EVENTS
August/September 2024
Welcome!
Summer with the Library continues through August. Sign up and get a free, customizable book bag. Then, complete a reading and activity log and youth ages 0–18 get a free book; adults get a custom sticker sheet. There are even grand prizes for things like puppets, books, LEGO® kits, gift cards, and library-themed Hydro Flasks®. Learn more at dpl.pub/ summer
Beyond the Books
& YOUTH FAMILY
Online
Find dozens of story times and other fun programs for kids available 24/7 on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/storytime
People checked out more than 2,000,000 items last year, and not all of those were books! Your library card gives you access to so much more, including board games, things like sewing machines and GoPros, museum and trail passes, internet hotspots, and more. Turn to page 10 to explore what your library has to offer!
Downtown Bend
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts.
Thursday, August 15 • 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 19 • 5:30 p.m.
Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrestor 6–9 YRS
An interactive STEM story time adventure.
Saturday, August 17 • 2:30 p.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
How Do You Didgeridoo! 6+ YRS
Learn about the didgeridoo through performance and presentation.
Monday, September 23 • 6:00 p.m.
East Bend
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesday, Aug 6, 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept 10, 17, 24 • 10:30 a.m.
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.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 14 • 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept 11, 25 • 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Aug 1, 15 • 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept 19, 26 • 9:30 a.m.
Baby Story Time
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, August 23 • 10:30 a.m.
Infant Music Together Workshop* 0–8 MOS
Saturday, Aug 3, 10, 17 • 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept 14, 21, 28 • 9:30 a.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club 9+ YRS
Discuss Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm.
Wednesday, August 7 • 1:00 p.m.
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 14 • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept 11, 25 • 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Monday, Aug 5, 12 • 9:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 • 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Thursday, Aug 1, 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Grow your baby into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, August 23 • 11:45 a.m.
All Ages Game Night ALL AGES
Explore fun games for the whole family with Modern Games.
Wednesday, August 28 • 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25 • 6:00 p.m.
End of Summer Sensory-Friendly Event* ALL AGES
Enjoy a summer afternoon with sensory-friendly activities. Registration required.
Thursday, August 29 • 4:00 p.m.
Discuss The Pathfinders Society by Francesco Sedita.
Tuesday, September 17 • 4:30 p.m.
Jump for Joy* 0–5 YRS
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air. Registration required at www.mountainairbend.com/tickets.
Tuesday, August 13 • 12:30–2:30 p.m. Mountain Air
20495 Murray Rd. #150, Bend
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Thursday, Sept 19, 26 • 10:30 a.m.
Stories in the Garden* 0–5 YRS
Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening. Registration required.
Friday, August 9 • 10:30 a.m.
Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend
Page to Screen Family Movie Night ALL AGES
Enjoy a screening of Hotel for Dogs
Screened in Spanish with English subtitles as part of Bend Welcoming Week. Free tickets required: www.towertheatre.org
Friday, September 20 • 6:00 p.m.
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, August 23 • 8:45 a.m.
La Pine
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Thursday, Aug 1, 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept 19, 26 • 10:30 a.m.
STEM Story Time 0–5 YRS
Play and learn with robot friends. Wednesday, August 14 • 10:30 a.m.
Wildlife Stories with Think Wild 2–8 YRS
Learn about helping injured wildlife through stories, and make a craft.
Tuesday, September 17 • 10:30 a.m.
How Do You Didgeridoo! 6+ YRS
Learn about the didgeridoo through performance and presentation.
Monday, September 23 • 1:30 p.m.
Redmond
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tue, Aug 6, 13 • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Tue, Sept 10, 17, 24 • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Summer with the Library: Interactive Stories ALL AGES
Join us for an ocean-themed story time with Amy Seto Forrester, as well as a visit by the Glinwood Fae. Community organizations join and share games, activities, prizes, and more.
Saturday, August 17 • 10:00 a.m.
Sam Johnson Park
333 SW 15th St., Redmond
Sisters
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 14 • 10:30 a.m. Wed, Sept 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 a.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Thursday, August 15 • 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, September 10 • 10:15 a.m.
Kids’ West African Drumming* 6+ YRS
Learn about West African culture through drumming. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 27 • 3:30 p.m.
How Do You Didgeridoo! 6+ YRS
Learn about the didgeridoo through performance and presentation.
Tuesday, September 24 • 1:30 p.m.
