February is Library Lovers Month, but we’re celebrating YOU the amazing Central Oregon community of bookworms, lifelong learners, and knowledge seekers. Whether you use your library to find a good book, do research, attend events and programs, check out games or sewing machines, or access other free resources, we’re grateful to play a role in your life. So share the love! Let us know what you love most about your library; tag us on social or email us at newsletter@ deschuteslibrary.org.
NOW OPEN Redmond Library
The brand-new Redmond Library is now open! We are thrilled to share this beautiful new space with you. Turn to page 10 for information about hours and all of the amazing resources available in this dynamic community hub, and be sure to mark you calendar for March 8 when we celebrate the new library.
& 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.
Kids’ Math Night with Mathnasium 6+ YRS
Change your mind about math with fun and games.
Friday, February 7 • 3:00 p.m.
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Tuesday, February 18 • 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts.
Thursday, February 20 • 5:30 p.m.
Fall in Love with the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon 0–11 YRS
Enjoy some of the museum’s most loved exhibits.
Wednesday, February 12 • 1:30 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Discuss Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by May Nguyen.
Tuesday, February 18 • 4:30 p.m.
Discuss Leon the Extraordinary by Jamar Nicholas.
Tuesday, March 18 • 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 12) Thursdays • 9:30 a.m. (no sessions Feb. 13, Mar. 13)
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.
Thursday, March 20 • 5:30 p.m.
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 12)
Page-to-Screen Family Movie Night*
ALL AGES
Enjoy a screening of Tangled. Free tickets required at www.towertheatre. org
Friday, March 14 • 6:00 p.m.
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend
Here Comes the Sun: Suncatcher Crafts 2–5 YRS
Create a suncatcher to celebrate the brighter days ahead.
Friday, February 21 • 9:30 a.m.
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Tuesday, February 26 • 4:00 p.m.
Preschool Story Time Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Family Expedition: Snowshoe the Cascades* ALL AGES
Mondays in February • 9:30 a.m.
Monday, March 3 • 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Feb. 13, Mar. 13)
Infant Music Together Workshop* 0–8 MOS
Grow your baby into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 4 • 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, March 4 • 11:15 a.m.
B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development* 0–5 YRS
Sensory development skill-building and play for children and families. Registration required.
Wednesday, February 12 • 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12 • 2:00 p.m.
Join Wanderlust Tours for a snowshoeing adventure. Registration required.
Thursday, March 27 • 1:30 p.m.
East Bend
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 11)
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 15)
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 11)
B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development* 0–5 YRS
Sensory development skill-building and play for children and families. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 5 • 2:00 p.m.
Calm the Chaos: Family Yoga Workshop 0–5 YRS
Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement, and breath.
Monday, March 17 • 9:30 a.m.
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time at Mountain Air* 0–5 YRS
Enjoy a toddler jump time session, with storytelling. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 18 • 12:30 p.m.
Mountain Air Trampoline Park 20495 Murray Rd., #150, Bend
La Pine
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Fridays • 11:00 a.m. (no session Mar. 14)
B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development* 0–5 YRS
Sensory development skill-building and play for children and families. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 4 • 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4 • 1:00 p.m.
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Tuesday, February 4 • 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts.
Thursday, February 4 • 6:00 p.m.
Calm the Chaos: Family Yoga Workshop 0–5 YRS
Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement, and breath.
Wednesday, March 19 • 10:15 a.m.
Redmond
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays in February • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Tuesdays in March • 10:30 a.m.
(no session Mar. 11)
Redmond Library
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Mondays in Feburary • 10:30 a.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Mondays in March • 10:30 a.m.
(no session Mar. 10)
Redmond Library
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Saturdays, Mar. 8, 22, 29 • 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Parade
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Wednesday, March 5, 26 • 1:00 p.m.
Caregiver Meet-Up 0–5 YRS
Connect with other caregivers while kids get their wiggles out.
Friday, February 7, 21 • 1:00 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 21 • 1:00 p.m.
Little Bug Play Hub
522 SW 6th St., Redmond
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Monday, February 10 • 10:30 a.m.
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Wednesday, February 12 • 3:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Discuss Doodleville by Chad Sell.
Tuesday, March 11 • 4:00 p.m.
Chaos with the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon 0–11 YRS
Come explore a chaotic collection of museum exhibits.
Friday, March 14 • 9:30 a.m.
