Author Talk: Ben Greene
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Transgender author and international public speaker Ben Greene will discuss his book, My Child is Trans, Now What? Free and open to all. Cosponsored by the library and PFLAG Florence.

Library Storytime (Florence)
2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us for about 30 minutes of singing, rhyming, reading, and play followed by a craft or project.

Florence Methodist Free Lunch Program
2026-06-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30 every Tuesday and Thursday. We are located at 333 Kingwood St. in the Florence United Methodist Church (the yellow church). Everyone is invited. Come and bring a friend.
(Note: Lunch is served 11:30-12:30. Don’t know why under “recurring events” it says 8:00)

Tech Help Lab
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Got questions about your phone, tablet, or computer? Want to learn more about email, apps, or searching the internet? Stop by our free tech lab for assistance. Bring your device if you have specific questions (and don’t forget your power cords and passwords). Help is first come, first served, as time allows.
Technology labs are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the library.

Arcade Bus: Free Games!
2026-06-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
The bus is back! Teens and tweens are invited to join us in the library parking lot for an afternoon of free retro arcade games. Part of summer reading at Siuslaw Public Library.

Pokemon Club
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us every week for Pokemon Battle Academy, crafts, and other themed activities. Recommended for ages 5-14; families welcome.

Corny Crow & Friends: Free Program!
2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join ventriloquist Steve Chaney with Corny Crow and Friends for a fun and hilarious live show. Free and open to kids of all ages.
Part of summer reading at Siuslaw Public Library.

Library Storytime (Mapleton)
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Mapleton, 88148 Riverview Ave, Mapleton, OR, 97453, United States
Join us for reading, singing, and crafts! Recommended for ages 0-5.

Death Cafe
2026-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
At a death cafe, people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. There is no set agenda; participants set the discussion topics and themes. This is an opportunity to reflect on issues that are often awkward or taboo in other settings. Sponsored by Siuslaw Public Library. Free and open to all; no registration required.

LEGO Club
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Make your own LEGO creations at the library. All supplies provided. Ages 5-12.

Summer Winds Poetry Open MIC
2026-06-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us for a special quarterly poetry gathering, led by Rod Hatter, local author and co-host of KXCR 90.7’s Poet Society radio show.
Meeting “in the round”, writers will take turns reading their work, swapping stories, and sharing support and feedback. New writers are welcome to attend, as well as curious listeners. Themes suitable for ages 16 and up.
