Deschutes Public Library Events Guide Spring 2023

Welcome!

Latest on Library Updates

Construction is underway on the new Redmond Library, and the La Pine and Sisters Libraries are well into their respective remodels. The La Pine Library is now in a temporary location; we thank the community for their patience. See pages 10 and 11 for more information about these projects and temporary library locations. When exploring all of the great events you’ll find in this guide, be sure to note the address of programs for these libraries in particular, as many will be held at community partner locations.

A Novel Idea Celebrates 20 Years

We’re going big for the 20th year of this beloved community read program! Four authors will join us on April 29 as part of the celebration: David James Duncan, María Amparo Escandón, Peter Heller, and Anne Griffin. But before they get to Central Oregon, you’ll find a month’s worth of great programming (see pages 4–8). Turn to page 12 for more information about A Novel Idea.

Using This Guide

You’ll find full descriptions and more information for all programs on our web calendar at dpl.pub/ calendar. The web calendar is also your go-to place for any programs that require registration. Because things sometimes change, be sure to check the web calendar before attending any in-person events. See page 9 for information about cover artist Zoe Cochran.

Online

&KIDS FAMILY Redmond

Find dozens of story times and other fun programs for kids available 24/7 on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/storytime.

Downtown Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesdays & Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.

(no story times April 19, 20; May 24, 25, 31)

Baby Story Time 0–18 MOS

A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.

Wednedays • 10:30 a.m.

(no story time April 19; May 24, 31)

Preschool Story Time

3–5 YRS

Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts to develop early literacy skills. Mondays • 9:30 a.m.

(no story time April 17; May 22, 29)

Toddler Story Time 18–36 MOS

An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.

Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.

(no story time April 20; May 25)

Earth Day Crafternoon 6–14 YRS

Join us for sustainable crafts celebrating Earth Day.

Tuesday, April 25 • 4:00 p.m.

Kindermusik Playdate* 1–5 YRS

Sing, move, and play small instruments with Cascade School of Music. Registration required.

Saturday, May 6 • 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 21 • 10:30 a.m.

Page to Screen: Family Movie Night

ALL AGES

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Free tickets at www.towertheatre.org.

Friday, May 12 • 6:00 p.m.

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend

STEAM Team: Reflection 6–11 YRS

Join us for crafts to help with anxiety and worries.

Thursday, May 25 • 4:00 p.m.

East Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 1:30 p.m.

Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. (no story times April 18, 22; May 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30)

La Pine

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Thursdays • 1:30 p.m. La Pine Park & Recreation Community Center 16405 1st St., La Pine (no story time April 20; May 25)

STEAM Team: Grab-and-Go Stress Ball 6–11 YRS

Stop by the temporary library location and pick up a kit to make a fun stress ball.

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

(no story time April 20; May 23, 30)

Earth Day Crafternoon 6–14 YRS

Join us for sustainable crafts celebrating Earth Day.

Thursday, April 13 • 4:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

STEAM Team: Reflection 6–11 YRS

Join us for crafts to help with anxiety and worries.

Tuesday, May 9 • 4:00 p.m.

SCP Redmond Hotel

521 SW 6th Ave., Redmond

Page to Screen: Family Movie Night

ALL AGES

Screen Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, based on the children’s classic.

Sunday, May 14 • 1:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Kindermusik Playdate* 1–5 YRS

Sing, move, and play small instruments with Cascade School of Music. Registration required.

Wednesday, May 17 • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

STEAM Team: Grab-and-Go Stress Ball 6–11 YRS

Stop by the temporary library location to pick up a kit to make a fun stress ball.

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Children’s Day/Book Day 6–11 YRS

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros with crafts, activities, and entertainment.

Friday, April 28 • 6–8:00 p.m.

Hugh Hartman Elementary 2105 W Antler Ave., Redmond

Sisters

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters (no story time April 19; May 24, 31)

The Little Black Mustang Story Time

Hear the story of a wild horse; read by the author and illustrator.

