Event List

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

Ark Project Food Drive

All Day 9/9 - 12/18
Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

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

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

A quarter-sheet sized flyer with the header 'Autistic & ADHD Alliance'

Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone, Teen, Adult

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

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

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

art

Art in the Library

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.  - Pablo Picasso 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.  - Pablo Picasso 

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

Meeting open to the public. 

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

Meeting open to the public. 

Tymberhavene Board Game Night

Tymberhavene Board Game Night

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Your local Shire of Tymberhavene invites you to step back in time to play some pre 1600's board games. 

Join us in a fun game night with snacks and beverages provided. 

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Social
Event Details:

Your local Shire of Tymberhavene invites you to step back in time to play some pre 1600's board games. 

Join us in a fun game night with snacks and beverages provided. 

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, December 19, 2025 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.

BUILD A BAT BOX

Bat Box Making

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff

BUILD A BAT BOX

Bat Box Making

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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, December 26, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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.

Program flyer w/details: Saturday, December 27, 10:00am at Shore Acres, meet and park at Lighthouse Lookout, last parking area on right before Shore Acres turnoff (89526 Cape Arago Hwy). Group meet every 4th Saturday. Includes pictures of walkers at trails and cover of Sole Mates' Walking Guide, logos for library, OHSU, and Sole Mates, and description/history of Sole Mates

Sole Mates' Community Walk

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

 

December Trail: Shore Acres (Cape Arago Trails)

 

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

 

December Trail: Shore Acres (Cape Arago Trails)

 

Writers Group

Writers Group

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

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

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Library

Happy New Year!

Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy New Year!

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 2, 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 2, 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.

King Tide Program Saturday January 3 from 11:00am-1:00pm

King Tide Watch Party with Oregon Shores

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español, Bilingual, STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Teen, Adult, Family

Saturday, January 3, 11:00am-1:00pm

Geared towards teens and adults, but open to all ages.  

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español, Bilingual, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Saturday, January 3, 11:00am-1:00pm

Geared towards teens and adults, but open to all ages.  

January 7th - The Thursday Murder Club (2025) Rated PG-13. Four older people gather around a table.

Movie Night

Wednesday, January 7, 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: Solving mysteries at every age.

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

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: Solving mysteries at every age.

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

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 9, 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 9, 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.

A quarter-sheet sized flyer with the header 'Autistic & ADHD Alliance'

Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone, Teen, Adult

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

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

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 16, 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 16, 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.