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Storytimes
Mother Goose on the Loose (MGOL): Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:00
MGOL is a program for infants and toddlers and their parents or caregivers. MGOL incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, play, and language. MGOL helps develop and strengthen early literacy skills in a fun and nurturing environment. For more Early Literacy information and resources, please visit our Early Literacy page.
Click here for Mother Goose on the Loose Songs & Rhymes.
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays 10:30-11:30
Preschool Storytime focuses on building social and school-readiness skills in a fun environment. We use stories, songs, rhymes and puppets to play and learn together. This half hour program is followed by half an hour of socializing.
BookBox for Kids
BookBox is a fun and easy way to try new books! Library staff picks a book we think you'll love, based on your reading profile, and package it up with some other fun stuff (that you can keep!) in a monthly subscription box. (For the adult reading profile, click here.) Just print off the form, fill it out, and drop it off at the library. Your first BookBox will be ready for you the first week of next month.
Note for parents: Please feel free to fill out a profile for your pre-reader. We love selecting books for everyone-- no age limits applied!
Oregon Reader's Choice Award
You can nominate a title for the 2020 Oregon Reader's Choice Award! ORCA is a fun and exciting way for Oregon youth in grades 3-12 to become enthusiastic and discriminating readers. During the course of the school year, Oregon students choose their favorite book in a real-life democratic process. Learn more about ORCA here. Nominations for 2020 are being accepted through March 1st here.
Upcoming Programs
Marine Life Storytime at Charleston Marine Life Center
Friday, April 12, 10:30am
Saturday, April 20, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Homework Help
For help with homework, and access to other useful online resources, visit our Resources for Students page.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Interested in having free books mailed to your child every month? Register for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library! To register through Coos Bay Public Library, children must be under the age of five and have an address in Coos Bay or Allegany.
For more information about the Imagination Library, visit their website.
Support Coos Bay Public Library's Dolly Parton Project by donating.
Clubs*
CBPL's Clubs are open to all school-aged children (unless age restrictions are noted).
LEGO Club: 1st Tuesdays & 3rd Fridays 3:30-4:30
We provide the LEGOs; just bring your imagination! Your creation will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO Club.
Pokémon Club: 4th Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
Bring your cards to trade and battle. Don't have cards? Borrow a library deck! Other Pokémon related activities are also available.
Tween Book Club: 3rd Thursdays 3:45-4:45
Friends, food, books, and fun! Tween Book Club is for ages 10-13. Read the book, then come to book club ready to discuss and snack.
- January 17: Author theme-- Brandon Mull
- February 21: Theme-- Graphic Novel
- March 21: Theme-- Anthropomorphic (say that five times fast!)
You don't have to read the book in order to come! We like talking about other books we are reading as well.
*Dates sometimes change. Please check event calendar.