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Karaoke Coming Soon!

Warm up those vocal cords โ€” Premium Karaoke is Coming to Eglin! In the 96th Force Support Squadron, we are always looking for ways to enhance our customers' experience and bring more fun to our venues. And now we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of a...

The Oregon Trail – Live Action Adventure

The Oregon Trail – Live Action Adventure

Dust off your wagon wheels and pack your salt pork! The Eglin Community Library is bringing the pixelated peril of the 19th century to life for a special Oregon Trail Live Action Adventure! See if you have what it takes to make it to the Willamette Valley. This isnโ€™t...

STEAM Board Games

STEAM Board Games

Join the Eglin Community Library on Monday June 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an action-packed, brain-teasing day of STEAM Board Games! This Summer Reading Program event brings together the best of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math...

The Open Journal | SRP Edition

The Open Journal | SRP Edition

Wind down and carve out some space for creativity and calm at the Eglin Community Library's newest program: The Open Journal. This monthly evening of journaling for adults and teens takes place every 3rd Monday of the month, and during the months of June and July,...

Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling

Turn "trash" into a treasure at the Eglin Community Libraryโ€™s Junk Journaling workshops for teens and kids! If your child loves scrapbooking, mixed media, or just needs a creative place to dump their thoughts, this is the session for them. Move past the blank page and...

Book 2 Movie Series

Book 2 Movie Series

Join the Eglin Community Library for a Book 2 Movie series on select Fridays in June and July at 10 a.m. during the Summer Reading Program! Watch these beloved stories jump from the page to the big screen. This program is open to all ages, making it the perfect...

Community Story Time

Community Story Time

All families, of all sizes, are invited to Community Story Time on Wednesdays during the Summer Reading Program from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Eglin Community Library. Children and parents from the Eglin community are welcome to enjoy stories, singing, dancing,...

Pet Portraits Workshops

Pet Portraits Workshops

Join the Eglin Community Library to create a vibrant, easy-to-make custom portrait of your favorite animal companion! These workshops are designed for all skill levels, and all necessary materials and instructions are provided. Participants must register in advance...

The Open Journal

The Open Journal

Wind down and carve out some space for creativity and calm at the Eglin Community Libraryโ€™s new program: The Open Journal. Join the library for a once-a-month evening of journaling for adults and teens every 3rd Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. An...

Mayroad Story Time

Mayroad Story Time

Join the Eglin Community Library librarian's as they bring story time to the base community with 2026 Mayroad Story Time! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, story time will be hosted at the Mayroad Community Center from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Families are welcome to enjoy...

Teddy Bear Camp

Teddy Bear Camp

Children of all ages and their families are invited to participate in the Eglin Community Libraryโ€™s Teddy Bear Camp! This Spring Break, children can drop off their stuffed animal at the library for their fuzzy friend to have their own fun and adventure during Spring...

Arty Party

Arty Party

Itโ€™s an Arty Party at the Eglin Community Library this spring! In March and April, kids and teens can explore, create, and get messy using library-provided art supplies! Each month features a new theme or artist. A variety of art supplies based on that monthโ€™s theme...

STEAM Team

STEAM Team

Calling all young creators and curious minds! Join the STEAM Team, a hands-on monthly meet-up adventure designed specifically for school-age kids, homeschoolers, and teens during select months in 2026! Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and...

2026 Book Buddies Story Time

2026 Book Buddies Story Time

All families of all sizes are invited to Book Buddies Story Time, every Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Eglin Community Library! Children and parents from the Eglin community are welcome to enjoy stories, singing, dancing, crafting, and all the...

2026 Kidโ€™s Legoยฎ Club

2026 Kidโ€™s Legoยฎ Club

Children ages 5 and older are invited to participate in the Kidโ€™s LEGOยฎ Club, held the first Saturday of select months from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eglin Library. Registration is required! Slots are available for 20 children. Registration is โ€œfirst come,...

Dinovember Take & Make Craft

Dinovember Take & Make Craft

Roar on over to the Eglin Community Library for a Dinovember-themed craft anytime between November 24 through November 26! Bring your young paleontologists and grab a small dino-themed crafting kit while supplies last. Share your creations on social media with the...

JetStride 35

JetStride 35

The mission is set. Are you ready to go the distance with the Eglin Fitness Center? Welcome to JetStride 35โ€”the ultimate endurance challenge where your grit and determination take center stage. Your Objective: Run or walk enough miles to match the 29,260-pound weight...

Ghoulish Eyeball Scavenger Hunt

Ghoulish Eyeball Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun Halloween activity? Join us the Library's Ghoulish Eyeball Hunt throughout the month of October! From October 1-31, the librarians have hidden dozens of hand-painted eyeballsโ€”around the library. Each eyeball has a different colored iris and a number...

Nature Walks with Seek by iNaturalistโ„ข

Nature Walks with Seek by iNaturalistโ„ข

The Eglin Community Library invites you to explore your wild side! Join the community this summer from May 30 to July 24 with a nature-inspired scavenger hunt with the Seek by iNaturalist app! Identify local plants, animals, and fungi, earn badges, and join nature...

Putting the Pieces Together Harry Potter Display

Putting the Pieces Together Harry Potter Display

Join the Eglin Community Library the week of April 28th through May 3rd as they piece together a brand new Harry Potter puzzle in the form of an interactive display! Available for community participation during our regular operating hours, no registration is required....

NaNoWriMo 2024

NaNoWriMo 2024

The Eglin Community Library encourages all book lovers to celebrate National Novel Writing Month this November โ€” or NaNoWriMo! For the entire month of November the Library is offering a quiet space for writing, available to all ages during normal operating hours. The...

Banned Books Week 2024

Banned Books Week 2024

September 22-28 Prize Giveaways All Week Long! Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week at the Eglin Library. Patrons are invited to stop in for the Library's interactive display, spotlighting current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries...

Eglin Library Remodel: Closed Aug 5-26

Onto the next chapter! We're improving your library! . The Eglin AFB Library will soon be undergoing a remodel next month, August 5-26. During this time the library will be closed to patrons. . Stay tuned for more details regarding the grand re-opening event taking...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Attention, All Parents & Caregivers โ€” The Eglin Library invites you and your child to participate in an amazing FREE reading program: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! This nationwide program (abbreviated "1KBBK") encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child...