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Celbrate Coos Bay's 150th birthday with a scavenger hunt!

Coos Bay 150th Birthday Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/6 - 9/16
Virtual
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate Coos Bay's 150th Birthday by joining in a scavenger hunt that highlights our historic roots. Just pick up or download a clue sheet and then take a picture of yourself at ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Celebrate Coos Bay's 150th Birthday by joining in a scavenger hunt that highlights our historic roots. Just pick up or download a clue sheet and then take a picture of yourself at each location.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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.

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Science with the South Slough

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 6-8 Have you ever wondered what lurks on and below the boat docks of Coos Bay? Come join South Slough at the Coos Bay Library with a hands-on experience looking at the flor...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 6-8

d&d

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The night is quiet, slowly everything has been winding down. Night sky embracing the long tired eyes as the stars glimmer across the sky. A long day of travel, past the Skogt...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Social
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Event Details:

The night is quiet, slowly everything has been winding down.

Night sky embracing the long tired eyes as the stars glimmer across the sky.

Dark Green waves fill the cover with the author's name centered on the top third of the cover. A gold compass on a chain with a pentagram on the face is under the author's name. Under teh compass is the title centered in the bottom two thirds of the cover.

Book Brunch

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Social
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Book Brunch is a book club devoted to reading, unrestricted by genre, plus, of course, brunch! Each month we will read a book, then meet the second Saturday of the next m...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Social
Event Details:

Book Brunch is a book club devoted to reading, unrestricted by genre, plus, of course, brunch! Each month we will read a book, then meet the second Saturday of the next month for waffles, orange juice, coffee etc., and a chat.

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Back To School Food Drive

All Day 9/16 - 10/18
Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Help us stock the pantry at the ARK PROJECT's Drop-in Center for Coos County Youth. Drop off any of unopened and non-perishable food or hygiene items listed below at the Front D...

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

Help us stock the pantry at the ARK PROJECT's Drop-in Center for Coos County Youth. Drop off any of unopened and

Community Yoga Monday's at the library

Community Yoga

Monday, September 16, 2024 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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

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, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

Preschool STEAM Storytime

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a ...

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

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver

Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver. 

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Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, 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 this summer at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver!    

Meet with the Mayor

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come chat with the Mayor of Coos Bay at this casual gathering.

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

Come chat with the Mayor of Coos Bay at this casual gathering.

Workshop

Job Seeking Workshops

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

In partnership with Goodwill Job Connections, we will be hosting workshops to help improve your job skills.  All of these workshops will be held in the Myrtlewood Room, t...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

In partnership with Goodwill Job Connections, we will be hosting workshops to help improve your job skills. 

All of these workshops will be held in the Myrtlewood Room, the third Wednesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Monthly board meeting.  Open to the public.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly board meeting.  Open to the public.

Cheat sheet full of ASL signs

ASL Practice Place

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Bilingual, Social, Workshop
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on Zoom!

Banned Book Trivia Flyer

Banned Book Trivia

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a night of fun and learning as we dive into the world of banned books! Test your knowledge of the stories that have sparked controversy, and what happens...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games, Social
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a night of fun and learning as we dive into the world of banned books! Test your knowledge of the stories that have sparked controversy, and what happens when a book is challenged at your local library.

Covers of books we read

Unlimited Book Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the No...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Meeting, Social
Event Details:

 

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE!

Women's Health Seminar: Menopause

Menopause: Truth Talk

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn more about menopause from local gynecologist Dr. Veronica Simmonds, DO.  Dr. Simmonds will talk about menopause, help dispel some common myths and misconceptions and ans...

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Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn more about menopause from local gynecologist Dr. Veronica Simmonds, DO.  Dr. Simmonds will talk about menopause, help dispel some common myths and misconceptions and answer questions.

Swords and Starships Logo

Swords and Starships New Episode!

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Social
Age Group:
Everyone, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Welcome back to another episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books featuring mad scientists! You can listen to this and every epi...

Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Everyone, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Social
Event Details:

Welcome back to another episode of Swords and Starships!

Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books featuring mad scientists!

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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.

Preschool STEAM Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a ...

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

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver

Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver. 

Drop-in Technology Lab for September 20, 2024 from 1:00 PM

Drop-in Technology Lab

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Need help learning how to access your email on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Wanting to move your photos from your smartphone to your personal computer? These are just a few ...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Need help learning how to access your email on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Wanting to move your photos from your smartphone to your personal computer? These are just a few of the questions we can answer at our drop-in computer lab!

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Teen After Hours

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Social