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white background with text announcing food drive for the Ark Project for Coos County Youth

Ark Project Food Drive

All Day 1/2 - 5/30
Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us to fill the food pantry for Coos County Youth at the Ark Project. Bring non-perishable, unopened, unexpired food and hygiene items (see flyer for details) to the front desk at the Coos Bay Public Library. 

Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to fill the food pantry for Coos County Youth at the Ark Project. Bring non-perishable, unopened, unexpired food and hygiene items (see flyer for details) to the front desk at the Coos Bay Public Library. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Family

Tuesdays at 10:00am

Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips.  Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. 

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:00am

Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips.  Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. 

STEAMTime: Nursing Matters

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, School Age

Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver

Tuesdays at 11:00am
January 6-February 10

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver

Tuesdays at 11:00am
January 6-February 10

Storytime Wednesdays 10:00am

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddler, Preschool

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

colorful flyer with details of Teen Crafts Afterschool, bi-monthly on Wednesdays for ages12-18

Teen Crafts After School

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Twice a month on Wednesdays, teens in the library after school are invited to join us in the Cedar Room for a craft. Each week will be a different craft.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Twice a month on Wednesdays, teens in the library after school are invited to join us in the Cedar Room for a craft. Each week will be a different craft.

Community Zumba

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Sewing Class quarter sheet with dates for January 2026

Sewing Class

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend.  

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend.  

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Marine Life Exploration with SWOCC at the Coos Bay Fire Department on January 30 from 4-6pm

Marine Life Exploration

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone

Explore the mysteries of the ocean with SWOCC staff and volunteers at the Coos Bay Fire Department featuring the a planetarium show entitled Into the Deep. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the mysteries of the ocean with SWOCC staff and volunteers at the Coos Bay Fire Department featuring the a planetarium show entitled Into the Deep. 

C.R.E.A.

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español, Social
Age Group:
Kids, Adult, Family

Construye, Reflexiona, Explora, Aprende

Esto es una actividad artística presentada íntegramente en español.

La actividad artística aún está por definirse, pero será práctica y divertida para todas las edades.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español, Social
Event Details:

Construye, Reflexiona, Explora, Aprende

Esto es una actividad artística presentada íntegramente en español.

La actividad artística aún está por definirse, pero será práctica y divertida para todas las edades.

A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult

Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. 

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Family

Tuesdays at 10:00am

Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips.  Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. 

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:00am

Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips.  Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. 

STEAMTime: Bernoulli's Principle

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, School Age

Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver

February's book is "The Rest of Us Just Live Here" by Patrick Ness

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures?

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures?

Storytime Wednesdays 10:00am

Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddler, Preschool

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

February 4th, 5:30pm - Corpse Bride(2005) Rated PG. The picture is the movie poster. Everything is claymation. There is a full moon taking up most of the background. In the foreground a tall thin man in a suit stands facing front and holding the skeletal hand of a reanimated woman who is at he right of the cover, also facing front.between them, slightly further back, is a dog made of bones.

Movie Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Romance is Dead!

Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided.

It's movie time!

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Romance is Dead!

Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided.

It's movie time!

2026 Tea Tasting flyer with tea and teapot.

Tea Tasting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social
Event Details:

Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics

Norman Sylvester and the Boogie Cats, Thursday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm All ages

Black History Celebration: Norman Sylvester and the Boogie Cats

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Music & Performance, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Thursday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Performance, Social
Event Details:

Thursday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Flyer

Build-It! Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, School Age

Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library.  The club will meet this fall the first Friday of every month.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent o

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library.  The club will meet this fall the first Friday of every month.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent o

Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly gathering for fiber artists. First Fridays of each month from 3:30-4:30pm at the Coos Bay Public Library.

Fiber Arts Friday

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adult

Join us the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists!

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists!

Spice of the Month - French Onion Dip

All Day
Study Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Spice samples are available until we run out. 

Each month we will have a new spice to sample from Teas Tinctures & Tonics. 

Available the first Saturday of the month that we are open. 

Library Branch: Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Spice samples are available until we run out. 

Each month we will have a new spice to sample from Teas Tinctures & Tonics. 

Available the first Saturday of the month that we are open.