Coos Bay Public Library, 4th & Anderson, Coos Bay: Spice of the Month – Tuesday, January 2 – Kits available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last – Calling all culinary adventurers– you’re invited to elevate your dishes with our sizzling Spice of the Month kit! Dive into a world of flavors with an exotic spice blend that’ll make your taste buds dance salsa. Unleash your inner chef and get ready to create masterpieces with our curated recipes that’ll take your kitchen on a global flavor tour! Drop by beginning Tuesday, January 2 to get your FREE monthly spice kit while supplies last. VITA January 2 – Volunteer with VITA (South Coast Business) – Tuesday, January 2 & Saturday, January 6 in the Cedar Room, 12:00pm – 2:00pm – Join us in making a difference! Coos Bay Public Library is teaming up with South Coast Business to recruit volunteers for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), a team that offers free tax assistance to low to moderate income families. No experience needed—training will be provided! Visit the Cedar Room on Tuesday, January 2 or Saturday, January 6 from 12:00pm–2:00pm to sign up and learn more. Be part of the team, get IRS certified, work flexible hours, and gain valuable skills! Contact Dan McAvoy at dmcavoy@scbec.org or 541-670-5054 for details. Read + Craft Book Club January – Tuesday, January 2 in the Cedar Room, 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Dive into The Sea in Winter, an emotionally stirring novel perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish. Maisie Cannon, a young Native American girl, grapples with a year full of challenges, especially after an injury halts her ballet training and auditions. Struggling with feelings of hopelessness, Maisie faces an upcoming family trip near her mother’s Makah community. Despite her loving family’s support, Maisie grapples with dark moods and inner turmoil, mirroring the roiling, cold ocean she’s drawn to. Join us for a discussion on Maisie’s journey, her resilience, and the quest to rediscover joy at our Read + Craft Book Club on Tuesday, January 2 from 3:30-4:30pm. Open to grades 4-6, participants are invited to unravel this touching tale and explore related crafts with us. See you there! 🌊✨
