Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Tea Tasting, Thursday, February 5 in the Myrtlewood Room, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Presented by Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Sip, savor, and explore the world of tea! Join us at the library from 12:00pm – 2:00pm for our Monthly Tea Tasting, featuring selections from Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics. Each month, enjoy samples of one caffeinated and one non-caffeinated tea while learning about their unique flavors and origins. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or simply curious, this event is the perfect way to discover your new favorite blend. Free and open to all – bring a friend and share the experience! Age Bracket: Everyone. Sewing Class, Thursday, February 5 in the Stacks, 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend. Age Tag: Adults. Black History Celebration: Norman Sylvester and the Boogie Cats, Thursday, February 5 in the Myrtlewood Room, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Thursday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm. Celebrate Black History Month with Portland-based musician Norman Sylvester & the Boogie Cats! Explore the history of American Music through from drumming and field hollers (call and response) to today's hip hop. Hear examples of gospel music, Delta Blues, Harlem Renaissance Jazz, rock and more. Get ready to move at an interactive performance by award-winning musicians. The program is made possible through the generous support of the Coos County Cultural Coalition.

Norman Sylvester & the Boogie Cats at CBPL

CBPL release - Get ready to move and groove with Norman Sylvester and the Boogie Cats, Thursday, February 5, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Coos Bay Public Library. The all-ages, interactive celebration for Black History Month will feature music from throughout America’s history from drumming and field hollers (call and response) to today's hip hop. The event is free and open to the public.