Deschutes Public Library June/July 2023 Events

Welcome!

Get ready for fun at every turn, because Summer with the Library is back! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can sign up for the free Summer with the Library program. Then, start reading to earn rewards and a chance to win great prizes! Learn more by visiting dpl. pub/summer, and be sure to browse this guide for all of the fun programs happening in and around your libraries this summer.

Library Bond Projects: Update

The all-new Redmond Library is taking shape! The foundation is in place on the new building, which will double the size of the previous Redmond Library and be slightly larger than the Downtown Bend Library. Extensive remodeling at the La Pine and Sisters Libraries is also underway, with those buildings expected to reopen to the public later this fall. Next up starting later this year: remodeling of the Sunriver Library. See pages 10–11 for more information about bond projects.

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. All library programs are free of charge. Because things sometimes change, be sure to check the web calendar before attending any in-person events.

& YOUTHFAMILY

Online

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.

Baby Story Time 0–18 MOS

A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.

Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time 3–5 YRS

Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.

Mondays • 9:30 a.m.

(no story time June 19)

Toddler Story Time 18–36 MOS

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

Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.

How Do You Didgeridoo? ALL AGES

Learn more about the Aboriginal wind instrument, the didgeridoo.

Wednesday, June 21 • 1:00 p.m.

Bunny Therapy with Parsley ALL AGES

Join therapy rabbit Parsley for some coloring fun!

Sunday, June 25 • 11:00 a.m.

Campfire Stories 6–11 YRS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with storytelling around a “campfire.”

Thursday, June 29 • 7:00 p.m.

Frog & Toad Friendship Party 6–11 YRS

A fun summer party about friendship!

Saturday, July 8 • 11:00 a.m.

Story Time in the Garden 0–5 YRS

Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening!

Wednesday, July 12 • 10:30 p.m.

The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend

Family Yoga: Zoo Fun 0–5 YRS Movement, silliness, and team-building games to enjoy together!

Thursday, July 13 • 3:00 p.m.

Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES

Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with interactive story time and crafts.

Wednesday, July 19 • 5:30 p.m.

Earthlings: An Interactive Folk Concert ALL AGES

Locally grown sing-alongs and banjo grooves for all ages.

Saturday, July 22 • 3:30 p.m.

TYLER SPENCER • How Do You Didgeridoo?

East Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tues • 1:30 p.m., Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. (no story times June 13, July 4)

Summer with the Library Kickoff

Featuring Hokule’a Ohana

Summer with the Library kicks off with community partners and dancers from Hokule’a Ohana, who will perform and share information about dances of the Pacific Islands. Dancers begin at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 3 • 10:00 a.m.

Alpenglow Park

61049 SE 15th St., Bend

Music Together* 0–5 YRS

Grow your child into a confident music maker! Registration required.

Friday, July 7 • 10:00 a.m.

Frog & Toad Friendship Party 6–11 YRS

A fun summer party about friendship!

Thursday, July 13 • noon

Poetry Popcorn Party 6–11 YRS

Write a variety of poems with popcorn and other unusual objects.

Saturday, July 15 • 1:00 p.m.

Summer Together ALL AGES

We’re half way through Summer Together and we’re celebrating with music, books, balloons, and friends!

Wednesday, July 26 • 6–8:00 p.m. Kiwanis Park

800 SE Centennial St., Bend

Tyler is a master didgeridoo player (and crafter) performing, teaching, and making didgeridoos for 20+ years. He is one of the most accomplished and talented didge players in the U.S. DOWNTOWN BEND 6/21, 1:00 pm • REDMOND, HIGH DESERT MUSIC HALL 6/21, 4:00 pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

BUNNY • Bunny Therapy With Parsley

Parsley is a three-year-old lionhead rabbit. Ever since he was adopted, he’s had a mellow personality and a natural inclination towards people.

DOWNTOWN BEND 6/25, 11:00 am • SUNRIVER 6/24, 11:00 am

La Pine

Campfire Stories 6–11 YRS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with storytelling around a “campfire.”

