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Coos Bay 150th Birthday Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/6 - 9/16
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Celebrate Coos Bay's 150th Birthday by joining in a scavenger hunt that highlights our historic roots. Just pick up or download a clue sheet and then take a picture of yourself at each location.

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

Science with the South Slough

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween, Teen
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 6-8

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The night is quiet, slowly everything has been winding down.

Night sky embracing the long tired eyes as the stars glimmer across the sky.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Brunch

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Social
Event Details:

Book Brunch is a book club devoted to reading, unrestricted by genre, plus, of course, brunch! Each month we will read a book, then meet the second Saturday of the next month for waffles, orange juice, coffee etc., and a chat.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Back To School Food Drive

All Day 9/16 - 10/18
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help us stock the pantry at the ARK PROJECT's Drop-in Center for Coos County Youth. Drop off any of unopened and

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

Community Yoga

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

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool STEAM Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Library
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. 

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, 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!    

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Meet with the Mayor

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Come chat with the Mayor of Coos Bay at this casual gathering.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Job Seeking Workshops

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Job & Career
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, the third Wednesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly board meeting.  Open to the public.

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

ASL Practice Place

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Social, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on Zoom!

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

Banned Book Trivia

5:00pm - 6:15pm
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 a night of fun and learning as we dive into the world of banned books! Test your knowledge of the stories that have sparked controversy, and what happens when a book is challenged at your local library.

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

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Menopause: Truth Talk

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn more about menopause from local gynecologist Dr. Veronica Simmonds, DO.  Dr. Simmonds will talk about menopause, help dispel some common myths and misconceptions and answer questions.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Swords and Starships New Episode!

All Day
Everyone, Teen, Adult, Family
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Everyone, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Social
Event Details:

Welcome back to another episode of Swords and Starships!

Brittney and Joshua review two of their favorite books featuring mad scientists!

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 "Preschool" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Technology Lab

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Need help learning how to access your email on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Wanting to move your photos from your smartphone to your personal computer? These are just a few of the questions we can answer at our drop-in computer lab!

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

Teen After Hours

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween, Teen
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Social