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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. 

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 23, 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 23, 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.

Join the Coos Bay Public Library and Natural Grocers for a Winter Self Care Workshop. Make a lip scrub and body oil.

Winter Care Workshop

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays in behind us, it's time to relax and pamper yourself. Natural Grocers has once again teamed up with the CBPL to bring you a workshop in which you will make a heavenly body oil and lip scrub.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays in behind us, it's time to relax and pamper yourself. Natural Grocers has once again teamed up with the CBPL to bring you a workshop in which you will make a heavenly body oil and lip scrub.

D&D

Dungeons & Dragons in the Library

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Adult

With some time, this party started to piece together their memories, the fog slowly lifting. But as they start to uncover their memories, the threads that hold what they know start to unravel.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

With some time, this party started to piece together their memories, the fog slowly lifting. But as they start to uncover their memories, the threads that hold what they know start to unravel.

Multicolored meeples

Game Night

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult

Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm - 9pm in the Myrtlewood Room.

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

Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm - 9pm in the Myrtlewood Room.

Join us for free yoga on select Saturdays from 9-10 AM. Bring water and a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Open to teens and adults.

Community Yoga

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Who is this class for?  Beginners and experienced yogis alike!  All levels are welcome.  Teens and Adults.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, water bottle

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

Who is this class for?  Beginners and experienced yogis alike!  All levels are welcome.  Teens and Adults.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, yoga mat, water bottle

Program flyer w/details: Saturday, January 24, 10:00am at Simpson Reef, meet and park at Simpson Reef ovberlook, 1st parking area on right after Shore Acres turnoff (89526 Cape Arago Hwy). Group meets 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, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

 

December Trail: Simpson Reef (Cape Arago Trails)

 

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

 

December Trail: Simpson Reef (Cape Arago Trails)

 

Writers Group

Writers Group

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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.

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

Open Men's Group

Monday, January 26, 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, 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.  

Waitlist
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?