Sunriver
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 14 • 10:30 a.m. Wed, Sept 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 a.m. Sunriver Homeowners Association (SHARC)
57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver
GRMIDDLEOUND
Programs for tweens 10–14 yrs
Middle Grade Rainbow Book Box*
Celebrate Pride all summer long with our free monthly book box. Registration required.
All locations: August • Register before August 9
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Join us for a weekly teen-led Dungeons & Dragons club.
Downtown Bend: Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1:00 p.m.
La Pine: Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 • noon
Summer Anime Club
Celebrate all things anime with the library this summer!
East Bend: Mon, Aug12 • 1:00 p.m. Sisters: Thur, August 22 • 1:00 p.m.
SUMMER WITH THE LIBRARY • Interactive Stories and More
Join us for interactive stories, faeries, snacks, and fun as we begin to wrap up Summer with the Library 2024. Author Amy Seto Forrester will join us at 10:30 for an interactive session about her ocean-themed, choose-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers, Search for a Giant Squid. After story time, kids and families can create their very own pick-yourpath story with Amy. The GlinWood Fae will also join us, sharing faerie magic, treasures, and enchanted bubbles. Community partners will be on hand with games, activities & prizes. SAM JOHNSON PARK, REDMOND 8/17, 10:00 a.m.–noon
ADULTS
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.
The Fiction Library Book Club Online
Discuss The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Online only.
Wednesday, August 28 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Online only.
Wednesday, September 25 • 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Bend
Notary Public Services
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thur, Aug 1, 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thur, Sept 5, 19 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness in Deschutes County
Join the discussion and be part of the solution.
Thursday, August 1 • 6:00 p.m.
&TEEN new ADULTS
Teen Rainbow Book Box*
Celebrate Pride all summer long with our free monthly book box. Registration required.
All locations: August • Register before August 9
New Adult Rainbow Book Box*
Celebrate Pride all summer long with our free monthly book box. Registration required.
All locations: August • Register before August 9
Teen Summer Anime Club
Celebrate all things anime with the library this summer!
East Bend: Mon, Aug 12 • 1:00 p.m. Sisters: Thur, August 22 • 1:00 p.m.
Programs for older teens and new adults (15–25 yrs)
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Join us for a weekly teen-led Dungeons & Dragons club.
Downtown Bend: Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1:00 p.m.
La Pine: Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 • noon
Teen and New Adult Camp Crafts
Take-Home Kit*
A take-home kit of blast-fromthe-past camp crafts for teens. Registration required; learn more at dpl.pub/campcrafts and register by September 3 (kit pick up at all library locations September 13–20).
Open Hub Singing
Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together! All voices welcome.
Monday, August 5 • 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 9 • 6:00 p.m.
Early Transportation in Central Oregon
A visual presentation of Central Oregon’s transition from livestock trails to automobiles.
Monday, August 12 • 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Walks with the Library
Join us twice a month for a brisk 30-minute walk.
Wednesday, Aug 14, 28 • 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept 11, 25 • 12:15 p.m.
Cycling Across Oregon
Hear stories, surprises, and revelations along the state’s scenic byways.
Wednesday, August 14 • 6:00 p.m.
iPhone Basics*
Learn the basics of using your iPhone. Registration required.
Thursday, August 15 • 10:00 a.m.
Puzzle Swap
Exchange a puzzle for a new-to-you one!
Saturday, August 17 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
OSU’s Northwestern Bat Hub
Delve into the fascinating world of bats.
Wednesday, August 21 • 6:00 p.m.
Android Basics*
Learn the basics of using your Android smartphone or tablet. Registration required.
Thursday, August 22 • 10:00 a.m.
Guided Forest Bath at Shevlin Park*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Registration required.
Thursday, August 22 • 2:00 p.m.
Death Café 16+ YRS
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Tuesday, August 27 • 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30 • 6:00 p.m.
Working with AI*
Learn about AI programs and creating prompts. Registration required.
Thursday, August 29 • 10:00 a.m.
Sensational Songs from the Past
Listen to your favorite sing-alongs from the ‘60s onwards.
Thursday, September 5 • 1:00 p.m.
The Last Blockbuster Documentary Screening
Screen the documentary about the world’s last Blockbuster store.
Thursday, September 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Swift Night Out*
Enjoy the time-honored tradition of watching migrating Vaux’s swifts roost. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 11 • 6:15 p.m.
Changing Patterns: Re-entry Weeklies
A 10-week guided peer support group for those returning home from prison. Monday, Sept 16, 23, 30 • 6:00 p.m.
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 17 • 5:30 p.m.
