Panama City Beach Public Library

08/11/2026

Every Friday our Sea Needles group meets to work on personal sewing projects. Whether you crochet, knit, hand sew, or embroider, it's a fun way to meet new people!

New members are always welcome. The group meets from 10 am - 12 pm in the PCB Library Meeting Room. Bring your project and stop by anytime!

08/07/2026

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and we're collecting stories ahead of time about why you love the library. Tell us about a recent library experience or favorite childhood memory at Panama City Beach Public Library!

Fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/y73omwQp43UpbmWN7, send us a direct message on one of our pages, or even drop off a note in person! These stories may be shared with the public and staff.

To celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, tell us about a recent library experience or favorite childhood memory of the Panama City Beach Public Library. Type a message below. These stories may be shared with the public and staff.

08/05/2026

We're only a few weeks away from our next Chapter Chat Book Club! Join us for a groovy experience discussing the novel Lost in the Summer of '69 by Eliza Knight. Feel free to dress in your musical festival best, bell bottoms and all!

USA Today Bestselling author, Eliza Knight, will be with us in person to share more about her writing experience and discuss the novel. We can't wait to host her again!

The Bay County Public Library Foundation funds extra copies of our monthly reads, so check with the library to see if copies are available. You can also bring your own copy for Eliza to sign after our meeting!

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08/04/2026

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! There's really nothing better than the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Try your hand at baking a new cookie or baked good using a cookbook from the library! Check out this booklist for more info: https://ow.ly/bB8050Zv28b.

08/01/2026

Fall Event Guides are ordered and will arrive soon! In the meantime, visit our website to download a pdf version of our event schedule for September, October, and November.
Click here for access: https://www.nwrls.com/events-guides/

Printed guides will be available at all libraries within a few weeks. Fall programs will also be added to our website event calendar and library pages during that timeframe. We look forward to a fun-filled fall!

07/31/2026

What fantasy book world would you want to visit? Hogsmeade, Gondor, Velaris, Narnia, Westeros? There are so many to choose from!


Image Credit: Sarah's Scribbles, Sarah Anderson

07/29/2026

Beach Book Club is back next week! There's still time to read this month's title, The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callan Henry.
When: Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 a.m. CT

New members are always welcome!

07/28/2026

Update: Phones are working again!
The phone lines at PCB Library are down. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes! The vendor will hopefully address the issue soon. In the meantime, please feel free to call Bay County Public Library at 850-522-2100 with library account related questions!

07/27/2026

Every Tuesday, Mahjong Meetup happens at the PCB Library from 12 - 3 p.m. CT! Anyone can join in by observing a game, playing with friends, or starting your own game.

This is a popular program! Mahjong sets and tables are available while supplies and space last.

07/22/2026

The Sea Needles meets every Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT. Stop by with a personal needle arts project and enjoy learning and talking with other enthusiasts!

New members are always welcome!