The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a summer bash geared for young people and families at the Mingus Park Pool Saturday, August 16 from 4:00-6:00pm. Young people ages 18 and under are invited to celebrate summer with a free swim party, pizza, and snacks. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool; all adults must be accompanied by a child. Each participant can pick up a free book to take home and enjoy throughout the rest of the summer.

The event is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, and connect. Beginning June 17 and continuing through August 16, participants of any age can participate in the summer reading challenge. Challenges are available on the Library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library.

For more information on other activities at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.