Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

Naturayl Grocers

Spice Workshop with Natural Grocers

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

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

Join Cheryl O'Dell on the last Thursday of the month to expand your cupboard knowledge. 

Dive into the world of spices with a little lecture that will unravel the nutritional benefits of these spices. 

Join us as Author Kimberly Jensen talks about her book, Oregon's Others.

Author Talk: Kimberly Jensen, Oregon's Others

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

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

 Kimberly Jensen, author of Oregon’s Others will be joining us on May 9 from 1:30-2:30 PM. Her book examines the quest that took place in the era of WWI and its aftermath to identify, restrict, and punish internal enemy “othe

Plant Swap 2026 graphic with date (May 11) and time (4:30pm - 7:30pm)

Plant Swap

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Social

Age Group:

Everyone
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:

Flyer w/pic of tea brewing in clear glass cup, white background w/orange bars at top and bottom. Program details: Friday, May 15 @ 4:00pm, "no registration required"

Taste-Tea and Nourishing (Free class!)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

join us to discuss the One Coast, One Book selection, They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

One Coast, One Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy

Saturday, May 16, 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:

This event is part of the One Coast, One Book book club. Join us to discuss this year's book They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

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Age Group
Program Type

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.

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

Unlimited Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual
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!

Club de Lectura

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español, Books & Reading, Meeting, Social
Event Details:

¿Disfrutas leer en español?

¡Únete a nuestro club de lectura y comparte tu pasión con otros amantes de los libros!

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy Memorial Day

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. 

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

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.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

Closed for Independence Day.

All Day 7/3–7/4
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy 4th of July!

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. 

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

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.

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. 

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

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.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy Labor Day.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Library
Closing
Branches:
Library

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

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.

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. 

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting

5:15pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting open to the public.

To attend online see the link at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes 

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.