Family Planetarium Exploration 6+ YRS
Explore the chaos of the cosmos in an inflatable planetarium.
Saturday, March 15 • 2:00 p.m.
Sisters
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays in February • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in March • 10:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 12)
B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development* 0–5 YRS
Sensory development skill-building and play for children and families. Registration required.
Thursday, February 6 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 6 • 10:30 a.m.
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Wednesday, February 19 • 4:00 p.m.
Family Planetarium Exploration 6+ YRS
Explore the chaos of the cosmos in an inflatable planetarium.
Friday, March 7 • 1:45 p.m.
Sunriver
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays in February • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays in March • 10:30 a.m. (no session Mar. 12)
B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development* 0–5 YRS
Sensory development skill-building and play for children and families. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 4 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 4 • 10:30 a.m.
Hygge with the Library
It’s a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library. Join us!
LA PINE 2/4, 4:00 pm
SUNRIVER 2/11, 4:00 pm
REDMOND 2/12, 3:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BEND 2/18, 4:00 pm
SISTERS 2/19, 4:00 pm
SUNRIVER 2/26, 4:00 pm
Hygge with the Library ALL AGES
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library.
Tuesday, February 11 • 4:00 p.m.
Animal Adaptations with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory 6–12 YRS
Explore animal groups and adaptations with biofacts and animal visitors.
Wednesday, February 19 • 1:30 p.m.
Middle &
High School
Dungeons & Dragons Map Creation Workshop
Learn fun, innovative ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Sisters
Tuesday, March 11 • 4:00 p.m.
Redmond
Friday, March 14 • 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend
Monday, March 17 • 4:00 p.m.
La Pine
Tuesday, March 18 • 4:00 p.m.
East Bend
Wednesday, March 19 • 3:00 p.m.
Sunriver
Thursday, March 27 • 11:00 a.m.
Spring Break One-Shot*
Join us for this one-shot D&D experience with other teens. Registration required.
Redmond
Monday, March 24 • noon–3:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend
Wednesday, Mar 26 • noon–3:00 p.m.
Monthly Dungeons & Dragons Club
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
La Pine
Friday, February 28 • 2–5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 28 • 2–5:00 p.m.
Sisters
Friday, February 21 • 4–6:00 p.m. Friday, March 21 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Heart of Forest Bathing
ADULTS Downtown Bend
Changing Patterns: Re-entry Weeklies
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Mondays • 6:00 p.m.
(no session Feb. 17)
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
(no sessions Feb. 13, Mar. 13)
Public (ROCK ) Choir*
Sing along to love songs with a live band. Registration required.
Monday, February 3 • 6:00 p.m.
Immersion Brewing
550 SW Industrial Way, Bend
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Android Essentials*
Discover how to use your Android device with ease. Registration required.
Thursday, February 6 • 10:30 a.m.
Notary Public Services
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thursday, February 6, 20
• 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 20
• 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Plays Out Loud: Grand Horizons
Participate in a hilarious and heartbreaking reader’s theatre on marital malaise.
Wednesday, February 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Tax Aide
Free, walk-in tax-prep sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Saturdays starting February 8
• 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Music of the Romantic Era
Learn about Romantic music with a local conductor and professor. Saturday, February 8 • 10:00 a.m.
Valentine’s Card Making*
Craft beautiful Valentine cards for a friend or a loved one. Registration required.
Sunday, February 9 • 3:00 p.m.
Winter
Reading Challenge
Celebrate Library Lovers Month by cozying up with a great book—and earn a chance to win great prizes! The Winter Reading Challenge is in full swing and continues through March 20. Explore new genres, diverse authors, and fun activities as you work your way through fun challenges. To take part, adults 18+ simply register via the Beanstack app—then track your progress with challenges. Learn more at dpl.pub/winterread.
Learn about this immersive meditative practice set in nature.
Wednesday, February 12 • 6:00 p.m.
Grand Horizons Preview Night
Enjoy a supremely funny comedy about marital malaise.
Thursday, February 13 • 7:30 p.m.
Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Day of Remembrance
Author Gordon Nagai shares his family’s story of incarceration during WWII.
Sunday, February 16 • 2:00 p.m.
iPhone Essentials*
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required.
Thursday, February 20 • 10:30 p.m.
Dementia Support Group
Learn about the disease, share experiences, and receive practical advice.
