NBPL release – On Thursday, July 27, children will have the opportunity to learn about whales with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry at the North Bend Public Library. Kids will be able to take a close-up look at whales, examine baleen, touch real whale artifacts, and see a life-size, inflatable whale. “OMSI: Amazing Whales” is a part of the NBPL’s Summer Reading Program. The program will be held at 2:00 PM and repeated at 4:00 PM. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.