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Ark Project Food Drive

All Day 1/2–5/30
Everyone
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. 

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
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.

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

Teen Crafts After School

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tween, Teen
Library
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.

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

Community Zumba

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing Class

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Cancelled
Closed
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.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

10:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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 "Everyone" group

Marine Life Exploration

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Offsite
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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

C.R.E.A.

5:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Adult, Family
Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Open Men's Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library
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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, Toddler, Family
Library
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

STEAMTime: Bernoulli's Principle

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Preschool, School Age
Library
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

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

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

5:45pm–6:45pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual
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 "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Library
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: Romance is Dead!

Movies shown range from G to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided.


It's movie time!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tea Tasting

12:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Library
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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing Class

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
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.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Performance, Social
Event Details:

Thursday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

10:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Build-It! Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, School Age
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library.  The club will meet this fall the first Friday of every month.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent o

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fiber Arts Friday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library
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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Spice samples are available until we run out. 


Each month we will have a new spice to sample from Teas Tinctures & Tonics. 

Available the first Saturday of the month that we are open. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale