CBPL release – Washed Ashore is visiting the Coos Bay Public Library for a special undersea adventure Thursday, June 22 at 2:00pm. Participants ages 4-12 and a parent or caregiver are invited to learn more about the weird and wonderful ocean and will create a dancing jellyfish fidget toy using earth friendly material. The program is being offered in conjunction with the Coos Bay Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and coincides with a Washed Ashore installation currently on display at the library. Based in Bandon, Washed Ashore is an organization dedicated to building and exhibiting aesthetically powerful art to educate a global audience about plastic pollution in the ocean and waterways and to spark positive changes in consumer habits. Sculptures created by Washed Ashore can be seen throughout the Oregon South Coast. Visit https://www.washedashore.org for more information. The event is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and find their voice. Beginning June 19 and continuing through August 19, participants of any age can participate in the summer reading bingo challenge, earning badges and entry into prize drawings. Participants who register will get a special prize for entering. This year, people can participate either online or using a paper bingo sheet. Challenge registration is available on the Library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library. For more information on Summer Reading activities or the Reading Challenge, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
