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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Winter Wonderland Picture Back Drop

All Day 12/1 - 1/4
Study Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Want to take a cute winter picture? Stop by the lobby and pose in front of our Winter Wonderland Back drop!

Library Branch: Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Want to take a cute winter picture? Stop by the lobby and pose in front of our Winter Wonderland Back drop!

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.

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.

Library Playgroup

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

program flyer

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!

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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.

Writers Group

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee while we work on writing prompts.Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.Spend time with like minded individuals and work on writing.Bring your own works, c...

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

Enjoy some coffee while we work on writing prompts.

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

Spend time with like minded individuals and work on writing.

Bring your own works, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Siren Song Singing Bowls

Siren Song Singing Bowls Sound Bath

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

With Lorelei Cameron from Siren Song.Enjoy an hour or relaxation provided by the resonating sound from a crystal sound bath.The 7 chakra quartz singing bowls that are tuned to 432h...

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

With Lorelei Cameron from Siren Song.

Enjoy an hour or relaxation provided by the resonating sound from a crystal sound bath.

The 7 chakra quartz singing bowls that are tuned to 432hz for optimal relaxation 

Open Men's Group

Monday, December 30, 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. 

NYE Dance Party

NYE Family Dance Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Get ready for the New Year's Eve Dance Party!  The program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older children under 12 are welcome.  Get ready to move...

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

Get ready for the New Year's Eve Dance Party!  The program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older children under 12 are welcome.  Get ready to move at a special rave for the under five set.  Prepare for a ball

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 two of their favorite books that feature TRANSFORMATIONS!You can listen to this and every episode...

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 of their favorite books that feature TRANSFORMATIONS!

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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.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

Friday, January 3, 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 3, 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.

Community Art

Community Art: Paint a Tile For Library

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All AgesWhat do you hope for our community in 2025?  Help usher in the New Year by painting a tile at the Coos Bay Public Library!   Tiles will be used to help compl...

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

All Ages

Nature Walks

Hiking Group

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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.

Launch Party flyer with pics of walkers and guide on dark greay and orange background

Sole Mates Walking Guide Launch Party

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

 Meet the Sole Mates!In May of 2023, Coos Bay Public Library, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and twenty members of the Coos Bay community formed the Sole Mates...

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

 

Lego Build

Build-It Saturdays

Saturday, January 4, 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

flyer

Family Game Time

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone, Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of games at the library. There will be board games for all ages and healthy snacks to munch on. We will also hold a raffle at the end ...

Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of games at the library. There will be board games for all ages and healthy snacks to munch on. We will also hold a raffle at the end of the program and one family will win a game to take home!

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.

Soup making

Soup Making with OSU Extension

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Ages 12-18 Learn to make a delicious, warm soup with OSU Extension Educator Nicole Wells.  Soup lunch and all supplies provided.  Pre-registration is required; limited...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEAM, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages 12-18

Learn to make a delicious, warm soup with OSU Extension Educator Nicole Wells.  Soup lunch and all supplies provided.  Pre-registration is required; limited space is available. 

Community Yoga

Monday, January 6, 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

Cancelled
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 6, 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.