AUGUST Know Migrations
Delve into the intricacies of migration; a world in constant motion, driven by the instinct to seek new horizons. Explore Oregon’s 17 official scenic bikeways and learn how Native American foods transformed the world. Hear about Oregon’s hypersaline Lake Abert as a migratory stopover and attend an engaging presentation on bat diversity and ecology. Discover Central Oregon’s transition from livestock to automobiles.
Route 97 20th Century Roadside Attractions
Discover beloved roadside attractions of Oregon Route 97.
Tuesday, September 17 • 6:00 p.m.
Civics 101: Civics Is for Everybody*
A refresher on the importance of civic involvement to support a democracy. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 18 • 6:00 p.m.
Draw with Procreate*
Create digital art with Procreate. Registration required.
Thursday, September 19 • 10:00 a.m.
Exploring Green Burials in Oregon with OLLI
Discover eco-conscious alternatives to traditional funeral practices.
Friday, September 20 • 10:00 a.m.
Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon
Hear the tale of a doomed 1900s resort near Tillamook.
Sunday, September 22 • 4:00 p.m.
Community Conversations: Choose Your Own Conversation Adventure*
Share your ideas, opinions, and questions. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 24 • 5:00 p.m.
Women and the Oregon State Insane Asylum
Hear the surreal and peculiar reality of women patients from 1900–1910.
Thursday, September 26 • 6:00 p.m.
Plant Swap
Join us for an all-ages plant swap, with a focus on bulbs and house plants.
Saturday, September 28 • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER Know Nostalgia
Evoke a bittersweet yearning for the past guaranteed to warm the heart. Learn about Barbie’s role in society throughout the decades and enjoy singalongs from the 1960s onwards. Explore nostalgic games for all ages with Modern Games and screen the documentary about the world’s last Blockbuster. Discover beloved roadside attractions along the DallesCalifornia Highway and teens can take home a blast-fromthe-past craft kit.
East Bend
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m.
Natural History of Lake Abert Hear about Oregon’s culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake.
Tuesday, August 20 • 6:00 p.m.
Worthy Brewing 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend
Dream Big! Dream Journal Making Workshop*
Create a dream journal using notebooks, art papers, stamps, and more. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 10 • 5:30 p.m.
Songs and Stories from the American West
Modern day troubadour and awardwinning songwriter Kerry Grombacher performs.
Saturday, September 14 • 1:00 p.m.
Plant Swap
La Pine
Step Out! Walking Group
Walk with your neighbors once a week.
Tuesdays • 10:00 a.m.
Guided Forest Bath at La Pine State Park*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Registration required.
Friday, August 23 • 2:00 p.m.
OSU’s Northwestern Bat Hub Delve into the fascinating world of bats.
Saturday, August 24 • 11:00 a.m.
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 3 • 5:30 p.m.
Join us for an all ages fall plant swap! We are focusing on houseplants and fall bulbs this time around. Looking for a cute plant to brighten a space? Interested in the easiest of easy houseplants? We’ll have a few house plants and fall bulbs to share. Bring your own to swap with your neighbors. Plants can include fully rooted specimens, slips, cuttings, bulbs, etc. Please clearly label all plants, even if you think it’s obvious. Don’t have a plant to swap? There will probably be extras!
DOWNTOWN BEND 9/28, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Festival of Voices
Sharing similarities. Celebrating differences.
Spend time exploring the diversity of Central Oregon at the Festival of Voices. Performances, cultural demonstrations, and food trucks will delight while tables hosted by groups and organizations will invite visitors to learn more about the communities that bring cultural richness to Central Oregon. The festival wraps up with an oath-taking by new citizens. Deschutes Public Library’s Festival of Voices seeks to center and amplify the stories and experiences that often go unheard from communities outside the dominant culture while educating the public about the diversity that exists within Central Oregon.
CENTENNIAL PARK, REDMOND 9/21, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Redmond
Gabrial Sweyn Guitar Performance
Enjoy live guitar by musician Gabrial Sweyn.
Wednesday, August 7 • 5:30 p.m.
Kobold Brewing: The Vault 245 SW 6th St., Redmond
Travelling Foods*
Learn how Native American foods transformed food culture around the world. Registration required.
Monday, August 12 • 5:30 p.m.
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 20 • 5:30 p.m.
Dream Big! Dream Journal Making Workshop*
Create a dream journal using notebooks, art papers, stamps, and more. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 11 • 1:30 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Songs and Stories from the American West
Modern day troubadour and awardwinning songwriter Kerry Grombacher performs.
