Grateful for this free community resource, air conditioned working space, and friendly help for…read morelocals and visitors. I do think the wireless internet speed needs some serious improvement to be helpful or effective, since cell phone 5G is actually faster than the library WiFi. Lots of encouragement to attend local program events. Programming leans toward mostly children's and family programming options, and some look like very fun programs. Copying and printing is 10¢ per page, and the default print mode when wirelessly printing is double sided, so you can get six pages onto 3 paid pages. The staff didn't think wireless printing was possible, but when I attempted to print from my laptop on the wireless network to the network printer, it went through without issue, which was helpful for a document that I needed print from my laptop and not email to another computer. There's a collection of books, magazines, sometimes audio books and DVDs for sale for only $0.25 at the front if you want to pick up something to take to the beach that might get a little sandy or watery, or because you aren't a local library member. One of the surprising collection pieces are a set of cake pans and recipes for creative party celebrations.

We very much appreciated this library as a place to spend some time with our 2 young kids on a…read moremorning too rainy for the beach. The librarians were kind and helpful. I had to ask for help looking up a subject category because it seemed that you needed a library card number to use the computers. That's understandable, especially in a tourist town. The librarian helped us find what we need and our kids got to color a picture, play with a wooden train (quietly), and read some books while we waited out the rain. There was one very noisy little kiddo who was with us and the librarian did ask his mother to try to keep him a bit quieter, I assume from a patron complaint. I thought she handled it well and politely (she said "I can tell he's having fun!" in a friendly way), and to be fair, the kid was being VERY shriek-y while enjoying the train table. They also gave us a pen and a piece of paper to use for note-taking from one of the books, which I thought was nice. Thank you PCBPL for helping our kids have a wonderful day of reading and rescuing our trip.

This is the worst library in town. It's the largest and the most resources, but the staff here is…read morecompletely uninvolved with its patrons. I called and requested that a book be sent over from another Okaloosa library. The staff member said that she would place the request, but never did. I needed the book for a class and ended up having to order it to get in it time. They closed the childrens' section down during the summer to remodel (a poor management decision). I made a special trip to the library with my children and was turned away. They do not offer many summer programs for children at this location. Space is being wasted here. Bring in new talent or reallocated the money going to the FWB location to the Mary Esther, Destin, and Niceville library.

The Fort Walton Beach Library is a fantastic library with an excellent staff. We've been going to…read morethis library more and more over the last decade and a half because they have everything we need for research and for personal reads. If it isn't in this library the staff finds it at another library and has if for you, if available, in a few days. The wonderful new children's area of the library is just lovely for parents and children. The construction was efficient and well managed and took very little time. I can't wait to take my grandchildren to see the improvements this November! Hope 'Elmo' is available then too!! The Children Section librarian staff goes to great lengths to encourage children to read. The head of this section, Nancy, even dresses up as Elmo for special reading days and the children and parents love it! We love this library!

I've been to this library twice and have had nice experiences both times. It's really a very…read morebeautiful library - inside and out. They have a nice amount of computers to use, and a large variety of books. They also rent out (?) dvds. There is a classroom where tech classes are taught. The employees that I've interacted with have been friendly, helpful, and very patient (I had to have the printer explained to me twice). Printing is not free, btw - I think it was 15 cents per page? I ended up signing up for a membership just for the convenience of using the computers without having to stop by for a temp password when I need to stop by. The signup process was quick and easy. I brought in my lease, filled out a bit of paperwork, and listed while the employee explained some information about the library. This is definitely a place I look forward to spending some time with a book, especially outside in their lovely yard now that the weather has cooled off =)

A very nice library, but could be more visitor-friendly. If you're not a resident, you can't check…read moreout materials. You also cannot use the computer terminal, the only way to access their Ancestry database. They need to look at what Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL libraries do to be more inclusive.

This library can trace its roots back to 1886 and is truly a piece of history…read more Imagine how this area looked in 1886. DeFuniak Springs and the world have both certainly changed. I really liked the Reading Garden. All in all a very cool place to see.

Walton-DeFuniak Library is a historic library located at 3 Circle Drive, in DeFuniak Springs, FL…read more A large number of the weapons in the library are European and from the era of the Crusades. There are also others from the Orient, as well as Kentucky muskets from the 18th century. Although librarians don't normally accept it, legend has it that Alice Fellows the library's first paid librarian has haunted this library since her death in 1926. So I wandered inside a haunted library in Defuniak Springs. They told me to take any book I wanted for free. So, I did. I got a lot of free books. P.S. I didn't see a ghost.

