A weekly practice group focusing on the meditative benefits of drawing and mixed media arts. Studies in the Creative Arts Therapies have shown that drawing, especially when incorporated as part of a regular meditative practice, can help promote relaxation, mindful presence, beneficial "flow" states, and a sense of well being. In this weekly practice group, […]

Get your sweat on with this adaptable workout that's great for everyBODY! The moves can fit every season of life, whether you like to work out from a chair or you like to push hard. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not […]

Join us for about 30 minutes of singing, rhyming, reading, and play followed by a craft or project.

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 […]

Join us for our weekly Rotary meeting where we provide inspiring, educational, and informative programs for our members and their guests. Lunch is offered for $14.

Learn about the new Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Community engagement specialist Kathleen Hackett will discuss species rehabilitation, tell you how to report wildlife concerns, and answer your questions about the OCA. This program is free and open to all ages. Sponsored by Siuslaw Public Library.

Join us every week for Pokemon Battle Academy, crafts, and other themed activities. Recommended for ages 5-14; families welcome.

Join us to make your own haunted ghoul globe (think snow globes but spooky!). Free; all materials and supplies provided.

Join us for reading, singing, and crafts! Recommended for ages 0-5.

You’re invited to join the West Lane Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) for a regional conversation focused on strengthening collaboration, preparedness, and community resilience across the Siuslaw/West Lane area. This meeting brings together partners from our past COAD sessions as well as new organizations interested in supporting disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Date: October 14, 2026 Time: 12:30 […]

Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]

Monthly meeting of the Upper Siuslaw Library Committee. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Florence Pet Grief Support Group sponsored by the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF) Animal Ministry Are you... Grieving the death of a pet? Anticipating the death of your pet? Wondering when if/when to euthanize an ailing pet? You don't have to go through this alone. Come receive and offer understanding and support to others who […]

Get your sweat on with this adaptable workout that's great for everyBODY! The moves can fit every season of life, whether you like to work out from a chair or you like to push hard. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not […]

Join us for about 30 minutes of singing, rhyming, reading, and play followed by a craft or project.

Make your own LEGO creations at the library. All supplies provided. Ages 5-12.

Participate in this 1-hour long class. Learn how your bladder works, what impacts its function, learn emptying strategies, and practical solutions to reduce leaks, urgency, and frequency, so you can feel confident in your everyday life.

Come and make a Japanese Kokedama (Moss Ball) with a tree sapling to plant at home on Oct. 17 at the Siuslaw Public Library (1460 Ninth Street, Florence) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grow Closer Nursery and the City of Florence EMAC will host the free workshop and share information about planting trees and […]

Our new strategic plan is finished! We're holding a free open house to celebrate. Stop by to get your own copy and learn more about this plan that will guide our library priorities for the next few years. Check out our plan website to see the full document, plus other reports and information.