North Bend Public Library

The Month of May at Your Library

Catch the Title Wave in May!
Book Discussion, Monday May 6, 7:00 p.m.

Author David Abrams comes to Coos County this month to talk about his book, Fobbit! Based on his own experiences in an Army Forward Operating Base in Iraq, this book has been described as a Catch-22 for our time.

Get ready for his visit with a book discussion! Monday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m., come to the North Bend Public Library to talk about the book and what it means to you–and get your questions ready for the author.

David Abrams will speak at Coos Bay Public Library on Monday, May 13 at 7:00, at Lakeside Public Library on Tuesday the 14th at 1:00 and at Bandon Public Library on the 14th at 7:00. He’ll be visiting area schools as well.

Read more about the book and the author on the Coastline Title Wave page.

“Colors of the Coast” photography in the Conference Room

Photographer Patricia Davidson returns to the North Bend Public Library for another fantastic show of her landscapes and seascapes. Come view her work any time the library is open.

Teapots in the Tall Display Case!

Local collector Richard Santoro delights one and all with his charming and elegant teapots from around the world. From delicate miniature tea sets to teapot figures of Tweetie Pie, Santa Claus, or the Statue of Liberty, you’ll find something to make you gasp or make you smile.

Dig into Reading! Summer Reading Preview in the Children’s Room Display Case

Get a look at the fun waiting for you during Summer Reading this year. Your library can’t wait to help you “Dig into Reading!”

Northwest Poets Read at North Bend Public Library, Sunday April 14 at 2 p.m.

Poets Gary Lark, Kelly Terwilliger and Tim Whitsel give a public reading at the North Bend Public Library on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm. This free reading is part of a series of poetry readings featuring outstanding Northwest poets.

Gary Lark, past resident of Coos Bay for several years, currently lives in Grants Pass, and is the author of Men At the Gates, Getting By, Eels and Fishes, and Tasting the Salmon’s Flesh. Getting By received the Holland Prize, which recognizes the best unpublished book of poetry in American English.

Kelly Terwilliger’s works have appeared in many journals, including the Atlanta Review, Calyx, Comstock Review, and Hunger Mountain. Her book A Glimpse of Oranges was her debut collection, published by Finishing Line Press. She works as a storyteller and lives in Eugene.

Tim Whitsel is the author of We Say Ourselves, published by Traprock Press in 2012. For six years he directed Windfall, a monthly reading series at the Eugene Public Library featuring Northwest writers. He grew up in Indiana and lives in Springfield with his wife Carol. They live on a 100-year old floodplain northeast of Springfield.

This reading is free and open to the public, and is co-sponsored by Erik Muller, editor and publisher of Eugene’s Traprock Press, and the North Bend Public Library. For more information, call the library at 541-756-0400 or visit www.northbendlibrary.org

Art for the Oceans: April 6 & 7 at 2pm

Washed Ashore comes to North Bend Public Library

Learn about what plastics in the ocean do to sea life–through art! Washed Ashore organizes volunteers to collect plastic from our beaches, sort it, and run workshops where people get to help make amazing sculptures and art installations. They have an exhibit and weekly Saturday workshops in Bandon’s Harbortown Event Center.

Washed Ashore Family Days!
Saturday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 2:00 p.m.
A short presentation will be followed by hands-on time making art for you and your kids. All ages welcome. Sorry, no take-homes: recycled ocean plastics are safe for use with Washed Ashore volunteers, but not in the home. Come to one or both workshops!

Washed Ashore: Ocean Awareness through Art
–CANCELLED — Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. — CANCELLED –
A presentation about the work of Washed Ashore will be followed by question & answer time. For adults, teens, and older children.

These events are open to the public and free of charge. Questions? Call the library at 541-756-0400, or visit the Washed Ashore website..

Clockwork Poetry Slam, Friday April 5, 6pm

Come one, come all! The Guild’s 3rd annual Poetry Slam will be held at the North Bend Public Library this Friday, April 5, at 6:00. Anyone is welcome to come and perform their own poetry, or their favorite poem. A panel of judges will rate each contestant on the performance as well as the quality of the poem itself. Prizes of books will be awarded! This program is open to the public and free of charge. Questions? Call the library at 541-756-0400, or e-mail PoetrySlam2013@yahoo.com.

Story Times take a break for Spring Break

No Story Times during Spring Break (March 27, 28, 29)

Story Times are taking a break during Spring Break. There will be no Story Time, Toddler Story Time or Music Time this week. Wherever you are during Spring Break, we hope you’ll have fun reading and singing and rhyming and dancing together! And of course you are welcome to visit the library and play together in the Children’s Room any time we are open. Join us for Story Times next week!

Library closed for Easter Sunday, March 31

Library closed on Sunday, March 31 (Easter)

The library will be closed on Sunday the 31st for Easter. No items will be due on Sunday. While the library is closed, you can still do your research on our website, check your account for due dates, renew your items and place holds. You can return items any time to the book drop in our wall facing Union Street by the service door. We look forward to seeing you on Monday!