October/November 2024
We love autumn! This cozy season inspires us to curl up with good books, gather together with friends and family, and get crafty—all things your library can help you with! We of course have books galore, but you can also check out games (dpl.pub/games) for a fun game night, explore new cookbooks for festive meals, and try your hand at something new with free access to Creativebug (dpl.pub/ creativebug).
Find dozens of story times and other fun programs for kids available 24/7 on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/storytime
Remodeling work is complete and the Sunriver Library is once again open to the public. If you have a chance to visit, be sure to check out the bright new space, including a new children’s area, new community and study rooms, and beautiful new artwork. Turn to page 11 for more information about the Sunriver Library and for an update on the new Redmond Library.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 27)
Baby Story Time
Infant Music Together Workshop* 0–8 MOS
Grow your baby into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 1 • 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, November 5 • 11:15 a.m.
Costume Swap and Share ALL AGES
Share a costume, find a costume! Open to all ages.
Saturday, October 5 • 1:30 p.m.
Picture Book Party 0–5 YRS
Have self-directed fun with books, crafts, and more.
Monday, October 7 • 1:30 p.m.
Monday, November 4 • 1:30 p.m.
Music, Movement, and Stories 3–5 YRS
Movement and stories to develop motor skills.
Monday, October 14 • 1:30 p.m.
Monday, November 11 • 1:30 p.m.
Archaeological Scavenger Hunt 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library.
Monday, October 14 • 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts.
Thursday, October 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 21 • 5:30 p.m.
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
You’ll find full descriptions and more information for all programs on our web calendar at dpl.pub/ calendar. The web calendar is also you go-to place for any programs that require registration. All library programs are free of charge.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 27)
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Mondays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 25)
Haunted Forest India Ink Painings* 7+ YRS
Use India ink to create a creepy forest painting. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 8 • 4:00 p.m.
Freak’n Art 1265 NW Wall St., Bend
Monster Masquerade 3–10 YRS
Calling all little monsters to come and play!
Saturday, October 12 • 11:00 a.m.
B.U.R.S.T.: Sensory-Seeking
Activities ALL AGES
Activities and skill-building for sensoryseeking children and families.
Tuesday, October 22 • 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19 • 1:00 p.m.
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, song, and movement rhymes. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m. (no sessions Oct. 10; Nov 28.)
HUNT AGES 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library.
EAST BEND 10/9, 4:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BEND 10/14, 4:00 pm
SISTERS 10/22, 4:00 pm
LA PINE 10/29, 4:00 pm
REDMOND 10/30, 3:00 pm
Elementary school-age kids can use their adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library! We’ll lead them on a scavenger hunt to find archaeological artifacts and learn how to research who created these artifacts and when, while they also learn about ancient cultures. If your child is neurodivergent and attending in-person programming is difficult or causes discomfort, please reach out to erinh@deschuteslibrary.org to request a take-home kit with instructions and materials. We will have a limited number of kits for neurodivergent children.
Ghostly All-Ages Game Night ALL AGES
Explore fun, scary games for the whole family with Modern Games.
Tuesday, October 22 • 6:00 p.m.
Pumpkinlicious Tricks and Treats* 0–11 YRS
Treat yourself to seasonal science, carnival games, and pumpkin art. Registration required.
Saturday, October 26 • 11:00 a.m.
Glow-in-the-Dark Story Time 3–5 YRS
Light up the library with stories, rhymes, and crafts.
Monday, October 28 • 1:30 p.m.
B.U.R.S.T.: Sensory-Avoidant Activities ALL AGES
Activities and skill-building for sensoryavoidant children and families.
Tuesday, November 5 • 1:00 p.m.
Upstream Family Explorers* 4–7 YRS
Explore water cycles and the aquatic wonders of Tumalo Creek. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 6 • 2:30 p.m.
Skyliner Lodge 16125 Skyliners Rd., Bend
All-Ages Game Night ALL AGES
Explore fun, new games with Modern Games.
Wednesday, November 6 • 6:00 p.m.
Board Game Swap ALL AGES
Exchange a board game for a new-toyou one.
