July 4th Holiday Closure

The library will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Regular open hours will resume on Friday, July 5th.

TERRA INCOGNITA SAMPLER: Virtual Poetry Reading

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Books & Reading

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Teen, Adult
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Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with  Bob Hill Publishing, LLC, will host a sampling of publisher’s second poetry anthology, Terra Incognita: Oregon Poets Write for Ecological, Social, Political, and Economic Justice. Anthology touches on the emotional leftovers of war, abuse, unjust treatment people of color, immigrants, homelessness, wealth inequity, climate change, gun violence, the pervading climate of growing division amongst people within the United States, and more. The 42 poets in the book come from all across Oregon, expressing their concerns and hope for a better future.

Five poets will read from the book: Amalie Rush Hill, Charles Castle, Marc Janssen, Jade Rosina McCutcheon, and Marilyn Johnston.

Anthology available for checkout from library. To purchase, email  Amalie at pathwaysbh@gmail.com

Zoom event is FREE and open to all! Email Paul at librarycoosbay@gmail.com for Zoom access code.