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by Amy McCulloch

Journalist Cecily Wong is in over her head. She's come to Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world, to interview internationally famous mountaineer Charles McVeigh on the last leg of a record-breaking series of summits. She's given up everything for this story. But when one climber dies in what everyone else assumes is a freak accident, she fears their expedition is in danger. And by the time a second climber dies, it's too late to turn back.

by Mary Kay Andrews

Hattie Kavanaugh went to work restoring homes for Kavanaugh & Son Restorations at eighteen, married the boss's son at twenty, and became a widow at twenty-five. When a Hollywood producer shows up in her hometown, she gets an opportunity to star in a beach house renovation reality show called The Homewreckers, cast against a male lead.

During the demolition, evidence points to the mysterious disappearance of a young mother. With a detective investigating the case, an arsonist on the loose, two men playing with her emotions, and vintage wallpaper causing havoc, it's a question of whether Hattie will ever get her happily-ever-after.

by Jennifer Weiner

When her twenty-two-year-old stepdaughter announces her engagement to her pandemic boyfriend, Sarah Danhauser is shocked. But the wheels are in motion. Headstrong Ruby has already set a date (just three months away!) and spoken to her beloved safta, Sarah's mother Veronica, about having the wedding at the family's beach house in Cape Cod. Sarah might be worried, but Veronica is thrilled to be bringing the family together one last time before putting the big house on the market.

by John Sandford

By age twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action than many law enforcement professionals. Now a recent Stanford grad with a master's in economics, she's restless and bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles. Letty's skills have impressed Colles, and he offers her investigative work in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. Several oil companies in Texas have reported thefts of crude, Colles tells her. Rumor has it that a fairly ugly militia group might be involved.

Letty is partnered with a DHS investigator, John Kaiser, and they head to Texas. When the case quicky turns deadly, they know they're on the track of something bigger.

by Viola Davis

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

by Paul Holes

From the detective who found the Golden State Killer, a memoir of investigating America's toughest cold cases and the rewards-and toll-of a life solving crime.

by Melissa Gilbert

Known for her childhood role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert has spent nearly her entire life in Hollywood. From Dancing with the Stars to a turn in politics, she was always on the lookout for her next project. And when work takes her and her husband to New York, they find a rustic cottage in the Catskill Mountains to call home. But "rustic" is a generous description for the state of the house, requiring a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to make habitable. When the pandemic descends on the world, Melissa trades Botox treatments for DIY projects, power lunching for gardening and raising chickens, and soon her life is rediscovered anew in her own little house in the Catskills.

by Chris Bohjalian

Tanzania, 1964. When Katie Barstow, A-list actress, and her new husband decide to bring their Hollywood friends to the Serengeti for their honeymoon, the wealthy Americans expected civilized adventure. What Katie and her glittering entourage do not expect is this: a kidnapping gone wrong, their guides bleeding out in the dirt, and a team of Russian mercenaries herding their hostages into Land Rovers, guns to their heads. A blistering story of fame, race, love, and death set in a world on the cusp of great change, The Lioness is a vibrant masterpiece from one of our finest storytellers.

by Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her, from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America's sweetheart. Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey evokes places and times that were defining for a generation--from her preteen days in 1970s Malibu and wild child nights in New York's club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s. With self-deprecating humor, she looks back on her adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career.

by David Baldacci

It is New Year's Eve, 1952 in Los Angeles. Private Investigator, Aloysius Archer, is dining with his friend and rising Hollywood star, Liberty Callahan, when they're approached by Eleanor Lamb, a famous screenwriter, who would like to hire him as she suspects someone is trying to kill her. A visit to Lamb's Malibu residence leaves Archer in no doubt of foul play when he's knocked unconscious entering the property, there's a dead body in the hallway and Eleanor seeming to have vanished. With the police now involved in the case, a close friend and colleague of Lamb's employs Archer to find out what's happened to Eleanor.