Saturday, September 14 • 4:00 p.m.
Open Hub Singing
Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together. All voices welcome. Wednesday, September 18 • 6:15 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Route 97 20th Century Roadside Attractions
Discover beloved roadside attractions of Oregon Route 97.
Thursday, September 19 • noon
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Festival of Voices
Sharing similarities, celebrating differences. Performances, cultural demonstrations, food trucks, and more.
Saturday, September 21
• 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Centennial Park
446 SW 9th St., Redmond
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of child development. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 24 • 5:30 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Sisters
Early Transportation in Central Oregon
A visual presentation of Central Oregon’s transition from livestock trails to automobiles.
Thursday, August 1 • noon
Cycling Across Oregon
Hear stories, surprises, and revelations along the state’s scenic byways.
Thursday, August 15 • 4:00 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of child development. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 27 • 5:30 p.m.
Civics 101: Civics is for Everybody*
A refresher on the importance of civic involvement to support a democracy. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 17 • 6:00 p.m.
Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon
Hear the tale of a doomed 1900s resort near Tillamook.
Sunday, September 22 • 12:30 p.m.
What a Doll!
What was she made for? Learn about iconic Barbie.
Thursday, September 26 • 11:00 a.m.
Sunriver
Natural History of Lake Abert
Hear about Oregon’s culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake. Registration recommended.
Wednesday, August 21 • 2:00 p.m. SHARC
57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver
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
The Joy of Flash*
Learn how short writing can jumpstart your creative practice. Registration required.
Saturday, August 3 • 3:00 p.m.
Unstuck in the Middle Explore strategies to maintain compelling chapters. In person or online; register for online access.
Tuesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m.
Modern Love
Learn about the history of love stories in literature.
Thursday, August 22 • 6:00 p.m.
How Poets Jump for Joy*
Turn your frown upside down with joyful poetry. Registration required.
Saturday, September 7 • 1:00 p.m.
The Residents: Author Reading Matthew Friday shares his rich imagery and delightfully playful poetry.
Sunday, September 8 • 11:00 a.m.
How Writing and Reading Poems
Can Make All Your Writing Better Explore how to make your poetry sing. In person or online; register for online access.
Tuesday, September 10 • 5:30 p.m.
Redmond
The Joy of Flash*
Learn how short writing can jumpstart your creative practice. Registration required.
Sunday, August 4 • 10:30 a.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
Open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thur, Aug 15, Sep 19 • 6:00 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Sisters
Modern Love
Learn about the history of love stories in literature.
Friday, August 23 • 11:00 a.m.
Online
Unstuck in the Middle
Explore strategies to maintain compelling chapters. In person or online; register for online access.
Tuesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m.
How Writing and Reading Poems
Can Make All Your Writing Better
Make your poetry sing! In person or online; register for online access.
Tuesday, September 10 • 5:30 p.m.
Mission
ESPAÑOL
dpl.pub/servicioslatinos
En Línea
Abogado en la Biblioteca*
Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.
Miércoles, 7 y 21 de agosto
• 5–8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 4 y 18 de septiembre
• 5–8:00 p.m.
Downtown
Bend
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los lunes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
La Hora del Cuento Cuentos, canciones, y rimas para toda la familia.
Miércoles, 14 y 28 de agosto
• 3:30 p.m.
Miércoles, 11 y 25 de septiembre
• 3:30 p.m.
Por Amor el Arte* Explorando el artista que llevamos dentro. Requiere registro previo.
Domingo, 18 de agosto • 3:00 p.m.
Deschutes Public Library enriches the community through equitable, open access to books, services, and resources that inspire people to reach for their dreams.
Vision
Música e Identidad Latina Una reflexión demostrativa sobre los ritmos usados en la música hispanoamericana.
Domingo, 8 de septiembre
• 3:00 p.m.
Noche de Cine Familiar Disfruta de Hotel para Perros en Español. Boletos gratuitos en www.towertheatre.org.
Viernes, 20 de septiembre • 6:00 p.m.
East Bend
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis. Los jueves • 2–5:00 p.m.
La Hora del Cuento Cuentos, canciones, y rimas para toda la familia.
Miércoles, 7 y 21 de agosto • 3:30 p.m.
Miércoles, 4 y 18 de septiembre • 3:30 p.m.
Redmond
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis. Los viernes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
People learn, thrive, and connect to one another and the world.
Learn more about the Library’s mission, vision, and core values at dpl.pub/mission
Book Clubs
The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier. Thursday, August 1 • 1:00 p.m. 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Discuss Mott Street by Ava Chin.