Tuesday, June 6 • 7:00 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Summer Together ALL AGES

We’re half way through Summer Together and we’re celebrating with music, books, balloons, and friends!

Saturday, July 22 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Heritage Park

16405 1st St., La Pine

Frog & Toad Friendship Party 6–11 YRS

A fun summer party all about friendship!

Wednesday, July 26 • noon

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Redmond

Family Story Time & Playgroup 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes. A 20-minute playgroup follows story time.

Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond (no story times July 4)

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

Family Yoga: Zoo Fun 0–5 YRS Movement, silliness, and team-building games to enjoy together!

Monday, June 12 • 3:00 p.m.

Campfire Stories 6–11 YRS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with storytelling around a “campfire.”

Wednesday, June 14 • 7:00 p.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters

Frog & Toad Friendship Party 6–11 YRS

A fun summer party all about friendship!

Monday, July 17 • 3:00 p.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

Page to Screen: Family Movie

Matinee ALL AGES

Embark on a journey with an unlikely hero: Shrek!

Sunday, June 11 • 1:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Campfire Stories 6–11 YRS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with storytelling around a “campfire.”

Tuesday, June 13 • 7:00 p.m.

Centennial Park

446 SW 9th St., Redmond

How Do You Didgeridoo? ALL AGES

Learn more about the Aboriginal wind instrument, the didgeridoo.

Wednesday, June 21 • 4:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Music Together* 0–5 YRS

Grow your child into a confident music maker! Registration required.

Monday, July 17 • 9:30 a.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Sunriver

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Campfire Stories 6–11 YRS

Celebrate the beginning of summer with storytelling around a “campfire.”

Wednesday, June 21 • 7:00 p.m.

Bunny Therapy with Parsley ALL AGES

Join therapy rabbit Parsley for some coloring fun!

Saturday, June 24 • 11:00 a.m.

Frog & Toad Friendship Party 6–11 YRS

A fun summer party all about friendship!

Friday, July 7 • 2:00 p.m.

Poetry Popcorn Party 6–11 YRS

Write a variety of poems with popcorn and other unusual objects.

Tuesday, July 11 • 1:30 p.m.

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters Summer Together ALL AGES

Family fun in the park with food, games, and prizes.

Saturday, July 29 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Village Green Park

300 S Elm St., Sisters

Earthlings: An Interactive Folk Concert ALL AGES

Locally grown sing-alongs and banjo grooves for all ages.

Saturday, July 22 • 11:00 a.m.

GRMIDDLEOUND

Programs for ages 10–14 yrs

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Prism Book Club

A monthly book club centering stories of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, June 10 • 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 8 • 1:00 p.m.

Pizza (or Other) Garden

Pick your favorite herb to transplant and take home!

Downtown Bend

Tuesday, June 27 • 2:00 p.m.

East Bend

Wednesday, June 7 • 3:00 p.m.

Sunriver

Thursday, June 29 • 1:00 p.m.

Nature Journal

Craft a small book and fill it with nature thoughts.

Downtown Bend

Tuesday, July 18 • 1:00 p.m.

East Bend

Wednesday, July 19 • 1:00 p.m.

Sunriver

Thursday, July 27 • 1:00 p.m.

Grab-and-Go Nature Journal

Craft a small book and fill it with nature thoughts.

La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters

Saturday, July 8 • All day

&TEEN new ADULTS

Programs intended for ages 15–25 yrs

Project Pride Fun Home Workshop*

An interactive workshop to explore Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home. Registration required.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, June 3 • 2:00 p.m.

Embroidered Watercolor

Embellish a watercolor with embroidery thread.

East Bend

Friday, June 30 • 1:00 p.m.

Redmond

Wednesday, June 7 • 1:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Ukulele Workshop

Come learn some tunes on the ukulele; no experience necessary!

East Bend

Saturday, June 10 • 1:30 p.m.

Crafternoon Take-Out*

Spend your afternoon crafting with this to-go kit. Registration required to reserve kit.

All library locations

Friday, June 23, July 7, and July 21

• All day

ADULTS

Reading Rainbow Book Club at Downtown Bend

A young adult book club that centers LGBTQIA+ stories.

