North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8), Mondays, starting June 15 from 4:00-4:45 PM.  Discuss an OBOB book each week. Registration is required. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw.  The first 10 registrants will receive free copies of the discussion books.  Sprouting with Cheryl O'Dell, Monday, June 15 at 2:30 PM.  Learn how to sprout seeds & use them in meals & snacks with Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers. The first 24 attendees will receive a free sprouting jar.

Learn the Art of Sprouting at the North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library invites adults to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program, Plant a Seed, Read, with an informative program all about sprouting seeds on Monday, June 15 at 2:30 PM. Presented by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers, this class will introduce participants to the basics of sprouting seeds for both nutrition and enjoyment. Attendees will learn how to grow sprouts at home, explore the health benefits of sprouting, and discover simple ways to incorporate fresh sprouts into meals and snacks. The first 24 attendees will receive a sprouting jar courtesy of NOW foods company. This program is free and open to the public.

OBOB Book Clubs at the North Bend Public Library This Summer

The North Bend Public Library is excited to host a series of Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Book Clubs as part of its 2026 Summer Reading Program. These weekly book clubs will give students the opportunity to read, discuss, and prepare for the 2026-2027 OBOB season in a fun and welcoming group setting. Each week, participants will discuss one of the eight selected OBOB titles for their division. Students should attend the book club based on the grade they will enter in Fall 2026. Book Club Schedule: OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8); Mondays, June 15-August 3 from 4:00-4:45 PM; OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5); Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 2:00-2:45 PM; Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12); Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 3:00-3:45 PM. Registration is required and can be completed online at: https://tinyurl.com/5bspm3zw. The first 10 participants registered in each book club will receive copies of all the books covered during the program. To celebrate a summer filled with reading and discussion, all book club participants are invited to an OBOB Pizza Party on August 12 at 12:00 PM, hosted by Domino’s Pizza.