Driftwood Public Library
May 2026
 



Library Closings

May 25 - Library closed for Memorial Day.
 

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2 | 10 - 4 p.m.
 
Join us for our annual celebration of Free Comic Book Day!
 
We'll have free comics, a scavenger hunt, superhero crafts, and a photobooth all day long.
 
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for a superhero storytime - costumes encouraged!
 
We'll have our all ages costume contest at 1:30 p.m., then a special "Cosplay How-To" presentation and workshop at 2 p.m.
 

Children's Storytimes

Music and Movement
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
 
Music, movement, and working on motor skills with scarves in a fun class that promotes socialization for kids and their grown-ups. 
 
No Music and Movement on May 26.
 
Outdoor Storytime
 
Outdoor Storytime will return in June!
 Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Children's Room
 
Enjoy stories, finger plays, rhymes, and more with friends. All ages welcome!
Join Parents As Teachers afterwards on the last Thursday of the month for a snack and craft.
 
No Storytime on May 28.
 
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
 
Can't make it to our Thursday storytimes? Or maybe one storytime a week isn't enough? Join us on Saturdays for a weekend storytime session.
 


Family Nights:
Drop in anytime between 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Community Room for a family friendly activity for all ages.
 
5/6 - Kids Cook: Mini Pizzas
Cheese the day! Join us to make this fun toasty snack.
 
5/13 - Pony Bead Crafts
Make keychains, bracelets, necklaces and more at this program. Can you bead-lieve  it?
 
5/20 - Magnet Painting
Make a masterpiece for your fridge with us.
 
5/27 - Program Break
 
  Open to all ages!

Homeschool Hangout:
Tuesdays | 2:30 p.m.
Homeschoolers of all ages welcome to join us for a STEAM activity.
 
5/5 - Kaleidoscopes
Join us to learn how a kaleidoscope uses reflection to make patterns and make your own.
 
5/19 - Spring Wrap Up Celebration
Join us for our final Homeschool Hangout before the summer! Create balloon towers, play with our Cubelets, and get all your Summer Reading info ahead of the rush.
 

Tween and Teen Programs:
Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
Hang out at the library, eat snacks, and do things.
Open to ages 10 - 18.
 
 
5/7 - Teen Chef: Mini Pizzas
Cheese the day! Join us to make this fun toasty snack.
 
5/14 - Pony Bead Crafts
Make keychains, bracelets, necklaces and more at this program.
Can you bead-lieve  it?
 
5/21 - Magnet Painting
Make a masterpiece for your fridge with us.
 
5/28 - Program Break
 
 

Conversations About Living and Dying
 
Before the Crisis: Conversations About Living and Dying
A relaxed, facilitated open conversation for adults who want space to talk openly about death, dying, and what matters most—before decisions feel rushed or forced.
There is no presentation, no teaching, and no therapy—this is an open conversation, shaped by the people in the room.
You are welcome to speak, listen, or simply be present—silence and listening count as participation.
Coffee and conversation.
Questions encouraged.
No pressure. No agenda.
 
Who this is for
Adults who are thinking about the later chapters of life—for themselves, for loved ones, or because the questions are beginning to surface.
What this is not
Not a class
Not a support group
Not medical or religious
So what is a Death Café?
The Death Café movement began in East London in 2011, initiated by Jon Underwood, who was inspired by the work of Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz. Crettaz had previously organized 'Café Mortels' in Switzerland and France, aiming to break the societal taboo surrounding death.
 Underwood's idea quickly gained popularity, and Death Cafés began to spring up worldwide. Today, there are thousands of Death Cafés in various countries, each one facilitating open conversations about death in a respectful and confidential environment.
These gatherings are not associated with any specific religion or belief system. They are inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds can share their thoughts, experiences, and fears about death. The conversations can range from philosophical discussions about the nature of death to practical considerations such as end-of-life planning.
Our gatherings are facilitated by Laura Lathrop, retired hospice and palliative care nurse practitioner and end-of-life doula.
 
