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

Community Yoga

Monday, December 16, 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 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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 "Everyone" group.

Puzzle Competition Part Two

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

6 tables will be available for this one-hour puzzle competition. Each table will house a team of up to 4 people. Doors will open at 4:30 pm and the puzzle competition wil...

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

6 tables will be available for this one-hour puzzle competition. 

Each table will house a team of up to 4 people. 

Doors will open at 4:30 pm and the puzzle competition will start at 5:00. 

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

Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 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 "Everyone" group.

Coos Bay Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Monthly board meeting.  Open to the public.

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

Preschool Art

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft!  Beginning in October, the library will offer a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent o...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft!  Beginning in October, the library will offer a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month.  Each month will

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

Unlimited Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

 CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE!The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend...

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

Welcome back to another episode of Swords and Starships!Brittney and Joshua review two family-focused books.You can listen to this and every episode from the Swords & Starships...

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 family-focused books.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, December 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

Collage Greeting Cards

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Teens aged 12-18 are invited to join us to make collage-style greeting cards. All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Teens aged 12-18 are invited to join us to make collage-style greeting cards. All supplies provided.

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

¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Stacks at Library
Program Type:
En Español, Bilingual, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

 We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am! Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendl...

Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español, Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Volunteer with VITA (MoneyWise Oregon)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Takeout

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month. How-to instruction...

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

Calling all crafty teens and adults! Have an appetite to get creative? Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit in the library on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

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

DIY Deer

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Put the finishing touches on everyone's favorite Coos Bay animal, the deer.  All supplies included; bring your hammer if you have one.  Pre-registration required.  W...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Put the finishing touches on everyone's favorite Coos Bay animal, the deer.  All supplies included; bring your hammer if you have one.  Pre-registration required.  We will be using wood glue and hammer to put deer together.

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Library

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, December 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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.

Book-End Painting

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to put their creative stamp on the library by painting book ends. All supplies provided!

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

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to put their creative stamp on the library by painting book ends. All supplies provided!

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

Game Night

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm -9pm in the Myrtlewood Room. We will have snacks and...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games, Social
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm -9pm in the Myrtlewood Room.