by Kwame Onwuachi

Featuring more than 125 recipes, My America is a celebration of the food of the African Diaspora, as handed down through Onwuachi's own family history, spanning Nigeria to the Caribbean, the South to the Bronx, and beyond. From Nigerian Jollof, Puerto Rican Red Bean Sofrito, and Trinidadian Channa (Chickpea) Curry to Jambalaya, Baby Back Ribs, and Red Velvet Cake, these are global home recipes that represent the best of the patchwork that is American cuisine.

by Mike Chen

The Clone Wars have begun. Battle lines are being drawn throughout the galaxy. With every world that joins the Separatists, the peace guarded by the Jedi Order is slipping through their fingers.

After an explosion devastates Cato Neimoidia, Jedi dispatch Obi-Wan Kenobi to investigate the crime and maintain the balance that has begun to dangerously shift. Anakin Skywalker rises to the rank of Jedi Knight. Despite the mandate that Obi-Wan travel alone, Anakin's headstrong determination means nothing can stop him from joining Obi-Wan. To overcome the threat they face they must grow beyond master and apprentice. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must stand together as brothers.

All Northwest Regional Library System locations will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day.

Dive into the summer with exciting tales of pirates, sea creatures, mermaids, and more! The Northwest Regional Library System aspires to help students to prevent the "summer slide" by providing a variety of engaging, educational programs that encourage discovery. Many of these programs fit this summer's theme, Oceans of Possibilities. Summer reading allows children to maintain their reading skills during the summer break and foster a love of reading when they read for fun.

Library cards are free for all residents of Bay, Gulf and Liberty Counties. Twenty library materials can be checked out at a time. An additional five eBooks and eAudiobooks can be checked out through the Libby app. First download the Libby app to your device, select Panhandle Library Access Network, and then Northwest Regional Library System as your location. All you need is a library card and pin number!

Oceans of Possibilities programming listed below! For more information on upcoming library events, visit the NWRLS website or call 850-522-2100.

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with best-selling author, Amy McCulloch. We'll discuss her adult debut thriller, Breathless, set in Mt Manaslu in Nepal. Amy's personal experience mountaineering adds to the authenticity of the thriller. Amy climbed Mt Manaslu in 2019 and is the youngest Canadian woman to reach the summit. Unwind with Amy as she shares her writing process, love of adventure, Chocolate Buttons, libraries, and more. Breathless is available in the NWRLS library collection to check out.

Click link to listen to Podcast: https://anchor.fm/nwrls/episodes/Author-Talk-24-Unwind-with-Amy-McCulloch-e1ijhhj

Saturday, June 11th at 10 a.m. CT Dolphin Tale (PG, 2011)

Saturday, June 11th at 2 p.m. CT Dolphin Tale 2 (PG, 2014)

Inspired by the incredible true story of Winter, this two-film series features a dolphin who was rescued off the Florida coast. Film screenings held in the Meeting Room. Popcorn provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.

Thursday, June 16th at 2 p.m. CT

Join us in Youth Services for a showing of a charming Japanese animated film about a young goldfish princess who longs to become human. Bring a blanket or cushion for reclining on the floor.

Thursday, June 16th at 2 p.m. CT

We’re quizzing librarians on ocean facts to see whether they have the knowledge to sink or swim. Watch BCPL staff get schooled in the “O-fish-al” Summer Reading Ocean Quiz. This will be released on the library’s Northwest Regional Library System FL YouTube channel and Facebook.

Thursdays, June 16th - July 21st at 10:30 - 11 a.m. CT

Join us as we explore Oceans of Possibilities through stories, songs, and activities.

Thursday, June 23rd at 2 p.m. CT

Learn and laugh out loud with an ocean-themed performance from Bright Star Touring Theater.

Thursday, June 23rd

Pick up a craft kit and learn to assemble the perfect mermaid tail decoration. Craft kits are available while supplies last.

Thursday, June 30th

Ahoy! Assemble a mini pirate ship fit for a Lego Pirate King using simple, household materials. Craft kits are available while supplies last.

