The Bandon Library Friends and Foundation (BLFF) supports the Library through
- fundraising book sales and the NeverEnding Book Sale 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
April 20 (9am-3pm) BLFF Book Sale
Books, DVD movies, puzzles and other donated items including home décor, hats, kitchen items.
The Never Ending Book Sale inside the Bandon Library just received a huge DVD movie donation. Many old books and some children’s readers have been added to the $1 area. There are also new-to-the-NE vintage books, with some antique books for a bit more. Come by and have a look during regular library hours (T-W-Th 12-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1, closed Sun/Mon).
COMING BOOK SALES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
July 6 (10am-2pm) Itty Bitty Book Sale $1-up, books, DVD movies, audio books.
Always a few harder to find better books.
August 9 & 10 (10am-5pm) Summer Fun Book Sale (our biggest sale with everything priced at $.50 & $1)
Saturday everything is $5 a bag! Both days
October – Dates TBD Silent Auction, better books, sealed DVD movies and more.
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 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.
BLFF receives a grant from Bandon’s 100 Strong Women to support the library. The funds will be used to buy new books.
APRIL Events
NEW RESOURCE IN BANDON LIBRARY: Free seeds! Bandon Community Garden and 101 Plants donate free seeds for library patrons.
Apr 5 – at 10:00 am to noon Storytelling Café. (Questions? Call Jan at 541.347.7959)
Apr 2 – at 3:30 – 5:30 pm Board Game Day
Apr 2, 9, 10, 17, 24 at 11:30 am-12:30 pm Open Play for Ages 0-5 (every Tuesday)
Apr 3 – at 3:30 – 5:30 pm High School Hangout (first Wednesdays monthly)
Apr 4 – at 11:30 am Washed Ashore Storytime
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 – at 11:30 am Storytime (every Thursday)
Showing artists Elaine Dunham and Jen Ells at Bandon Library Art Gallery.
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 – 2:30 – 3:30 for Adult Chess Class; 3:30 – 5:00 for Chess Club for all ages in Bandon Library 
Mar 14 – at 3:00 to 4:30 Washed Ashore STEAM Club [Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math] (2nd Thursdays monthly)
Apr 9 – at 4:30 pm in Bandon Library: Free Computer Workshops: Windows Computer Lab (2nd Tuesdays monthly)
Apr 9 – at 2 pm – Bandon Library Readers Club
Apr 10 – at 4:30 pm in Bandon Library: Free Computer Workshops: Apple Computer Lab (2nd Wednesdays monthly)
Apr 10 – at 6:00 pm Diet and Sleep – Presentation covering the importance of restorative sleep and the connection between food and sleep patterns. Click here for poster: Diet and Sleep2024
Apr 19 – at 10:00 am Age Café (3rd Fridays monthly)
Apr 17 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm Plastic Collection (sponsored by Washed Ashore, City of Bandon and Greater Bandon Association) (3rd Wednesday monthly)
Apr 20 – 9am-3pm BLFF Book Sale: Books, DVD movies, puzzles and other donated items including home décor, hats, kitchen items.
Apr 26 – at 10:00 am Friday Freewriting (4th Friday monthly)
Apr 27 – at 10:00 am Curious Beasts of the Oregon Coast a Shoreline Education Awareness (SEA) Seminar
COMING IN MAY
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.
FREE Computer Workshops
Apple-based Computer Workshops on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. (Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun14, Jul 12) staffed by CyberLynx volunteers
Friday Freewriting
Join us monthly on a Friday at 10 a.m. for a fun time of creative writing and engaging conversation!
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
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.
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