Thursday, April 27 • 12:30 p.m. (1st–2nd grade ages)

Thursday, April 27 • 1:15 p.m. (3rd–4th grade ages)

Sisters Elementary School 611 E Cascades Ave., Sisters

STEAM Team: Grab-and-Go

Stress Ball 6–11 YRS

Stop by the temporary library location and pick up a kit to make a fun stress ball.

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Kindermusik Playdate* 1–5 YRS

Sing, move, and play small instruments with Cascade School of Music. Registration required.

Friday, May 26 • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall 301 S Elm St., Sisters

Sunriver

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no story time April 18; May 23, 30)

Kindermusik Playdate* 1–5 YRS

Sing, move, and play small instruments with Cascade School of Music.

Registration required.

Saturday, May 13 • 10:30 a.m.

STEAM Team: Grab-and-Go

Stress Ball 6–11 YRS

Stop by the temporary library location and pick up a kit to make a fun stress ball.

Saturday, May 20 • all day

GRMIDDLEOUND

Downtown Bend

Prism Book Club

Discuss The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali.

Saturday, May 13 • 1:00 p.m.

Garden Club Zen Gardens

Create a simple, calming Zen garden.

Tuesday, May 23 • 4:30 p.m.

Programs for ages 10–14 yrs

East Bend

Pysanky Eggs

What’s pysanky? Ukranian egg decorating! Make a version for yourself.

Wednesday, April 5 • 3:30 p.m.

Garden Club Seeds

Grab some seeds and soil, plus supporting DIY projects.

Monday, April 24 • 4:30 p.m.

Garden Club Zen Gardens

Create a simple, calming Zen garden.

Wednesday, May 31 • 3:00 p.m.

Redmond

Grab-and-Go Seeds

TEENS

Programs for high schoolers

Mindful Art Journaling*

Begin your own mindful art journal practice. Registration required.

East Bend

Saturday, May 6 • 1:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, May 27 • 3:00 p.m.

Grab-and-Go: Mindful Art Journaling*

Begin your mindful art journal practice with this to-go kit. Registration required to reserve kit.

La Pine

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Redmond

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Sisters

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Sunriver

Saturday, May 20 • all day

Sisters

Grab-and-Go Seeds

Pick up an easy seed kit and get growing (while supplies last).

Saturday, April 8 • all day

Grab-and-Go Zen Gardens

Find your calm with a Zen garden kit (while supplies last).

Saturday, May 13 • all day

Sunriver

Garden Club Seeds

Grab some seeds and soil, plus supporting DIY projects.

Wednesday, April 26 • 1:30 p.m.

Pick up an easy seed kit and get growing (while supplies last).

Saturday, April 8 • all day

Grab-and-Go Zen Gardens

Find your calm with a Zen garden kit (while supplies last).

Saturday, May 13 • all day

&TEEN new ADULTS

Programs intended for ages 15–25 yrs

Macramé Plant Hanger*

Make your own macramé plant hanger. Registration required. East Bend

Saturday, April 15 • 1:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, April 29 • 3:00 p.m.

Grab-and-Go: Macramé Plant Hanger* Make your own macramé plant hanger with this kit. Registration required to reserve kit.

La Pine

Saturday, April 22 • all day

Redmond

Saturday, April 22 • all day

Sisters

Saturday, April 22 • all day

Sunriver

Saturday, April 22 • all day

ADULTS

APRIL A Novel Idea

A Novel Idea has built community one book at a time for the past 19 years—and for the 20th anniversary we’re welcoming back four authors from years past: David James Duncan, María Amparo Escandón, Peter Heller, and Anne Griffin. You’ll find dozens of programs in April, all leading up to the authors’ free presentation on April 29. Turn to page 12 and visit dpl.pub/ anovelidea for more information.

Downtown Bend

Exhibit Sneak Peak: One Book at a Time

Get a sneak peak of the exhibit highlighting 20 years of A Novel Idea.

Friday, March 31, 4–6:00 p.m.

Deschutes Historical Museum

129 NW Idaho, Bend

One Book at a Time: A Novel Idea Turns 20

Explore 20 years of A Novel Idea, curated by our friends at the Deschutes Historical Museum. Your library card gives you free admission throughout April.