Starting on Thursday, June 30th

Enter an original Jolly Roger (pirate flag) design by JULY 21st for a chance to win a Pirate-themed prize. Winners will be announced July 25th. Submit completed designs to the Youth Service Desk.

Search hidden ocean-themed clues and get a goody bag!

Bright Star Touring Company: The Little Mermaid

Thursday, June 23rd at 10 a.m. CT

Join us for this classic tale of The Little Mermaid presented by the Bright Star Touring Company.

Wednesday, June 29th at 10 a.m. CT

Have fun designing Octopus, Turtle, and Jellyfish crafts!

Stop by the library to see what's happening this week for Oceans of Possibilities!!

Tuesday, June 7th at 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Learn about real treasures lost and found in our own Gulf of Mexico! Make a treasure map and treasure!

Thursday, June 9th at 11 a.m. ET

Join us for songs, stories and movement, and create your watercolor fish to take home!

Mondays, June 13th and 27th at 3:30 p.m. ET

Saturdays, June 11th and 25th at 10:30 a.m. ET

Chess is a great way to improve your critical thinking skills, and is a game that parents and children alike may enjoy together. All ages and abilities are invited!

Tuesday, June 14th at 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Learn about coral reefs, the wonderous life forms that make the reef home, and explore our local artificial reefs with a presentation from the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association! Create your own coral reef diorama!

Thursday, June 16th at 11 a.m. ET

Join us for songs, stories and movement, and create your own fish print to take home!

Friday, June 17th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 3 - 5 p.m. ET

Get up close and personal with sea-life from the Gulf of Mexico, at a special visit from the Mobile Marine Lab! Touch a starfish or visit an octopus in an aquarium. Learn more about marine life in the Gulf of Mexico! Sponsored by the Friends of the Gulf County Public Library.

Tuesday, June 21st at 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Journey into the abyss to discover the deepest parts of our water-y world, and learn about ocean zones and creatures of the deep, dark blue!

Thursday, June 23rd at 11 a.m. ET

Join us for songs, stories and movement, and create an ocean scene using ink-pads and sea-life stampers!

Tuesday, June 28th at 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

Many mythical creatures call the ocean home, and a very special one will be here for our summer's end gettogether! Join us for stories, a special snack, and a chance to meet a mermaid!

Thursday, June 30th at 11 a.m. ET

Join us for songs, stories and movement, and create watercolor art using sea salt and liquid watercolors!

Starting on June 1st

Create a work of art that represents this year’s summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities”. Express yourself with paint, color, pencil or collage! Must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches. Art may be dropped off at the library (June 1 – 30), or emailed (file size under 5 MB) to jlinton@nwrls.com. Submissions MUST include: Student's Name, Age, and Phone Number. One $25 prize winner for each age group. Age groups: 3-5, 6-8, 10-12, 12-17. Voting will take place from July 1 – 10th at the library and on Facebook. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wewahitchka Library.

Friday, June 3rd at 2 p.m. CT

Come make a craft and learn fun facts about sea turtles presented by the Florida Coastal Conservancy.

Tuesday, June 7th at 10 a.m. CT

Start your summer off with a splash at this year's summer reading program! Learn and discover what ocean pollution is and how we can protect our oceans.

Friday, June 10th at 2 p.m. CT

Learn about what goes on around an artificial reef. Program presented by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association!

Friday, June 10th and Thursday, June 23rd at 3:30 p.m. CT

All levels of experience and ages welcome. Chess boards provided or you may bring your own. Registration required. Call the library at 850-639-2419 to register.

Tuesday, June 14th at 10 a.m. CT

Explore all the fun ways you can learn about sea shells!

Friday, June 17th at 2 p.m. CT

Shore birds are a big part of our beaches. Learn about the birds and make a fun craft!

Tuesday, June 21st at 10 a.m. CT

Brrr! It's cold in the North Pole. Rescue our friends from the frozen waters of the Arctic Ocean!