Saturday, July 8 • 4:00 p.m.

Upcycled Art Night*

Repurpose thrifted art into a unique masterpiece. Registration required.

Downtown Bend

Monday, July 10 • 5:00 p.m.

Redmond

Friday, July 28 • 5:30 p.m

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Teacup Candles*

Use thrifted teacups and soy wax to make quick candles. Registration required.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, July 29 • 10:00 a.m.

Redmond

Thursday, July 13 • 12:30

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Plant Swap

Join us for a plant swap! House and garden plants to share; bring one to swap.

Downtown Bend

Saturday, July 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Downtown Bend

Resume and Job Open Lab

Get help updating your resume and searching for jobs.

Thursday, June 1 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Thursday, July 6 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Notary Public Services

Free, limited drop-in notary services for the public. Up to two documents notarized per person, per session.

Thu, Jun 1, 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Thu, Jul 6, 20 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

A Sunday Walk in Rome

Visit byways of Rome with Central Oregon’s OLLI-UO. In-person and online.

Friday, June 2 • 10:15 a.m.

Leather Keychain Craft*

Design and create your own leather keychain. Registration required.

Sunday, June 4 • 3:00 p.m.

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*

Examine child development through a social, physical, and developmental lens. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 6 • 5:30 p.m.

Email Marketing: How to Know If It Is Working*

Learn the ins-and-outs of email marketing. Registration required.

Thursday, June 8 • 5:30 p.m.

Art and Poetry*

Write a variety of poems with arts as inspiration. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 13 • 5:00 p.m.

Peterson Contemporary Art Gallery 550 NW Franklin Ave. #178, Bend

Songs from the Shelf

Enjoy an hour of book-inspired music with Central Oregon songwriters.

Tuesday, June 20 • 6:00 p.m.

AARON BOTT • Resilience and Recovery: The Return of the Wolves

Aaron Bott is the regional wolf biologist for Central Oregon, employed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Additionally, Aaron is a doctoral student at Utah State University studying wolves across the American West.

DOWNTOWN BEND or ONLINE 7/21, 10:15 am

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Forest Bathing 101

Learn the origins, science, and benefits of a forest bathing practice.

Wednesday, June 21 • 6:00 p.m.

Understanding and Addressing Sex Trafficking

Join this training to learn indicators, myths, and how to respond.

Wednesday, June 28 • 6:00 p.m.

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Monday, July 3 • 6:00 p.m.

Self-Guided High Desert Garden Tour*

Tour seven gardens in Bend and Tumalo, in cooperation with OSUExtension. Registration required.

Sat, July 15 • 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Plant Swap

Join us for a plant swap! House and garden plants to share; bring one to swap.

Saturday, July 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Resilience and Recovery: The Return of the Wolves

Learn more about the charismatic and controversial wolf with OLLI-UO. In-person or online.

Friday, July 21 • 10:15 a.m.

HOKULE’A OHANA • Summer with the Library Kickoff

This community celebration features Hokule’a Ohana performing dances from the Pacific Islands and is for all ages! ALPENGLOW PARK, BEND 6/3, 10:00 am

Oregon Family Law Overview

A general presentation about divorce and custody law in Oregon. In-person or online.

Tuesday, June 6 • 5:30 p.m.

Best Year Yet: Creating Habits and Routines

Dive into personal development to create a life you love.

Tuesday, June 13 • 6:00 p.m.

Bird Watching at Sawyer Park*

Explore local birds with naturalist

Damian Fagan. Registration required.

Matt Gwinup Guitar Performance

Enjoy a musical experience from classic guitar to the Beatles.

Friday, July 21 • 6:00 p.m. The Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Crafting Community: IntentionSetting Workshop*

Set some summertime intentions through yoga and candle-making. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 26 • 5:30 p.m.

East Bend

Summer with the Library Kickoff

Featuring Hokule’a Ohana Summer with the Library kicks off with community partners and dancers from Hokule’a Ohana, who will perform and share information about dances of the Pacific Islands. Dancers begin at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 3 • 10:00 a.m.

