Friends of Bay County Public Libraries

Friends Annual Celebration
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Public Library, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Our Annual Membership Celebration is scheduled for March 20 @ 6 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library.

Join us for a concert by Lucky Mud with special guest, Sierra Everly. The set will be a combination of Lucky Mud’s original Americana folk tunes and several Celtic tunes. Free and open to the public to attend. Program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.

This after hours program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

A short Friends membership meeting will follow the performance.

Please considering become a member of the Friends or donate to help us support the library.

The Bay County Public Library is located at 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City. For more information about the Bay County Writers Fest or other library programming, call 850-522-2100 or visit www.nwrls.com.

Jane Austen Friends Fundraiser
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Bay County Public Library, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Join us for a charming afternoon inspired by the world of Jane Austen! Enjoy tea, tea cakes, finger sandwiches, live music, and delightful activities worthy of Pemberley itself. Regency attire is warmly encouraged, but not required. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries, helping support programs and resources at our local libraries.

Musicians: Katja Chatfield and Don Brown with the opportunity to learn a simple Scottish Reel Country DanceCalligraphy: Suzanne Miller Calligraphy & LetteringFloral Arranging: Summer Garden Flower FarmJane Austen Tea Room (25 minute time-slots): Email membership@baycountylibraryfriends.org if in a group.

Attendees may bring additional cash donations to participate in a raffle generously donated by Rifle Paper Company. This bundle includes a Jane Austen ‘In Bloom” Book set and Ladies Night Book Club items. Additional raffle items include the Jane Austen inspired floral arrangements by Summer Garden Flower Farm. $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5 tickets.

Sunday, February 1 from 2 – 4 p.m.Ticketed Event – $75 on EventbriteHeld at the Bay County Public Library (898 W. 11th Street, Panama City)

Friends Annual Celebration
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
The highlight of the evening will be a performance by the impressive Panama City Youth Orchestra! The musical compositions will range from classical to contemporary. Light refreshments will be provided. Join us at the Bay County Public Library for this after-hours event. The program is FREE and open to the public. This performance is generously sponsored by the St. Joe Community Foundation.

A short Friends meeting will follow the performance. Learn what the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries have accomplished in 2025 and the goals for 2026. Thank you for your support of the Friends and our local Bay County libraries!

Lucky Mud Concert at the Panama City Beach Public Library
2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32407, United States
From yodeling to rhythmic drumbeats, from soft, sweet harmonies to rootsy, wicked, belt-it-out swamp sounds, Lucky Mud makes ‘Mud Music.’ Lucky Mud’s original Americana music has taken them from Ireland and the British Isles to Nova Scotia, Texas, the Montana Poetry & Western Music Festival, Gram Parsons Festival, Georgia Mt. Fair and the main stages of both the Florida Folk and the Will McLean Festivals. To learn more about Lucky Mud, visit luckymudmusic.com.

Performance is FREE, geared for all ages and open to the public. Summer library concert series sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries through a St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc. Grant.

Lucky Mud Concert at the Parker Public Library
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | FL

Corey Hall: Roots Music + Stories (Bay County Public Library)
2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Bay County Public Library, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401, United States
Corey Hall has established his own voice within the American Roots genre, representing his profound love for this musical tradition. In between songs, learn about the history and evolution of folk music and the “Folk Process” through storytelling. To learn more about Corey Hall, visit coreyhallmusic.com.

Performance is FREE, geared for all ages and will be held in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room. Summer library concert series sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries through a St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc. Grant.