Date: Last Friday of the Month
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Driftwood Public Library
Free

Driftwood Bookworms Book Club: 
Driftwood Bookworms Book Club is going on hiatus!
 
For the forseeable future, we are placing the book club on hiatus until staff are able to resume facilitating the monthly discussions.
 
 


Join us for these events hosted by community members at the library!

Open Creative Time at the Library with Kristen
May 12 & 26 from 4 - 6 p.m.
 
Bring any project you're working on and enjoy creative time with others!
 
No instruction, bring your own projects with you: just a welcoming space to make.
 

Mindful Awareness Meditation
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Fischer Room
 
Mindful Awareness Meditation is open to all.
 
Our 90 minute session includes a Welcoming time for introductions, sharing and orienting ourselves towards a contemplative space. Individuals are invited to share specifically and/or generally on any areas of interest or concern they arrive with. Those who wish only to listen may pass on sharing.
 
This time may or may not include short videos or recordings.
 
We do two meditation sessions, both of which are Silent. Our 1st meditation goes for 20 minutes, followed by a short break for movement, lavatory use or general interaction. Our 2nd meditation runs between 10-15 minutes
 
We transition with a designated reading and informal farewells. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time attending.
 

 

Real Yoga
 
REAL YOGA: A Revolution in Science
 
Free classes available to the public
 
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for those who can put a bit of discipline into their daily routine, working toward a better quality of life.
 
The student will learn the most powerful and comprehensive system of yoga practice available on the planet. This science is several thousand years old, and is as vital, valid, and needed today as it was it was from the inception. We will cover the history and philosophy of the lifestyle. Why and how it came about.
 
Comprehensive training in diet will be covered, looking at food in a way we were never taught in our traditional schooling. The effect of our current diet on disease and accelerated aging will be addressed.
 
Practice of the yoga "asanas" will be imparted (the stretching poses and aerobic movements associated with the traditional western adaptation of "yoga"). Benefits to your state of physical health will be realized within the first session.
 
The main focus, the main gem of this program, is guidance on the ultimate inward journey.
The practice of meditation, or "mindfulness". It is here that the aspirant will experience a progressively deeper understanding of Life, leading to a more clear vision of who we are, and why we are here in the first place.
 
John and Cecilia will be your co-instructors. John trained extensively in the US, Sweden and India, and the two have taught this gift around the world for over 50 years. They are currently administrators for the Newport jail yoga project and have been involved with the NESS Club yoga classes for seniors with disabilities for the past several years. You are in good hands.
 
Our one and only motive in this offering is for your progress and well being. All we require of you in exchange, is to show up with an open mind and with the determination to implement daily practice of the knowledge and new life skills you will receive. This is ultimately a celebration of you and the beauty you hold within.
 
Classes are every Friday in the Fischer Room at Driftwood Public Library, in the middle of town: 801 SW HIGHWAY 101, on the second floor (across the street from Burger King, and adjacent to McKay's Supermarket). 1:30 pm until about 2:15. These classes are completely free of any charge. All ages, belief systems, religion, background, previous experience with "yoga" beginner to advanced welcome. Those having questions may email John and Cecilia at yogasource10@gmail.com

Word Surfers Writing Club
A group of folks keen on learning, improving, and supporting others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome.  Meetings are from 1-3 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Contact Chris at ‪(541) 224-6498 for more info.
 


Wonderbooks

Try out our new read-alongs!
 
Picture Books and Nonfiction
Rissy No Kissies
Llama LLama Loves to Read
Dear Librarian
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
The Heartbeat Drum
You Are a Wildlife Warrior!
 
Juvenile Fiction and Nonfiction
Amari and the Night Brothers
Impossible Creatures
Odder
The Lucky Duck
Bugs: What Do Bees, Ants, and Dragonflies Get Up to All Day?
Axolotl: A First Field Guide to the Animal That Never Grows Up
 
Young Adult Fiction
The Outsiders
The Poet X
 

Toniebox Kits
 
Thanks to our Friends of the Driftwood Library and Tonie, we now have 6 Toniebox Kits ready for circulation! Each kit comes with a Toniebox, charger, and 4 - 6 Tonie characters for a screen-free song and audiobook experience.
 