Sat, November 9 • 9:00 a.m.–noon
B.U.R.S.T.: Mindfulness
Movement ALL AGES
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress.
Tuesday, November 12 • 1:00 p.m.
Puzzle Swap ALL AGES
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap. Sat, November 16 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Dream Jars 6–11 YRS
Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
Friday, November 22 • 4:00 p.m.
Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Story 0–10 YRS
Enjoy an author story time and meet the amazing dog Gobi.
Saturday, November 23 • 10:00 a.m.
Make a magical dream jar for a child to keep beside their bed. Fill mason jars with sparkly water, crystals, and other items, and decorate the outside. If your child is neurodivergent and attending in-person programming is difficult or causes discomfort, reach out to erinh@ deschuteslibrary.org to request a take-home kit.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 26)
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 30)
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 26)
Archaeological Scavenger Hunt 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library. Wednesday, October 9 • 4:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Discuss Camp Launchpad: Absolute Zeroes by Greg Smith.
Tuesday, October 15 • 4:30 p.m.
Discuss Aquanaut by Dan Santat. Tuesday, November 19 • 4:30 p.m.
Dream Jars 6–11 YRS
Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
Wednesday, November 20 • 2:00 p.m.
Save the Vaquita 5+ YRS
Learn about the world’s most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita.
Sunday, November 24 • 11:00 a.m.
DREAM JARS 6–11 YRS • Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
SISTERS 11/8, 1:00 pm
LA PINE 11/12, 4:00 pm
EAST BEND 11/20, 2:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BEND 11/22, 4:00 pm
SUNRIVER 11/26, 10:00 am
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Sat, October 5, 12, 26 • 11:00 a.m. Sat, November 2, 9, 23 • 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 17 • 10:30 a.m.
La Pine Community Harvest and Resource Fair ALL AGES
Join us for fun, food, and free resources.
Wednesday, October 2 • 4–6:00 p.m. La Pine Elementary School
Pumpkinlicious Tricks and Treats* 0–11 YRS
Treat yourself to seasonal science, carnival games, and pumpkin art. Registration required.
Saturday, October 19 • 11:00 a.m.
Archaeological Scavenger Hunt 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library.
Tuesday, October 29 • 4:00 p.m.
Dream Jars 6–11 YRS
Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
Tuesday, November 12 • 4:00 p.m.
Save the Vaquita 5+ YRS
Learn about the world’s most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita.
Saturday, November 23 • 1:30 p.m.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (no sessions Nov. 26)
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Step Into the Ice Age
Learn all about the Ice Age through archaeology.
Wednesday, October 2 • 3:00 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Archaeological Scavenger Hunt 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library.
Wednesday, October 30 • 3:00 p.m.
3Doodler Costume Creation
Make simple costume accessories or decorations to celebrate the season.
Sisters
Wednesday, October 9 • 4:00 p.m.
East Bend
Wednesday, October 16 • 3:00 p.m.
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons.
Downtown Bend
Tuesday, November 5 • 4:00 p.m.
East Bend
Wed, November 6 • 3:00 p.m.
Sisters
Friday, November 1 • 2:00 p.m.
Sunriver Wed, November 13 • 3:00 p.m.
Fall Break Dungeons & Dragons
One-Shot
Join us for this one-shot D&D experience.
Downtown Bend
Mon, November 25 • 11:00 a.m.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 27)
Haunted Forest India Ink Painings* 7+ YRS
Use India ink to create a creepy forest painting. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 15 • 3:45 p.m.
Archaeological Scavenger Hunt 6–11 YRS
Use your adventurous mind to find ancient artifacts in the library.
Tuesday, October 22 • 4:00 p.m.
Dream Jars 6–11 YRS
Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
Friday, November 8 • 1:00 p.m.
Ceme-terrariums*
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesday, October 2, 9 • 10:30 a.m. Sunriver Homeowners Association (SHARC)
57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver
Wed, October 16, 23, 30 • 10:30 a.m.
Wed, November 6, 13, 20 • 10:30 a.m. Sunriver Library
Monster Masquerade 3–10 YRS
Calling all little monsters to come and play!
Wednesday, October 16 • 2:45 p.m.