Friday, February 21 • 1:00 p.m.
Borders and Boundaries: Immigration, Enforcement, and Business*
Learn more about the complex issue of immigration. Registration required. Monday, February 24 • 5:00 p.m.
Death Café 16+ YRS
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Tuesday, February 25 • 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25 • 6:00 p.m.
Resume Review
Make your resume shine in this quick class covering the basics.
Thursday, February 27 • noon
Plays Out Loud: The Mousetrap
Participate in a murder mystery reader’s theatre by Agatha Christie.
Tuesday, March 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of abuse and the signs. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets*
Explore Google’s free services including Drive, Sheets, Docs, and more. Registration required.
Thursday, March 6 • 10:00 a.m.
How to Effectively Insure Your Business*
Learn essential strategies for protecting your business with effective insurance coverage. Registration required. Monday, March 10 • 5:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY Know Romance
Swoon to the sounds of the Dove String Quartet and learn about 19thcentury music from the Romantic era. Deepen your connection to nature with a forest bathing presentation and practice intention setting to build resilience in the new year. Make Valentine’s cards for a friend or loved one and indulge in a charcuterie board class. Families can discover the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon and adults can sing along to love songs with Central Oregon’s Public (ROCK) Choir.
Wilderness Kit: An Updated Approach to the “10 Essentials” Pack smarter and be better prepared for wilderness challenges.
Wednesday, March 12 • 6:00 p.m.
When Duty Called: A Reading Alisha Hamel shares stories of sacrifice and courage from Oregon WWII veterans.
Friday, March 14 • 11:00 a.m.
Floods, Fires, and Volcanoes: Oregon’s Great Natural Disasters
Author William Sullivan explores our state’s historic natural disasters.
Tuesday, March 18 • 6:00 p.m.
Art and Book Pairing*
Explore a variety of art works that match up with new books. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 19 • 5:30 p.m.
Mockingbird Gallery
869 NW Wall St., Bend
Working with AI*
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services. Registration required.
Thursday, March 20 • 10:00 a.m.
Guided Forest Bath*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul in Shevlin Park. Registration required.
Monday, March 24 • 2:00 p.m.
MacOS Essentials*
Explore your Mac laptop. Registration required.
Thursday, March 27 • 10:00 a.m.
The Mousetrap Preview Night
Stay on your toes with Agatha Christie’s record-breaking murder mystery.
Thursday, March 27 • 7:30 p.m.
Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
MARCH Know Chaos
Stay on the edge of your seat with a live performance of Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery, The Mousetrap, or participate in a relaxed reading of the play. Discover our state’s historic natural disasters with author William Sullivan and engage in activities that explore the impact of Rosie the Riveter. Dive into a unique take on outdoor preparedness and learn how to create effective emergency plans. Families can explore the cosmos in an inflatable planetarium and attend a family yoga workshop.
East Bend
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Wednesday, Feb 12 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Mar 12 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Self-Love Intention-Setting Workshop*
Candle-making, self-care, and community-building—what’s not to love? Registration required.
Tuesday, February 11 • 5:30 p.m.
All-Ages Puzzle Swap Exchange a puzzle for a new-to-you one.
Saturday, February 22 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
From Fallout to Fury Road: The Post-Apocalyptic Narrative Explore post-apocalyptic worlds through storytelling and player-driven experiences.
Tuesday, March 4 • 5:00 p.m.
La Pine
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Drop in for help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Friday, February 21 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Friday, March 21 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required. Tuesday, February 25 • 5:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Thursday, March 20 • 5:30 p.m.
Tax Aide
Tax Aide is offering free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Library. Learn more about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS-certified software and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers will also be available to answer some your tax questions. Visit CASHOregon.org to learn more about the service and what to bring to your visit.
DOWNTOWN BEND Saturdays starting 2/8 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Redmond
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tuesdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
The Essentials of Raising Chickens in Central Oregon*
Learn to raise happy, healthy chickens in our climate. Registration required.
Saturday, February 8 • 11:00 a.m.
Public (ROCK ) Choir*
All-ages singalong to love songs with a live band. Registration required.
Sunday, February 9 • 2:00 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall
818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of abuse and the signs. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 11 • 5:30 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
A Perfect Pair: Wine and Fondue*
Experience the perfect pairing of fondue and wine. Registration required.
