This month’s edition of Modern Life Skills for Older Adults, NBPL's ongoing collaboration with the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, will be held on Monday, April 24 at 2:00 PM. Guest speaker Nirmala Dhar, LCSW will present “Trouble Brewing,” a look at the effects of alcohol abuse on older adults. A resource table with related […]
The North Bend Public Library is hosting a workshop entitled "Digestive Health 101" on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:00 PM. The workshop will be led by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers and will focus on addressing the root causes of digestive discomfort. Today, 70% of Americans experience digestive related symptoms or diseases. An unhealthy gut […]
Starting Monday, April 3 through Monday, April 17, patrons can bring in books for babies, kids, and teens to the North Bend Public Library to participate in a Children’s Book Swap to be held on Wednesday, April 26. Patrons are welcome to bring graphic novels, board books, picture books, fiction and nonfiction chapter books to […]
Starting Saturday, June 25, the South Coast Folk Society is partnering with NBPL for a monthly singalong. The singalong will run 11 am to noon in the library’s meeting room on the fourth Saturday of each month. Copies of the songbook Rise Up Singing will be provided for sharing, and singers are invited to bring […]
On Tuesday, September 12 at 3:30 PM, the North Bend Public Library will host a nutritional workshop led by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers. During the workshop, Cheryl will discuss how to create vegan smoothies for a paleo diet. She will share recipes and inform attendees about the benefits of paleo and vegan diets.
On Tuesday, September 19, the North Bend Public Library will celebrate "International Talk Like a Pirate a Day." The Library will have pirate-themed activities for all ages to enjoy. At 1:00 PM, musical guest Starboard Watch will perform a selection of sea shanties in the Library. Library patrons can show their pirate spirit as much […]
On September 25 at 2:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative will cohost a workshop on Medicare Enrollment. This workshop is part of our monthly series “Modern Life Skills for Older Adults.” Tilyne Godinez of AAA/SCBED and Jodi Delsere of Willamalane Park and Recreation District will discuss the […]
The North Bend Public Library is inviting all children ages 2-7 and their families to celebrate National Pancake Day at the library! On September 26 at 5:00 PM, NBPL will host a Children's pancake-themed storytime. After storytime, we will have pancakes from The Pancake Mill. Please join us for this fun family event!
“Memory Café Coos” meets the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30-12:00 PM at the North Bend Public Library. "Memory Café Coos" is an informal social gathering for older adults living with memory loss and their care partners. Care partners may include but are not limited to spouses, siblings, children, or friends, whose social lives […]
On Tuesday, October 10 at 11:00 AM, the North Bend Public Library will host a panel discussion on opioid addiction. During the panel, our speakers Dr. William Croson, Dr. Luana Hearn, and Program Director of Adapt OTP Samuel Denney will focus on methods to reduce the probability of developing an opioid dependence and will share […]
On Tuesday, October 10 at 3:30 PM, the North Bend Public Library will host a nutritional workshop led by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers. In celebration of October being Sports Nutrition Month, Cheryl will discuss how to use food to fuel your body for peak fitness performance.
On Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library will host Dr. Aaron Coyner, SWOCC astrophysicist and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, to give a talk on an upcoming solar eclipse, which will be visible along the Southern Oregon Coast on October 14. Attendees at Dr. Coyner’s Eclipse Talk can expect to be […]
The North Bend Library will hold our 5th annual “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” on Friday, October 13 at 5:00 PM! Our sleepover begins with a storytime for children and their families. Children are invited to bring their stuffed toy to the storytime and leave it at the library for their toy's very own "Stuffed Animal Sleepover." […]
On Monday, October 23, until supplies last, patrons can pick up a free mini pumpkin from the North Bend Public Library. Patrons are invited to decorate and submit a picture of their pumpkin to [email protected] by October 31 to be entered into our Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Facebook (find us on Facebook @NorthBendPublicLibraryOregon). The pumpkin […]
On October 23 at 2:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative will continue their collaborative effort “Modern Life Skills for Older Adults.” This month’s topic will be about volunteering. Attendees will hear from South Coast Hospice, SCEBEC, and other community partners to talk about volunteer opportunities available in […]
The North Bend Public Library is excited to partner with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the University of Oregon to bring “Oregon’s Dino-Story Exhibit” to North Bend. “Oregon’s Dino-Story Exhibit” is a full exhibit uncovering the mysteries of Oregon in the age of the dinosaurs and will be available in the Children's […]
The North Bend Public Library wants to hear from you! Join the library for a discussion about increasing accessibility. The purpose of this conversation is for the library to hear feedback on how to make the library more accessible for community members with physical disabilities. The conversation will be facilitated by Jamar Ruff, Director of […]
The North Bend Public Library is hosting a free conversation with Reeva Wortel sponsored by Oregon Humanities about housing and belonging. This program will provide an opportunity for people to reflect on ideas and experiences of home and housing across differences of background and belief. The conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the […]
Natural Grocers' Cheryl O'Dell returns to the North Bend Public Library on Tuesday, November 14 at 3:30 PM for a program entitled "Cravings, Weight Gain, & the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster." Attendees will learn how certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite, how nutrient-dense meals support a healthy metabolism, and how supplements can be used […]
On Saturday, December 2, as part of the North Bend Christmas Annual Tree Lighting & Festival on Main, the North Bend Public Library is offering Storytime with Mrs. Claus! Families with children are invited to sing Christmas songs and listen as Mrs. Claus reads a holiday story. After Storytime, children can make a holiday craft […]
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