Saturday, Apr 1 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Deschutes Historical Museum

129 NW Idaho, Bend

A Novel Idea: Transformation Explore themes of transformation through dance and story with Renee Gonzalez.

Saturday, April 1 • 3:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Disaster Preparedness

Ever wonder what you would do in the case of a natural disaster?

Sunday, April 2 • 3:00 p.m.

Clearing Your Record in Oregon Lawyers from Legal Aid Services of Oregon discuss current Oregon expungement law.

Tuesday, April 4 • 5:30 p.m.

Open Hub Singing Club

An unforgettable evening of singing— together! All voices are welcome.

Wednesday, April 5 • 6–7:30 p.m.

MAY Know Flora & Fauna

From single-celled algae to megafauna that once ruled earth, in May we’ll explore how these organisms create diverse ecosystems. Connect to the world around you through nature journaling and share in the playful and creative experience of Dutch Iris Folding. Gear up for a guided flora hike through Paulina Creek Preserve and join a tasting of locally made botanical spirts. Discover medicinal herbs grown locally and ponder the meaning of ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.

Resume and Job Open Lab

Get help updating your resume and searching for jobs.

Thursday, April 6 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

A Novel Idea: Tour MacDougall & Sons Bat Company*

See the handcrafting of wooden bats made locally in Bend. Registration required.

Thursday, April 6 • 2:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: What Is Left Unsaid Explore how to plan ahead for living well as you age.

Monday, April 10 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Diamonds in the Desert

Step back in time to when baseball was pastime and commerce.

Thursday, April 13 • 2:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Different Wars, Different Choices

Two brothers in conversation about their choices regarding service during wartime.

Saturday, April 15 • 3:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Healing Poetry* Discuss the healing potential of poetry and write your own. Registration required.

Monday, April 17 • 5:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Fly Fishing 101* Learn the basics of fly fishing in this demo hosted by Confluence Fly Shop. Registration required.

Friday, April 21 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

375 SW Powerhouse Dr. #100, Bend

A Novel Idea: Irish Banjo and Homegrown Songs

Listen to Irish dance tunes and singersongwriter folk songs.

Saturday, April 22 • 4:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Estate Planning 101 Learn differences between wills and trusts, and common myths about other estate planning topics.

Monday, April 24 • 6:00 p.m.

Macramé Plant Hanger* 16-25 YRS

Make your own macramé plant hanger. Program intended for ages 16–25 yrs. Registration required.

Saturday, April 29 • 3:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Author Celebration Event

Wrap up A Novel Idea with this conversation and presentation from all four authors: David James Duncan, Mária Amparo Escandón, Peter Heller, and Anne Griffin. Free, but tickets are required and available starting April 10 at dplfoundation.org and at all library locations.

Saturday, April 29 • 6:00 p.m. Bend High School Auditorium

230 NE 6th St., Bend

Dutch Iris Folding: A Colorful, Creative Craft*

Play with paper to create intricate designs. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 2 • 6:00 p.m.

Resume and Job Open Lab

Get help updating your resume and searching for jobs.

Thursday, May 4 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

America’s Most-Traveled Person: Piecing Together America

America’s “Most Traveled Person” shares his extensive journeys across the country.

Thursday, May 4 • 6:30 p.m.

An Insider’s View of the Everglades National Park

Explore the magnificent landscape of the Everglades with a former park ranger.

Friday, May 5 • 10:15 a.m.

Nature Journaling for Beginners*

Learn how to record and sketch the world around you. Registration required.

Sunday, May 7 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Gin Tasting* 21+ YRS

Join a guided tasting of locally made, botanical spirits. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 9 • 5:00 p.m.

Oregon Spirit Distillers

740 NE 1st St., Bend

Art and Book Pairing*

Explore a variety of art works that match up with new books. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 9 • 5:00 p.m.

Peterson Contemporary Art Gallery

550 NW Franklin Ave. #178, Bend

DACA Updates

The latest information on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Wednesday, May 10 • 5:30 p.m.

