Announcements & Events
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary!
Shalimar Library & Thrift Shop
Parking Lot Sale
7 November 2026 / 9am – 12pm
You’ve been asking and it is almost here!
Open to the whole community. Bring small bills. Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels. If it rain, it will be rescheduled for Nov 14, 2026.
NEWS: Flying Needles Quilt Guild showcases 24 quilts at the Shalimar Library
The Flying Needles Quilt Guild showcased its artistry and community service at Shalimar Library’s “Quilt, Wine and Friends” event on Oct. 16. Guests enjoyed presentations from quilt artists and learned about the guild’s donation of over 2,000 handmade items to local charities. Twenty-four quilts are on display at the Shalimar Library through Nov. 2.
The guild’s next event, the Emerald Coast Quilt Show, will be held March 5–6, 2027, at the Rigdon Center in Fort Walton Beach.
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Toddler Story Time
Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 / 10:30 AM
Toddler Story time with stories, songs, and crafts for little ones who are 18 mo. to 3 yrs. old. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Call the library to register, 850-609-1515.
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LEGO Club
2nd & 4th Saturday / 10:30am – 12:00pm
Come join us for Lego Club. Ages 6-12 years old are welcomed. Reservations are required. Snacks will be provided at the end of the session. Finished creations will be put on display at the library. Let’s build something great!
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READing Paws
1st & 3rd Thursdays / 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Come join us for READing Paws at the Shalimar Library. Must register in advance.
Book Club Book Swap
Looking for your book club’s next great read?
The Shalimar Library offers a Book Club Book Swap for local book clubs. Click the button below to find out the details:
Volunteers Wanted
The Library and Thrift Shop are looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please call the Library at (850) 609-1515 or the Thrift Shop at (850) 651-3675, for more information. Thank you.
Need a Meeting Space?
Our Library Conference Room is available for small groups. Contact us for availability.
Contact us
Got questions? We’re all ears! Reach out to us today or better yet, come in and say hello. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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