Wednesday, February 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Arome
432 SW 6th St., Redmond
Dove String Quartet
Romantic music? Yes please.
Saturday, February 15 • 2:00 p.m.
Valentine’s Charcuterie Workshop*
A multi-age charcuterie board class. Registration required.
Saturday, February 22 • 11:00 a.m.
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets*
Explore Google’s free services including Drive, Sheets, Docs, and more. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 4 • 10:00 a.m.
Redmond Library Community Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the new Redmond Library during this free community event.
Saturday, March 8 • noon–3:00 p.m.
When Duty Called: A Reading Alisha Hamel shares stories of sacrifice and courage from Oregon WWII veterans.
Wednesday, March 12 • 3:00 p.m.
Working with AI*
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 18 • 10:00 a.m.
Floods, Fires, and Volcanoes:
Oregon’s Great Natural Disasters
Author William Sullivan explores our state’s historic natural disasters.
Wednesday, March 19 • 1:00 p.m.
Rosie the Riveter: Empowered by Chaos
Engage in activities that explore the impact of the WWII icon.
Friday, March 21 • 1:00 p.m.
Calm the Chaos: Adult Yoga*
Calm the chaos of life through mindful movement. Registration required.
Friday, March 21 • 3:00 p.m.
MacOS Essentials*
Explore your Mac laptop. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 25 • 10:00 a.m.
Sisters
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Friday, February 14 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Friday, March 14 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Music of the Romantic Era
Learn about Romantic music with a local conductor and professor.
Saturday, February 8 • 2:00 p.m.
Self-Love Intention-Setting Workshop*
Candle-making, self-care, and community-building—what’s not to love? Registration required.
Sunday, February 9 • 10:30 a.m.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 18 • 5:30 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness for Wildfires, Earthquakes, and More
Learn how to prepare for unforeseen chaos.
Sunday, March 2 • 2:00 p.m.
Working with AI*
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services. Registration required.
Friday, March 14 • 1:30 p.m.
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 18 • 5:30 p.m.
Sunriver
Valentine’s Card Making*
Craft beautiful Valentine cards for a friend or a loved one. Registration required.
Wednesday, February 5 • 1:00 p.m.
All-Ages Puzzle Swap
Exchange a puzzle for a new-to-you one. Sat, March 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Floods, Fires, and Volcanoes:
Oregon’s Great Natural Disasters
Oregon author William L. Sullivan presents an illustrated lecture about the floods, earthquakes, forest fires, eruptions, and tsunamis that have hit Oregon during the past 13,000 years of human settlement. Although these disasters occur at irregular intervals, Sullivan shows that they are in fact part of natural cycles.
DOWNTOWN BEND 3/18, 6:00 pm
REDMOND 3/19, 1:00 pm
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 writing space with the benefit of others’ company.
Tuesdays • 9:30–11:00 a.m.
What’s So Funny?: A Satire Workshop*
Learn how satire can enhance your writing. Registration required.
Thursday, February 6 • 6:00 p.m.
Love and Book Deals*
Finding and maintaining an effective critique group for success. Registration required.
Saturday, February 8 • 3:30 p.m.
Central Oregon Writers Guild*
Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures. Registration required to attend online.
Tuesday, February 11 • 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 • 5:30 p.m.
The Be-All and the End-All: A Poetry Reading
Matthew James Friday’s poems explore anxiety, hope, and our future.
Monday, March 3 • 6:00 p.m.
Irelandish: A Reading
Discover Ireland’s charm through Jana Zvibleman’s captivating travel memoir.
Friday, March 14 • 2:00 p.m.
Redmond
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thursday, February 20 • 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 • 6:00 p.m.
SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW 6th St., Redmond
How Poets Jump for Joy*
Turn your frown upside down with joyful poetry. Registration required. Saturday, March 1 • 11:00 a.m.
ESPAÑOL
Downtown
Bend
Thrive Central Oregon
Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los viernes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 6 de febrero • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 6 de marzo • 4:00 p.m.
Preservación de Nuestra Cultura y Tradiciones con Hilda Leon Reflexionemos sobre la importancia de la identidad cultural latina.
Domingo, 16 de febrero • 10:00 a.m.
Migración: Cambios y Transformación
Lo que cambia y lo que permanece con Cristina Morales.
Sábado, 15 de marzo • 10:30 a.m.
East Bend
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 20 de febrero • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 20 de marzo • 4:00 p.m.
