The Coos Bay Public Library Foundation is holding its annual fall fundraiser, After Hours at the Library, on October 22nd at 7pm. The event will have locally brewed, distilled, and roasted beverages paired with appetizers from Black Market Gourmet. The evening will also be the culmination of the Silent Auction. Generous local businesses and individuals have donated a wide variety of items. The Silent Auction items will be on display from October 10th through the night of the fundraiser. A special feature this year will be guest speaker Tom Hallam, Jr. A 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing winner, Hallman has over 35 years of journalism experience and is the author of several books. Tickets are on sale at the Coos Bay Public Library: $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information call 541.269.1101 x 229.