Medicinal Herbs in Central Oregon

Discover the beneficial herbs that may be growing near you.

Thursday, May 11 • 6:00 p.m.

William Sullivan’s New Hikes

Explore new and changed trails between Central Oregon and Eugene.

Friday, May 12 • 4:00 p.m.

OSU-Cascades Digital Flora and Fauna Reading

Local artists and MFA students unveil a new collaborative digital project.

Wednesday, May 17 • 6:00 p.m.

Android Basics*

Learn the basics of using your Android smartphone or tablet. Registration required.

Thursday, May 18 • 10:00 a.m.

Dorian Michael Performs

Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar aficionado Dorian Michael.

Saturday, May 20 • 3:00 p.m.

Community Conversations*

Share stories and discuss issues that matter with others. Registration required.

Monday, May 22 • 5:00 p.m.

East Bend

A Novel Idea: Diamonds in the Desert Step back in time to when baseball was pastime and commerce.

Tuesday, April 4 • 6:00 p.m.

The Hispanic Origins of Oregon State Explore the history of the Hispanic presence on the North American coast (1543–1819). Program in Spanish with English translation available.

Saturday, April 8 • 1:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Appreciating the Little Creatures

Understand how insects affect the world around us.

Wednesday, April 12 • noon

Macramé Plant Hanger* 16–25 YRS

Make your own macramé plant hanger. Program intended for ages 16–25 yrs. Registration required.

Saturday, April 15 • 1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Religion 101

Engage in a lively discussion on Christianity, Buddhism, and baseball.

Wednesday, April 25 • 6:00 p.m.

Open Hub Singing Club

An unforgettable evening of singing— together! All voices are welcome.

Tuesday, May 2 • 6–7:30 p.m.

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center

Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults.

Tuesday, May 9 • 5:30 p.m.

Death Café 16+ YRS

Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.

Tuesday, May 30 • 6–7:30 p.m.

RENEE GONZALEZ • A Novel Idea: Transformation

Renee develops culturally responsive arts-integrated curriculum for the Latino Community Association.

DOWNTOWN BEND 4/1, 3:00 pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Hall, 4/22, 3:00 pm

La Pine

Guided Plant Hike*

Enjoy a guided plant hike through Paulina Creek Preserve. Registration required.

Sunday, May 21 • 9:00 a.m.–noon

Redmond

Death Café AGES 16+ YRS

Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.

Tuesday, April 11 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

A Novel Idea: Different Wars, Different Choices

Two brothers in conversation about their choices regarding service during wartime.

Saturday, April 15 • 11:00 a.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy

657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

A Novel Idea: Five Pint Mary

Enjoy a unique blend of Irish and American folk rock.

Saturday, April 15 • 3:00 p.m.

Wild Ride Brewing

332 SW 5th Ave., Redmond

Open Hub Singing Club

An unforgettable evening of singing— together! All voices are welcome.

Tuesday, April 18 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

A Novel Idea: Religion 101 Engage in a lively discussion on Christianity, Buddhism, and baseball.

Wednesday, April 19 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy

657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

A Novel Idea: Transformation

Explore themes of transformation through dance and story with Renee Gonzalez.

Saturday, April 22 • 3:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

919 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

A Novel Idea: Mexican Spices

Cooking Class*

Build your own blend of Mexican spices. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 26 • 5:30 p.m.

Arome

432 SW 6th Ave., Redmond

Spirits Tasting 21+ YRS

Enjoy a guided tasting of locally crafted gin and vodka.

Wednesday, May 3 • 4:00 p.m.

Gompers Distillery

611 NE Jackpine Ct. #8, Redmond

Nature Writing: Come to Your Senses*

Incorporate nature into your work using all your senses. Registration required.

Saturday, May 13 • 1:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Open Hub Singing Club

An unforgettable evening of singing— together! All voices are welcome.

Tuesday, May 16 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Regenerative Viticulture* 21+ YRS

Learn how the flora and fauna affect the wine we drink. Registration required.