Friday, June 24th at 2 p.m. CT

Learn about a bizarre cephalopod, the octopus, at our last summer program. We will celebrate with a craft, goodies and prizes!

Tuesday, June 28th at 10 a.m. CT

Calling all pirates and mermaids! Enjoy the treasures of reading. Meet a real mermaid and pirate! Bring a camera to have your picture taken.

Find all twelve items on our scavenger hunt to receive a

free prize from the treasure chest! All items are hidden

in the children’s area.

Stop by either Liberty County Library Branch to pick up a Reading Challenge Bingo sheet. Return completed challenge sheets to the library for a prize. Prizes sponsored by Ace Hardware of Bristol and The Liberty

County Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, June 1st at 10 - 10:30 a.m. ET

Join us for an interactive storytime, finger plays, rhymes and more! Registration recommended. Space is limited.

Saturday, June 4th at sunset

Join us for a movie night on the front lawn. Bring a chair or

blanket to enjoy a movie on our inflatable screen. Film will

begin at sunset. Current estimated start time is 8:30 p.m. Check in with the library on the most up-to-date sunset. This program was funded under the provisions of the DLIS Florida American Rescue Plan Act

Tuesday, June 7th at 2 p.m. ET

Interactive storytime with a craft or STEM project. Registration recommended. Space is limited. *Take & Make kits available while supplies last.

Tuesday, June 14th at 2 p.m. ET

Learn water safety and how to make that next fishing trip a successful one with the FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission! Registration recommended. Space limited.

Tuesday, June 21st at 2 p.m. ET

Discover how archaeologists conduct underwater excavations with the Florida Public Archaeology Network!

Thursdays at 11 a.m. ET (June 23rd - July 28th)

Learn to make tasty, healthy snacks and try fun exercise moves! Registration recommended. Program presented by the Liberty County UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program.

Stop by either Liberty County Library Branch to pick up a Reading Challenge Bingo sheet. Return completed challenge sheets to the library for a prize. Prizes sponsored by Ace Hardware of Bristol and The Liberty

County Friends of the Library.

Thursdays at 11 a.m. ET (June 9th - July 14th)

Dive into the summer with exciting tales of pirates, sea monsters, mermaids and more! Each week we will have a fun storytime along with a craft. Space is limited. *Take & Make kits available while supplies last.

Tuesdays at 11 a.m. ET (June 21st - July 26th)

Learn to make tasty, healthy snacks and try fun exercise moves! Space is limited. Program presented by the Liberty County UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program.

Tuesday, June 14th at 2 p.m. CT

Explore the ocean using Virtual Reality! Experience both a diving game and real underwater footage. Registration required. Call Youth Services 850-522-2118 to register.

Wednesday, June 15th at 2 p.m. CT

Learn how to fold an origami squid and fun crab! This will be released on the library’s Northwest Regional Library System FL YouTube channel and Facebook.

Starting Tuesday, June 21st while supplies last.

Make your own mermaid necklace. Pick up the kit at Youth Services.

Tuesday, June 28th at 2 p.m. CT

Learn how to make plarn (plastic yarn from bags). Make a plarn craft which reuses plastic & helps save our oceans. Registration required. Call Youth Services 850-522-2118 to register.

Saturday, June 4th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT

The first part of the class is for beginner basics. The second part is for jammin’! We will have a few loaner instruments available but you are encouraged to bring your own.

Monday, June 6th at 5:30 p.m. CT

Come and learn basic conversational Japanese with our instructor! Registration is required. Please register at the Adult Services Information Desk or call 850-522-2107.

Tuesday, June 7th at 2 p.m. CT

Learn about the history of diving and the Man in the Sea Museum. Program geared for adults and presented by a retired Navy Diver from the Man in the Sea Museum. A Man in the Sea Museum display will be in the library lobby throughout the months of June and July.

