Holiday Closure

The library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25.

Regular open hours resume Thursday, December 26.

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Writers Group

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while we work on writing prompts.Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing.&...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while we work on writing prompts.

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Spend time with like minded individuals working on their writing. 

Maker Lab

Maker Lab

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you like to make things from spare parts? Would you like to take apart computers, phones, tablets and repair them or make something new with it? Or do you like to make art from ...

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

Do you like to make things from spare parts? Would you like to take apart computers, phones, tablets and repair them or make something new with it? Or do you like to make art from recycled parts or create computer programs. 

workshop

DIY: Lotus Lantern Workshop

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Ages 10-AdultCreate a Lotus Lantern using colored paper adn a pre-made wire frame  in a hands-on program offered by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project.  Lear...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screening, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 10-Adult

Community Yoga

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

in person yoga class for teens and adults

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

in person yoga class for teens and adults

Open Men's Group

Monday, January 27, 2025 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. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Family
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, Family
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. 

STEAM Storytime

Preschool STEAM Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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. 

Storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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!    

Red Cross Blood Donation Flyer.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Event DetailsIn partnership with the American Red Cross, join us at Coos Bay Public Library for a life-saving event! Every drop counts, and every donor matters. Help us suppor...

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

Event Details

In partnership with the American Red Cross, join us at Coos Bay Public Library for a life-saving event! Every drop counts, and every donor matters.

Zumba

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Swords and Starships Logo

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 KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016) by Laika Studios!You can listen to this and every episode from th...

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 KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016) by Laika Studios!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 1/31 - 2/2
Cedar Room at Library
Program Type:
Friends Sale
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 31, 2025 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.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

Friday, January 31, 2025 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.

dino-planetarium

Dinosaurs with SWOCC's Planetarium

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

All agesExplore the wonderful world of dinosaurs with Dr. Win McLaughlin using SWOCC's inflatable planetarium.  Program will be held at the Coos Bay Fire Department.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

All ages
Explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs with Dr. Win McLaughlin using SWOCC's inflatable planetarium.  Program will be held at the Coos Bay Fire Department.

Lego Build

Build-It Saturdays

Saturday, February 1, 2025 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

Spice of the Month

All Day
Study Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Start your month off with a new spice.On the first Monday of every month we will have a new spice from a different area of the world.The spice kits will also include some informati...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Start your month off with a new spice.

On the first Monday of every month we will have a new spice from a different area of the world.

Community Yoga

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

in person yoga class for teens and adults

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

in person yoga class for teens and adults

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant, Toddler, Family
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, Family
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. 

STEAM Storytime

Preschool STEAM Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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. 

Storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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!    

Tea Tasting flyer with tea and teapot.

Tea Tasting

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and TonicsSip, savor, and explore the world of tea! Join us at the library from 12–2 PM for our Monthly Tea Tasting, featuring selections from Teas, T...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social
Event Details:

Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics

EVENT FLYER

Teen Wellness Kits

All Day
Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month a...

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

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)

Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme.

Cooking Club

Tween Cooking Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Learn cooking basics in a club geared towards tweens.  Come to one or all sessions; sign up required for each session.  All supplies provided. Each session will focus on ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn cooking basics in a club geared towards tweens.  Come to one or all sessions; sign up required for each session.  All supplies provided. Each session will focus on a different recipe or technique.