Thursday, May 18 • 5:30 p.m.

Arome

432 SW 6th Ave., Redmond

Dorian Michael Performs

Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar aficionado Dorian Michael.

SCP Redmond Hotel

521 SW 6th Ave., Redmond

Friday, May 19 • 5:30 p.m.

Sisters

A Novel Idea: Disaster Preparedness Ever wonder what you would do in the case of a natural disaster?

Monday, April 3 • noon

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Rock Art: More than Just Images Ponder the meaning of petroglyphs and pictographs.

Sunday, May 7 • 3:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

William Sullivan’s New Hikes

Explore new and changed trails between Central Oregon and Eugene.

Friday, May 12 • 11:00 a.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Talking with Kids about Safety from Sexual Abuse with KIDS Center

Learn how to talk with kids about preventing sexual abuse.

Tuesday, May 23 • 6:00 p.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters

Medicinal Herbs in Central Oregon

Discover the beneficial herbs that may be growing near you.

Thursday, May 25 • 6:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Sunriver

A Novel Idea: Appreciating the Little Creatures

Understand how insects affect the world around us.

Wednesday, April 12 • 4:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Irish Banjo and Homegrown Songs

Listen to Irish dance tunes and singersongwriter folk songs.

Saturday, April 22 • noon

Dutch Iris Folding: A Colorful, Creative Craft*

Play with paper to create intricate designs. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 2 • 12:30 p.m.

Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center

Develop tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.

Thursday, May 4 • 5:30 p.m.

Nature Journaling for Beginners*

Learn how to record and sketch the world around you. Registration required.

Sunday, May 17 • 1–3:00 p.m.

Dorian Michael Performs

Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar aficionado Dorian Michael.

Saturday, May 20 • 11:00 a.m.

IAN

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

CARRICK & COLLIN RHOTON • Irish Banjo & Homegrown Songs

Ian Carrick (right) plays banjo and bodhrán with Collin Rhoton’s (left) bass and guitar.

DOWNTOWN BEND 4/22, 4:00 pm

SUNRIVER 4/22, NOON

Online

Find Zoom and YouTube links for these online programs by visiting their calendar listings at dpl.pub/calendar. Note that some Zoom programs require pre-registration.

The Dynamic Power of Language

Learn how you can captivate your audience from the very first paragraph. Online and in person.

Tuesday, April 11 • 5:30 p.m.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo (available on Hoopla). Online only.

Thursday, April 13 • 1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea Book Discussion Online

Discuss L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón. Online only.

Monday, April 17 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Sustainable Self Get insights on coping with your environmental and climate concerns. Online only.

Tuesday, April 18 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Writing About Trauma in Traumatic Times*

Learn how to write about trauma without making it worse. Registration required. Online only.

Tuesday, April 25 • 6:00 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss your favorite A Novel Idea book. Online only.

Monday, April 26 • 5:30 p.m.

An Insider’s View of the Everglades National Park

Explore the magnificent landscape of the Everglades with a former park ranger. Online or in person.

Friday, May 5 • 10:15 a.m.

Diabolical Devices for Creating Page-turning Fiction

Discover ways to avoid sagging plots and hold your readers’ attention. Online and in-person.

Tuesday, May 9 • 5:30 p.m.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Souvenir Museum: Stories by Elizabeth McCracken. Online only.

Thursday, May 11 • 1:00 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff. Online only.

Wednesday, May 24 • 5:30 p.m.

ESPAÑOL

En línea

Abogado en la Biblioteca*

Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Se require registro.

Miércoles, 5 y 19 de abril • 5–8:00 p.m.

Miércoles, 3 y 17 de mayo • 5–8:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Thrive Central Oregon BILINGÜE Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.

Los lunes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Ayuda Tecnológica BILINGÜE Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas.

Jueves, 5 de abril • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Jueves, 4 de mayo • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

DACA: ¿Donde Estamos?

Las abogadas proporcionarán una visión general de DACA, discutirán el estado actual del programa y qué otras opciones potenciales de inmigración pueden estar disponibles.

