Historic Sketching Walking Tour
CBPL release – On Wednesday July 17th, the Coos Bay Public Library and the Coos Art Museum invites everyone for a historic walking tour of the downtown Coos Bay area, with a focus on historic buildings. We will be taking time at each location to sketch some of the area, while getting to know a little bit about the building itself. We will be meeting at the Coos Art Museum to start the tour and then make our way around the downtown area. We will be going to the Coos Art Museum, the Egyptian Theater, Tioga Building, Carnegie Library, Old City Hall, Buggee Bank, and the Chandler Building. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/urban-sketching-around-coos-bay-11649. If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays or email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.
Yoga for Teens
Local yoga instructor Kelli Bosak will offer a yoga series geared towards teens three Wednesdays this July (July 17, 24, 31) at 6:00pm at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program is free and open to teens ages 13 and up. Each teen who attends will receive a free yoga mat as well as a water bottle; teens may attend one or all sessions. No pre-registration is required. Yoga is considered both an art and science, and it can aid in helping to access inner strength and find balance within. In Yoga for Teens, students will practice physical yoga poses, basic breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, and explore self-compassion. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body through movement and calming the mind through stillness to improve focus and inner sense of wellbeing. Class is appropriate for teens who are new to yoga or want to continue to practice with the support of an instructor. 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 library programs visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
Washed Ashore at CBPL
Washed Ashore is visiting the Coos Bay Public Library for a special storytime and craft project with Miss Donna Wednesday, July 17 at 2pm. Miss Donna will share Deborah Diesen’s Pout Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean and create their own Pout Pout fish. Participants ages 5-10 and a parent or caregiver are invited to learn more about ocean pollution and the things we can do to clean it up and keep it a safe home for ocean animals. Younger children may participate with parental assistance. No pre-registration is required. The program is being offered in conjunction with the Coos Bay Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. 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 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 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.