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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

white background with dot work painting of artist Yayoi Kusama as well photo of artist and artist's work. text outlining program details.

Yayoi Kusama Pop Art Paintings

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Social

Age Group:

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

Join us to learn about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and create paintings using her famous dot-work style. All supplies are provided - No experience necessary.

Ages 12-18

Bring the whole family and enjoy games, puzzles and snacks at our Fun family game time. May 23rd from 4 to 6 PM

Family Game Time

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

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

Join us at the library for Family Game Time! 

 

New and experienced gamers of all ages are invited to come join the fun in the Myrtlewood Room. 

Mocktail Competition

Coastal Mocktail Competition

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Social

Age Group:

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

We have partnered with Coos Health and Wellness to bring you the very first Coastal Mocktail Competition. 

A variety of local establishments will be providing a mocktail for you to try and sample. 

Flyer for Vlautin's workshop and reading with date, time, etc. and pic of Horse cover. Includes drawing of Willy.

Willy Vlautin: Writing Workshop

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Learn from the author himself!

 

Flyer for Vlautin's workshop and reading with date, time, etc. and pic of Horse cover. Includes drawing of Willy.

Willy Vlautin: Author Reading

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Willy reads and tells stories!

 

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US Flag retirements

All Day 4/1 - 5/30
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Do you have an American Flag that needs to be retired but you aren't sure what to do with it?

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 this summer at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver!    

Job Seeking Workshops with Goodwill Job Connections

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

In partnership with Goodwill Job Connections, we will be hosting workshops to help improve your job skills. 

All of these workshops will be held in the Myrtlewood Room, on Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Zumba

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Zumba is coming back to the library! Teens and Adults are welcome to join us on the first and third Wednesdays in April and May. Have fun and get in shape. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water. 

Yayoi Kusama Pop Art Paintings

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us to learn about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and create paintings using her famous dot-work style. All supplies are provided - No experience necessary.

Ages 12-18

COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Virtual
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!

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.

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.

Family Game Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Family Game Time! 

 

New and experienced gamers of all ages are invited to come join the fun in the Myrtlewood Room. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

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:

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. 

Cancelled: Preschool STEAM Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver

Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver. 

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 this summer at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver!    

Job Seeking Workshops with Goodwill Job Connections

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

In partnership with Goodwill Job Connections, we will be hosting workshops to help improve your job skills. 

All of these workshops will be held in the Myrtlewood Room, on Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Movie Night at the Library

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween, Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month's theme: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

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.

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.

Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library
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.

Excel Easy: Intro to the Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Public Computers
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:
 
Excel can be used to enter all sorts of data and perform financial, mathematical, or statistical calculations! 

 

Family Cooking Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Family
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Family
Program Type: En Español, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family cooking class, in partnership with Coos Health & Wellness. 

There will be two classes but both will cover the same dish. 

All materials will be provided. 

Family Cooking Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Family
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Family
Program Type: En Español, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family cooking class, in partnership with Coos Health & Wellness. 

There will be two classes but both will cover the same dish. 

All materials will be provided. 

Spice of the Month

All Day
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Start your month off with a new spice.

On the first Monday of every month we will have a new spice from a different area of the world.

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. 

Community Video Project

10:00am - 5:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities."

R. David Lankes