedule updates.
Join Ms. Kim in the Walton-DeFuniak Library every Tuesday @10:00 am for Preschool Storytime. We'll have stories, songs, activities, and a craft!
Join us Tuesday at 10:00 to see if you have what it takes to complete ocean-themed projects and tasks in just a few minutes!
Come see a presentation by Reef Ranger Sarah Peirce from the FL Fish & Wildlife at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on June 21st. Part of the Summer Reading Program.
Homeschool Gameday meets every Wednesday from 1-3 pm in the meeting space of the library. Anyone is welcome to join homeschoolers interested in playing board games. Bring your favorite board games and join in every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of games. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Children's Chess Club is held every Wednesday at 3:30pm @ Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Story hour for preschool age children every Thursday starting at 10:00 am September - May. Bring your friends and family to join in with stories, crafts, and songs. Meet our story reader Carla Brown for fun, interactive preschool story hour each Thursday morning. See you soon! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Join us each Thursday at 10:00am for Full STEAM Ahead! during the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program! Recommended for all school-aged children. June 23rd program is Sea Treasures: Make pipe-cleaner sea animals!
Library Group-- June Dates for Preschool Story Time on Thursdays starting at 10:00 am. June 9th Baking theme with Elisabeth Farris June 16th To be announced June 23rd Lifeguard theme with Preston Williams June 30th Art theme with Constance Rodgers
Art group meets each Friday from 9-12 to craft their art. This is an adult social group meeting each Friday at Coastal Library with their own supplies crafting and socializing in support of each other. Bring your own supplies and art and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
The Emerald Coast Book Ladies' Club meets monthly at the Coastal Library on the 4th Friday from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The following titles are the recommended books for discussion. Jan 28th (Read your own book for sharing) Feb 25 (Tea Leaf Secrets by Susan Gabriel) March 25 (Judge's List by John Grisham) April 22 (Taste my Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci or Will by Will Smith) May 27 (The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris) Sept 23 (The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafah) Oct 28 (Verity by Colleen Hoover) Dec 2 (The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich) For more information please text Jeanne at 309-696-8963
Chess Club with Mr. Owens meets every Friday at 3:00. All experience levels welcome, here at the Freeport Branch.
Calling all Teens! Upcycle treasures found from the sea in this seashell painting class! Call (850) 892-3624 to register. Program help at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library on Saturday, June 25, at 1:00pm. Event is a part of the Ocean of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Welcome to the possibilities of Story Telling with Pat Nease, Storyteller on Monday, June 27th starting at 10:00 an. Summer Reading Activities for children and their families will be in the library June to August with children's Reading Challenges and children's Writing Challenges for prizes. You can pick up your Reading Passport and Writing Journal in the Coastal Library Children's section on your next visit. Please join your library family for entertaining fun time shows each Monday starting at 10:00 am June 13th- "Poodle Show", June 27th "Story Teller, Pat Nease", July 11th "CBA presents- Shelves to Shores" Beach and Bay Restoration Activities, July 18th to August 8th "Health and Nutrition Choices with 4Healthy Plates for Families" presented by Jennifer Jordan at Walton County Florida Health.
Join Ms. Kim in the Walton-DeFuniak Library every Tuesday @10:00 am for Preschool Storytime. We'll have stories, songs, activities, and a craft!
Join us at 10:00 for Ocean Animal Adaptation with the Emerald Coast Science Center! How do penguins stay warm and dry? Why do some animals have fins and others flippers? Using hands-on, engaging activities, students get to discover and explore how our ocean animal friends have adapted to their unique environment. Make your own coral reef to take home.
Listen to a presentation about mapping from Michelle Wilson & Chad Stewart, City of DFS GIS Department at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library on June 28 from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Program is part of the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Homeschool Gameday meets every Wednesday from 1-3 pm in the meeting space of the library. Anyone is welcome to join homeschoolers interested in playing board games. Bring your favorite board games and join in every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of games. Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Children's Chess Club is held every Wednesday at 3:30pm @ Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.
Library Group-- June Dates for Preschool Story Time on Thursdays starting at 10:00 am. June 9th Baking theme with Elisabeth Farris June 16th To be announced June 23rd Lifeguard theme with Preston Williams June 30th Art theme with Constance Rodgers
Story hour for preschool age children every Thursday starting at 10:00 am September - May. Bring your friends and family to join in with stories, crafts, and songs. Meet our story reader Carla Brown for fun, interactive preschool story hour each Thursday morning. See you soon! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Join us each Thursday at 10:00am for Full STEAM Ahead! during the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program! Recommended for all school-aged children. June 30th program is Pirates: Make a Cork Sailboat STEM activity.
Art group meets each Friday from 9-12 to craft their art. This is an adult social group meeting each Friday at Coastal Library with their own supplies crafting and socializing in support of each other. Bring your own supplies and art and join in! Please be advised this event is subject to change following holidays and the school calendar. Please call Linda at the Coastal library (850) 267-2809 for those interested in learning more about this event.
Writer's Group meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library. Share your writing, get inspired with writing prompts, and more! Call (850) 892-3624 for more information.