Alpenglow Park

61049 SE 15th St., Bend

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Monday, June 5 • 7:00 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Tuesday, June 27 • 7:30 a.m.

Sawyer Park

62999 O.B. Riley Rd., Bend

La Pine

Tour of Newbery Caldera*

Wanderlust Tours leads an exploration of one of our area’s most defining features. Registration required.

Sunday, June 18 • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Bird Watching at La Pine State Park*

Explore local birds with naturalist Damian Fagan. Registration required.

Thursday, June 29 • 7:30 a.m.

Redmond

Leather Keychain Craft*

Design and create your own leather keychain. Registration required.

Sunday, June 4 • 10:00 a.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy

657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

Jurassic World Screening RATED PG-13

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster dinosaur franchise.

Tuesday, June 6 • 7:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Music in Public Places: 27th Street

Brass Quintet

Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of the Central Oregon Symphony.

Saturday, June 10 • 1:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Sourdough Bread Starter Class*

Learn how to make a two-loaf batch of sourdough. Registration required.

Sunday, June 11 • 2:00 p.m.

Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Tuesday, June 20 • 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 18 • 7:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Matt Gwinup Guitar Performance

Enjoy a musical experience from classic guitar to the Beatles.

Sunday, July 9 • 2:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

Relax deeply in this sound meditation session. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Wednesday, July 12 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Intro to Wine* 21+ YRS

Build wine-tasting skills with Lydia at Arome. Registration required.

Thursday, July 13 • 5:30 p.m.

Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond

Crafting Community: IntentionSetting Workshop*

Set some summertime intentions through yoga and candle-making. Registration required.

Thursday, July 27 • 5:30 p.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

Sisters

Songs from the Shelf

Enjoy an hour of book-inspired music with Central Oregon songwriters.

Saturday, June 17 • 3:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*

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

Tuesday, June 20 • 5:30 p.m.

Forest Bathing 101

Learn the origins, science, and benefits of a forest bathing practice.

Wednesday, June 21 • 2:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Tea and Book Pairing at Suttle Tea*

Taste a variety of teas that match up with new books. Registration required.

Tuesday, July 25 • 1:00 p.m.

Suttle Tea

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

Sunriver

Music in Public Places: Lumina Flute Trio

Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of the Central Oregon Symphony.

Saturday, June 17 • 1:00 p.m.

Online

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

A Sunday Walk in Rome

Visit byways of Rome with Central Oregon’s OLLI-UO. In-person or online.

Friday, June 2 • 10:15 a.m.

Tying the Knot: Committing to Your Writing*

Break through resistance to create a regular writing practice. Registration required. Online only.

Friday, June 9 • noon

Build a Better Author Bio

Discover new tricks for crafting your author bio. In-person or online.

Tuesday, June 13 • 5:30 p.m.

Gaining a Cosmic Perspective: Our New Place in the Universe

Connect to the Universe we inhabit and explore recent astronomical discoveries. Online only.

Wednesday, June 14 • 5:30 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. Online only.

Monday, June 28 • 5:30 p.m.

Discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Online only.

Monday, July 26 • 5:30 p.m.

MISSIE

WIKLER • Forest Bathing 101

Missie Wikler is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. She owns r’oming yoga, a local business offering a variety of outdoor wellness options.

DOWNTOWN BEND 6/21, 6:00 pm

Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Your Story

Learn how to take your dialogue—and your book—to the next level. In-person or online.

Tuesday, July 11 • 5:30 p.m.

Mocktails: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Mixology

Learn to approximate the flavors to popular cocktails and explore edible garnishes. Online only.

Monday, July 17 • 6:00 p.m.

Poetry Everywhere: Writing Across Genres and Forms*

Get inspired writing poetry across genres, from receipts to recipes. Online only. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 19 • 6:00 p.m.

Resilience and Recovery: The Return of the Wolves

Learn more about the charismatic and controversial wolf with OLLI-UO. In-person or online.

Friday, July 21 • 10:15 a.m.

PILLARS OF CREATION • Gaining a Cosmic Perspective

Connect to the Universe we inhabit using an easy-tograsp scale that explains the actual size of the solar system and Milky Way galaxy.