Redmond
Thrive Central Oregon
Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los lunes • 1–4:00 p.m. (no hay sesión 17 de febrero)
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Miércoles, 12 de febrero • 4:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 12 de marzo • 4:00 p.m.
Sisters
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 27 de febrero • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 27 de marzo • 4:00 p.m.
En Línea
Abogado en la Biblioteca*
Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.
Miércoles, 5 y 19 de febrero • 5–8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 5 y 19 de marzo • 5–8:00 p.m.
How Poets Jump for Joy*
The world gives us many downers. This workshop counters that energy by deliberately turning downers into poems of joy. Theologically-based commentary from poet Christian Wiman, who published a recent anthology of joy poetry, adds to the conversation. Participants are invited to write a new poem celebrating their own experience of joy and share this writing. Presenter Carol Barrett hopes to enable uplifting testimonies to poetry’s ability to capture some of our most treasured moments and realizations.
REDMOND 3/1, 11:00 am
Book Clubs
The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center
Discuss The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt.
Thursday, February 6 • 1:00 p.m.
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Discuss Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery.
Thursday, March 6 • 1:00 p.m.
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
The Library Book Club at East Bend
Discuss The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.
Saturday, February 8 • 11:00 a.m.
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier.
Saturday, March 8 • 11:00 a.m.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea
Discuss Inciting Joy by Ross Gay.
Tuesday, February 11 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters
Discuss Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny.
Tuesday, March 11 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters
The Library Book Club at Larkspur
Discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.
Wednesday, February 19 • 10:00 a.m.
1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
Wednesday, March 19 • 10:00 a.m.
1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend
Discuss Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper. Friday, February 28 • noon
Discuss Zero Days by Ruth Ware. Friday, March 28 • noon
Legal Resources
Law Librarian Office Hours
Get help with your legal information questions. La Pine Library
Tuesday, February 18 • noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 • noon–1:30 p.m.
Lawyer in the Library*
Free 30-minute online consultations with a local lawyer. Registration required. Online only. Spanish interpreters available with advance notice.
Wednesday, February 5, 19 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 19 • 5–8:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-in Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance. Thrive can help connect you with resources, including housing, food, shelter, health care and insurance, employment, disability support, SSI/SSD, senior support, and more.
Downtown Bend
Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session Feb. 17)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Tuesday, February 11, 25 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 25 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK
STAFF PROFILE
Daisy Keefer
PUBLIC SERVICES SPECIALIST
Daisy’s passion for libraries shines through in her daily interactions where she finds joy in helping customers discover the books they’ve been longing to read. She remarks affectionately about libraries, saying “There’s no other public forum that succeeds so completely at providing the needs and wants of its community.” Besides the excitement she gets in helping customers, she’s a super user of the Library of Things collection. She recently checked out the brush painting kit and experimented with different techniques. “It is such a great resource to get access to things someone may not have the means or space to own themselves,” says Daisy. In May, Daisy will complete her Master’s in Library Science degree, and she’s kept herself busy with plenty of reading along the way. “I reread the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, which is a favorite of mine from childhood, and the two series that follow—Heroes of Olympus and The Trials of Apollo.”
CUSTOMER PROFILE
Erin Merriman Zenor
PUBLIC SERVICES SPECIALIST
Meet Erin, one of Downtown Bend Library’s wonderful Public Services Specialists and Story Time facilitators. She also provides customer support for the HomeWord Bound program, a service that mails library materials to customers who are not able to come into the library on their own. “Story Time is my favorite to see kids getting excited about books and singing silly rhymes and songs,” says Erin. She discovered her love for literature at a young age when her dad read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien to her and her brothers. “It’s my favorite book and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve re-read it since,” says Erin. When asked about libraries Erin remarks, “Libraries matter because for many people they are safe spaces to read, learn, or just be with no expectations or cost.” Speaking of no cost, Erin suggests trying out her favorite Library resource, the Library of Things collection—for free!
Randall Degges
Every night before bed, Randall’s mother Deniese would read to him and his siblings, her voice echoing tales as they drifted into lands far away. “As the oldest of four, I cherished those hours of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter our mother would read,” says Randall. As they got older and started reading books on their own, Deniese began working afternoon shifts at the Burbank Library and it became their second home. “After school I’d lose myself in the library’s collections, picking up programming books, eventually teaching myself to code on an old dos computer,” says Randall. From programming system hacks in video games to development engineering at tech start-ups, each line of code traced back to those early library days. “The library provides equitable opportunity to education without gates and barriers. We need investing in library spaces because it opened doorways for me I never dreamed possible.”