The Man in the Sea Museum (17314 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach) showcases the progress of Military Diving, from the earliest days of diving to the most modern underwater equipment. The Man in the Sea Museum is ran by the Institute of Diving, a non-profit educational organization formed in 1977. The museum brings you treasures recovered from sunken ships dating from 1500, along with more recent commercial and Naval equipment, vehicles, and habitats. Both adults and children are encouraged to visit the Man in the Sea Museum to view displays of early diving equipment, climb through the SEALAB 1, and other exhibits!

Thursday, June 9th at 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. ET

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons

Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or meet in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room.

Friday, June 17th at 2 p.m. CT

First song is a beginner tune, the rest is mountain dulcimer practice. Email sburris@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or meet in the Youth Services Program Room.

Tuesday, June 21st at 2 pm. CT

AtoZ Databases allows you to search for a business, job, or person! Learn how to do a map-based search and more! This will be released on the library’s Northwest Regional Library System FL YouTube channel and Facebook.

Panama City Beach Public Library 

Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT

Bring your yarn and let's knit! Seating is limited. First come, first served.

Wednesday, June 1st at 10:30 a.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. ET

Double Exposure by Michael Lister

Special Guest: Bestselling author, Michael Lister

Email jmcduffie@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation or meet in the library.

Mondays, June 13th and 27th at 3:30 p.m. ET

Saturdays, June 11th and 25th at 10:30 a.m. ET

Chess is a great way to improve your critical thinking skills, and is a game that parents and children alike may enjoy together. All ages and abilities are invited!

Thursday, June 2nd at 9:30 a.m. CT

Meetings are open to all members. If you are not yet a member, but are interested in supporting the Wewahitchka Library, we invite you to attend.

Monday, June 6th at 3:30 p.m. CT

Gather with your friends to create an ocean themed mason jar. Registration Required. Call the library at 850- 639-2419 to register.

Tuesday, June 7th from 5 - 7 p.m. CT

Ready to write your future story? Tired of taking one step forward and two steps back? Getting Ahead is just what you need. Brought to you by Capital Area Community Action Agency.

Friday, June 10th and Thursday, June 23rd at 3:30 p.m. CT

All levels of experience and ages welcome. Chess boards provided or you may bring your own. Registration required. Call the library at 850-639-2419 to register.

Monday, June 13th at 2 p.m. CT

Join us to discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.

Monday, June 13th at 5 p.m. ET

Join us for a fun filled evening of games for the whole family. Come with the family or meet up with friends. Bingo and Pictionary are just a few games on the list!

Tuesday, June 21st at 12:30 p.m. ET

Each month we will explore different nutrition topics along with a food demo. Space is limited to 8 participants. Program presented by the UF/IFAS Liberty County Extension Office Family Nutrition Program.

Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. ET

Each month we will explore different nutrition topics along with a food demo. Space is limited to 8 participants. Program presented by the UF/IFAS Liberty County Extension Office Family Nutrition Program.

by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White

From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day. As the cameras roll on Mansion Makeover, the Sprague Hall mansion that belongs to a reclusive heiress, Lucia "Lucky" Sprague begins to yield up the dark secrets the Spragues thought would stay hidden forever....

by Courtney Maum

Although Maum does know what depression looks like, she finds herself refusing to admit, at this point in her life, that it could look like her: a woman with a privileged past, a mortgage, a husband, a healthy child, and a published novel. That she feels sadness is undeniable, but she feels no right to claim it. And when both therapy and medication fail, Courtney returns to her childhood passion of horseback riding as a way to recover the joy she once had access to as a young girl.

by Emma Straub

On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She’s happy with her job, her apartment, her romantic status, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn’t just her adolescent body that shocks her, it’s her dad: the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could?

With the Libby app, you can check out five e-books and audiobooks at a time for free for 21 days. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Forgot your PIN? Just give us a call at 850-522-2100 and we'll set one up for you. And you can return items early!

To access e-books and downloadable audiobooks, click here or:

Go to www.nwrls.com

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and login with library card number and PIN.