The Bandon Library Friends and Foundation (BLFF) supports the Library through

fundraising book sales – including the Never-Ending Book Sale and the Fall Silent Auction in the library
providing funds for projects and acquisitions as requested by the library
sponsoring activities to advance literature and learning
offering programs to enrich the lives of children, families, seniors and readers.

The Bandon Public Library meets community information needs by providing books, electronic media, public internet access, and other resources. While tax dollars keep the buildings open and the library staffed, BLFF’s support and your donations provide funding for books, DVD’s, magazines, furniture and other improvements, and innovative new programs.

FEATURED & COMING EVENTS

>>> COMING FUNDRAISER – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

OCTOBER 24 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14

The Silent Auction (with better books, sealed DVD movies and more – approximately 50 lots.) begins on October 24 and ends on November 14 at 4 PM in the main part of the library.

Pick up for winning bids is after the auction ends through Saturday, November 16 at 2 PM.

We received a special donation of Stephen King’s limited edition and signed book, Six Stories copy 622/1,100. See the preview below. The opening bid will be $800.

We also have a wonderful bird oil painting donated by Lois Olds and many other items.

As always all money raised in the silent auction goes to our general fund for next year’s BLFF donation to the Bandon Library.

A SLIDE SHOW OF THE 2024 BLFF SILENT AUCTION – SELECTED LOTS

Steven King signed & Numbered “Six Stories”

Old Newspapers with Historical Events Reported

Novel by Barbara O’Neal, with cut glass bell and a candle

A Detailed Preview of the Stephen King Novel

Six Stories by Stephen King

Preowned fancy trade paperback book in very good condition.
NO hard shell box cover. (Originally this did not come with the book.)
Published in 1997 by Philtrum.
Size is 9″ tall x 6″x 7/8″. 197 pages.
Signed and personally numbered by Stephen King.
Limited edition, number 622 out of 1100.
Opening Bid $800.

>>> NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS <<<

Note our SPECIAL THANKS to donors and organizations contributing to Bandon Library Friends and Foundation with grants and donations to support Bandon Library.

>>> New expanded hours at Bandon Library

NOTE: In November, the library will be closed

November 9, 28 and 29.

The Celtic Harp Concert with Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, held at the Sprague Theater on February 17 was a HUGE success. There was a full house for this delightful 2 hour concert brought to you by Bandon Library and sponsored by Bandon Library Friends and Foundation.

Bandon Library Friends & Foundation’s LIFETIME MEMBERS CLUB, for its 2023 fundraiser, has donated $12,950 to support the Bandon Library utility bills for FY2024. Become a Lifetime Member of BLFF and join us next fall in raising funds for a Bandon Library special project. Contact Cathy at lifetimemembers@bandonlff.org.

>>> Check Out Some Great Bandon Library Features<<<

Walk the STORYWALK in the park. Borrow sports equipment! Get free local seeds for your garden.

OCTOBER Events

October 1 – November 30 – Bandon Library Art Gallery

>> Michael Miller’s gorgeous macro photographs are wondrous to see.
>> Sculpture of Ken Ayers.

November 1 – at 2:00 pm Death Talk Cafe – Friday

November 5, 12, 19, 26 – at 11:30 am Open Play ages 0-5 (every Tuesday)

November 6 – at 3:30 – 5:30 pm High School Hangout (first Wednesdays monthly)

November 7, 14, 21 – at 11:30 am Preschool Storytime (every Thursday)

[On the 7th, it’s Washed Ashore Storytime]

November 14, 21 @ 2:30 pm Adult Chess Club (every Thursday at 2:30 pm) Library Closed Thanksgiving
and @ 3:30 pm Chess Club – Scholastic (every Thursday at 3:30 – 5:00 pm)

November 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 am – Music & Movement Storytime (every Friday at 10:30 am) Library closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 29

November 1 – at 10:00 am to noon Storytelling Café. Every first Friday! (Questions? Call Jan at 541.347.7959)

November 2, 16, 23, 30 at 12:30 pm – Discovery Storytime (every Saturday at 12:30pm) Library Closed for Veteran’s Day Holiday on Nov. 9

November 12 – at 2 pm – Bandon Library Readers Club (2nd Tuesday monthly)

November 12 – at 4:30 pm in Bandon Library: Free Computer Workshops: Windows Computer Lab (2nd Tuesdays monthly)

November 13 – at 4:30 pm in Bandon Library: Free Computer Workshops: Apple Computer Lab (2nd Wednesdays monthly)

November 6 at 12:00 pm – Diabetes: an OSU Nutrition Presentation

Free! Presented by Stephanie Polizzi, MPH, RDN, Associate Professor of Practice Family and Community Health, OSU Extension Services and OSU College of Health Stephanie.Polizzi@oregonstate.edu541-572-5263 ext 25291

November 15 – at 10:00 am to noon Age Café (3rd Friday monthly)

November 20 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm Plastic Collection (sponsored by Washed Ashore, City of Bandon and Greater Bandon Association) (3rd Wednesday monthly)

October 24 through November 14 – in the main library during library hours.

BLFF Silent Auction Fundraiser

November 22 – at 10:00 am Friday Freewriting (4th Friday monthly)

COMING IN DECEMBER

Kids Activities at Bandon Library

Library’s Children’s Area Gets a New Look

Never Ending Book Sale: Great Bargains on Books

Bandon Library’s Never Ending Book Sale has moved to a new location just around the corner. Come check it out!

Browse the Never-ending Book Sale shelves in the library. About Book Sales

BLFF sponsors a NeverEnding Book Sale (NEBS) of donated used books. NEBS is open when the library is open. See here for the library’s “open for browsing hours” which vary depending on COVID. Or call the library at 541.347.3221. Most books are $1.00. Some are priced from $2.00 to $5.00.

Library Reader’s Book Club

The book club will be meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Sprague Room of the Bandon Library. CLICK HERE for more information and to see the reading schedule.

CHECK OUT PROJECTS:

Lifetime Members Club: Annual Fundraising

2023 Fundraising Project: Cover Bandon Library Utility Bills for FY2024

The LMC donated $12,950 towards the Bandon Library’s utility costs. The donation was a welcome surprise to library staff who have had to do more with less in the past few years to meet the needs of library patrons. The funds will be used to defray the library’s utility costs this fiscal year.

2021 Fundraising for Young Adult Area and Comfy Chairs for Adults

LMC raised $4,681. The new library director, Christine Kingsbury, decided to use these funds to reinvent the dismantled YA or Young Adult area. The YA books are in a new location – to the right when you enter the stacks of books in the far room of the library. There is space for the old cafe-style tables and chairs that the teens like and use. See more about LMC.

Upgraded A/V Equipment in Logan/Friends and Sprague Community Conference Rooms.

Flat Screen TV and a web conferencing camera for training and meetings. Reserve a conference room today for your in-person or hybrid training or meeting.

Library Art Gallery

The Library’s Art Gallery for 2023 is open when the library is open. Hours vary and change with COVID-19 restrictions. Check Bandon Library hours at Bandon Public Library (bandonlibrary.org)

View the gallery’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BandonLibraryArtGallery.