Thursday, September 5 • 1:00 p.m. 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
The Library Book Club at East Bend
Discuss The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson. Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 a.m.
Discuss Biography of X by Catherine Lacey.
Saturday, September 14 • 11:00 a.m.
Legal Resources
Nonfiction Library Book at Suttle Tea
Discuss Also a Poet by Ada Calhoun.
Tuesday, August 13 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Tuesday, September 10 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters
Library Book Club by Genre: Essay/ Short Stories
Discuss and share your favorite or new essay or short story collections.
Thursday, August 15 • 2:00 p.m.
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota, Bend
Law Librarian Office Hours: Get help with your legal information questions. Sisters Library
Tuesday, Aug 6 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tues, Sept 3 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Redmond Library
Tues, Aug 13 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Tues, Sept 10 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lawyer in the Library*
La Pine Activity Center
Tuesday, Aug 20 • 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept 17 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. 16450 Victory Wy., La Pine
La Pine Library
Tuesday, Aug 20 • noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept 17 • noon–1:30 p.m.
Free 30-minute online consultations with a local lawyer. Registration required. Online only. Spanish interpreters available with advance notice.
Wednesday, Aug 7, 21 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept 4, 18 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Computer Help
Technology Troubleshooting: Stop by to practice or get help with basic tech problems and questions.
Downtown Bend
Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
(no sessions August 18; Sept 12)
East Bend
Friday, Sept 13 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Redmond
Tuesdays • 2–3:30 p.m.
(no sessions September 10, 24)
The Library Book Club at Larkspur
Discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.
Wednesday, August 21 • 10:00 a.m. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier. Wednesday, Sept 18 • 10:00 a.m.
The Fiction Library Book Club Online
Discuss The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Online only. Wednesday, August 28 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Online only.
Wednesday, Sept 25 • 5:30 p.m.
The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend
Discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Friday, August 30 • noon
Discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Friday, September 27 • noon
Library Book Club by Genre: Debut Novels
Discuss and share your favorite or new debut novel.
Thursday, September 19 • 2:00 p.m. Thump Coffee 25 NW Minnesota, Bend
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Downtown Bend
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session September 2) Wednesdays • noon–3:00 p.m. Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor. Tues, Sept 10, 24 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
East Bend
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Tuesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
La Pine
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Wednesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
Redmond
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Mondays • 1–4:00 p.m. (no session September 2)
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sisters
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK
Jessica Miller
PUBLIC SERVICES SPECIALIST
If you’re patiently waiting for the new Redmond Library to open then you’re in good company because Jessica cannot wait to welcome customers to the new building later this year! When she’s not helping customers, leading Family Story Time, or browsing the graphic novel section, you can find her digging deep into the library’s history and genealogy resources online. “I was able to find the exact town in Sicily where my great-grandparents left in the late 1910s and which ship they embarked on,” says Jessica. “I also found the exact girls’ home in Brooklyn where my grandmother and her sister were left in the 1940s and ʻ50s.” Jessica loves helping customers discover all that the library has to offer and believes that libraries are a source of information and community education available to everyone. She’s currently binge reading Katherine Dunn, who lived and wrote in the Portland area in the 1960s, but her all-time favorite author is John Green (DFTBA!).
CUSTOMER PROFILE
Jordan Ohlde
Libraries celebrate diversity in all its forms, embracing the uniqueness of everybody that comes through their doors. Jordan has lived in Central Oregon for 39 years and is an active member of the Central Oregon Coalition for Access (COCA). “We meet every other month and talk about different aspects of how to make it more accessible to live in Central Oregon,” says Jordan. “I think the new library will be a good start.” Jordan was born with cerebral palsy, a medical condition that has him reliant on a using a motorized wheelchair, sidewalk ramps, and public transportation, as well as public institutions like the library to utilize free computers and meeting rooms. “The Downtown Bend Library is centrally located and it gives me another way to connect with the community than rather sitting at home and doing my work.” Thanks to Jordan’s advocacy, our county is seeing improvements to accessibility, but there’s still work to be done creating more inclusive spaces for all. STAFF PROFILE
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Diane Brown
Just about every day of the week Diane has a volunteering gig around Deschutes County. Since 2019, she has lent her time and talents as a traveling story time volunteer for the library. A former high school French and Spanish teacher, Diane sparks language comprehension with pre-k bilingual students that are eager to learn. Her joy for sharing international culture included hosting three AFS foreign exchange students during her teaching career. “My two sons really enjoyed having this cultural exchange as part of their upbringing. I am still in contact with all three former students,” says Diane. When she’s not volunteering, you can find her enjoying Lily King novels and a recent favorite read, by Marianne Wiggins. “Libraries are an important community and world builder where you can see all ages and walks of life,” Diane says.