Haven't been to a library in years and the experience at the Niceville Library was so nostalgic…read more From the entry to the warm welcome it all was great! Seeing patrons sitting in the floor reading was so darling. There was even one person sleeping, my guess is based on how homey the atmosphere was it led to full relaxation. Educating my kiddos on how to use a printed encyclopedia was phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and go visit, ensure you stop by Friends Bookstore there too.

This is the loudest library I've ever been in. The staff are always having half shouting…read moreconversations that I can hear even through my noise cancelling headphones. Visitors usually treat this like a social club or play park where children scream and run unattended throughout the library.

Its a amazing and calm environment! All the employees are very kind and helpful. Their book…read moreselections inspired me to read more and get into different genres. I love this library so much!

Convenient location in Navarre and easily accessible. Extremely well stocked. Friendly…read morelibrarians. And what's not to love about their book sales! The greatest tribute to this library is that my young grandsons love it and insist on going there whenever they're in town visiting me.

Welcoming and warm, lots of seats with games and movies available. Friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. Check with front desk for WiFi password.

My daughter and I are avid readers, as are my best friend and her children. We don't always get out…read moreto the library, but when we do, we head to the Crestview branch. It isn't as large, bright, and airy as the Niceville branch, but it is well-staffed and well-stocked with selections. And it is local to us. Best of all, if something is at one of the sister branches, they'll have it transferred for us, which is always nice! I recently went in to the library to return some books, and came across the friendliest librarian I'd met at the Crestview branch in the three years I have lived here. I was in a hurry - my best friend was in the car with 10 children, waiting on me - but now I wish I had thought to get her name. Many of the other staff I have encountered here seem to be worn out, tired of dealing with people. That's not the attitude I want to encounter when I'm coming to find materials to promote relaxation and happiness for me, or education and learning in my daughter. We do love the story hour and arts/crafts mornings. My best friend's daycare looks forward to the days we promise to take them. The changes they made in the layout for the Teen section are nice - nothing overwhelming, but definitely more welcoming. All in all .. we appreciate the Library, the services they provide, and the people who continue to work hard to make it a great experience for everyone.

Just a nice quiet place to read and study. They have a great brightly painted children's room that…read morehad glass doors that can easily separate the rest of the library off in case your little one is chatty or loud. I love their book and DVD selection. They also have a small video game section for Playstation 3 and Xbox games but it's really small. If you're studying for any of the local entrance exams they have a descent supply of reference books that you can check out and foreign language section right next to it. Plenty of computers to use if you need to go online, 10 page printing limit/per day, an outside patio area that's enclosed for anyone who wants to read outside, and some couches in the back by the magazine section lined with private study desks with outlets for computers/ipads. The staff is helpful and very friendly. They have free movie nights posted as well and story book time for pre-k, just check their calendar. They aren't opened FRIDAYS but you can use the atrium area to sit and wifi your laptop. Otherwise they're open Mon-Thur/Sat&Sun.

loudest library in existence. this is effectively a kids playground. kids are running around…read morescreaming. if you want a quiet place to study or read, go anywhere else

The Bay County Public Library was my window to the world through my childhood in Panama City from…read morethe late 1950s through the 1960s. Leaving Florida in the 1970s, i have neither seen nor used the current library. But I remember both the Spanish Revival structure behind the old City Hall and its later children's annex in what was an adjacent Spanish-style structure that once housed a former, large public restroom. And I remember sharing librarian Jane Kindall's joy in moving into a modern structure on the Marina. This structure was replaced, apparently, some time before Hurricane Michael. I credit the Library and Ms. Kindall's acquisition choices with helping to prepare me for a first class postgraduate education and a lifetime of research.

Today I go to the library to make copies. There are two print one is in use so I put my dollar in…read moreand put my document under the glass and got an error message I went and got an employee and she says oh this printer needs toner it should have an out of order sign She goes back gets a sign and gives me my dollar and says most people just leave the dollar in the machine and pay it forward. Pay it forward? I need my money to make my copies lol I hope someone in charge reads this !