ONLINE ONLY 6/14, 5:30 pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

PHOTO: NASA, ESA, CSA, STSCI, AND ALYSSA PAGAN (STSCI)

Find access information for online programs on the web calendar at https://dpl.pub/calendar. Note that some Zoom programs require pre-registration.

Downtown Bend

Quiet Writing Time

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

Tuesdays • 1:30–4:30 p.m. (no session July 4)

Build a Better Author Bio

Discover new tricks for crafting your author bio. In-person or online.

Tuesday, June 13 • 5:30 p.m.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers, and writers.

Thursday, June 15 • 6:00 p.m.

The Commons

875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Your Story

Learn how to take your dialogue— and your book—to the next level. In-person or online.

Tuesday, July 11 • 5:30 p.m.

Alchemy of Joy: Creative Writing and Bookmaking*

Learn a unique way to craft a small book. Registration required.

Monday, July 17 • 5:00 p.m.

Here! ESPAÑOL dpl.pub/servicioslatinos

En Línea

Abogado en la Biblioteca*

East Bend

Synonyms for Grief*

Discover techniques for transforming past hurts into creative writing. Registration required.

Saturday, July 8 • 2:00 p.m.

How to Write, Publish, and Market Your Children’s Book*

Get practical know-how and inspiration to successfully write for kids. Registration required.

Thursday, July 13 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond

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

Thursday, July 20 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Online

Tying the Knot: Committing to Your Writing* Break through resistance to create a regular writing practice. Online only. Registration required.

Friday, June 9 • noon

Poetry Everywhere: Writing

Across Genres and Forms*

Get inspired writing poetry across genres, from receipts to recipes. Online only. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 19 • 6:00 p.m.

Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.

Miércoles, 7 y 21 de junio • 5–8:00 p.m.

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

Downtown Bend

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

Los viernes • 1–4:00 p.m.

Ayuda Tecnológica (bilingüe)

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

Jueves, 1 de junio • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Jueves, 6 de julio • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

East Bend

Cuentos Alrededor de la “Fogata” Celebre el inicio del verano con una tarde de cuentos alrededor de una “fogata.”

Miércoles, 8 de junio • 7:00 p.m.

Redmond

Cuentos Alrededor de la “Fogata” Celebre el inicio del verano con una tarde de cuentos alrededor de una “fogata.”

Miércoles, 28 de junio • 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park 446 SW 9th St., Redmond

DÍAS DE CIERRE

19 de junio y 4 de julio de 2023

Cuentos Alrededor de la “Fogata”

Aprenda sobre la importancia cultural de la narración de cuentos mientras comemos una merienda y bebemos chocolate caliente. Si gusta, vístase con algo cómodo y acogedor y traiga una cobija o un peluche. Este programa es para familias con niños de edades 6–11 y es completamente en español.

EAST BEND 6/8, 7:00 pm • REDMOND, CENTENNIAL PARK 6/28, 7:00 pm

Book Clubs

The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center

Discuss How Beautiful We Were by Imbolu Mbue.

Thursday, June 1 • 1:00 p.m.

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Discuss The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis.

Thursday, July 6 • 1:00 p.m.

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea

Discuss Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Thursday, June 8 • 1:00 p.m.

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

Discuss The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser.

Thursday, July 13 • 1:00 p.m.

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

The Library Book Club at East Bend

Discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Saturday, June 10 • 11:00 a.m.

Discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff.

Saturday, July 8 • 11:00 a.m.

Legal Resources

Notary Public Services

Free, limited drop-in notary services for the public. Up to two documents notarized per person, per session.

Downtown Bend

Thu, Jun 1, 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Thu, Jul 6, 20 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Law Librarian Office Hours

Get help with your legal information questions.

East Bend Library

Thursday, June 8 • 2–4:00 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Tuesday, June 20 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Redmond Library

Tuesday, June 13 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Fika Sisters Coffee House

201 E Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters

Reading Rainbow Book Club at Downtown Bend

A young adult book club that centers LGBTQIA+ stories.

