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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. 

Winter/Spring 2026

Preschool Art

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddler, Preschool

Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft!  Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month.  Each month will feature a different craft and hi

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft!  Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month.  Each month will feature a different craft and hi

program flyer w/pic of book cover and another pic of stack of old books. Includes event details: Wed, Jan 15 @ 6:00pm on Zoom.

Unlimited Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

 

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

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!

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.

Math Games for kids ages 4-12 Friday, January 16

Mathternoon

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Ages 4-12

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ages 4-12

Join us on January 16 from 3-4:30 for Tween Club. This month we will be making Candy Sushi. Open to Tweens age 9-14

Tween Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cedar 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: Cedar 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.

Program flyer w/pic of Spanglish group conversing. Flyer includes details: Saturday, January 17 at 10:30am at the library, we meet every 4th Saturday, all are welcome to free program, conversational not a class

¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
En Español, Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am!

 

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español, Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am!

 

Photo of Craft Takeout boxes

Craft Takeout

Saturday, January 17, 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.

Dolly Parton Birthday Celebration

Dolly Parton Birthday Celebration - Fundraiser

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult

Howdy Ya'll, get ready for a Dolly Celebration. 

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

Howdy Ya'll, get ready for a Dolly Celebration. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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: Eating the Rainbow

Tuesday, January 20, 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 21, 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.

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. 

January 21st - The Kid Detective (2020) Rated R. The picture is of the movie cover. A large yellow circle is in the center of the cover a man in profile is on the right side of the circle, on the left is a woman in profile, a car is at the bottom of the circle.

Movie Night

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Pokémon Club for Kids 5-14 the fourth Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm

Pokémon Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games
Age Group:
Kids, School Age, Tween

Ages 5-14

Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm
January 22
February 26
March 26

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games
Event Details:

Ages 5-14

Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm
January 22
February 26
March 26

Flyer w/pic of dish (2 bowls of ramen soup) and pic of Sam and Alex in their kitchen. Includes program detals: January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm on Zoom, free ingredient vouchers will be avialable at Co-op on 1/15 (first come, first served)

COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture, Social, Workshop
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

 

Need a new recipe? Join us!

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually on Zoom for this fun community event!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Social, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Need a new recipe? Join us!

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually on Zoom for this fun community event!

Puzzle-off the third year

PUZZLE-OFF - The Third Year

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Everyone, Adult
Get ready, set, puzzle!

Get ready for the third Puzzle Competition, brought to you by the Coos Bay Public Library. 

What are the rules? 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adult
Program Type: Games, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get ready, set, puzzle!

Get ready for the third Puzzle Competition, brought to you by the Coos Bay Public Library. 

What are the rules? 

Tymberhavene Art with

Art with Tymberhavene

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Everyone

Tymberhavene welcomes you to learn about pre 1600 century arts and sciences. 

Join them with your questions, projects, and enthusiasm. 

Learn new skills, and meet your local SCA group.  

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

Tymberhavene welcomes you to learn about pre 1600 century arts and sciences. 

Join them with your questions, projects, and enthusiasm. 

Learn new skills, and meet your local SCA group.  

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.

Waitlist
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.

Waitlist
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.