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
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)
