CBPL release – Tween chefs entering grades 5 -8 are invited to a free cooking camp at the Coos Bay Public Library Tuesday, August 15, Wednesday, August 16, and Thursday, August 17 from 1:00-3:00pm. Participants will Join Nicole Wells with the OSU Extension Service Nutrition Education Program to explore basic cooking skills and apply them to make nutritious and delicious recipes. A new skill will be featured each day. Tweens will receive ingredients to make a meal at home. Come for one session or join for all three! Registration is required for the program; limited space is available. Register at www.coosbaylibrary.org. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with local communities to provide trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical issues and help every Oregonian thrive. The Coos County Extension Office is based in Myrtle Point and offers a wide range of programming throughout the year for all ages, including outreach with the Food Hero program, food preservation, gardening, and support for 4-H. The program 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 library programs 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.
