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
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians who Helped Win the American Space Race
by Margot Lee Shetterly
Starting in World War II and moving through to the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Space Race, "Hidden Figures" follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA s greatest successes.
The Perfect Horse:
The Daring U.S. Mission
to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped
by the Nazis
by Elizabeth Letts
In the chaotic last days of the war a small troop of battle-weary American soldiers captures a German spy and makes an astonishing find--his briefcase is empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that have been stolen and kept on a secret farm behind enemy lines. Hitler has stockpiled the world's finest purebreds in order to breed the perfect military machine--an equine master race. But with the starving Russian army closing in, the animals are in imminent danger of being slaughtered for food. With only hours to spare, one of the Army's last great cavalrymen, American colonel Hank Reed, makes a bold decision ... to mount a covert rescue operation.
 Rushing Waters
by Danielle Steel
A 38-year-old American interior designer based in London and her independent-minded 74-year-old architect mother; a British investment banker in New York to see his ex-wife and young children; a resident ER doctor who experienced Hurricane Sandy when she was a medical student; two young men, 21-year-old NYU students; their friends; and others are thrust together when a major hurricane descends upon New York City and wreaks unimaginable chaos and devastation. Yet through the darkness, these characters form unlikely new friendships and together, manage to find hope and revitalization.
The Underground Railroad
by Colson Whitehead
Chronicles the daring survival story of a cotton plantation slave in Georgia, who, after suffering at the hands of both her owners and fellow slaves, races through the Underground Railroad with a relentless slave-catcher close behind.
The Pigeon Tunnel
by John Le Carré
The author shares personal anecdotes from his life, discussing subjects ranging from his Cold War-era service in British intelligence to his work as a writer in Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Best. State. Ever.
by Dave Barry
Presents a riotous exploration of the Sunshine State that challenges negative stereotypes and offers insights into Florida's roles as a venue of history and fun.
 Daisy in Chains
by Sharon Bolton
He's a serial killer. A murderer of young women, all killed in brutal attacks. But despite Hamish Wolfe's conviction, he's always stuck to his story--he's innocent and he's been wrongly imprisoned. And now he wants someone to investigate and, more importantly, to write his story. Maggie Rose is a notorious defense attorney and writer whose specialty is getting convictions overturned. At first, Maggie is reluctant to even acknowledge Hamish's requests to meet, ignoring his letters. But this is a very charismatic and persuasive man, good-looking and intelligent. Eventually even she can't resist his lure.
The Last Days of Night
by Graham Moore
New York, 1888. Gas lamps still flicker in the city streets, but the miracle of electric light is in its infancy. The person who controls the means to turn night into day will make history and a vast fortune. A young untested lawyer named Paul Cravath, fresh out of Columbia Law School, takes a case that seems impossible to win. Paul's client, George Westinghouse, has been sued by Thomas Edison over a billion-dollar question: Who invented the light bulb and holds the right to power the country? |
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Screening "Young Frankenstein"
In celebration of Halloween and in honor of Gene Wilder, we will be screening the cult classic, "Young Frankenstein."
Bay County Public Library
October 25 @ 6 p.m.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
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Teen Read Week
October 9 - October 15
Bay County Public Library
Panama City Beach Public Library
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
Wondering what's new in teen literature? Stop by and check out displays and pick up a current book lists of the latest titles. Learn about what's trending in teen literature @ your library!
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Children's Classes @ Your Library
Bay County Public Library
Book Babies (Birth - 17 months with caregiver)
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
*No program on November 22nd
Terrific Tots (18 - 36 months with caregiver)
Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
*No program on November 22nd
Read, Rock & Rhyme Time (Ages 3 - 5)
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
*No program on November 24th
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Bookaneer Story Program from September 2016
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Panama City Beach Public Library
Book Babies (Birth - 2 years with caregiver)
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Beach Kids (K - 5th grade)
Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PCB Storytime (3+ years)
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Homeschool Huddle (Students of all ages)
Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
Tuesday Tales (Birth - 3 years with caregiver)
Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Charles Whitehead Public Library
Tiny Mites (Preschool age)
Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library
Storytime
Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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PrimeTime Family Reading Time
Charles Whitehead Public Library, Wewahitchka
Tuesdays from September 13 - October 18 @ 5 p.m.
The library will host Prime Time Family Reading Time, which is designed to help families help their children improve their reading skills by involving the whole family in making reading fun. Prime Time is a unique program that includes storytelling, reading, and discussion for parents and children aged 6 to 10. The programs are free and include a nutritious meal, door prizes, and gift books.
Families who want to participate must pre-register by calling the library at 639-2419.
This program is made possible through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council.
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Port St. Joe History Open House
Port St. Joe History Open House
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
Saturday, Oct. 15 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Let's celebrate a new donation of PSJ historical photos.
Genealogy Lock-in
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
November 4 @ 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Give yourself an afternoon dedicated to researching your family tree. Space is limited, so please call and register. 850-229-8879
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 Want to experience the 1980's? It's going to be, like, totally radical. Join us for this family friendly event that includes a costume contest, movie, memorabilia, crafts, snacks and more! Dress up in your best 1980's outfit!!
Bay County Public Library
October 29th @ 1 - 4 p.m.
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Medicare Educational Seminar
Panama City Beach Public Library
October 12 @ 10:30 a.m.
Humana will provide a Medicare Educational Seminar covering when you can enroll in Medicare, what are your Medicare options, eligibility, and what do the different Medicare parts A, B, C and D cover. Refreshments are provided.
For more information call the Panama City Beach Public Library at 850-233-5055.
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Book Clubs
BCPL Book Club
Bay County Public Library
October 13 @ 10 a.m.
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
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
October 18 @ 5 to 8 p.m.
Book: Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis Nutt
Film: From This Day Forward by Sharon Shattuck (PBS POV)
The Beyond the Lens: Book and Film Series meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call 850-522-2120.
October's Beyond the Lens is in partnership with PFLAG-PC. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.
Beach Book Club
Panama City Beach Public Library October 5 @ 10:30 a.m.
Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, 1848 - 1868 by Cokie Roberts
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
October 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
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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New E-books and Downloadable Audiobooks @ Your Library
We recently added new items to our digital collection, including:  The Woman in Cabin 10
by Rut h Ware In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie's works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. The sky is clear, the waters calm, and the veneered, select guests jovial as the exclusive cruise ship, the Aurora, begins her voyage in the picturesque North Sea. At first, Lo's stay is nothing but pleasant: the cabins are plush, the dinner parties are sparkling, and the guests are elegant. But as the week wears on, frigid winds whip the deck, gray skies fall, and Lo witnesses what she can only describe as a dark and terrifying nightmare: a woman being thrown overboard. The problem? All passengers remain accounted for--and so, the ship sails on as if nothing has happened, despite Lo's desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong. In Such Good Company
by Carol Burnett Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning show that made television history for eleven glorious seasons?
In Such Good Company delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and antics that made the show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. Carol lays it all out for us, from the show's original conception to its evolution into one of the most beloved prime-time programs of its generation. 
Weapons of Math Destruction
by Cathy O'Neil
We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives-where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance-are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. But as Cathy O'Neil reveals in this urgent and necessary book, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and incontestable, even when they're wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination: If a poor student can't get a loan because a lending model deems him too risky (by virtue of his zip code), he's then cut off from the kind of education that could pull him out of poverty, and a vicious spiral ensues. Models are propping up the lucky and punishing the downtrodden, creating a "toxic cocktail for democracy." Welcome to the dark side of Big Data.
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:Click on Books, Etc. Click on eBooks & eAudio Click on OverDrive to find books
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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