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Monday Writers Group

Writers Group

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing. 

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

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, August 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Zumba

Wednesday, August 12, 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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
SRP 2026: Pajama Storytimes, 5:30pm

SRP 2026: Pajama Storytime

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Ages 0-8 with a parent or caregiver
Let the wild rumpus begin!  Stories, rhymes, and songs.  Pajamas and stuffies welcome.

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

Ages 0-8 with a parent or caregiver
Let the wild rumpus begin!  Stories, rhymes, and songs.  Pajamas and stuffies welcome.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

Friday, August 14, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Photo of Craft Takeout boxes

Craft Takeout

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Summer Reading Pool Party: Saturday, August 15, 2:30pm

SRP 2026: Splish, Splash, Summer Bash

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family

It's time for the Coos Bay Public Library's annual end of Summer Reading Party at Mingus Park pool!  Pizza, books, and fun for the whole family.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

It's time for the Coos Bay Public Library's annual end of Summer Reading Party at Mingus Park pool!  Pizza, books, and fun for the whole family.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
A quarter-sheet sized flyer with the header 'Autistic & ADHD Alliance'

Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks

Monday, August 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, August 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

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

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

This event is in the "Tween" group
Tween Club for ages 10-14 Every third Friday from 3-4:30 PM at the Coos Bay Public Library

Tween Club

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween

The Coos Bay Public Library is starting a Tween Club for tweens age 10-14 (5th-8th grade). Join us for arts, crafts, conversations and snacks every third Friday of the month.

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

The Coos Bay Public Library is starting a Tween Club for tweens age 10-14 (5th-8th grade). Join us for arts, crafts, conversations and snacks every third Friday of the month.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Writers Group

Saturday, August 22, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, August 24, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Zumba

Wednesday, August 26, 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
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Multicolored meeples

Game Night

Friday, August 28, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, August 31, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, September 1, 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?

This event is in the "Everyone" group
2026 Tea Tasting flyer with tea and teapot.

Tea Tasting

Thursday, September 3, 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

This event is in the "Teen" group
EVENT FLYER

Teen Wellness Kits

All Day
Young Adult at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)

Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme.

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

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)

Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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, September 4, 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!

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Library

Happy Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy Labor Day.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Zumba

Wednesday, September 9, 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
This event is in the "Adult" group
A picture of several men over an orange background with the title text 'Open Men's Circle'

Open Men's Group

Monday, September 14, 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.