Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay – Bilingual Storytime at the Charleston Marine Life Center; Thursday, July 11 at the Charleston Marine Life Center; 10:00am – 10:45am. Visit the Charleston Marine Life Center for an ocean based storytime in Spanish and English. Stay after the program to explore the center. Crafting with Nature: Scavenger Hunt, Thursday, July 11 in the Myrtlewood Room, 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Join us on a Scavenger Hunt to Mingus Park where we’ll collect bits of nature and return to the library to make collages. Collages will be placed on display in the young adult section of the library with the permission of the artist. All supplies provided; No experience necessary, Ages 13-18. Community Yoga – Thursday, July 11 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga on every second Thursday of the month. This FREE virtual event will be held on Zoom! This class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures, and some passive stretches will be integrated. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This class is appropriate for all levels. *Registrants will need to complete a new student & liability form.
Bilingual Ocean-Themed Storytime at Charleston
Coos Bay Public Library’s storytime hits the road for a bilingual ocean-themed storytime in Spanish and English for toddlers, preschoolers and the adult in their lives Thursday, July 11 at 10:00am at the Charleston Marine Life Center. Explore the Marine Life Center after storytime to see some of the creatures found in the stories. This event is free for children and their grown-ups. Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place of discovery for all ages, any time of the year. The Charleston Marine Life Center (63466 Boat Basin Road) is located at the end of Boat Basin Road, water side, just past Pacific Seafood; parking is available just past the Marine Life Center on both sides of Boat Basin Road. 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 July 17 and continuing through August 17, 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.
Scavenger Hunt at Mingus Park
CBPL release – Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join a scavenger hunt and crafting program at Mingus Park Thursday, July 11 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. The group will meet at the Coos Bay Public Library and walk to the park. At Mingus Park, participants will collect bits of nature and return to the library to make collages. Collages will be placed on display in the young adult section of the library with the permission of the artist. The program is free. All supplies are provided; no experience is necessary. 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 17 and continuing through August 17, 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 Wilson at jwilson@coosbaylibrary.org.
Community Yoga with Kelli Bosak
CBPL release – Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 16 years. She has taught yoga in community health centers, schools, and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last 8 years. We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Next month’s meeting: Thursday, July 11. This virtual Community Yoga class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures, and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This FREE class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR *Registrants will need to complete a new student & liability form.