Miércoles, 10 de mayo • 5:30 p.m.

East Bend

Huevos Ucranianos

¿Qué es “pysanky”? ¡Pysanky es la decoración Ucraniana de huevos! Haga una versión de pysanky para usted.

Miércoles, 5 de abril • 3:30 p.m.

Los Origenes Hispanos de Oregon Aproximación histórica a la presencia hispana en la costa de Norteamérica (1543–1819).

Sábado, 8 de abril • 1:30 p.m.

Día de los niños y libros 6–11 AÑOS Celebra El día de los niños/El día de los libros con manualidades y actividades divertidas y entretenimiento.

Viernes, 28 de abril • 6–8:00 p.m.

Hugh Hartman Elementary 2105 W Antler Ave., Redmond

Here! Downtown Bend

Diabolical Devices for Creating Page-turning Fiction

Discover ways to avoid sagging plots and hold your readers’ attention. Online and in-person.

Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.

Tuesdays • 1:30–4:30 p.m.

The Dynamic Power of Language

Learn how you can captivate your audience from the very first paragraph.

Tuesday, April 11 • 5:30 p.m.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers, and writers.

Thursday, April 20 • 6:00 p.m.

The Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Tuesday, May 9 • 5:30 p.m.

Raw Materials: A Conversation on Addiction and Memoir

Award-winning writer Joshua Mohr reads and discusses the art of memoir.

Tuesday, May 16 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond

Third Thursday Open Mic Night Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers, and writers.

Thursday, May 18 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Tu Voz Escrita*

Descubre y desarrolla su voz escrita y aprovecha su creatividad. Se require registro.

Sábado, 29 de abril • 11:30 a.m.

Latino Community Association 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend

Legal Resources

Law Library Office Hours

Get help with your legal information questions.

Downtown Bend

Tuesdays • 2–5:00 p.m.

East Bend

Thursday, May 18 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Thursday, April 6 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Thursday, May 4 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Redmond

Thursday, April 13 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 11 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Fika Sisters Coffee House

201 E Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters

Thursday, April 13 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Thursday, May 11 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Sunriver

Thursday, April 6 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 4 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Lawyer in the Library*

Free 30-minute online consultations with a local lawyer. Registration required. Spanish interpreters available with advance notice.

Wednesday, April 5, 19 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3, 17 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Computer Help

Open Computer Lab

Stop by an Open Computer Lab to practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

Downtown Bend

Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m. (no session April 20)

Redmond

Tuesdays • 2–3:30 p.m.

Sunriver

Friday, May 19 • 2–3:30 p.m.

Book Clubs

The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center

Discuss your favorite A Novel Idea book.

Thursday, April 6 • 1:00 p.m.

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

The Library Book Club at East Bend

Discuss your favorite A Novel Idea book.

Saturday, April 8 • 11:00 a.m.

Reading Rainbow Book Club at Downtown Bend 16–20 YRS

A monthly book club for older teens and young adults that centers the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Saturday, April 8 • 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 13 • 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations

Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

(no session May 29)

Fridays • 1–4:00 p.m.

Tax Aide

Walk-in tax prep sessions with certified tax volunteers.

Saturdays through April 15

• 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo (available on Hoopla). Online only.

Thursday, April 13 • 1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea Book Discussion

Discuss L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón.

Monday, April 17 • 6:00 p.m. Online only

Monday, April 24 • 4:30 p.m.

Sunriver Books & Music 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss your favorite A Novel Idea book.

Monday, April 26 • 5:30 p.m.

The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend

Discuss your favorite A Novel Idea book.

Friday, April 28 • noon

East Bend

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations

Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Thursdays • 2–5:00 p.m. (no session April 20; May 11, 18, 25)

Redmond

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations

Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea Book Discussion at Roundabout Books

Discuss The Guide by Peter Heller.

Wednesday, May 3 • 6:00 p.m. 900 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Souvenir Museum: Stories by Elizabeth McCracken. Online only.

Thursday, May 11 • 1:00 p.m.

