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.

BLFF AND BANDON LIBRARY
FEATURED & COMING EVENTS

>> NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS <<<

>>>Fundraising Events<<<

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at 1:00 pm
Author Talk and Fundraiser with Dulce Havill

Dulce Havill spoke about her book “Crossing Borders”, self published in 2024, to an audience of 29 people.

In 1977 she and a girlfriend traveled to Africa and India before women could apply for credit cards. She mentioned as she read from her book, “I can’t believe I took this trip”. Also explaining how she wrote her book was a trip of its own.

The BLFF would like to thank Dulce for participating in this special fundraiser to support providing art supplies for the young adult and adult craft table that is located by the puzzle table inside the main part of the library.

Over $700 was raised. Thank you, Woody, Susan, Nancy, and Denise, for making the Feb 28, 2026 fundraiser a great success!

Thank you 100 Strong for
your support of the Bandon Library.

100 Strong presented a $3,700 check on behalf of Bandon’s fantastic 100 Strong Women organization to representatives of the Bandon Library Friends & Foundation (BLFF). The BLFF will use 100 Strong funds to purchase new books and other essential programs that enrich Bandon residents.

2025 Silent Auction Fundraiser
October 23 – November 12

The Silent Auction was FUN and SUCCESSFUL!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the silent auction this year! It brought in $1,165. All proceeds go to our general fund for the library. There were many positive comments from the winners. Everyone had fun and is looking forward to next October’s silent auction.

BLFF LIFETIME MEMBERS CLUB
Lifetime Members Club Does it Again!

The 2025-26 project was to raise $6,805 for replacing the outdated 25-year-old overhead fluorescent lights with LED lights in the stacks for the young adult/adult book and media area. This will give better light and save some money on electric bills. A small group of lifers made this happen with extra left for other things. The library subject signs on the shelves will be updated. Possibly more floor lamps, too. And of course, as promised, we’ll be adding more large-print books, the price of which can often run twice as much as a regular book.

Lifetime members have generously supported these annual special library projects. The 2023-24 project was to pay the Bandon Library utility bills for FY2023-24. The 2024-25 project was adding windows that open in the Kid’s Zone. Become a lifetime member of BLFF and join us next fall to raise funds for a Bandon Library special project. Contact Cathy at lifetimemembers@bandonlff.org.

>>>New Offering to Coos and Curry County Library Patrons<<<

FREE DAY PARKING PASSES
FOR
BULLARDS BEACH STATE PARK
&
FACE ROCK STATE SCENIC VIEWPOINT

NOTE: Valid Coos or Curry County Library Card Required.

>>> New expanded hours at Bandon Library <<<

(Library closed on Saturday, August 30)

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

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

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

JUNE Events

For a month calendar view of events,
click here for our BLFF Calendar]

June 1-30 Art Gallery Exhibit: Susan Lehman & Katrina Woermann

Artist reception on Saturday, June 13

June 9 through 13 – DROP IN & paint a tile for our USA flag mosaic (Tuesday through Saturday during library hours)

June 4 – at 3:30 pm Teen Hangout (1st Thursdays)

June 2 – at 1:00 pm to noon Storytelling Café for Adults. Every first Tuesday! (Questions? Call Jan at 541.347.7959

June 4, 11 , 18, 25 – at 11:30 am Preschool Storytime (every Thursday)

[Storytime with Heather! June 4 at 11:30]

[Storytime with Corrie June 11 at 11:30]

[Kevin the Dog Storytime June 18 at 11:30]

[Bilingual Storytime with Danitza (June 25 at 11:30)]

June 2 @ 3:30 – 5:00 pm Awkward Art! Art Club for 2nd – 8th Graders (first Tuesdays monthly)

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – at 11:30 am Open Play ages 0-5 (every Tuesday)

Jun3 2, 16 – at 5:30 Spanish Conversation (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

June 4, 18 – at 11:30 am Homeschool Connect (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

Drop-in “Homeschool Connect” program! This is a drop-in time for homeschool parents and students to play games, make crafts, socialize, and have fun! Parents/caregivers are required to be present with their students. Come join the fun! 1st and 3rd Thursdays every month from 11:30 to 1:30.

June 6 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – STEM Discovery Day – Join us for family science activities (Saturday)

June 9 – at 2 pm – Bandon Library Readers Club (2nd Tuesday monthly) SEE Book Club – Bandon Library Friends and Foundation

June 9 – at 4:00 pm – Conversational French (Tuesday)

June 13 – Artist reception on Saturday for Susan Lehman & Katrina Woermann

June 16 – at 3:30 – 4:30 pm – STEM Club 2nd – 9th Grades (Tuesday)

June 17 – at 5:00 pm – Estate Planning with Robert Miller III (Wednesday)

June 19 – LIBRARY CLOSED Friday for Juneteenth

Age Cafe resumes next month

June 20 – at 10:00 am – Gardening Talks with Jennifer Ewig (Saturday)

June 24 – at 4:30 pm TECH HELP – Assistance with your Computers, Tablets & Smart Phones (4th Wednesday)

June 24 – at 10:00 am – Freewriting (4th Wednesday monthly)

June 24 – 1:00 pm – Adult Craft Community (Fourth Wednesday)

June 27 – at 10:00 am – Writing Workshop with Annis Cassells (Saturday)

June 27 – at 12:00 noon – Danza Aztec Dancers in Bandon City Park (Saturday) FREE

Join us for this free special event for all ages!
Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli features live music and authentic Aztec dance stories. Dancers will move their feet to large standing huehuetl drums and ayoyote rattles. The symbolism of each dance is shared afterwards, and the audience is invited to use their imagination. After presenting 4-5 dance stories, the audience is invited to participate. Every participant is provided with an ayacaztli rattle and will learn some basic movements to fully participate in the ritual Azteca!

Other Events

Sprague Community Theater June Events:

Bandon Fringe Festival: June 25 – 28. Festival lineup features original work
by local and touring performing artists in drama, music, physical comedy, and
storytelling. Visit bandonevents.org/bandon-fringe-festival/
Movie Night: Oskar Knight Story – June 19th at 7 pm ($5 cash or card)

Bandon Community Center June Events:

E.A.T. Community Dinner: Tuesdays at 5:30
Senior Meals: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11:00
Bandon Gem and Mineral Show: June 6 and 7

COMING SOON

Kids Activities at Bandon Library

Library’s Children’s Area Gets a New Look AND Improvements with New Windows (donated by BLFF’s Lifetime Members Club in 2025)

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

2024 Fundraising Project: Children’s Area Improvements

Many of the library’s new programs are youth centered and they have recently been able to add a new part-time children’s librarian due to a grant. With all this new activity and the number of attendees, it has become apparent that the children’s library can become stuffy. This is due in part to the fact that the windows in that section of the library do not open. Christine Kingsbury, Library Director, has received a quote of just over $2000 for two replacement windows with a section that opens to allow airflow. This is a smaller ask than in some previous years. Any additional funds raised would go towards new materials for teens and adults.

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.