Create creepy cemetery-theme terrariums. Registration required.
Redmond (Becky Johnson Comm Ctr): Wednesday, October 2 • 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend: Friday, October 4 • 4:00 p.m.
Sisters: Friday, October 18 • 2:00 p.m.
East Bend: Monday, October 28 • 4:00 p.m.
La Pine: Wednesday, October 30 • 3:00 p.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, November 8 • 10:30 a.m.
Dream Jars 6–11 YRS
Make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed.
Tuesday, November 26 • 10:00 a.m.
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with other local teens.
Downtown Bend: Tuesday, November 5 • 4:00 p.m.
East Bend: Wednesday, November 6 • 3:00 p.m.
Sisters: Friday, November 1 • 2:00 p.m.
Sunriver: Wednesday, November 13 • 3:00 p.m.
Fall Break Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot
Join us for this one-shot D&D experience with other teens.
Downtown Bend: Monday, November 25 • 11:00 a.m.
CEME-TERRARIUMS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Make your space a little more eerie this October with a cemeterythemed terrarium. A variety of materials help you create your own unearthly scene. This program is intended for high-school-aged youth.
REDMOND 10/2, 2:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BEND 10/4, 4:00 pm
SISTERS 10/18, 2:00 pm
EAST BEND 10/28, 4:00 pm
LA PINE 10/30, 3:00 pm
The Allure of Terror
Librarian Chandra vanEijnsbergen delves into our love of horror.
Tuesday, October 1 • 1:00 p.m.
Pitch Latino Bend*
Network and join Latino entrepreneurs as they pitch new ventures. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 1 • 5:30 p.m.
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend
iPhone Essentials*
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required.
Thursday, October 3 • 10:00 a.m.
Notary Public Services
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thu, Oct 3, 17 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thu, Nov 7, 21 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Costume Swap and Share
Share a costume, find a costume! Open to all ages.
Saturday, October 5 • 1:30 p.m.
Open Hub Singing
Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together! All voices welcome.
Monday, October 7 • 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 4 • 6:00 p.m.
Public Rock Choir*
Sing along to spine-tingling songs with a live band. Registration required.
Monday, October 7 • 6:00 p.m.
Immersion Brewing 550 SW Industrial Wy., Bend
Changing Patterns: Re-entry Weeklies
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison. Mondays • 6:00 p.m. (No session Nov. 25)
Wednesday Walks with the Library
Join us twice a month for a brisk 30-minue walk.
Wed, October 9, 23 • 12:15 p.m.
Wed, November 13 • 12:15 p.m.
Axe Throwing at Unofficial Logging Company*
Try your hand at axe throwing! (Watch out for Jason…. ) Registration required. Thursday, October 10 • 5:30 p.m.
GAME AND PUZZLE SWAPS • SHARE ONE, TAKE ONE!
Bored with your own puzzles and games? Exchange a board game and/or a puzzle for a new-to-you one! Bring your gently used puzzle or game (no missing pieces, please) in the original box, and choose another one to take home. Games and puzzles for all ages will be accepted, as long as they’re in good condition with all the pieces.
DOWNTOWN BEND:
BOARD GAME SWAP 11/9, 9:00 am–noon
PUZZLE SWAP 11/16, 10:00 am–noon
Android Basics*
Discover how to use your Android device with ease. Registration required. Wednesday, October 16 • 12:30 p.m.
Popcorn and Book Pairing*
Sample various popcorn flavors that match up with new books. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 16 • 6:00 p.m.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Preview Night
Enjoy a humorous and lightning-fast spin on the legendary vampire tale.
Thursday, October 17 • 7:30 p.m. Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Vikings: Fact and Fiction
Take a tour of the Viking Age with author William Sullivan.
Sunday, October 20 • 2:00 p.m.
Meet a Mentor
Meet a SCORE mentor at this open house.
Monday, October 21 • 5:30–7:30 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.
Tuesday, October 22 • 5:30 p.m.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive*
Explore Google’s free services including Sheets, Docs, Drive, and more. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 23 • 10:00 a.m.
Upgrade Your Resume
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help.
Thursday, October 24 • 11:00 a.m.