We Love Books—But We Offer So Much More!
Go beyond the books with these resources available from your library.
Library of Things
dpl.pub/libraryofthings
Would you like to try your hand at knitting or sewing? Or try an air fryer before buying one? Maybe you’d like to give a Cricut a whirl, learn to play the guitar, or borrow a GoPro for a video shoot. With Library of Things, you can check out more than books! From tubes for floating the river to pickleball supplies, and a bread maker to a pasta maker, there’s something for every interest. We even have a new collection just for kids. You’ll find nearly 200 items in the Library of Things collection, so be sure to browse the full list of offerings.
Games Library
dpl.pub/games
It’s all fun and games until—well, it’s ALL fun and games with the library’s board games collection! Borrow a game to play with friends or family— there are dozens to choose from and something for all ages and interests. Whether you’re looking for a casual game or something a little more complex, the board games collection has something for you, from straightforward family games like Apples to Apples to complex engine-building games like Scythe. You can place a hold on a game and pick it up at your nearest library branch.
Discovery Pass
dpl.pub/discoverypass
Explore your world with free passes to local museums and attractions available through Deschutes Public Library. Deschutes County residents can use the Library’s Discovery Pass online reservation system to check out passes to the Deschutes Historical Museum, the High Desert Museum, the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, and the Sunriver Nature Center. You can also use the Discovery Pass system to check out a Wilderness Pass, which is now needed when hiking certain trail systems in the Central Cascades from June 15–September 15.
Internet Hot Spots
dpl.pub/mobilehotspots
Giving Deschutes County residents the ability to connect to the internet helps bridge the digital divide, which refers to the gap between people and communities who do not have reliable access to technology—like the internet—and those who do. Deschutes Public Library has mobile hotspot devices that Deschutes County residents can check out for up to three weeks. Each hotspot works much like a WiFi network, allowing up to five devices to link to one hotspot at a time.
You can also check out Curriculm Crates, which are filled with books on popular subjects often used in schools, as well as road, trail, and topographic maps for Central Oregon and beyond. Learn more at dpl.pub/beyondthebooks .
OPENING SOON!
Sunriver Library
Remodeling work on the Sunriver Library is nearly complete. This dynamic community hub will offer more space for community gatherings, new reservable study and meeting rooms, expanded browsing space, and enhanced children’s and teen areas. Learn more and get a sneak peek inside by visiting dpl.pub/futuresunriver
Stay tuned for the official opening date and the grand opening celebration. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@deschuteslibrary) and sign up for Sunriver Library Updates (dpl.pub/newsletters) to be in the know as soon as dates are announced.
New Construction
Redmond Library and Central Library at Stevens Ranch
The new Redmond Library is also moving closer to completion, with its doors set to open this winter. In Bend, construction is underway on the new Central Library at Stevens Ranch. With the addition of the Central Library, more books and other library resources will be available to people throughout Deschutes County. Learn more about these building projects at dpl.pub/futurelibraries
Note the temporary locations for the Redmond and Sunriver Libraries. For more information about library construction and remodeling, visit dpl. pub/futurelibraries
Downtown Bend Library
601 NW Wall St • Bend, OR 97703 phone (541) 617-7050
Monday–Thursday (lunes–jueves)
9:00 am–8:00 pm
Friday–Sunday (viernes–domingo) 9:00 am–6:00 pm
East Bend Library
62080 Dean Swift Rd #170 • Bend, OR 97701 phone (541) 330-3760
Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)
La Pine Library
16425 1st St • La Pine, OR 97739 phone (541) 312-1080
Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)
Redmond Library
TEMPORARY LOCATION: 2127 S Hwy 97 • Redmond, OR 97756 phone (541) 312-1050
Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)
Sisters Library
110 N Cedar St • Sisters, OR 97759 phone (541) 312-1070
Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)
Sunriver Library
TEMPORARY LOCATION: Modular unit in the library parking lot 56855 Venture Ln • Sunriver, OR 97707 phone (541) 312-1080
Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)
Events are free and open to the public.
LIBRARY CLOSURES: All libraries will be closed on August 8 and September 12 for staff in-service days, and September 2 in observance of Labor Day.