The Library Book Club at East Bend

Discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

Saturday, May 13 • 11:00 a.m.

The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend

Discuss The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis.

Friday, May 26 • noon

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff.

Wednesday, May 24 • 5:30 p.m. Online only.

Tuesday, April 11, 25 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 9, 23 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK

CUSTOMER PROFILE PAT CAMERON

Pat keeps a list of books that she wants to read. From classics like Homer’s Odyssey to recent Pulitzer Prize winner Louise Erdrich’s The Night Watchman, she requests these materials through the library—because buying several books every month can be expensive. “There are some beautifully illustrated children’s books. I can see these books through the HomeWord Bound program that I wouldn’t normally purchase,” says Pat. The library sends materials (books, large print, and audiobooks on CDs) to 60 home-bound

COVER ARTIST ZOE COCHRAN

customers monthly. “Once you reach your 90s it’s a different world and getting to the library can be tricky,” says Pat. Library staff and volunteers fulfill these requests to connect with Deschutes County residents in their homes and at independent living facilities. Pat is keen on supporting public libraries. “Libraries are the repository for connection to everything from the past—media, art, folktales, illustrations, and the written word.” To learn more about HomeWord Bound, visit dpl.pub/ homebound.

Creative inspiration can strike anywhere and for this young artist her backyard is an ever-changing canvas. “Two bunnies like to hangout by the woodpile and bluebirds nest in the birdhouses my grandpa and I made,” says cover artist Zoe Cochran. This adventurous nine-year-old loves to spend time exploring the outdoors and learning on her family’s homestead. “We raise chickens, grow companion plants, and discover a lot about insects, but my favorite subject is reading,” says Zoe. Whether checking out books from the library or reading at home, some of her favorite picks are The Berenstain Bears, Bad Kitty, and the Magic Tree House series. Zoe and her older sister attend Oregon Family School where they incorporate library trips, science camp, sports, and cultural immersion (hatching baby sea turtles in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula!) into their curriculum. Closer to home, Zoe recently created a habitat for a caterpillar so she can observe the chrysalis morph into a swallowtail butterfly and take flight.

STAFF PROFILE ANNIE BUCHER

Public Services Specialist

On any given day, Annie assigns library cards, helps customers find books, troubleshoots digital downloads, assists with printing services, and does her best to answer any questions—all with a smile on her face. Annie joined the Sunriver Library as a Public Services Specialist in November 2021. This small but mighty branch is an important resource for the community. “Not only do we connect people with information and books, but we provide a comfortable space to relax with access to computers and a place for kids and families to play,” says Annie. Her favorite part of the job is telling new customers about the multitude of resources. “People are genuinely surprised at the library’s resources, like borrowing a Cricut kit and air fryer from the Library of Things.” While there are many things to love about her job, Annie says she enjoys recommending books to customers, including one of her all-time favorite reads, The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay.

Your New and Updated Libraries Are Taking Shape

It’s been a busy few months at various libraries in Deschutes County! In early March we broke ground on the all-new Redmond Library. We also hosted a public information session to share details about the planned library at Stevens Ranch in east Bend. Remodeling of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries is moving along right on schedule, and the temporary La Pine Library is now open.

GROUND-BREAKING: REDMOND LIBRARY

Library staff and community leaders broke ground on the new Redmond Library on March 11 on the library site at 827 SW Deschutes Avenue in Redmond.

REDMOND LIBRARY

More than 300 community members and library staff all joined in the celebration in early March as we broke ground on the Redmond Library (find a video of the groundbreaking at dpl.pub/rdmgroundbreaking). Construction is underway on the new 40,000-square foot library, which is being built on the site of the former library and is scheduled to open in fall 2024, featuring large meeting spaces for community use, collaborative and co-working areas, DIY spaces, an engaging children’s discovery space for learning and play, and a covered civic patio. Learn more about the new building and the ways in which it will serve the growing Redmond community at dpl.pub/futureredmond.