Stranger Than Fiction
From writing about fictional ghosts to coming face-to-face with real ones.
Thursday, October 24 • 6:00 p.m.
Literary Ghost Walk
Take a haunting walk through the library—but be careful of the ghosts! Turn to page 12 for more information.
Thursday, October 24 • 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Nosferatu Screening
Join us for a screening of this 1922 classic film.
Thursday, October 24 • 7:00 p.m. Tin Pan Theater
869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend
Prepare for spine-chilling thrills as we delve into eerie delights, frightful films, and youthful child’s play. Create haunting imagery in a macabre poetry workshop and use India ink to create a creepy forest painting. Screen a 1922 highly influential silent film and explore American horror films of the 1970s. Get creative with a “charspookerie”making workshop and sing along to spine-tingling songs with a live band. Kids can attend a DIY monster masquerade and discover new games during an all-ages game night. And don’t miss the literary ghosts haunting the Downtown Bend Library!
Artists Santige and Sapata
Fofana-Dura
Hear about plans for including the community in creating art.
Sunday, October 27 • 11:00 a.m.
American Horror Films: 1970s to Present
Explore American horror films of the 1970s.
Sunday, October 27 • 3:00 p.m.
Death Café 16+ YRS
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Tuesday, October 29 • 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18 • 6:00 p.m.
iPad Essentials*
Unlock the full potential of your iPad. Registration required.
Thursday, October 31 • 10:00 a.m.
Getting Started with a Windows Laptop*
Learn to navigate and customize your Windows laptop with confidence. Registration required.
Thursday, November 7 • 10:00 a.m.
Cycle in Germany and Austria
Plan a bicycle trip along the Danube River. No experience required!
Thursday, November 7 • 6:00 p.m.
Board Game Swap
Exchange a board game for a new-toyou one. Open to all ages.
Sat, November 9 • 9:00 a.m.–noon
United States of Misinformation*
Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 13 • 6:00 p.m.
Puzzle Swap
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap. Open to all ages.
Sat, November 16 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Fall Leaves Craft*
Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 19 • 10:30 a.m.
Enneagram 101
An introductory class on the Enneagram.
Tuesday, November 19 • 4:00 p.m.
Intuitive Eating
An enlightening introductory talk on intuitive eating.
Wednesday, November 20 • 6:30 p.m.
Working with AI*
Gain hands-on experience with AI technology and its applications. Registration required.
Thursday, November 21 • 10:00 a.m.
Finding Gobi
Hear the inspirational true story of a loveable pup named Gobi.
Sunday, November 24 • 11:00 a.m.
Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles. Hear from a tandem cyclist on an 81-country journey and plan a bicycle adventure along the Danube River. Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors and hear about the Northern Paiute cycle of life. Attend an introductory class on the Enneagram and hear about the world’s most endangered marine mammal—the vaquita. Kids can explore water cycles and aquatic wonders of Tumalo Creek.
Buying Your Next Laptop*
Get help finding the right laptop for your needs. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 9 • 10:00 a.m.
Civic Resilience: Bridging Divides Post Election*
Engage in a panel discussion on how to work across differences. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 16 • 6:00 p.m.
Charspookerie-Making Workshop*
Join us for a spooktacular charcuterie board class. Registration required.
Sunday, October 27 • 11:00 a.m.
A Bicycle Built for Two Billion
An 81-country bicycle journey around the world by tandem.
Monday, November 4 • 5:00 p.m.
Upgrade Your Resume
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help.
Wed, November 13 • 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group Walk with your neighbors once a week. Tuesdays • 10:00 a.m.
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Thursday, October 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Upgrade Your Resume
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help.
Friday, October 25 • 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 22 • 2:00 p.m.
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required.
Thursday, November 7 • 5:30 p.m.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Drop in for help with your business and nonprofit information questions. Fri, November 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
The miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion.
DOWNTOWN BEND
Scary Treats: Fun Halloween Snacks*
Jump into fall with culinary creativity! Registration required.
Wednesday, October 9 • 5:30 p.m. Arome
432 SW 6th Ave., Redmond
Open Hub Singing
Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together! All voices welcome.
Wednesday, October 9 • 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13 • 6:15 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall
818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Civic Resilience: Bridging Divides Post Election*
Engage in a panel discussion on how to work across differences. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 15 • 6:00 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
American Horror Films: 1970s to Present
Explore American horror films of the 1970s.
Saturday, October 26 • 3:00 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them. Registration required.
Becky Johnson Community Center
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Tuesday, October 29 • 5:30 p.m.
Indian Spices and Curry Class*
A guided tour through the flavors of Indian cuisine. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 5 • 5:30 p.m. Arome
432 SW 6th Ave., Redmond
The Northern Paiute Cycle of Life: Yesterday and Today
Hear Northern Paiute Storyteller Wilson Wewa.
Wednesday, November 6 • 5:00 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall
818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
American Horror Films: 1970s To Present 16+ YRS
From Halloween to Carrie, American horror films of the 1970s paved the way for the genre through the present day. During this presentation, Jake Agatucci explores the development of American horror films and the impact they made on the industry and on all of us.
BECKY JOHNSON COMM CTR/REDMOND 10/26, 3:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BEND 10/27, 3:00 pm
Redmond Cascade Chamber Players
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
High Desert Music Hall
818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Saturday, November 9 • 2:00 p.m.
Repair Café
Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired!
Wed, November 20 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 1 • 5:30 p.m.
Dementia Demystified
Take a deep dive into behaviors and symptoms of dementia.
Thursday, October 3 • 10:30 a.m.
Upgrade Your Resume
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help.
Friday, October 11 • 1:00 p.m.
Friday, November 8 • 1:00 p.m.
Shifting Narratives: From Print Media to Media Literacy*
Explore the dynamic evolution from print media to media literacy. Registration required.
Thursday, October 24 • 6:00 p.m.
Pine Meadow Ranch
68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 12 • 1:00 p.m.
The Northern Paiute Cycle of Life: Yesterday and Today
Hear Northern Paiute Storyteller Wilson Wewa.
Wednesday, November 13 • 5:00 p.m.
Sisters Firehouse Community Hall 301 S Elm St., Sisters
Cycle in Germany and Austria
Plan a bicycle trip along the Danube River. No experience required.
Wednesday, November 20 • 1:00 p.m.
Menopause 101
Understanding and managing menopause with scientific, evidencebased information.
Wednesday, November 20 • 6:00 pm.
Artists Santige and Sapata Fofana-Dura
Hear about plans for including the community in creating art.
Saturday, October 26 • 11:00 a.m.
Alpenglow Reed Trio
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Saturday, November 9 • 2:00 p.m.
United States of Misinformation*
Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 12 • 3:00 p.m.
Find Zoom links for these online programs by visiting their calendar listings at https://dpl. pub/calendar. Note that some Zoom programs require pre-registration.
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 8 • 5:30 p.m.
Becoming Baba Yaga*
Dive into the story of this trickster, feminist, and witch of the woods. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 22 • noon
The Fiction Library Book Club Online
Discuss Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. Online only.
Wednesday, October 23 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier. Online only.
Wednesday, November 20 • 5:30 p.m.
Find access information for online programs on the web calendar at https://dpl.pub/calendar. Note that some Zoom programs require pre-registration
Embracing the Macabre: Victorian Poetry Workshop*
Explore dark themes and haunting imagery in this poetry workshop. Registration required.
Thursday, October 3 • 2:00 p.m.
The Healthy Writer: Writing for Health*
Learn how to integrate healthful techniques into your writing process. Registration required. In-person or online.
Tuesday, October 8 • 5:30 p.m.
Writer Collaboration*
Are two heads better than one? They can be! Registration required.
Wednesday, October 16 • 6:00 p.m.
The Journey of a Romance Writer
Hear the story of Oregon writer Anna Grace’s path to publishing.
Sunday, October 20 • 11:00 a.m.
Cycling Through Seasons of Change: Creative Writing Workshop*
Embrace transitions through poetry, prose, and creative writing. Registration required.
Monday, November 11 • 4:30 p.m.
How Writing and Reading Poems Can Make All Your Writing Better*
Discover how poetry enriches the writing process. Registration required. In-person or online.
Tue, November 12 • 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thursday, October 17 • 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21 • 6:00 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
Embracing the Macabre: Victorian Poetry Workshop*
Explore dark themes and haunting imagery in this poetry workshop. Registration required.
Friday, October 4 • 11:00 a.m.
The Journey of a Romance Writer
Hear the story of Oregon writer Anna Grace’s path to publishing. Saturday, October 19 • 3:00 p.m.
The Healthy Writer: Writing for Health*
Learn how to integrate healthful techniques into your writing process. Registration required. In-person or online.
Tuesday, October 8 • 5:30 p.m.
How Writing and Reading Poems Can Make All Your Writing Better*
Discover how poetry enriches the writing process. Registration required. In-person or online.
Tue, November 12 • 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Abogado en la Biblioteca*
Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.
Miércoles, 2 y 16 de octubre • 5–8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 6 y 20 de noviembre • 5–8:00 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los lunes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pitch Latino Bend*
Conéctate y únete a emprendedores latinos mientras presentan nuevos proyectos. Requiere registro previo.
Martes, 1 de octubre • 5:30 p.m.
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend
Cómo Escuchar Música de Forma Activa
Goza la música a través de una comprensión más profunda.
Sábado, 19 de octubre • 2:00 p.m.
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Miércoles, 23 de octubre • 4:00 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los jueves • 2–5:00 p.m.
Life Coaching Para la Mujer
Estrategias prácticas para mejorar y organizar tu vida.
Jueves, 24 de octubre • 6:00 p.m.
Jueves, 21 de noviembre • 6:00 p.m.
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Miércoles, 30 de octubre • 4:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 27 de noviembre • 4:00 p.m.
Al Mal Tiempo un Buen Cuento*
Taller de escritura a través de experiencias personales. Requiere registro previo.
Sábado, 16 de noviembre • 11:00 a.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los viernes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon Reflexionemos sobre la importancia de la identidad cultural latina.
Viernes, 18 de octubre • 6:30 p.m.
Repair Café
¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café!
Miércoles, 20 de noviembre • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Miércoles, 6 de noviembre • 4:00 p.m.
The Library Book Club at the Becky Johnson Community Center
Discuss The Souvenir Museum by Elizabeth McCracken.
Thursday, October 3 • 1:00 p.m.
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
Discuss Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
Thursday, November 7 • 1:00 p.m.
412 SW 8th St., Redmond
The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea
Discuss How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair.
Tuesday, October 8 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters
Discuss The Wager by David Grann.
Tuesday, November 12 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E Cascade Ave., Sisters
The Library Book Club at East Bend
Discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
Saturday, October 12 • 11:00 a.m.
Discuss Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Saturday, Nevember 9 • 11:00 a.m.
The Library Book Club at Larkspur
Discuss The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson. Wednesday, October 16 • 10:00 a.m. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend
Discuss The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.
Wed, November 20 • 10:00 a.m.
Library Book Club by Genre: Thrills and Chills
Discuss, discover, and share your favorite thrills and chills books.
Thursday, October 17 • 2:00 p.m.
Thump Coffee 25 NW Minnesota, Bend
Law Librarian Office Hours: Get help with your legal information questions. Redmond Library
Tue, October 8 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Tue, Nov 12 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
La Pine Library
Tue, October 15 • noon–1:30 p.m. Tue, November 19 • noon–1:30 p.m.
La Pine Activity Center
Tue, October 15 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Tue, November 19 • 10:00–11:30 p.m.
The Fiction Library Book Club Online
Discuss Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. Online only.
Wednesday, October 23 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier. Online only.
Wednesday, November 20 • 5:30 p.m.
The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier.
Friday, October 25 • noon
Discuss Mott Street by Ava Chin. Friday, November 22 • noon
Library Book Club by Genre: Memoirs and Biographies
Discuss, discover, and share your favorite new memoir or biography.
Thursday, November 21 • 2:00 p.m.
Thump Coffee 25 NW Minnesota, Bend
Lawyer in the Library*: Online only. Free 30-minute consultations on Oregon civil law. Registration required. Spanish interpreters available with advance notice.