Saturday, July 8 • 4:00 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. Online only.

Wednesday, June 28 • 5:30 p.m.

Discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Online only.

Wednesday, July 26 • 5:30 p.m.

The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend

Discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

Friday, June 30 • noon

Discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Friday, July 28 • noon

Pop-up Library Book Club at Sunriver

Discuss By the Book by Jasmine Guillory.

Tuesday, July 11 • 11:00 a.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Tuesday, June 6 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Sunriver Library

Tuesday, June 20 • 2–4:00 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.

Fridays • 1–4:00 p.m.

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Tue, June 13, 27 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

(no sessions in July)

Lawyer in the Library*

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

Wednesday, June 7, 21 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 5, 19 • 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.

East Bend

Friday, June 9 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Friday, July 14 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Redmond

Tuesdays • 2–3:30 p.m. (no session July 4)

Sunriver

Friday, June 16 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 21 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.

East Bend

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations

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

Thursdays • 2–5:00 p.m.

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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK

CUSTOMER PROFILE PATTY SHERIN

Patty grew up in NYC’s public libraries of the 1980s with the perils of card catalogs and stern librarians. Her college library offered a brighter outlook and that positive experience later catapulted Patty through our doors. “The library connected me with others and so many valuable resources,” said Patty. Patty wanted to write a book and checked out every item on the topic, but she hit a wall when it came to market research. Enter Community Librarian Graham and the Book-a-Librarian service. Through the library, customers have access to one-on-one research help. “Graham sent a report of market segments and helped create the ideal reader,” says Patty. “If I ran into a problem I couldn’t solve, I contacted Graham. Throughout this process, I never felt judged and he was always eager to help.” Years of hard work finally paid off. On February 17, 2023, Patty’s book, Brick by Brick Bonding, was published. “Libraries are awesome. I’d like to be an advocate for how things are changing and the power of libraries.”

COVER ARTIST KENDALL WILBER

A book can take you anywhere. Kendall captured that sentiment perfectly for the Events guide cover. “I’ve always enjoyed Fantasy books. I grew up reading Harry Potter and Narnia, and there’s always a mythical creature or fantastical flying moment.” Kendall is a recent University of Oregon graduate, receiving her degree in English with a minor in Digital Humanities. But from an early age, she knew she wanted to become a librarian. “I volunteered at the Downtown Bend Library for National Honor Society and this fall I hope to apply to Master’s in Library and Information Science programs,” said Kendall. Even though she favors holding a physical book, Kendall notes that libraries make it easy to borrow materials digitally. You can find her thrifting copies of classic books, including a recent favorite, The Wind in the Willows. “I read it last fall and it made feel warm and cozy inside. It’s a really sweet story that has a nice message of remembering to appreciate the little things in life.”

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JARED HALLER KEVIN O’NEAL FACILITIES TECHNICIANS

Our amazing facilities technicians meticulously maintain seven buildings, four vehicles, miles of shelving, and hundreds of locks and doors. Kevin and Jared have taken on much of the heavy lifting (literally) to prepare library spaces for remodels and construction. “It’s an honor to improve upon library spaces and assist in new construction projects,” says Jared. “In our work we do everything possible to keep materials out of the landfill and minimize the impact and expense on libraries.” Their work takes place behind the scenes, doing the upkeep on library buildings throughout Deschutes County.

“Although we don’t directly work with customers, we do support library staff to keep branches functional, comfortable, and open to the public,” says Kevin. There’s nothing these two can’t handle! When Jared isn’t troubleshooting, he keeps busy chasing after his five-year-old daughter and seeks opportunities to hunt and camp in the great outdoors. Similarly, Kevin escapes to Smith Rock State Park to rock climb with his wife between planning their National Parks trips.

AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER begins for Deschutes County

The new Stevens Ranch Library in east Bend and the new Redmond Library benefit all of Deschutes County with more materials, spaces, and opportunities

Like a great book that keeps you turning the pages, the next chapter for libraries in Central Oregon is an exciting one. Starting nearly 10 years ago, Library Board and staff engaged with thousands of residents throughout the county to understand what they wanted from their libraries. Topping the list were more meeting spaces, more collections, and more access to a variety of modern resources and amenities. In 2020, Deschutes County voters approved the bond that is making new and renovated libraries, and the services they offer, a reality.