We are ready to greet you in our temporary library space, located across the parking lot from the La Pine Library in the John C. Johnson building. The temporary space enables customers to pick-up holds, browse a limited selection of popular titles for all ages, and use public computers. The newly remodeled La Pine Library will open this fall. Learn more at dpl.pub/futurelapine

www.deschuteslibrary.org/futurelibraries

LA PINE LIBRARY

LA PINE LIBRARY

The temporary La Pine Library is now open at 16405 B 1st Street in La Pine.

THE TEMPORARY SISTERS LIBRARY offers the ability for customers to print and copy, pick up holds, and browse popular titles.

STEVENS RANCH LIBRARY

Construction and Remodeling Project Timeline

SISTERS LIBRARY

The Sisters Library is also on track to re-open this fall. In the meantime, the temporary Sisters Library is operating out of a mobile unit on the library property at 110 N Cedar Street. As with the La Pine Library, the temporary space allows you to pick-up holds, browse a limited selection of popular titles for all ages, and use public computers. Learn more at dpl.pub/ futuresisters.

*Note that all times are estimated and may fluctuate. Visit dpl.pub/futurelibraries for the latest updates.

The Stevens Ranch Library in east Bend will include 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space on 8.5 acres at the northeast corner of 27th Street and Wilderness Way in Bend. The state-of-the-art library will incorporate community meeting and study rooms, co-working spaces, a children’s discovery center, a teen lounge, a creative DIY zone, and outdoor gathering spaces. Project architects recently presented design plans and more information about the Stevens Ranch Library during a public session in east Bend. If you missed that event, you can find it online at dpl.pub/sr-presentation. The new library will allow for increased collections and a distribution center to move materials more quickly between all libraries in Deschutes County. Construction is slated to begin in January 2024 and is expected to take approximately two years to complete. To learn more, visit dpl.pub/ futurestevensranch

THE PLANNED EAST ENTRANCE of the Stevens Ranch Library at 27th and Wilderness Way in east Bend.

A NOVEL IDEA 2023 Building community one book at a time—for 20 years

ASwe thought of ways to honor 20 years of A Novel Idea, we knew a celebration was in order. Picking just one book to mark this occasion was a daunting task, so we decided to pick four books from four authors! We are excited and honored to bring together David James Duncan, María Amparo Escandón, Peter Heller, and Anne Griffin at the end of April for a free presentation.

Programming

Programming begins on March 31 and wraps up with the authors’ visit on April 29. Find A Novel Idea-related events on pages 4–8 of this guide as well as online at dpl.pub/anovelidea.

Passport to Reading

You can read your way through A Novel Idea 2023 with your own Reading Passport. Collect four stamps by reading one book by each author, and receive a free commemorative tote bag. Stop by any Deschutes Public Library location to pick up your Reading Passport.

Main Event

Wrap up the 20th anniversary of A Novel Idea with a conversation between Duncan, Escandón, Heller, and Griffin. This is a free event, but tickets are required and are available starting April 10 at dpl.pub/anovelidea and at all library locations.

Downtown Bend Library

601 NW Wall St • Bend, OR 97703 phone (541) 617-7050 • fax (541) 617-7059

Monday–Thursday (lunes–jueves) 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Friday–Sunday (viernes–domingo) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

East Bend Library

62080 Dean Swift Rd #170 • Bend, OR 97701 phone (541) 330-3760 • fax (541) 389-9882

Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

La Pine Library

Temporary location: 16405 B 1st St • La Pine phone (541) 312-1090 • fax (541) 536-0752

Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)

Redmond Library

Temporary location: 2127 S Hwy 97 • Redmond, OR 97756 phone (541) 312-1050 • fax (541) 548-6358

Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

Sisters Library

Temporary location: Modular unit on the NW corner of the property phone (541) 312-1070 • fax (541) 549-9620

Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)

Sunriver Library

56855 Venture Ln • Sunriver, OR 97707 phone (541) 312-1080 • fax (541) 593-9286

Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)

Events are free, open to the public, and for all ages unless otherwise noted. Times, dates, and locations are subject to change. LIBRARY CLOSURES: April 9 and 20; May 29, 2023.