Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Program flyer: Coos Bay Public Library & Oregon Humanities present two events with writer, Ellen Waterston, on April 9, 2026. Rewilding Words: Writing Workshop from 4:00pm-5:30pm and The Poetry Express: Reading @ 6:00pm. Both events are free. Includes pic of Ellen with desert landscape behind her and pic of her book cover for her latest poetry collection, As Far as I Can Anthem.

Rewilding Words: Writing Workshop with Ellen Waterston

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture

Age Group:

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

 

Program flyer: Coos Bay Public Library & Oregon Humanities present two events with writer, Ellen Waterston, on April 9, 2026. Rewilding Words: Writing Workshop from 4:00pm-5:30pm and The Poetry Express: Reading @ 6:00pm. Both events are free. Includes pic of Ellen with desert landscape behind her and pic of her book cover for her latest poetry collection, As Far as I Can Anthem.

The Poetry Express: Presentation & Reading with Ellen Waterston

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture

Age Group:

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

 

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CBPL Foundation 12th Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Social

Age Group:

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

Catch the spelling bee buzz at Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Teams of undaunted locals will test their spelling abilities at Coos Bay Public Library Foundation’s annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser.

Author Rebecca J. Dobkins will be speaking at the Coos Bay Public Library April 25 from 130-230 PM

Rebecca J. Dobkins, Author of The Art of Ceremony: Voices of Renewal from Indigenous Oregon

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 1:30-2:30 as author Rebecca J. Dobkins discusses her book The Art of Ceremony.

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Teen Wellness Kits

All Day
Teen
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Young Adult
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)

Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme.

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 Zumba

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

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. 

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. 

Writers Group

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Writers Group

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Writers Group

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Writers Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing.