Deschutes Public Library Aug/Sept Events 2023

Welcome!

August is the last month for Summer with the Library, but you can take part all the way through August 31! Simply sign up at any library location or online (dpl. pub/summer) and get a free gift when you do. Then, complete a reading and activity log for another prize and to enter the grand-prize drawing. Open to all ages!

Library Bond Projects: Update

The all-new Redmond Library is going vertical, and the remodeling of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries is nearing completion. Plus, the Stevens Ranch Library plans have been approved by the Library Board. See pages 10–11 for more information about bond projects.

Library of Things

We love books, but we offer so much more! See page 12 for details on all the things you can check out from your library— from board games to sushi-making kits!

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.

& 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

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesday, Aug 2, 9 • 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Aug 3, 10 • 9:30 a.m.

Wed, Sep 13, 20 • 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sep 14, 21, 28 • 9:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time

A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.

Wednesday, Aug 2, 9 • 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sep 13, 20 • 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

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

Monday, August 7 • 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Sep 11, 18, 25 • 9:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

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

Thursday, August 3, 10 • 10:30 a.m.

Thu, Sep 14, 21, 28 • 10:30 a.m.

Fort-Building Workshop* 3–10 YRS

World-building isn’t just for fantasy novels and video games! Registration required.

Wednesday, August 9 • 4:15 p.m.

Rainbow Family Night

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

Thursday, August 17 • 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 21 • 5:30 p.m.

Building Blocks of Music* 0–5 YRS

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

Wednesday, August 23 • 9:15 a.m.

Ukulele Party 10+ YRS

Borrow a uke or bring your own for this high-energy music party.

Sunday, August 27 • 11:00 a.m.

Reading Readiness with Music 4–6 YRS Movement and literacy to foster beginning readers.

Tuesday, September 12 • 11:30 a.m.

Avian Language Family Bird Expedition* 5+ YRS

Bring the family to explore birds with naturalist Damian Fagan. Registration required.

Wednesday, Sep 13 • 1:30 p.m.

‘90s Nostalgia Back-to-School Crafts 6–11 YRS

Make some totally rad ‘90s crafts with us!

Monday, September 18 • 4:00 p.m.

Fort-Building Workshop* This fort-building workshop led by Kaija Marshall goes into the mechanics of PVC pipes (inputs, outputs, and angles) and the basic structures needed to support fabrics and create a cozy hideaway. Registration required.

DOWNTOWN BEND 8/9, 4:15 pm • EAST BEND 8/10, 10:00 am

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Upstream Family Explorers*

Discover the aquatic wonders of Tumalo Creek! Registration required.

Wednesday, Sep 20 • 2:00 p.m.

Page to Screen Family Movie Night*

A family screening of the 1995 film Jumanji. Free, but tickets required at www.towertheatre.org.

Friday, September 22 • 6:00 p.m.

East Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesday, August 1, 8 • 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 5, 12 • 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sep 12, 19, 26 • 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sep 16, 23 • 9:30 a.m.

Fort-Building Workshop* 3–10 YRS

World-building isn’t just for fantasy novels and video games! Registration required.

Thursday, August 10 • 10:00 a.m.

‘90s Nostalgia Back-to-School Crafts 6–11 YRS

Make some totally rad ‘90s crafts with us!

Wednesday, Sep 13 • 4:00 p.m.

Hobbit and Faerie Finders Special Event* 6–12 YRS

Explore the magical outdoors and build faerie houses. Registration required.

Monday, September 25 • 4:00 p.m.

ASL Baby Signs for Families* 6 MOS–2 YRS Learn signs to communicate about family, food, feelings, and more. Registration required.

Saturday, September 30 • 9:00 a.m.

La Pine

‘90s Nostalgia Back-to-School Crafts 6–11 YRS

Make some totally rad ‘90s crafts with us!

Friday, September 29 • 4:00 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Redmond

Family Story Time & Playgroup

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

Tuesday, Aug 1, 8 • 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tue, Sep 12, 19, 26 • 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Page to Screen Family Movie

Matinee ALL AGES

Enjoy a viewing of How to Train Your Dragon.

Sunday, August 6 • 1:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Micah and Me: Dance Party ALL AGES

Celebrate the end of summer with a kids’ dance party featuring Micah and Me.

Saturday, August 26 • 11:00 a.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

ASL Baby Signs for Families* 6 MOS–2 YRS

Learn signs to communicate about family, food, feelings, and more. Registration required.

Saturday, September 30 • 2:00 p.m.

Sisters

Family Story Time

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesday, August 2, 9 • 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sep 13, 20 • 10:30 a.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters

Kids’ Fairy Houses* 4–7 YRS

Explore the wonders of nature by creating your own fairy house. Registration required.

Saturday, August 12 • 10:00 a.m.

Metolius Preserve

Ukulele Party 10+ YRS

Borrow a uke or bring your own for this high-energy music party.

Saturday, August 26 • 3:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

ASL Baby Signs for Families*

Learn basic ASL signs with your baby! Signing gives you and your baby tools to communicate basic needs, feelings, and more. When babies are able to communicate, they experience less frustration. Signing encourages language development and, if continued, can help foster bilingualism.

The Language of Music* 0–5 YRS

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

Sunday, September 17 • 10:00 a.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.

Tuesday, August 1, 8 • 10:30 a.m. Wed, Sep 13, 20 • 10:30 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

Discuss The Moth Keeper by K. O’Neill.

Saturday, August 12 • 1:00 p.m.

Discuss Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff.

Saturday, Sep 9 • 1:00 p.m.

Monarchs and Milkweed

Want to help the butterflies? Plant milkweed seeds!

Downtown Bend

Thursday, August 10 • 2:00 p.m.

East Bend

Wednesday, August 23 • 2:00 p.m.

ADULTS

Downtown Bend

Notary Public Services

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

Thu, Aug 3, 17 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Thu, Sep 7, 21 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Extraordinary Oregon!

Hear about 125 of the most beautiful hikes in Oregon.

Thursday, August 3 • 5:00 p.m.

Lilli Worona and Stacie Lynn Johnson Perform

Enjoy music performed by local musicians.

Friday, August 4 • 6:30 p.m. Thump Coffee 549 NW York Dr., Bend

Upgrade Your Resume

Take your resume to the next level.

Wednesday, August 9 • 10:00 a.m.

Programs intended for ages 15–25 yrs

&TEEN new ADULTS

Crafternoon Take-Out*

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

All library locations

Friday, August 4, 18 • All day

Friday, September 1 • All day

‘90s Nostalgia Craft Kits*

Get ready to make some majorly fly retro crafts. Registration required to reserve kit.

All library locations

Friday, September 8 (pony beads) • All day

Friday, September 15 (friendship bracelets) • All day

Friday, September 22 (friendship pins) • All day

Friday, September 29 (lanyard) • All day

Zine-Making Workshop

Learn about zines before creating your own. East Bend

Saturday, September 16 • 3:00 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Android Basics*

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

Thursday, August 10 • 10:00 a.m.

The Origins of the Mid-Century Modern House

Mid-century modern is all the rage; learn about its origins.

Thursday, August 10 • 6:00 p.m.

The Uncharted Project

Singer-songwriter duo blends indie folk and soulful jazz.

Sunday, August 13 • 6:00 p.m. The Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Highly Sensitive: What Is That? Learn what being a High Sensitivity Person is (and isn’t).

Tuesday, August 15 • 6:00 p.m.

Explore Your Kindle Fire*

Explore the features and fun you can have with your Kindle Fire. Registration required.

Thursday, August 17 • 10:00 a.m.

A Brief History of the Pixel

Investigate the history of the pixel; with OLLI-UO. Online or in person.

Friday, August 18 • 10:00 a.m.

iCon Clave! Drum Workshop*

Master drummer Miguel Bernal leads these sessions. Registration required.

Beginners: Tue, Aug 22 • 12:30 p.m.

Advanced: Tue, Aug 22 • 4:00 p.m.

Songs and Stories with Miguel Bernal

Listen to songs and stories by drumming master Miguel Bernal of Pink Martini.

Tuesday, August 22 • 6:00 p.m.

MIGUEL BERNAL • Songs and Stories with Miguel Bernal

Miguel Bernal is a world-renowned percussionist who plays with the Portland-based Pink Martini. He is widely recognized in Cuba and abroad as a master “Batalero” and is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

DOWNTOWN BEND 8/22, 6:00 pm

AUGUST Know Architecture

Delve into the beauty and technique of architecture found in everyday life. Explore great Gothic cathedrals of Western Europe and learn the origins of mid-century modern architecture. Find practical know-how for building your perfect salad and get organized with a bullet journaling workshop. Kids can participate in a fort-building workshop, create a magical fairy house from items in nature, and discover the joy of music-making to build confidence. Learn more at dpl.pub/architecture.

Bullet Journaling Workshop*

Structure your journal for past, present, and future. Registration required.

Thursday, August 24 • 5:30 p.m.

AI, Knowledge, and Human Creativity

How does AI affect our creative, cognitive, reasoning, and meaningmaking capabilities?

Thursday, September 7 • 6:00 p.m.

The Art of Falconry: Ancient Sport in a Modern World

Meet Molly the Harris Hawk and learn about falconry. Family-friendly event.

Sunday, September 10 • 3:00 p.m.

Songs and Stories from the American West Modern-day troubadour and awardwinning songwriter Kerry Grombacher performs.

Monday, September 11 • 6:00 p.m.

Color Theory: How to Speak the Language of Color*

Learn the importance of colors and how to mix them. Registration required.

Wednesday, Sep 13 • 1:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER Know Language

Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. Analyze ancient pictographs created by Indigenous peoples and explore avian communication with a family birding expedition. Tap your toes to the timeless song-craft of Erin Cole-Baker and learn basic ASL to develop language communication with your baby. Go beyond mere physical abilities with artificial intelligence reasoning and grasp the importance of color theory in art. Learn more at dpl.pub/ language.

Fiber Arts Workshop*

Use paper and fabric to create a unique landscape “painting.” Registration required.

Wednesday, Sep 13 • 5:15 p.m.

Intellectual Freedom

Learn about the foundations of intellectual freedom; with OLLI-UO. Online or in person.

Friday, September 15 • 10:00 a.m.

Singer Erin Cole-Baker Performs

Enjoy timeless song-craft and a gorgeous voice.

Saturday, September 16 • 10:00 a.m.

iPhone Basics*

Learn the basics of using your iPhone, from texts to apps and more. Registration required.

Thursday, September 21 • 10:00 a.m.

Community Conversations*

Choose your own conversation adventure and share your ideas, opinions, and questions. Registration required.

Thursday, September 28 • 5:00 p.m.

East Bend

The Wonder of Gothic Architecture

Explore the Gothic cathedrals of Western Europe.

Thursday, August 24 • 6:00 p.m.

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Tuesday, September 5 • 6:00 p.m.

Upgrade Your Resume

Take your resume to the next level.

Thursday, September 7 • 10:00 a.m.

DPL Educators’ Night

A night for educators to kick off the school year and learn how we can help.

Thursday, September 14 • 6:00 p.m.

Death Café

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

Tuesday, September 26 • 6:00 p.m.

Explore Your iPad*

Explore the many features of your iPad and how to use them. Registration required.

Thursday, September 28 • 10:00 a.m.

The Wonder of Gothic Architecture

Presenter Maile Hutterer is an Associate Professor of medieval art and architecture at the University of Oregon. Her work focuses on the architecture and architectural embellishment of medieval France and how medieval architecture interacted with social practice.

EAST BEND 8/24, 6:00 pm • SISTERS 8/24, noon

La Pine

Deschutes Public Library at the La Pine Activity Center

While the La Pine Library is closed, visit us at the La Pine Activity Center to return library materials and browse a selection of free giveaway books.

Mondays in August • 5–7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays in Aug • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Ln., La Pine

Step Out! Walking Group*

Meet friends and build new habits in this seven-week walking series. Registration required.

Wed, August 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:00 a.m.

Wed, September 6, 13, 20 • 10:00 a.m.

Redmond

The Uncharted Project

Singer-songwriter duo blends indie folk and soulful jazz.

Sunday, August 13 • noon

Wild Ride Brewing

332 SW 5th St., Redmond

Building a Salad*

Learn to build bright, flavorful, and balanced salads. Registration required.

Wednesday, August 16 • 5:30 p.m.

Arome

432 SW 6th St., Redmond

Bullet Journaling Workshop*

Structure your journal for past, present, and future. Registration required.

Wednesday, August 23 • 5:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

AI, Knowledge, and Human Creativity

How does AI affect our creative, cognitive, reasoning, and meaningmaking capabilities?

Friday, September 8 • noon

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Music in Public Places

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

Saturday, September 9 • 2:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Color Theory: How to Speak the Language of Color*

Learn the importance of colors and how to mix them. Registration required.

Tuesday, September 12 • 6:00 p.m.

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

Singer Erin Cole-Baker Performs

Enjoy timeless song-craft and a gorgeous voice.

Sunday, September 17 • 1:00 p.m.

Wild Ride Brewing

332 SW 5th St., Redmond

RAMÓN ALVARADO • AI, Knowledge, and Human Creativity

Ramón Alvarado is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. He is interested in the philosophical implications of the design, development and deployment of computational methods, and technologies in science and society.

Sisters

The Origins of the Mid-Century Modern House

Mid-century modern is all the rage; learn about its origins.

Thursday, August 10 • noon

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

The Wonder of Gothic Architecture Explore the Gothic cathedrals of Western Europe.

Thursday, August 24 • noon

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Rock Art: More Than Just Images

Ponder the meaning of petroglyphs and pictographs.

Sunday, September 10 • 11:00 a.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Sunriver

Extraordinary Oregon! Hear about 125 of the most beautiful hikes in Oregon.

Thursday, August 3 • noon

Music in Public Places

Enjoy an hour of music with the Cascade Chamber Players.

Saturday, September 9 • 2:00 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.

How to Elevate Your Writing Career*

Discover the seven steps to elevate your writing career. Online only. Registration required.

Friday, August 4 • noon

Tuesday, August 29 • 5:30 p.m.

How to Create & Run an Author Event

Hear from an Events Manager on how to run an author event. Online or in person.

Tuesday, August 8 • 5:30 p.m.

So, You’re Highly Sensitive. Now What?

Embrace the challenges and benefits of HSP with sustainable tools. Online only.

Thursday, August 17 • 2:00 p.m.

A Brief History of the Pixel

Investigate the history of the pixel; with OLLI-UO. Online or in person.

Friday, August 18 • 10:00 a.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis. Online only.

Wednesday, August 23 • 5:30 p.m.

Discuss Shutter by Ramona Emerson.

Wednesday, Sep 20 • 5:30 p.m.

What If Story Is the Answer?

Explore how to shape story and share meaning with Amanda Johnson. Online or in person.

Tuesday, September 12 • 5:30 p.m.

Intellectual Freedom

Learn about the foundations of intellectual freedom; with OLLI-UO. Online or in person.

Friday, September 15 • 10:00 a.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

DOWNTOWN

Here!

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.

How to Create and Run an Author Event

Hear from an Events Manager on how to run an author event. Online or in person.

Tuesday, August 8 • 5:30 p.m.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

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

Thursday, August 17 • 6:00 p.m.

The Commons

875 NW Brooks St., Bend

What If Story Is the Answer?

Explore how to shape story and share meaning with Amanda Johnson. Online or in person.

Tuesday, September 12 • 5:30 p.m.

East Bend

Poetry Works for Every Writer*

Play with language to make your writing come alive. Registration required.

Thursday, September 28 • 6:30 p.m.

Redmond

Poetry Workshop: Fall into Form*

Explore form in poetry with local author Irene Cooper. Registration required.

Sunday, September 17 • 2:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

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

Thursday, September 21 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Online Only

How to Elevate Your Writing Career*

Discover the seven steps to elevate your writing career. Online only. Registration required.

Friday, August 4 • noon

Tuesday, August 29 • 5:30 p.m.

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, 2 y 16 de agosto • 5–8:00 p.m.

Miércoles, 6 y 20 de septiembre • 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, 3 de agosto • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Jueves, 7 de septiembre • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Hora del Cuento

Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia.

Sábado, 23 de septiembre • 1:30 p.m.

East Bend

Hora del Cuento

Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia.

Miércoles, 2 y 16 de agosto • 1:30 p.m.

Miércoles, 6 y 20 de septiembre • 1:30 p.m.

DÍAS DE CIERRE el 4 y el 27 de septiembre de 2023

RACHEL WERNER • How To Elevate Your Writing Career*

Rachel Werner is a teaching artist for Hugo House, The Loft Literary Center, and Lighthouse Writers Workshop, in addition to being the founder of The Little Book Project WI. Her next two books for younger readers, Moving and Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat (Capstone) and Glow and Grow: A Brown Girl’s Positive Body Guide (Free Spirit Publishing), are forthcoming. Registration required.

ONLINE 8/4, noon and 8/29, 5:30 pm

Book Clubs

The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center

Discuss Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner.

Thursday, August 3 • 1:00 p.m.

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Thursday, September 7 • 1:00 p.m.

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

The Nonfiction Library Book at Suttle Tea

Discuss I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg.

Thursday, August 10 • 1:00 p.m.

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

Discuss Solito by Javier Zamora.

Thursday, September 21 • 1:00 p.m.

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

The Library Book Club at East Bend

Discuss Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout.

Saturday, August 12 • 11:00 a.m.

Discuss Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley.

Saturday, September 9 • 11:00 a.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis. Online only.

Wednesday, August 23 • 5:30 p.m.

Discuss Shutter by Ramona Emerson. Online only.

Wednesday, Sep 20 • 5:30 p.m.

The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend

Discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka.

Friday, August 25 • noon

Discuss The Cloisters by Katy Hays.

Friday, September 29 • noon

Pop-up Library Book Club at Sunriver

Discuss Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.

Tuesday, August 8 • 11:00 a.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 September 4)

Fridays • 1–4:00 p.m.

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

September 12, 26 • 5:30–7:30 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 FREE

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, August 11 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Friday, September 8 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Redmond

Tuesdays • 2–3:30 p.m.

Sunriver

Friday, August 18 • 2–3:30 p.m.

Friday, Sep 15 • 2–3:30 p.m.

Legal Resources

Law Librarian Office Hours Get help with your legal information questions.

East Bend Library

Thursday, August 10 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sep 14 • 2–4:00 p.m.

La Pine Activity Center

Tuesday, Aug 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Tuesday, Sep 19 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Redmond Library

Tuesday, Aug 8 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Tue, Sep 12 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Fika Sisters Coffee House

Tuesday, August 1 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Tuesday, Sep 5 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

201 E Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters

Lawyer in the Library*

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

Wednesday, Aug 2, 16 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep 6, 20 • 5–8:00 p.m.

PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK

SHARON JONES

Checking out books is one way to get value from your library card, but Sharon doesn’t go a single day without the help of her library. “I listen to audiobooks through Libby and Hoopla daily. I can’t think of a library service that I haven’t used,” she says. From resume-building workshops and nonprofit databases, to meeting room reservations and checking out audiobooks on CD, Sharon credits the library with having saved her thousands of dollars—and that’s just the start. This spring she met with AARP Foundation Tax-Aid specialists through the library. “Normally I do my own taxes, but thought I’d check out the free tax service. They ended up saving me money on my Federal taxes.” To many in our community the library is a refuge, a place of comfort that provides access to services and materials that wouldn’t otherwise be accessible. “I have always been treated with kindness and respect. I just love what our local library represents and I share my experience with anyone who will listen.”

COVER ARTIST

CAROLYNN SMITH

Carolynn has a knack for upcycling materials and adding her creative touch to blank surfaces. During COVID, she began decorating brown paper bags used for meal delivery at her independent living residence. That same talent translated onto the cover of this guide. “I wanted to do something that shows books, authors, and my favorite color—pink,” said Carolynn. She has always shown an interest in art and education, having taught third grade for 15 years. “Every day after recess the students had 30 minutes to rest, color, or listen to a story. Nearly every child chose to hear me read aloud classics like . I understood the value of reading and comprehension at that age.” Carolynn now hosts art classes at her residence and attends a library-lead book club. “Libraries are free, convenient, and offer more than I have time to participate in. You can get lost in history, a romance novel, or read an up-and-coming author.”

STAFF

MAYRA CORN OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mayra joined our staff one year ago, bringing 16 years of library expertise to Deschutes Public Library. Her day-today skill set involves overseeing library branches and operations, or in her own words, “I have the pleasure of working at and with all communities, getting to know so many passionate and kind-hearted individuals.”

She’s a true asset, able to bridge care put into the work of libraries by staff and the thirst for knowledge from customers. “Libraries are the great equalizer. People from all backgrounds can come to learn, grow, and be entertained exactly as they are; I’ve yet to find anything that can top that,” she says. One of her favorite reads is by Matthieu Maudet. “It’s the Spanish translation of a French kids’ board book. It has a great twist, and shows how clever and fun a kids’ book can be at any age.” Speaking of fun at any age, Mayra is a kid at heart who enjoys longboarding with her labraheeler, Edie.

“It’s a at who enjoys longboarding with her

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Bond Projects Update

La Pine Library & Sisters Library

These libraries are both centrally located near schools and civic cores. The renovations are creating bright and open spaces that welcome community members with amenities such as more meeting and tutor rooms, enhanced children’s discover spaces, cozy fireplace reading areas, and large community gathering spaces. The La Pine Library is tentatively scheduled to re-open in late September, with the Sisters Library following in late October.

UPDATE

La Pine Library

The temporary La Pine Library closed in early June when it sustained major damage following an auto accident. The good news is that remodeling of the library itself is moving at an accelerated pace, with a grand re-opening tentatively scheduled for late September. Stay tuned to our website at dpl.pub/futurelapine, where we will post information about grand opening celebrations as soon as we have it.

In the meantime, the next closest library location is in Sunriver (56855 Venture Lane). There, you can drop off materials and pick up holds, as well as browse the collection and access resources like public computers. We are also hosting several pop-up library sessions in August at the La Pine Activity Center to provide a place for customers to return materials as well as provide general account assistance and basic reference and library support:

Mondays in August: 5–7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays in August: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Sunriver Library

The Sunriver Library will close for renovations in October after the La Pine Library re-opens; visit dpl.pub/futurelibraries for updates on timing as they are available. A small temporary space will open on the Sunriver Library property to allow for holds pick-up, light browsing, and computer/printer use.

REDMOND LIBRARY

A drone’s view of the construction on the Redmond Library, taken in June 2023. The concrete pillars will house stairwells and an elevator.

Redmond Library

In Redmond, the footprint of the new library is beginning to take shape, with the building itself scheduled to open in fall of 2024 (the temporary Redmond Library is open at 2127 S Hwy 97 in Redmond). Once complete, the Redmond Library will be 40,000 square feet—larger than the Downtown Bend Library— and will include more public meeting and creative spaces.

Stevens Ranch Library

Designs for the Stevens Ranch Library in east Bend were reviewed during the June Library Board meeting, with the Board unanimously voting to approve moving forward with the plan. The Stevens Ranch Library features solar panels and materials designed for maximum energy efficiency, which will ensure that the all-electric building meets or exceeds LEED Gold certification standards. Learn more at dpl.pub/stevensranch.

STEVENS RANCH LIBRARY

The Stevens Ranch Library will be located at the northeast corner of 27th and Wilderness Way in east Bend. The Library Board recently voted to unanimously approve moving forward with the plan.

More Resources for All

Though the Stevens Ranch Library will be located in Bend, it will greatly increase the number of books and other library resources available to residents throughout Deschutes County. Deschutes Public Library has a floating collection, which means that most items aren’t housed permanently at any one specific library—they “float” from location to location as they’re checked out and returned. Floating collections save time and money, and they give everyone in the county access to the full breadth and depth of what’s available through the library. What’s more, the Stevens Ranch Library will greatly increase the library’s capacity to move collections quickly between all county libraries, speeding up our ability to get materials into the hands of customers.

Construction and Remodeling Project Timeline

www.deschuteslibrary.org/futurelibraries

Learn more about all bond-funded projects, as well as the yearslong vision and planning process.

Redmond Library

2023 Fall 2024 Sisters Library

Sunriver Library

2023

Stevens Ranch Library Early 2024 Late 2025

Downtown Bend Library . . Early 2026

. Late 2026

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

Board 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.

Library of Things

Would you like to try your hand at knitting? Or try an air fryer before buying one? Maybe you’d like to give a Cricut a whirl or learn to play the guitar. 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.

Explore the full Library of Things collection at dpl.pub/libraryofthings

Note the temporary locations for the Redmond and Sisters Libraries. The La Pine Library is temporarily closed. 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 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

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

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

La Pine Library

Temporarily closed / Cerrado temporalmente phone (541) 312-1080

See page 6 for special hours at the La Pine Activity Center.

Redmond Library

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

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

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

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. LIBRARY CLOSURES: September 4 and September 27, 2023

Explore the full Games collection at dpl.pub/boardgames