525 Anderson Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-1101
Due to staffing shortages, the library will be changing its open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to 11am-4pm, effective Thursday, October 21st.
The lobby will remain open until 6pm for hold pickup and library staff will continue to be available by phone 11am-6pm.
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Architecture of Internement Exhibit Opens
12:00am - 11:45pm
Library
Study Tables
Age Group: Everyone
Description
This travelling exhibit will be on display May 1 - 12. There is related programming on May 7 and May 10 at the library. See the calendar for more details.
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LEGO Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age,
Program Type: Club, STEAM,
Description
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings and parents. Build a creation inspired by the week's theme, or do your own thing-- imaginations welcome! LEGO provided....
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family,
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
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Teen Advisory Group Meeting
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Meeting
Description
Not a TAG member yet? Visit the teen page for more info about how to get involved.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:00am - 4:00pm
Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description
Located in the Myrtlewood and Cedar Rooms on Saturday, May 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 6th from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description
Located in the Myrtlewood and Cedar Rooms on Saturday, May 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 6th from noon to 4:00 p.m.
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The Cats of Mirikitani
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima, and homelessness by creating art....
Forever Young Adult Book Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description
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Armchair Adventures
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adult,
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Join us for an afternoon adventure to another country, state or unique experience. Half-time refreshements provided by 'The Cookie Lady'. Screen time is 2:00 p.m.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
A.B.C.s of a Winning Resume
10:00am - 11:00am
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Job & Career, Technology Class, Workshop,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description
Coos Bay Public Library, in collaboration with Jennifer Robinson from Goodwill Job Connections, will be offering ABCs OF A WINNING RESUME for job seekers....
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family,
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
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Pokémon Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age,
Program Type: Club, Social,
Description
Bring your own cards to trade or battle. Don’t have cards? Borrow a deck from the library! Additional games and activities will be available. Beginners to master trainers— everyone is welcome.
***Please leave valuable cards at home.***...
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
The Internment Era
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Lecture
Description
Historians Steve Greif and Dustin Hood will present an overview of the political and social atmosphere of the nation during WWII, the lead up to and eventual interment of Japanese Americans. This lecture is part of a series of events surrounding ...
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Drop-in Computer Lab
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Job & Career, Technology Class, Workshop,
Description
This lab is intended for computer owners who have general computing questions. These labs are open to questions regarding apple devices, windows devices, mobile devices, and eBook questions....
Foreign Film Friday
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Join friends and neighbors for sub-titled foreign films on the second Friday of each month. Some of these films have not been rated and are suitable for a mature audience. This free program is...
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family,
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
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Job Fair
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Job & Career, Meeting, Social,
Description
The Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to make connections with local employers and staffing agencies. All job seekers are encouraged to attend. This is a FREE event for both employers and job seekers....
Job Fair
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Job & Career, Meeting, Social,
Description
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Library Board Meeting
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Description
Library Board's monthly meeting. Public welcome.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
Tween Book Club
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Description
Tween Book Club meets once a month to play games, snack, and discuss books. Our May theme is "Old Favs Summer Raves". We will talk about our favorite books from the '17-'18 school year and books that are on our summer to-read lists.
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Maker Madness
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Young Adult
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Art, Craft, Social, STEAM,
Description
Join us on Friday, May 18th for Maker Madness! The theme for May for DIY Paperclip Bookmarks....
LEGO Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age,
Program Type: Club, STEAM,
Description
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings and parents. Build a creation inspired by the week's theme, or do your own thing-- imaginations welcome! LEGO provided....
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Friends of the Library Plant Sale
9:00am - 2:00pm
Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description
Located in the Myrtlewood Room on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM
10:30am - 12:00pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Bilingual, Club, Social,
Description
This program i...
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Film Noir
4:00pm - 5:45pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Revisit the mean streets of the '40s and '50s! Join us for a Sunday afternoon screening of films featuring hard-bolied detectives, cynical crooks, femme fatales and gritty urban settings. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of Coos Bay...
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Books2Film Book Club
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Film Screening,
Description
Which was better? The book or the movie? Decide for yourself by joining this book club to read the book, view the film and discuss!
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Myrtlewood Room
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
Drop-in Computer Lab
10:00am - 12:00pm
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Job & Career, Technology Class, Workshop,
Description
This lab is intended for computer owners who have general computing questions. These labs are open to questions regarding apple devices, windows devices, mobile devices, and eBook questions....
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family,
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
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Pokémon Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age,
Program Type: Club, Social,
Description
Bring your own cards to trade or battle. Don’t have cards? Borrow a deck from the library! Additional games and activities will be available. Beginners to master trainers— everyone is welcome.
***Please leave valuable cards at home.***...
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
CALAMITY JANE: THE LIFE AND LEGENDS
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Description
Even before her death Calamity Jane/Martha Canary (1856-1903) had become a legend. Male journalists, dime novelists, Calamity herself, and rumor-mongers depicted her as a Wild Woman of the Old West....
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Teens: Cooking & Film
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Library
Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Social,
Description
All teenage foodies welcome! We will be cooking a variety of foods from around the globe and watching a fun movie too! (Film TBD)...
Tabletop Board Game Night
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library
Study Tables
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Social
Description
Join fellow gamers for a night of board game fun. Bring you favorite or use one of the library's games. This program is for 15 year olds and up. Refreshments provided.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
Job Search Strategies
10:00am - 11:00am
Library
Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult,
Program Type: Job & Career, Workshop,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description
Coos Bay Library, in collaboration with Jennifer Robinson from Goodwill Job Connections, will be offering JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES for job seekers who need assistance seeking work....
Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family,
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
9:30am - 10:00am
Library
Kids & Families
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Family,
Program Type: Music, Social, Storytime,
Description
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language....
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