The Siuslaw Public Library will be presenting a two-part Basic Genealogy Class series, on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd and Tuesday, Oct. 6th, at 10am each day in the library's Bromley Room. Librarian Kevin Mittge will be discussing in the first class how to get started...
Oregon author Sue DeMarinis will be speaking at the Siuslaw Public Library on Thurs., Sept. 24th, at 2pm, about her novel The Feathers of Fortunato, a multi-generational story of an Italian-American family. Ride the roller coaster from rags to riches, financially and...
This fall, the Siuslaw region has the opportunity to donate learning materials, cleaning supplies, and fun items to area child care providers and early learning educators. The Siuslaw Vision Child Care Working Group’s “Back to School Fall Supply Drive” is gathering...
Fall is almost upon us and it's time to think about cozy family gatherings and activities--reading, games, puzzles, movie nights. It is also time for the Friends of the Siuslaw Library's annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale. The book sale will be held in the Bromley...
Cottage Grove, Florence & Oakridge, OR—It’s summer, which means it’s repair season again. Lane County residents with broken or damaged household items can once again take advantage of free repair services this summer and early fall through the Fix-It Booth...
We are hiring for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Associate Teacher (1 Opening) Head Start Classroom Aide (2 Openings) Submit your applications here:...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mapleton Community School to Host Upriver Farmers Market Featuring Fresh Local Produce, Local Vendors, and Student Learning Mapleton, OR — 06/28/26 — Mapleton Community School invites students, families, staff, and community members to attend...
Head Start of Lane County is hiring for their new location at the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Head Start is seeking qualified staff for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Teacher (1 Opening) Early Head Start...
Join Siuslaw Vision and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for Mastering Grants: From Finding Funds to Powerful Proposals, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Driftwood Shores Conference Center in Florence. “This year’s workshop expands on past success with new,...
OSU Extension Service is hosting a free compost workshop on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in the production garden behind Florence Food Share at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence. The event will be outdoors and...
Siuslaw Childcare Friends (SCF) announced the appointment of Jenn Lukashev, a seven-year early childhood education professional in the Florence area, and the owner of Stepping Stones Home Child Care and Preschool, as the community provider for the new Elm Park Early...
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients and their families in the coastal communities of Lincoln and Lane Counties, is proud to announce its 2026 “Comeback Walk in Memory of Sonia Graham.” Following the recent...
While in the past the Friends solicited books just before our book sales, we now welcome donations all year long to be sold in the book store inside the library, and at our popular Bromley Room sales. Donated books must be clean and in resellable condition – no moldy,...
Child care access in Florence and the Siuslaw region of West Lane County will increase 50% next year with the completion of the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Developer Chestnut Management has received commitments for 87% of the cost of the center, which is designed...
