CBPL release – Enjoy lawn games from the Library of Things from the Coos Bay Public Library Tuesday, August 8 from 2:00-3:30pm at Mingus Park Amphitheatre. Ring toss, corn hole, croquet, and other lawn games will be available for play. Although the program is geared towards kids and families, all ages welcome. No lawn game experience necessary. Coos Bay Public Library’s collection of “things” that can be checked out includes a diverse array of everyday items. In addition to lawn games, the Library offers hot spots, a GoPro camera, knitting needles, an air fryer, a telescope, and a growing list of “things”. The Library also offers nine Oregon State Parks backpacks that contain an Oregon State Parks Pass, binoculars, field guides and other outdoor items. Patrons 18 years or older can borrow from the list. First time Library of Things users will need to sign a contract and show current photo ID at the library. Items can be requested in the library, via the library’s website, or by phone. 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 236 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