Toniebox kits check out for two weeks and you must be a Driftwood Public Library cardholder. Information sheets will be available in the Children's Room or you can ask for a specific kit at the front desk. All kits must be checked out and returned to the front desk as they will not fit in the bookdrop.
 
Kits available:
Roald Dahl - 6 Tonies with Roald Dahl classics
Llama/Peppa/Pete - 6 Tonies with songs, stories, and potty-training
National Geographic for Kids - 6 Tonies each featuring a different topic
Meditation/Mindfulness - 5 Tonies focusing on yoga, breathing, and mindfulness for kids
Bilingual Spanish / Español - 5 Tonies featuring Spanish songs and bilingual stories
Conservation - 4 Tonies featuring conservation themes
 
 


Oregon Coast Aquarium Culture Passes!
 
We realized that it's not possible for everyone to be at the library when we open on the first of the month, so to make distribution of our Oregon Coast Aquarium Culture Passes as fair as possible, we've made some changes to how we’ll distribute them: we will now be drawing names for passes on the first of each month.
 
Only adult Driftwood cardholders are eligible to enter the lottery. To enter, simply visit the library, give us a call at 541-996-2277, or email librarian@lincolncity.org. We'll need your name and phone number, and we ask that only one person per household or family enter their name for the lottery. You'll only need to enter the lottery once: those entrants whose names aren’t drawn will automatically be rolled into the next month’s lottery.
 
Each pass allows the cardholder and three guests free general admission to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. There are four passes available per month.  Passes check out for up to 30 days, and can be checked out once per calendar year. To add your name to the lottery list, call the library at 541-996-2277. Please have your library card ready.
 
For more information, visit https://www.driftwoodlib.org/culturepass.php
 
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Franz Bakery Foundation, U.S. Bank, the Doris & Michael Garcia Fund, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition.
 

Did you know we now offer curbside pick-up
and drop-off?
 
Whether you’re just not feeling well and want to limit your exposure to others, or simply find that picking items up or dropping them off at our Galley Avenue entrance is more convenient for you, we offer curbside service to our cardholders as a quick, easy way to pick up your holds.
 
Pick-up
Give the library a call at 541-996-2277, press 4 at the menu, to schedule your curbside pick up appointment. Please call at least 30 minutes before you would like to arrive in order to give staff time to put your order together and check it out for you.
 
Drop-off
Park at our Galley Avenue entrance and give us a call from your car to let us know you're here (541-996-2277, press 4 at the menu ). We'll come to your car window to receive library materials you're ready to return.
 
Curbside pick up and drop-off is available at our back door on Galley St. from when we open at 10:00 AM until we close at 6:00 PM.
 

Did you know?

Library2Go ebooks and e-audiobooks (available through the Libby app) now show up in your catalog search results? When you search for a title such as The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter, not only will you see the library's physical holdings, but our digital holdings as well! If the book is marked with [eBook] and includes the information, "Borrow with Libby," it is a title that any cardholder can download! Just follow the link and sign into your Library2Go account to check the item out.
 
 
 

Friends of the Driftwood Library Book Sale
 
Hours: Every Monday from 10am - 2pm
             Book Sale is not open if the Library is closed.
 
Book Prices: Children's .25 ; pocketbooks .50 ; hardback and softcover books $1.00.
 
We have individually priced sections for coffee table books, book sets, rare books, and signed books. We also have VHS tapes for .50, DVDs for $2.00, and CDs for $1.00
 
All proceeds from the Friend's Book Sale go to support the library and its many programs.
 
Contact the Friends of Driftwood Public Library
at 541-996-1215.

Check out our past newsletters!
 
You can now find our past newsletters on our website!
 
Visit https://driftwoodlib.org/newsletters.php to see the most recent Library Happenings and The Good Stuff newsletters as well as as list of all our past issues. 

Driftwood Public Library
801 SW HWY 101 #201
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2277
librarian@lincolncity.org
www.driftwoodlib.org
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM