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Meet with the Mayor

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come chat with Mayor Benetti about things happening in the city in this informal setting.

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

Come chat with Mayor Benetti about things happening in the city in this informal setting.

Adult Crafternoon Calendar

Adult Crafternoon

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Bring a craft project you are working on and enjoy a couple of hours of socializing while you work. If you don't have a project, coloring pages will be available.

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

Bring a craft project you are working on and enjoy a couple of hours of socializing while you work. If you don't have a project, coloring pages will be available.

Spanglish group on Zoom

¡Spanglish! Conversational Program (Virtual)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  This session is on Zoom! Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will h...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
This session is on Zoom!

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting.

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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 their favorite novels featuring aliens. You can listen to this and every episode from the ...

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 their favorite novels featuring aliens.

Spelling Bee for Adults logo with bee in the center

CBPL Foundation's 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This year's Spelling Bee has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at future Coos Bay Public Library Foundation events! Catch the s...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

This year's Spelling Bee has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at future Coos Bay Public Library Foundation events!

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Swords and Starships Shorts!

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play a new game of What's That Sound?! You can listen to this and every one of our episodes on...

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play a new game of What's That Sound?!

2024 Plant Swap Poster with Picture of succulent.

Plant Swap

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bring in a plant or plant cutting and pick up a new plant for your collection! Houseplants of all kinds are welcome as well as vegetable and flower seedlings. GUIDELINES: ...

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

Bring in a plant or plant cutting and pick up a new plant for your collection! Houseplants of all kinds are welcome as well as vegetable and flower seedlings.

GUIDELINES:

A starry sky on the top 2/3rds of the book, gold wheat covers the bottom third. The title is partially fading into the stars and the author's name, Harper is partially covered by the wheat.

Book Brunch

Saturday, May 11, 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.

program flyer

Baby/Toddler/Preschooler Clothing Swap

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler
Event Details:

Join us after storytime for a baby/toddler/preschool clothing swap.  Bring outgrown children's clothing to exchange.  Free.  Any clothing left after the event not ta...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social
Event Details:

Join us after storytime for a baby/toddler/preschool clothing swap.  Bring outgrown children's clothing to exchange.  Free.  Any clothing left after the event not taken by participants will be given to the Oregon Department of Human

Cheat sheet full of ASL signs

ASL Practice Place

Thursday, May 16, 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!

Covers of books we read

Unlimited Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 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!

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 the Terminator (1984). You can listen to this and every episode from the Swords & Star...

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 the Terminator (1984).

Spanglish group conversing in library

¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM (In-person)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  We meet at the library every third Saturday! Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setti...

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday!

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting.

Tea Tasting flyer with tea and teapot.

Tea Tasting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This month's teas: Lemon Berry Blend Tea (Caffeinated): Sri Lankan Black Tea, Strawberry Pieces, Lemon Myrtle, Rose Petals, Lemon Oil. Two summertime classics—iced tea a...

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

This month's teas:

Lemon Berry Blend Tea (Caffeinated): Sri Lankan Black Tea, Strawberry Pieces, Lemon Myrtle, Rose Petals, Lemon Oil.

Little Plant Food Truck's Alex, Paul, and Saya in front of their truck

COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture, Social, Workshop
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
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 vi...

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!

 

Swords and Starships Logo

Swords and Starships Shorts!

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play an underwater version of movie taglines! You can listen to this and every one of our epis...

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play an underwater version of movie taglines!

Multicolored meeples

Game Night

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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. We will have snacks and...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: 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.

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 their favorite books featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and/or authors. You can listen to thi...

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 their favorite books featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and/or authors.

Meet with the Mayor

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come chat with Mayor Benetti about things happening in the city in this informal setting.

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

Come chat with Mayor Benetti about things happening in the city in this informal setting.

Spanglish group on Zoom

¡Spanglish! Conversational Program (Virtual)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  This session is on Zoom! Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will h...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
This session is on Zoom!

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting.

A dock is in the foreground with a person sitting on it. A river cutting theough a forest with a sunset in the background.

Book Brunch

Saturday, June 8, 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.

Spanglish group conversing in library

¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM (In-person)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  We meet at the library every third Saturday! Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setti...

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday!

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting.

Cheat sheet full of ASL signs

ASL Practice Place

Thursday, June 20, 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!