August programming at Gulf County’s libraries
Both public libraries in Gulf County have a variety of fun and educational events planned for people of all ages this month.
Library cards are free for all residents of Gulf, Bay 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.
See a full list of the libraries’ programming below.
CORINNE COSTIN GIBSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN PORT ST. JOE
August 5 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
The library offers a warm, seaside welcome to anyone who is interested in needle arts. Bring your latest project and join the library as they knit together a more vibrant community!
August 11 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
Find inspiration, share a sense of accountability and meet other writers at this informal discussion-based writing group. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month at 10:30 a.m. ET. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe.
August 12 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
The library offers a warm, seaside welcome to anyone who is interested in needle arts. Bring your latest project and join the library as they knit together a more vibrant community!
August 19 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
The library offers a warm, seaside welcome to anyone who is interested in needle arts. Bring your latest project and join the library as they knit together a more vibrant community!
August 25 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
Find inspiration, share a sense of accountability and meet other writers at this informal discussion-based writing group. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month at 10:30 a.m. ET. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe.
August 26 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
The library offers a warm, seaside welcome to anyone who is interested in needle arts. Bring your latest project and join the library as they knit together a more vibrant community!
CHARLES WHITEHEAD LIBRARY IN WEWAHITCHKA
August 4 @ 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Enjoy an afternoon of fun at the library before the kids return to school. Take turns playing the Nintendo Switch, using STEM technology, or playing board games. Parents must be present for electronic games. Snacks provided. Progra.m. geared for ages 6 – 14.
August 4 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Join the library’s new Lego Club! Use your engineering skills to build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for ages 4 – 12.
August 8 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CDT
Jars, decorative stones, and tea candles will be provided to create a decorative and functional luminary for your home. Progra.m. geared for adults.
August 10 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CDT
Friends of the Wewahitchka Library Monthly Meeting
Meetings are open to all members. If you are not yet a member, but are interested in supporting the library through advocacy, volunteer work and fundraising, the library invites you to join us. Printable Membership Form
August 11 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Join the library’s new Lego Club! Use your engineering skills to build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for ages 4 – 12.
August 18 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Join the library’s new Lego Club! Use your engineering skills to build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for ages 4 – 12.
August 25 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Join the library’s new Lego Club! Use your engineering skills to build unique challenges followed by free play. Program geared for ages 4 – 12.
August 29 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CDT
August: Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena Copies of books are available at the Wewahitchka Library. New members are always welcome!
Meet the Editor
David Adlerstein, The Apalachicola Times’ digital editor, started with the news outlet in January 2002 as a reporter.
Prior to then, David Adlerstein began as a newspaperman with a small Boston weekly, after graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He later edited the weekly Bellville Times, and as business reporter for the daily Marion Star, both not far from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
In 1995, he moved to South Florida, and worked as a business reporter and editor of Medical Business newspaper. In Jan. 2002, he began with the Apalachicola Times, first as reporter and later as editor, and in Oct. 2020, also began editing the Port St. Joe Star.