Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Pickup/Drop-off Eastside, Friday, October 30 at the Eastside Fire Station, 365 D Street, Coos Bay, 9:00am – 9:30am.  Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.  Age Bracket: Everyone.  Pickup/Drop-off Empire, Friday, October 30 at the Empire Fire Station, 189 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, 10:00am – 10:30am.  Pickup or drop-off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.  Age Bracket: Everyone.  Game Night, Friday, October 30 in the Myrtlewood Room, 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6:00pm – 9:00pm in the Myrtlewood Room. We will have snacks and a variety of games from the library's collection to choose from, or attendees are welcome to bring a game to share.  Age Bracket: Teens & Adults.  Halloween Dance Party, Saturday, October 31 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 11:00am, Ages 0-5.  Get ready for the annual Halloween Dance Party specifically for children under 5 and their families!  Wear a costume if you choose.  DJ Librarian Jennifer spins.  Age Bracket: Kids, Families.  Ongoing Programs:  Amateur Photo Contest, Coos Bay Public Library 2026 Amateur Photo Contest.  Throughout the year the Coos Bay Public Library displays the art of many community members, and we would like to display yours! Amateur photographers are invited to submit up to 2 photographs to compete in the 2026 patron photo contest.  This year’s theme will be “Worth a Thousand Words.” What does this mean? We want to see your pictures that tell a story. This story might be about a fun outing, a rare glimpse of wildlife, or a quirky roadside attraction – you decide. Just submit an original photograph that tells a story of a special day, place, person or animal.  Submissions will be accepted October 15 - 30, 2026.  Photos will be displayed November 2 - 30.  Judging will take place November 2 - 14.  See official rules for more details.  Learn More:  Volunteers needed at Coos Bay Library, Volunteers Needed Volunteers help the library continue to offer high quality service to the community. Below are examples of volunteer opportunities available.  Library Volunteer: Help with shelving library items or processing and repairing items in our collection.  Community Fridge: Help give out produce to the community.  Friends of the Library: Help in the book store and with monthly book sales.  To apply, please fill out a volunteer application and return to the HR Coordinator’s Office at Coos Bay City Hall. A paper copy of the application is available at the Library Reference Desk and the HR Coordinator's Office.  The Director or Deputy Director will contact applicants regarding available opportunities.  Volunteers are subject to background check.  Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.  Learn More:  Food Drive, September 18 – May 30.  Back to School Food Drive.  Help us stock the pantry at the ARK PROJECT's Drop-in Center for Coos County Youth.  Drop off any of unopened and non-perishable food or hygiene items listed below at the Front Desk of the Coos Bay Public Library.  Food Items: canned/box foods, microwaveable dinners, snacks.  Hygiene Items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, mouth wash, toothbrushes, floss, deodorant, laundry detergent.  Ballot Drop Site, Official permanent ballot drop-site locations are installed throughout Coos County. When marked as "OPEN" drop-site locations are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week until 8:00pm on Election Day (Wednesday, November 3). The ballot drop site nearest Coos Bay Library can be found at Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay.