Deschutes Public Library Events

Welcome!

Each day brings a few more minutes of daylight—a few more minutes to read by the light of the sun! Be sure to check out all of the book clubs available to you through the library (see page 6), as well as resources and book clubs kits for any book club to check out (dpl.pub/bookclubs). With more than 200 titles to select from, each book club kit includes up to 12 copies of a book that your club can check out for up to two months. And if you’re looking to make reading even more fun, take on our Winter Reading Challenge; see page 6 for more information.

Latest on Library Updates

The construction of a new Redmond Library and work on the remodeling of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries is now underway. See pages 10 and 11 for more information about these projects and temporary library locations. When exploring all of the great events you’ll find in this guide, be sure to note the addresses of programs for these libraries in particular, as many will be held at community partner locations. Our thanks to the businesses and organizations who are sharing their spaces with us!

Using This Guide

You’ll find full descriptions and more information for all programs on our web calendar at dpl.pub/ calendar. The web calendar is also your go-to place for any programs that require registration. All library programs are free of charge. Because things sometimes change, be sure to check the web calendar before attending any inperson events.

KIDS FAMILY

Online

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

Downtown Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesdays & Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time 0–18 MOS

A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.

Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time 3–5 YRS

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

Mondays • 9:30 a.m.

(no story time February 20)

Toddler Story Time 18–36 MOS

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

Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Hygge with the Library ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an inter-generational event!

Friday, February 3 • 4:00 p.m.

Owl and Book Pairing at the High Desert Museum* 6–11 YRS

Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with new books and owls. Registration required.

Wednesday, February 8 • 2:00 p.m.

High Desert Museum

59800 US Hwy 97, Bend

STEAM Team: Mysterious Makers 6–11 YRS

Join us for mystery crafting—you never know what you will find in the bag.

Tuesday, February 21 • 4:00 p.m.

Page to Screen Family Movie Night

Screen Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Tickets are free but required; tickets available starting February 10 at www.towertheatre.org

Friday, March 10 • 6:00 p.m.

Tower Theatre

835 NW Wall St., Bend

STEAM Team: Pysanky Eggs 6–11 YRS

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

Tuesday, March 21 • 4:00 p.m.

Kid’s Cursive Workshop 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop.

Monday, March 27 • 3:00 p.m.

East Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 1:30 p.m.

Saturdays • 9:30 a.m.

Hygge with the Library ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an inter-generational event!

Monday, February 13 • 4:00 p.m.

STEAM Team: Mysterious Makers 6–11 YRS

Join us for mystery crafting—you never know what you will find in the bag.

Wednesday, February 22 • 1:30 p.m.

Kid’s Cursive Workshop 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop.

Monday, March 13 • 4:00 p.m.

STEAM Team: Pysanky Eggs 6–11 YRS

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

Wednesday, March 15 • 1:30 p.m.

La Pine

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Thursdays • 1:30 p.m.

(no story time February 2)

La Pine Park & Recreation Community Center

16405 1st St., La Pine

Hygge with the Library* ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an intergenerational event! Registration required. (Note: If your child is an LPE student who rides the bus, contact the school o ce at 541-355-8000 to arrange transportation with the La Pine Bus Barn; this must be pre-arranged ahead of time.)

Thursday, February 9 • 2:15 p.m.

La Pine Elementary School 51615 Coach Rd., La Pine

STEAM Team: Grab and Go

Mystery Craft 6–11 YRS

Stop by the library’s temporary location to pick up kids’ crafts to do at home. While supplies last.

Saturday, February 25 • All day

Kid’s Cursive Workshop* 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop. Registration required. (Note: If your child is an LPE student who rides the bus, contact the school o ce at 541-355-8000 to arrange transportation with the La Pine Bus Barn; this must be pre-arranged ahead of time.)

Thursday, March 9 • 2:15 p.m.

La Pine Elementary School 51615 Coach Rd., La Pine

Redmond

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

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

Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays • 11:00 a.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Hygge with the Library ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an intergenerational event.

Tuesday, February 7 • 4:00 p.m.

SCP Redmond Hotel

521 SW 6th St., Redmond

STEAM Team: Grab and Go Mystery

Craft 6–11 YRS

Stop by the library’s temporary location to pick up kids’ crafts to do at home. While supplies last.

Saturday, February 25 • All day

Kid’s Cursive Workshop* 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop! Registration required.

Tuesday, March 21 • 3:00 p.m.

Junction Roastery

708 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond

Sisters

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Sisters Park & Recreation

1750 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters

STEAM Team: Grab and Go Mystery

Craft 6–11 YRS

Stop by to pick up kids’ crafts to do at home. While supplies last.

Saturday, February 25 • All day

Kid’s Cursive Workshop at Suttle Tea* 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop. Registration required.

Tuesday, March 14 • 3:00 p.m.

Suttle Tea

450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

Sunriver

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS

Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Hygge with the Library ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an intergenerational event!

Saturday, February 11 • 9:00 a.m.

STEAM Team: Mysterious Makers 6–11 YRS

Join us for mystery crafting—you never know what you will find in the bag.

Wednesday, February 15 • 1:30 p.m.

Kid’s Cursive Workshop 6–11 YRS

Learn the basics of cursive in this workshop.

Saturday, March 11 • 10:00 a.m.

STEAM Team: Pysanky Eggs 6–11 YRS

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

Wednesday, March 22 • 1:30 p.m.

MIDDLE GROUND

Pysanky Eggs 10–14 YRS

The ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating uses wax-resist lines and dip dying. The word “pysanky” is related to the base word of “write.” The art is writing on an egg with a fine-point wax tool. Make a simplified version to take home and find out a little more about our Ukrainian friends and neighbors.

Downtown Bend

Tuesday, March 28 • 11:00 a.m.

East Bend

Sunday, April 5 • 3:30 p.m.

HYGGE WITH THE LIBRARY ALL AGES

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library—an intergenerational event!

Redmond

Thursday, March 11 • All day (pick up grab-and-go kit)

Sisters

Thursday, March 11 • All day (pick up grab-and-go kit)

Sunriver

Thursday, March 9 • 3:00 p.m.

ADULTS Downtown

Bend

An Update to Water Resources of Central Oregon

Develop a better understanding of water conditions and trends in the Deschutes Basin. Online or in person.

Friday, February 3 • 10:00 a.m.

Restorative Justice in Practice

Learn more about the practice of Restorative Justice.

Sunday, February 5 • 3:00 p.m.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour with Wanderlust Tours*

Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike in the moonlight. Registration required.

Sunday, February 5 • 7–11:00 p.m.

Axe-throwing at Unofficial Logging Co.* 16+ YRS

Try your hand at axe-throwing! Registration required.

Wednesday, February 8 • 5:00 p.m.

Unoffical Logging Co.

910 NW Harriman St., Bend

Your Next Book Pop-up: Winter Reading Challenge Edition

Join us for a reading recommendation happy hour with piles of new books, book lists, and more.

Friday, February 10 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Supreme Justice

Learn more about the impact of the Supreme Court.

Sunday, February 12 • 3:00 p.m.

The Future of Water in Oregon

How can we balance competing needs to have water for all?

Wednesday, February 15 • 6:00 p.m.

Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law*

The latest updates on Oregon landlordtenant law. Registration required. Online or in person.

Tuesday, February 21 • 6:00 p.m.

Filling in the Gaps: Reflections on Queer Memory & World-Making

Discuss queer stories through what is missing. Online or in person.

Sunday, February 26 • 3:00 p.m.

Introduction to Executive Function: Be the Boss of your Brain

Learn about time management and organization.

Monday, February 27 • 6:30 p.m.

Death Café 16+ YRS

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

Tuesday, February 28 • 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28 • 6:00 p.m.

First Results from the James Webb Space Telescope

Hear about initial discoveries of the largest telescope ever put into space.

Friday, March 3 • 10:00 a.m.

Food Is Culture

Learn about Soul Food’s major role in shaping American cuisine.

Saturday, March 4 • 2:00 p.m.

Healthy Touch for Children & Youth with KIDS Center

Guidelines for healthy touch; respectful ways to interact with children.

Tuesday, March 7 • 6:00 p.m.

Becoming a Citizen 101*

An overview of the naturalization process for green card holders. Registration recommended.

Wednesday, March 8 • 5:30 p.m.

Landscape Painting & the Conservation Movement

Explore the connection between art, conservation, and National Parks.

Wednesday, March 8 • 6:00 p.m.

Popcorn and Book Pairing at BrownBag Popcorn Co.*

Sample popcorn flavors that match up with new books. Registration required.

Monday, March 13 • 5:00 p.m. BrownBag Popcorn Co. 920 NW Bond St., Bend

Water Is Life

The cultural, political, and spiritual importance of the Klamath River as viewed through an Indigenous lens.

Thursday, March 16 • 6:00 p.m.

Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies

Don’t go underwater on your finances; explore helpful tips in this seminar.

Monday, March 20 • 6:00 p.m.

Deaf Panel: Witnessing Diverse Experiences

What do deaf people want the community to know?

Tuesday, March 21 • 6:00 p.m.

What Can Algae Tell Us?

Explore the future of aquatic ecosystems with algae research.

Wednesday, March 22 • 6:00 p.m.

Murder on the Nile

Watch an Agatha Christie mystery unfold on the water.

Thursday, March 23 • 7:30 p.m. Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend

CASSANDRA HALL

Filling in the Gaps: Reflections on Queer Memory & World-Making

Cassandra Hall is a queer, feminist scholar and fullspectrum care worker whose research and activist interests include disability justice, Jewish rhetorics, reproductive justice, and feminized genres.

DOWNTOWN BEND & ONLINE 2/26, 3:00 PM

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FEBRUARY Know Justice

Seek answers to environmental, legal, and human rights questions as we explore facets of justice in February. Hear from the founder of a climate justice collective and stretch your budget with healthy recipe ideas. Learn about the future of water use in Oregon and discover free legal resources available through the library. Dive into the stories of the world’s greatest superhero team and discuss queer stories by filling in the gaps of what is missing.

East Bend

Central Oregonizing

Learn about Bend’s sawmills and their history of union organizing.

Wednesday, February 8 • noon

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Monday, Feb 6 & March 6 • 7:00 p.m.

Keeping America’s Promise

Learn about the work Project Recover is doing to locate MIAs around the globe.

Wednesday, March 1 • 6:00 p.m.

Pearl Harbor, Pants, and a Piece of Paper

Explore the impact of Pearl Harbor on gender roles and fashion.

Saturday, March 18 • 2:00 p.m.

Redmond

Meals on a Budget*

Stretch your dollar with tasty recipes that will keep your body healthy and full. Registration required.

Wednesday, Feb 1 • 5:30–7:30 p.m. Arome

432 SW 6th St., Redmond

Central Oregonizing

Learn about Bend’s sawmills and their history of union organizing.

Saturday, February 4 • 2:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

MARCH Know Underwater

Tides ebb and flow, giving way to abundant life covering twothirds of Earth’s surface. Discover a world of wonder as we go underwater in March. From plankton to kelp forests, explore the future of aquatic ecosystems with algae research. Watch a performance of an Agatha Christie mystery unfold on the Nile and learn about the work Project Recover is doing to locate MIAs around the globe.

Music in Public Places at the High Desert Music Hall

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

Saturday, February 11 • 1:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 NW Forest Ave., Redmond

Open Hub Singing Club

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

Wednesday, February 15 • 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 • 6:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

Darkness to Light® Training With KIDS Center

Develop tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.

Thursday, February 16 • 5:30 p.m.

Becky Johnson Community Center

412 SW 8th St., Redmond

GABRIANN HALL Water Is Life

Gabriann Hall is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes and volunteers with the Tribe on education-related issues. She attended Oregon State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Ethnic Studies, a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She lives in Central Oregon and teaches Ethnic Studies and Native Studies at Central Oregon Community College.

DOWNTOWN BEND 3/16 , 6:00 P.M.

SUNRIVER 3/23, 4:00 P.M.

Keeping America’s Promise

Learn about the work Project Recover is doing to locate MIAs around the globe.

Thursday, March 5 • 3:00 p.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy

657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center

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

Tuesday, March 14 • 5:30 p.m.

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

What Can Algae Tell Us?

Explore the future of aquatic ecosystems with algae research.

Tuesday, March 14 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond Proficiency Academy

657 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond

Sisters

The Future of Water in Oregon

How can we balance competing needs to have water for all?

Monday, February 13 • noon

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall 301 S Elm St., Sisters

Landscape Painting & the Conservation Movement

Explore the connection between art, conservation, and National Parks.

Saturday, March 11 • 1:00 p.m.

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall

301 S Elm St., Sisters

Sunriver

Music in Public Places with the Dove String Quartet

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

Saturday, February 11 • 2:00 p.m.

Daylight Snowshoe Hike with Wanderlust Tours*

A guided snowshoe hike along the eastern Cascades. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 15 • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center

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

Tuesday, February 28 • 5:30 p.m.

Your Next Book Pop-up: Winter Reading Challenge Edition

A reading recommendation happy hour! New books, book lists, and more.

Friday, March 10 • 3–5:00 p.m.

Water Is Life at SHARC*

The cultural, political, and spiritual importance of the Klamath River. Registration required.

Thursday, March 23 • 4:00 p.m.

57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver

Online

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

An Update to Water Resources of Central Oregon

Develop a better understanding of water conditions and trends in the Deschutes Basin. Online or in person.

Friday, February 3 • 10:00 a.m.

Intro to Intersectional Environmentalism

Learn about the movement that centers on those most affected by the climate crisis. Online only.

Tuesday, February 7 • noon

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss These Precious Days: Essays by Ann Patchett. Online only.

Thursday, February 9 • 1:00 p.m.

Discuss Seen and Unseen by Elizabeth Partridge. Online only.

Thursday, March 9 • 1:00 p.m.

Supreme Justice

Learn more about the impact of the Supreme Court. Online only.

Thursday, February 9 • 6:00 p.m.

Central Oregon Writers Guild

Enjoy networking and writing workshops with other local writers. Online or in person.

Tuesday, February 14 • 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14 • 5:30 p.m.

Discover the Justice League

Dive into the stories of the world’s greatest superhero team! Online only.

Tuesday, February 21 • noon

Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law*

The latest updates on Oregon landlordtenant law. Registration required. Online or in person.

Tuesday, February 21 • 6:00 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online

Discuss Listening Still by Anne Griffin. Online only.

Wednesday, February 22 • 5:30 p.m.

Discuss The River Why by David James Duncan. Online only.

Wednesday, March 29 • 5:30 p.m.

Justice Resources in the Library

The library can help with your legal information needs. Online only.

Thursday, February 23 • 6:00 p.m.

Filling in the Gaps: Reflections on Queer Memory & World-Making

Discuss queer stories through what is missing. Online or in person.

Sunday, February 26 • 3:00 p.m.

Becoming a Citizen 101*

The naturalization process for green card holders. Registration recommended. Online or in person.

Wednesday, March 8 • 5:30 p.m.

BOOK CLUBS

Winter Reading Challenge

18+ YRS

February 1–March 20

Ready, set … read! The Winter Reading Challenge is an opportunity for you to celebrate reading while you work your way toward great prizes from your library. Join in the fun by completing challenges via the Beanstack app, such as reading a book with two or more authors, or a book with WINTER or SNOW in the title. Learn more by visiting dpl.pub/ winterread—then cozy up with a good book and start tracking your progress! For ages 18+ yrs.

Reading Rainbow Book Club at the Downtown Bend Library 16–20 YRS

A new monthly book club for older teens and young adults that discusses fiction that centers on the stories and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve.

Saturday, February 11 • 4:00 p.m.

March’s selection to be chosen at the February 11 meeting.

Saturday, March 11 • 4:00 p.m.

The Fiction Library Book Club Online Listening Still by Anne Griffin.

Wednesday, February 22 • 5:30 p.m.

The River Why by David James Duncan.

Wednesday, March 29 • 5:30 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS WEARING A FACE COVERING IS OPTIONAL AT ALL LIBRARY EVENTS

The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend

L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón.

Friday, February 24 • noon

The Guide by Peter Heller.

Friday, March 24 • noon

The Library Book Club at SCP Redmond Hotel

The River Why by Davis James Duncan.

Thursday, February 2 • 1:00 p.m. 521 SW 6th St., Redmond

The Guide by Peter Heller.

Thursday, March 2 • 1:00 p.m. 521 SW 6th St., Redmond

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Online

These Precious Days: Essays by Ann Patchett.

Thursday, February 9 • 1:00 p.m.

Seen and Unseen by Elizabeth Partridge.

Thursday, March 9 • 1:00 p.m.

The Library Book Club at East Bend Listening Still by Anne Griffin.

Saturday, February 11 • 11:00 a.m.

L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón.

Saturday, March 11 • 11:00 a.m.

Find access information for online programs on the web calendar at 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.

Creative Writing & Bookmaking Playshop*

Make a book that boasts your own words and art. Registration required.

Monday, February 6 • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Central Oregon Writers Guild

Enjoy networking and writing workshops with other local writers. Online or in person.

Tuesday, February 14 • 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14 • 5:30 p.m.

Here!

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

Thursday, February 16 • 6:00 p.m. The Commons 875 NW Brooks St., Bend

Writing and Resilience: HIIT for the Heart*

Explore how to use writing to work through intense emotions. Registration required.

Thursday, March 9 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Redmond

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

Thursday, March 16 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

CLASSES

Downtown Bend

Laptop Basics*

Learn and practice basic Windows laptop skills. Registration required.

Thursday, February 2, 16 • 10:00 a.m.

Open Computer Lab

Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Demystifying Digital Marketing, Part 1*

Explore the importance of focused branding for success with online marketing. Registration required.

Thursday, February 2 • 5:30

Job Search Lab

Explore and research job and career opportunities.

Thursday, March 2, 30 • 10:00 a.m.

Demystifying Digital Marketing, Part 2*

Explore the core modes of digital marketing, how they work, and more. Registration required.

Thursday, March 2 • 5:30 p.m.

East Bend

Open Computer Lab Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

Friday, Feb 10, 24 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Friday, March 10, 31 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Sunriver

Open Computer Lab Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

Friday, February 17 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.

ESPAÑOLdpl.pub/servicioslatinos

En Línea

Abogado en la Biblioteca*

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

Miércoles, 1 y 15 de febrero • 5–8:00 p.m.

Miércoles, 1 y 15 de marzo • 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.

Conozca a Diana Hernández, nuestra nueva bibliotecaria que está ayudando a fortalecer las relaciones con la comunidad Latina en el Condado de Deschutes. Vea la página 9 para leer más sobre Diana.

Programa para alumos de “middle school”: Huevos de Pascua Ucranianos Pysanky

¿Qué es psyanky? ¡Pysanky es la decoración Ucraniana de huevos! Haga una version de pysanky para usted.

Downtown Bend Library Martes, 28 de marzo • 11:00 a.m.

East Bend Library

Domingo, 5 de abril • 3:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FREE

Legal Resources

Law Library Office Hours

Get help with your legal information questions.

Downtown Bend Library

Tuesdays • 2–5:00 p.m. (no session March 28)

La Pine Activity Center

16450 Victory Wy., La Pine

Thursday, Feb 2 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Thursday, March 2 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Sunriver Library

Thursday, February 2 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 2 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse

201 E Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters

Thursday, Feb 9 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Thursday, March 9 • 10:00 a.m.–noon

Redmond Library

2127 S HWY 97

Thursday, February 9 • 2–4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 9 • 2–4:00 p.m.

East Bend Library

Thursday, Feb 16 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 16 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Lawyer in the Library*

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

Wednesday, Feb 1, 15 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1, 15 • 5–8:00 p.m.

Justice Resources in the Library

The library can help with your legal information needs. Online only.

Thursday, February 23 • 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations

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

Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session February 20)

Fridays • 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tax Aide

Walk-in tax prep sessions with certified tax volunteers.

Saturdays • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Tuesday, Feb 14, 28 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar 14, 28 • 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.

Free Tax Prep Help

Downtown Bend Library

Saturdays in February and March • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Library starting February 4. Learn about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS-certified software and electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers are available to answer some of your tax questions.

PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK

BILL O’DELL SMITH

As if it were just yesterday, Bill recounts his first visit to Deschutes Public Libraryin 1983. “It was the first thing I did when I moved to Bend. The old library was quaint, but the Downtown branch feels more like a library,” says Bill. A Los Angeles native, Bill is accustomed to big-city life and a robust library system featuring live music, public computers, and—of course—many books. He quickly

DIANA HERNÁNDEZ

Community Librarian, Latino Community

Time flies when you’re having fun, and in just four months Diana’s brought a lot of fun to the library! Community Librarian Diana Hernández brings her dual immersion teaching experience paired with a love of books to help build relationships within Deschutes County’s Latino community. “Growing up in Texas, my childhood was filled with books and story times in Spanish. Our neighborhood library was a safe and welcoming place for my family,” says Diana. Her upbringing embraced a reciprocal relationship between Latinos and the library, and she’s eager for the opportunity to work with the Latino community, helping facilitate access to knowledge and resources. Diana shares, “Reading and books have been a consistent and reliable companion throughout my life and I want to share that with my community.” She enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy and creating playlists based on these books. “I’m currently prioritizing reading books written by women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ authors. Through reading diverse perspectives, I’m learning to be a better human being—one book at a time.” Welcome, Diana!

discovered his new library has all the modern offerings often found in large cities. “I’m a big reader; I enjoy science fiction, graphic novels, and comics,” says Bill. Checking all the boxes is his favorite author Neil Gaiman. In the warmer months, Bill works long days landscaping, but in the off-season he visits the library nearly every day. “If it weren’t for the library, I wouldn’t have the means to read. It’s a good place to relax and think for a while.”

PERFIL DEL PERSONAL DIANA HERNÁNDEZ

Bibliotecaria Comunitaria, Comunidad Latina

¡El tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes! En solo cuatro meses, Diana ha traído mucha alegría a la biblioteca. Diana Hernández trae su experiencia como maestra de doble inmersión y su amor por la lectura a su nuevo puesto como bibliotecaria comunitaria de la comunidad Latina. “Crecí en Texas, y mi niñez estuvo repleta de libros y cuentos en español. La biblioteca de mi vecindario fue un lugar seguro y acogedor para mi familia,” dice Diana. En su experiencia, la relación entre la biblioteca y la comunidad Latina ha sido positiva y está emocionada de tener la oportunidad de trabajar con la comunidad Latina para facilitar el acceso al conocimiento y los recursos que ofrece la biblioteca. Diana comparte que “La lectura y los libros han sido compañeros consistentes y confiables en mi vida y quiero compartir eso con mi comunidad.” Sus géneros favoritos son la ciencia ficción y la fantasía. Cuando no está leyendo le gusta crear listas de reproducción de música inspiradas por sus libros favoritos. “Presentemente me estoy enfocando en leer libros escritos por mujeres, personas racializadas, y personas LGBTQ+. A través de leer libros con perspectivas diversas, estoy aprendiendo a ser un mejor ser humano—un libro a la vez.” ¡Bienvenida, Diana!

INNovember 2020, Deschutes

County voters supported the Library’s bond measure to expand and improve libraries across the county. The work is now underway, starting in the first half of 2023 with remodels of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries and the start of construction of a new Redmond Library that will double the square footage of the previous space.

Building for the Future

ARCHITECTUAL RENDERING & TEMPORARY REDMOND LOCATION

TOP Ariel view of the new Redmond Library location. BOTTOM Temporary Redmond Library, 2127 S HWY 97, Redmond

REDMOND LIBRARY A NEW LIBRARY FOR A GROWING CITY

Like much of Central Oregon, Redmond has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 20 years. The all-new Redmond Library will continue to serve as a dynamic community hub—and it will double the size of the previous library. The new 40,000-square-foot library will replace the existing library and remain between Cascade and Deschutes Avenues. Once complete, the new library will include:

• Large and divisible meeting spaces for community use

• Collaborative and co-working areas

• DIY spaces for creative, hands-on activities and programs

• An engaging children’s discovery space for learning and play

• A dedicated space for teens

• A covered civic patio for gathering, as well as programs and events

Construction is scheduled for completion in late in fall 2024. In the meantime, a temporary Redmond Library is open and operating at . This space offers select books and DVDs from the library’s collection, as well as a space for customers to pick up holds. Public computers as well as a meeting rooms are also available.

PRO TIP

Reserve books and DVDs through the library’s catalog at dpl.pub/catalog, where you can browse the hundreds of thousands of items in our collection. You’ll be notified via text or email as soon as your items are ready for pick-up. For access to digital items, explore dpl.pub/digital.

Construction/Remodeling Project Timeline

www.deschuteslibrary.org/futurelibraries

ARCHITECTUAL RENDERINGS & TEMPORARY LOCATION

TOP New floor plan of remodeled La Pine Library.

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

MIDDLE New floor plan of remodeled Sisters Library.

BOTTOM The temporary Sisters Library is located on the site of the existing library at 110 N Cedar Street, Sisters.

LA PINE AND SISTERS LIBRARIES REMODELS ARE UNDERWAY!

The La Pine and Sisters Libraries share a floorplan—mirror images of each other—so they are the first to undergo remodeling and updating. The renovation of these libraries will create bright and open spaces that welcome the community with more flexible meeting and tutoring rooms, an enhanced children’s discovery space, a cozy fireplace and reading area, and a large community gathering space.

The Sisters Library is now operating out of a . This enables customers to pick-up holds, browse a limited selection of popular titles for all ages, and use public computers.

While we work to complete a temporary space for the La Pine Library (scheduled to open in late February), the next closest library in Sunriver is just 15 miles north (56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver), and digital access to library resources is available 24/7 through the website (deschuteslibrary.org). Visit for updates on a temporary location.

Both the La Pine and Sisters Libraries are slated to re-open to the public in Fall 2023.

thanks to these businesses and organizations who are allowing the library to host events at their locations in La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters while we work on remodeling and construction:

A Novel Idea 2023

The A Novel Idea selection for 2023 is...

FOUR BOOKS by FOUR AUTHORS! We’re going big for the 20th year of this beloved community read program. All four authors have visited us in the past as part of A Novel Idea, and in 2023 they’re all coming back to celebrate this milestone with us. The four selections for 2023 are The Brothers K, by David James Duncan; L.A. Weather, by María Amparo Escandón; The Guide, by Peter Heller; and Listening Still, by Anne Griffin. Programming begins in April, and all four authors visit us for a free presentation on April 29.

Learn more at dpl.pub/anovelidea

Wayfinder Is On Its Way

While some libraries transition to temporary spaces, all libraries are transitioning to Wayfinder, a new way to explore your library’s collection. Wayfinder groups books into broad categories (such as Cooking) and further sorts those categories into subcategories (such as Vegetarian). The intent is to make it easier and more pleasurable to browse, while also giving you a simple way to locate exact titles if you’re looking for something specific.

We are in the process of relabeling, so you may see work underway when you visit your library. The full transition to Wayfinder is scheduled to be complete in late spring.

Learn more at dpl.pub/wayfinder

Note the temporary locations for the Redmond and Sisters Libraries; a temporary location for the La Pine Library is in process. 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 • fax (541) 617-7059

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

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

East Bend Library

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

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

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

La Pine Library

Temporary location in process; visit dpl.pub/ futurelapine for updates

phone (541) 312-1090 • fax (541) 536-0752

Redmond Library

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

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

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

Sisters Library

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

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

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

Sunriver Library

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

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

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

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