Redmond Library
This beautiful new library is open, ready to serve the growing Redmond community now and for generations to come.
NOW OPEN!
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Redmond Library Community Celebration
Saturday, March 8 • noon–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the new Redmond Library during this free community event. We’ll have live music, artist talks, hands-on activities, a balloon artist, the GlinWood Fae, and plenty of free swag—including limited-edition book bags! A professional photographer will be on hand for a free, book-themed photo shoot (check out or bring your favorite book for the photo if you’d like!). Check out the library, check out a book, and enjoy time with other members of the Redmond community.
THE ADULT AND TEEN COLLECTIONS are upstairs, as is a public meeting room that provides space for smaller-scale gatherings and programs. The northeast corner of the building features a large co-working area with private study rooms and plenty of space for collaboration.
YOU’LL FIND AMPLE SEATING with dynamic views throughout the upstairs area, as well as public computers and a print station. Fast and free wi-fi is available throughout the building.
DON’T MISS THE ART
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John Grade’s “Sage” floats over the central staircase; it was inspired by the structure within the stem of our local sagebrush as well as by regional obsidian flows. Under the stairs you’ll find the bronze “Reading Girl,” who has been a beloved part of the Redmond Library for decades. Upstairs near the adult fiction section is Bill Hoppe’s “West Went,” a largescale oil painting that reflects the transparency and atmospheric perspective that are at the core of Hoppe’s work. And coming soon: an original work by Central Oregon artist Jason Graham, which will be installed on the second floor near the teen collection.
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THE FIRST FLOOR , large and divisible meeting spaces greatly increase the library’s capacity for events and programs, while a MakerSpace allows for hands-on activities and a dedicated area in which to plan and create. The vibrant children’s discovery area encourages interactive play and learning. The first floor also features a drive-up window where customers can drop off materials and pick up holds (drive-through pick up of holds begins in March). A civic patio on the south side of the building provides a welcoming space for the community to gather.
Author! Author! Returns— with an Oregon Focus
The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series brings award-winning authors to Central Oregon to share their books and engage audiences in discussions regarding their work—and this year, the focus is on Oregon authors. All proceeds from Author! Author! ticket sales benefit the library’s youth, teen, and senior programs and services. For dates and ticket information, visit www.dplfoundation.org.
Willy Vlautin
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy Vlautin is the author of seven novels and is the founder of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines. Vlautin has been the recipient of three Oregon Book Awards, The Nevada Silver Pen Award, and was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and was shortlisted for the Impac Award (International Dublin Literary Award). Three of his novels—The Motel Life, Lean on Pete, and The Night Always Comes—have been adapted as films. His novels have been translated into 11 languages. Vlautin teaches at Pacific University’s MFA in Writing program and lives near Portland, Oregon, with his wife, dog, cats, and horses.
Ellen Waterston
Anis Mojgani
Anis Mojgani was the 10th Poet Laureate of Oregon, a two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam, and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam. A recipient of an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate Fellowship, Majgani has done commissions for the Getty Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum. His work has appeared on HBO and National Public Radio, and in the pages of The New York Times, Rattle, Platypus, Winter Tangerine, Forklift Ohio, and Bat City Review. He is the author of six books of poetry and the opera libretto for Sanctuaries. Mojgani’s first children’s book is forthcoming, and his latest poetry collection is The Tigers They Let Me. Originally from New Orleans, he currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
Ellen Waterston was named Oregon Poet Laureate in August 2024 for a two-year term. A New Englander who moved to the ranching West, much of Waterston’s prose and poetry is inspired by the remote reaches of southeastern Oregon’s Outback. Waterston has published four collections of poetry and three nonfiction titles. Her latest book is We Could Die Doing This, a collection of essays. She is the recipient of the Stewart H. Holbrook Award and the Soapstone Bread and Roses Award, as well as winner of the Obsidian Prize in Poetry and two-time winner of the WILLA Award in Poetry. In addition to her work as an author, Waterston founded the for-profit Writing Ranch and two literary arts nonprofits. Waterston lives in Bend, Oregon.
Downtown Bend Library
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