Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

The library will be closed Thursday, November 28th through Sunday, December 1st in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Regular open hours resume Monday, December 2nd.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

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

Coos Playgroup

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers Meet other parents and caregivers at an informal playgroup.  We'll put some extra toys out in the section for babies a...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

For children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Women's Empowerment Book Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you looking to be inspired, empowered, and uplifted? Join our women's empowerment book club where we read and discuss books that celebrate the achievements and resilience of wo...

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Are you looking to be inspired, empowered, and uplifted? Join our women's empowerment book club where we read and discuss books that celebrate the achievements and resilience of women from all walks of life.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Hiking Group

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

 The first Saturday of every month.Join us on a walk at John Topits Park.We will walk a loop of the trail to take in nature in silence.Reach a destination to talk, point out t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

The first Saturday of every month.


Join us on a walk at John Topits Park.

We will walk a loop of the trail to take in nature in silence.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Build-It Saturdays

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

For children and young people under age 14 and families Build with LEGO® building blocks the first Saturday of every month this winter in the Children and Families sections of the...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

For children and young people under age 14 and families

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

Community Yoga

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join Mona Dunham for a beginner friendly yoga class and gain strength, flexibility and balance. Open to anyone age 12 and up. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortabl...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Mona Dunham for a beginner friendly yoga class and gain strength, flexibility and balance. Open to anyone age 12 and up. Please bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable athletic clothes. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Open Men's Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adult
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 your...

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. 

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
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. 

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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 ...

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
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...

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

Ugly Sweater DIY Workshop

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Bring your sweater, we’ll bring the ugly! 🎨✨ Join us at the library for a DIY Ugly Sweater Workshop—get crafty with all the festive flair you can handle! Supplies provided, just BY...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sweater, we’ll bring the ugly! 🎨✨ Join us at the library for a DIY Ugly Sweater Workshop—get crafty with all the festive flair you can handle! Supplies provided, just BYO sweater!

Ages 14+

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

Movie Night at the Library

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month will be all about family!Movies shown range from PG to R ratings. Free po...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Join us the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for a free, themed movie at the library. This month will be all about family!

Movies shown range from PG to R ratings. Free popcorn and beverages provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Volunteer with VITA (MoneyWise Oregon)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Coos Bay Public Library is partnering with MoneyWise Oregon to recruit volunteers for their VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA). VITA’s recruiting volunt...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Build it! Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, School Age
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 Build using Lego® building bricks in an after school club in the Youth and Family section of the Coos Bay Public Library.  The club will meet this fall the second...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-12

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Calm in the Storm

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Stress Management and Through Somatic Release TechniquesSOMATIC - affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit.Discover Your Inner Calm This Holiday Sea...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stress Management and Through Somatic Release Techniques

SOMATIC - affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit.

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 Shorts!

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua ask: who could replace Santa?You can listen to this and every one of our episodes on this Sw...

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua ask: who could replace Santa?

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 Shorts!

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play another round of What's that (Movie) Sound?You can listen to this and every one of our episo...

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

Welcome back to another SHORT episode of Swords and Starships! Brittney and Joshua play another round of What's that (Movie) Sound?

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

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

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

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

Coos Playgroup

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers Meet other parents and caregivers at an informal playgroup.  We'll put some extra toys out in the section for babies a...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Kids & Families
Age Group: Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

For children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers

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

Teen After-Hours

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Games, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Teens aged 12-18 are invited to join us to hang out with peers, watch a movie, participate in crafts and/or games, and eat together.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Games, Social
Event Details:

Teens aged 12-18 are invited to join us to hang out with peers, watch a movie, participate in crafts and/or games, and eat together.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

In the town of Drosselmeyer on the night of WintershieldWhere the veil between the realm of the Fey and this world is at its thinnestSnow covers everything like a soft blanket, lul...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

In the town of Drosselmeyer on the night of Wintershield

Where the veil between the realm of the Fey and this world is at its thinnest

Snow covers everything like a soft blanket, lulling the world to sleep.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

DIY Bat Boxes with the South Slough

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Brunch

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Social
Age Group:
Adult
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 m...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar 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.

DIY Bat Boxes with the South Slough

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program at the Coos Bay Public Library.  South Slough Reserve Education Staff