The new Stevens Ranch Library will include a highly efficient processing center that will speed up delivery of books and other library materials to all libraries in Deschutes County. In addition, both the Stevens Ranch Library and the new Redmond Library will offer:

• More books, movies, and other library materials

• Early learning discovery centers and story time spaces

• Increased capacity to move collections quickly between all county libraries

• Public meeting, creative, and co-working spaces

• Areas for teens to study and create

• Increased access to technology throughout

• Multi-use patio areas for gatherings

• Energy-independent designs

STEVENS RANCH LIBRARY

Construction on the new library in east Bend is scheduled to start in early 2024.

REDMOND LIBRARY

The new Redmond Libary will open to the public in Fall 2024.

What’s more, all other existing libraries are undergoing renovations and remodeling. The La Pine and Sisters Libraries are already underway and will reopen to the public this fall. The Downtown Bend, East Bend, and Sunriver Libraries will follow.

As a cornerstone of society, libraries promote literacy, provide free access to resources, and serve as trusted community gathering spaces. We’re excited to start this new chapter with the people of Deschutes County!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

These new and renovated libraries will also offer dynamic public art created by local and regional artists. To learn more about the vision for art in Deschutes Public Libraries, visit https://dpl.pub/call-for-art for more information.

Construction and Remodeling Project Timeline

La Pine Library Febuary 2023 Fall 2023

Redmond Library ......... Febuary 2023 .. Fall 2024

Sisters Library ............. January 2023 .. Fall 2023

Sunriver Library ........... August 2023 ... Fall 2023

Stevens Ranch Library January 2024 Winter 2025

Downtown Bend Library .. January 2026 .. Winter 2026

East Bend Library ......... tbd ............ tbd

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

www.deschuteslibrary.org/futurelibraries

Downtown Bend Library

Don’t Miss

a summer of reading, exploring, and earning great prizes! Sign up for Summer with the Library starting June 1. Two ways to sign up:

1. Sign up via the Beanstack website (dpls.beanstack.org/reader365), or download the Beanstack app from your app store, to track reading and activities.

2. Pick up a paper reading and activity log, available at all Deschutes Public Library locations for kids or teens/adults.

Kids and teens get a book, and adults get a custom word poetry magnet set, just for signing up. Complete a reading and activity log to get another prize and be entered into the drawing for grand prizes such as puppets, books, and LEGO® kits for kids, and gift cards and a library-themed Hydro Flask® for teens and adults.

Learn more at www.deschuteslibrary.org/summer

No Se Pierda

un verano de lectura, exploración y grandes premios! Inscríbase en Verano con la Bilbioteca a partir del primero de junio. Hay dos maneras en las que puede inscribirse:

1. Inscríbase en el sitio web Beanstack (dpl.beanstack.org/reader365); o descargue la App de Beanstack de su tienda de Apps para realizar un seguimiento de la lectura y las actividades.

2. Recoja un registro de lectura y actividades disponible en todas las ubicaciones de Deschutes Public Library.

Sólo por inscribirse, los niños y adolescentes reciben un libro; y los adultos un juego de imanes con palabras poéticas personalizadas. Complete un registro de lectura y actividades; y participe en el sorteo de grandes premios como títeres, libros, kits LEGO® para niños, tarjetas de regalo y un Hydro Flask® (vaso térmico que mantiene el agua helada por horas) con temática bibliotecaria para adolescentes y adultos.

Obtenga más información en www.deschuteslibrary.org/summer

Redmond 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 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)

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 and open to the public • Los eventos son gratuitos y están abiertos al público

LIBRARY CLOSURES: June 19 and July 4, 2023 • DÍAS DE CIERRE 19 de junio y 4 de julio de 2023

Note the temporary locations for the La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters Libraries. For more information about library construction and remodeling, visit dpl.pub/futurelibraries