Coos Bay Library

09/06/2026

We contain multitudes. 🥰

09/05/2026

Join us on Saturdays, September 12, 19, & 26 for a FREE program for kids and families– Saturday STEAM!

STEAM stance for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, but Saturday STEAM is all about having fun while making, building, creating, and exploring together.

Saturday, September 12 – Mission: Possible

Join us from 2:30pm – 3:30pm on Saturday, September 12 for Mission: Possible, a Saturday STEAM adventure for kids and families! Put your detective skills to the test as you solve secret messages using a variety of codes and ciphers. We'll have code-breaking activities for different ages and skill levels, so everyone can join the fun.

You'll also get to make your own cipher wheel to take home. A cipher wheel is a simple tool that lets you turn words into secret codes—and decode hidden messages!

Saturday, September 19 – Catch the Sea Breeze

Dive into some creative fun at Saturday STEAM during the Fun Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 2:30pm –3:30pm to create an ocean-themed wind catcher that's uniquely yours.

Choose from a variety of colorful ocean-themed wind catcher craft kits (one per participant, while supplies last), then let your imagination lead the way. Mix colors, add your own creative touch, and discover your inner artist as you make a one-of-a-kind creation to take home.

Saturday, September 26 – Family LEGO® Brick Hour

On Saturday, September 26, join us for a Family LEGO® Brick Hour in the Children's section of the Coos Bay Public Library from 2:30pm – 3:30pm!

We'll have plenty of LEGO® bricks ready for you to build whatever you can imagine. Looking for an extra challenge? Pick a challenge card and see what you can create! We may even have room to display some of your creations in the library for a few days.

09/04/2026

Join us for the following FREE programs during the week of September 6 - September 12! 📚

👷🏻 Labor Day Closure from Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7

👶 Baby Storytime on Tuesday, September 8 @ 10:15am

📖 Storytime on Wednesday, September 9 @ 10:15am

💃 Community Zumba on Wednesday, September 9 @ 5:30pm

🧒🏼 Coos Family Resource Fair on Thursday, September 10 @ 4:00pm

📚 Pickup/Drop-off Eastside on Friday, September 11 @ 9:00am at the Eastside Fire Station (365 D Street, Coos Bay)

📖 Pickup/Drop-off Empire on Friday, September 11 @ 10:00am at the Empire Fire Station (189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay)

🥘 Tween Cooking Club with OSU’s 4-H on Friday, September 11 @ 3:30pm [Registration Required]

🪷 Community Yoga with Abby Knipp on Friday, September 11 @ 5:30pm

🗣️ ¡Spanglish! Conversational Program on Saturday, September 12 @ 10:30am

🧇 Book Brunch on Saturday, September 12 @ 11:00am | September’s book: ‘More Than Enough’ by Anna Quindlen

🕵🏻‍♀️ Saturday STEAM - Mission: Possible on Saturday, September 12 @ 2:30pm

Visit http://www.coosbaylibrary.org for a full calendar of upcoming events or subscribe to our e-newsletter by visiting www.coosbayor.gov and clicking the yellow 'Subscribe' button at the bottom of the page.

09/03/2026

Beverage lovers rejoice– We’ve got not one, but TWO free tasting events on Thursday, September 3!

Join us from 12:00pm – 2:00pm on Thursday, September 3 to sip, savor, and explore the world of tea with selections from Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Each month, enjoy samples of one caffeinated and one non-caffeinated tea while learning about their unique flavors and origins. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or simply curious, this event is the perfect way to discover your new favorite blend.

Drop back in from 4:00pm – 5:30pm on Thursday, September 3 for Mocktail Happy Hour! Join Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coach, Cheryl, for a free mocktail demonstration and sampling station. We will be making simple delicious recipes featuring Wishgarden Herbs. Discover healthier alternatives for calm refreshment while enjoying your new favorite summer drink. Just drop in!

09/02/2026

Coos Bay Public Library is honored to have been nominated for multiple categories for Toast of the South Coast 2026! The categories are:

-Community Partner
-Family Attraction
-Family Fun
-Place to Volunteer
-Place to Work

Click the link below to vote! Votes can be submitted in any or all categories once per day from Wednesday, September 2 to Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Thank you for your support!

Vote for Coos Bay Public Library every day through Wednesday, September 16th at 05:00 pm

09/02/2026

September is Library Card Sign-up Month and Coos Bay Public Library is celebrating with Lucky Library Card Thursday!

Five library card numbers will be selected at random every Thursday in September to win a prize.

How it works:

-Stop by the library each Thursday to see if your number is chosen.
-The last six numbers of five randomly selected library cards will be posted near the front desk.
-If your number is selected, prizes can be collected at the library's front desk (please have your library card present).
-Participants must have 97420 or 97407 zip code to be eligible.

A big thanks to Bi-Mart for providing our library with the inspiration for this event!

09/02/2026

What’s your favorite library joke? 😜

I’ll go first…

What did the chicken librarian say to the student?

Did you bring your BK-BAAAAACK!

09/01/2026

Join us from 3:30pm – 4:30pm on the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists! Bring your own project (knitting, crocheting, needle felting, weaving, spinning, etc.) and enjoy conversation, share ideas, and enhance your skills with other fiber hand crafters. This casual gathering will be located at the tables in the periodical section.

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome and registration is not required. Tea and snacks will be provided. September’s meeting will be on Friday, September 4.

08/31/2026

The library will be closed from Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 in observation of Labor Day Weekend. Normal opening hours will resume at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 8.

08/30/2026

Drinking blood? 🤮
Drinking coffee? 😇
Drinking coffee while surrounded by books?! 📚🤩✨