The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a summer bash geared for young people and families at the Mingus Park Pool Saturday, August 19 from 4:00-6:00pm. Young people ages 18 and under are invited to celebrate summer with a free swim, pizza, and snacks. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool; all adults must be accompanied by a child. Each participant can pick up a free book to take home and enjoy throughout the rest of the summer. 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 other activities at the Coos Bay Public Library, 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.
