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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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Mathternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Preschool, School Age
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 4-12

Junior Birding at Millicoma Marsh

9:00am–10:30am
Kids, Adult, Family
Offsite
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Adult, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birdwatching Basics at Millicoma Marsh
Saturday, May 16, 9:00 am
Ages 4-18 (an adult must accompany young people under 12).  

Tween Cooking Club with OSU's 4-H

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Tween
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-14

Closed for Memorial Day

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

Happy Memorial Day

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Library
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Branches:
Library

Closed for Independence Day

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

Closed for Independence Day.

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

Happy 4th of July!

SRP 2026: Gardening Boot Camp

1:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12
Tuesday, July 7-Friday, July 10
1:00-5:00pm 
Meet at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson, Coos Bay.

SRP 2026: Charleston Marine Life Center Road Show

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids
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

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

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.

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)

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

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Library
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Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy Veteran's Day

Closed for Veterans' Day

All Day
Library
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Branches:
Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
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Branches:
Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/29
Library
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Branches:
Library
Description:

Happy Thanksgiving!

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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