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white background with dot work painting of artist Yayoi Kusama as well photo of artist and artist's work. text outlining program details.

Yayoi Kusama Pop Art Paintings

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Social

Age Group:

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

Join us to learn about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and create paintings using her famous dot-work style. All supplies are provided - No experience necessary.

Ages 12-18

Bring the whole family and enjoy games, puzzles and snacks at our Fun family game time. May 23rd from 4 to 6 PM

Family Game Time

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

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

Join us at the library for Family Game Time! 

 

New and experienced gamers of all ages are invited to come join the fun in the Myrtlewood Room. 

Mocktail Competition

Coastal Mocktail Competition

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Social

Age Group:

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

We have partnered with Coos Health and Wellness to bring you the very first Coastal Mocktail Competition. 

A variety of local establishments will be providing a mocktail for you to try and sample. 

Flyer for Vlautin's workshop and reading with date, time, etc. and pic of Horse cover. Includes drawing of Willy.

Willy Vlautin: Writing Workshop

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Learn from the author himself!

 

Flyer for Vlautin's workshop and reading with date, time, etc. and pic of Horse cover. Includes drawing of Willy.

Willy Vlautin: Author Reading

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Willy reads and tells stories!

 

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¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español, Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am!

 

Craft Takeout

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library
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.

SRP 2025: Samba Ja at Mingus Park

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

All Ages

Autistic & ADHD Alliance: Parallel Play for Teens & Adults

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Autistic & ADHD Alliance is a monthly program for neurodivergent teens & adults to come together to hang out and engage in parallel play.

Open Men's Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library
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. 

SRP 2025: Red Yarn in Concert

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

Get ready for a hootenanny with Northwest favorite, the extraordinary Red Yarn!

Movie Night at the Library

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween, Teen, Adult
Library
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's theme: Bollywood!

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

COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Social, Workshop
Event Details:

 

Need a new recipe? Join us!

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually on Zoom for this fun community event!

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am - 9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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.

Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library
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.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

10:00am - 11:30am
Everyone, Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Everyone, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Enjoy some classic Saturday morning cartoons in the library. 

We will provide a variety of cereals to enjoy. 

It'll be a variety of cartoons played for an hour. 

Open Men's Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library
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. 

Teen Wellness Kits

All Day
Teen
Library
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

9:00am - 9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 8/2 - 8/3
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 8/2 - 8/3
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading

Nature Walk at Millicoma Marsh

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: En Español, Bilingual, Health & Wellness, Social
Event Details:

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

-Albert Einstein

Take a moment to be alone in nature as we walk through the trail. 

Zumba

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free Zumba at the library! Join us for a fun dance based workout class for teens and adults. Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring water!

Tea Tasting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social
Event Details:

Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am - 9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
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.

¡SPANGLISH! CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAM

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español, Bilingual, Social
Event Details:
 
We meet at the library every third Saturday @ 10:30am!