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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

SRP 2026: Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

July 1-August 5
Ages 0-5

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.

Community Zumba

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

SRP 2026: Charleston Marine Life Center Road Show

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Tween, Family
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

The Charleston Marine Life Center is coming to the Coos Bay Public Library! Meet your boneless marine neighbors up close at a special, hands-on program for kids.

SRP 2026: Gardening Boot Camp

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids, School Age
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

REGISTER here: https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/gardening-boot-camp-18583

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.

SRP 2026: Gardening Boot Camp

1:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, School Age
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

REGISTER here: https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/gardening-boot-camp-18583

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. 

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. 

SRP 2026: Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, Toddler
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00am
June 16-August 5*
Ages 0-14 months

*No storytime on Tuesday, June 23

SRP 2026: Bee Amazed!

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bee Amazed! 

Wednesday, July 15, 10:00am
All Ages

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 

Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

1776 (1972) Rated PG

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.

SRP 2026: Family Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, School Age, Family
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's time for family game night! Eat delicious pizza and play Making Mooo-Lah and paint a piggy bank. Learn how to run a farm and solve problems with a team.  The game is designed for children ages 5-12 and families.

Craft Takeout

12:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Neurodivergent Folks

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone, Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent folks to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

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. 

SRP 2026: Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, Toddler
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00am
June 16-August 5*
Ages 0-14 months

*No storytime on Tuesday, June 23

SRP 2026: Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

July 1-August 5
Ages 0-5

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.

Community Zumba

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

Junior Birder Birding Tally

5:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Family
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Jr. Birder Bird House Celebration and Bird Count

Ages 4-18 (and families)