Wednesday, October 2, 16 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6, 20 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Technology Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Downtown Bend
Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m. (no sessions Oct. 10; Nov. 14)
Redmond Tuesdays • 2–3:30 p.m.
Sisters
Friday, October 11 • 10–11:30 a.m.
Friday, November 8 • 10–11:30 a.m.
Sunriver Friday, October 4 • 1–2:30 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session Oct. 14)
Wednesdays • noon–3:00 p.m.
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session Nov. 29)
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Tues, October 8, 22 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Tues, Nov 5, 19 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Tuesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Wednesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Mondays • 1–4:00 p.m. (no session Oct. 14)
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session Nov. 29)
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (no session Nov. 29)
This November marks one full year of Scott helping customers at the Redmond Library. Like many in Redmond, Scott is eager to step into the brand-new library later this year. “I enjoy finding creative solutions for customers who need help and troubleshooting issues on a daily basis,” he says. Libraries provide a safe space where people can pursue their interests or simply relax and unwind. Staff at the Redmond Library are dedicated to finding solutions and supporting lifelong learning. For instance, Scott makes great use of digital resources for learning and reading on the go. “I’ve been using Mango Languages a lot to brush up on my Spanish, and I get many of my e-books through Libby,” he shares. Next time you’re at the Redmond Library, ask Scott about his favorite reads by Terry Pratchett or his all-time favorite book, The Three Musketeers. “All for one and one for all!”
CUSTOMER PROFILE
People visit the library to borrow everyday items like books and DVDs, but did you know you can even “borrow” a librarian? That’s exactly what visual artist and arts educator Anastasia Zielinski did when she decided to start her own business. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, Anastasia turned to the library’s Book-a-Librarian program. She met Community Librarian Liisa, who listened carefully to her ideas and connected her with a SCORE small business representative. “That was the biggest help in getting my studio space and jumpstarting my business,” Anastasia said. Within 24 hours, a SCORE mentor reached out and they quickly set up a meeting at the library to brainstorm business ideas and explore affordable studio spaces. From that first meeting, Anastasia’s business plan took off. With guidance and encouragement, she found the perfect brick-and-mortar space for her studio in no time. Today, Anastasia’s dream has become a reality. Her studio, Freak’n Art, is now open in Bend. “I’m really excited to welcome people in and share my love and knowledge of art with the community.” You can watch a video of Anastasia discussing the library and her start-up process on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/anastasia
If you had 100 years to read, how many books could you finish? Rosie celebrated her 100th birthday last November and she believed her love of reading and libraries contributed to her long, healthy life. Growing up in rural Hillsboro as the youngest of nine children, Rosie fondly recalled, “The most fun we had was going to the high school library and checking out books.” Rosie spent the last years of her life living with her daughter Terry and they made weekly visits to the Sisters Library. “Coming from Portland we weren’t sure if we would need to visit Bend to check out books, but Sisters has been wonderful,” Terry shares. With age comes wisdom and Rosie learned that she didn’t have to finish a library book if she wasn’t enjoying it. Instead, she relied on some favorite authors, like John Grisham, Michael Connelly and James Patterson. As Rosie said, “His plot moves quickly and doesn’t diddle along.” Rosie couldn’t quite recall where her love of reading began, but she always had a good library book by her side.
Pictured above: Terry (left) & Rosie (right)
The Sunriver Library is open to the public once again following extensive remodeling. A grand opening celebration takes place Saturday, September 28, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Find a photo album of the Sunriver Library at
COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE
The new community room features a counter and sink area, as well as a glass partition wall that can be opened for large events and spillover into the library, or closed for more focused events.
STUDY/MEETING ROOM
A new reservable meeting room is available for public use. This space addresses the increased demand for collaborative and creative workspaces.
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY AREA
Children learn through sensory experiences and hands-on activities, and this colorful space is designed to engage bodies and minds.
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
New public computers give customers access to the internet as well as essential software, such as the Microsoft Office suite. Free and fast Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE & ORIGINAL ART
Chairs face an environmentally friendly electric fireplace, which sits below an original work by Central Oregon artist Judy Hoiness.
Redmond Library: Opening Soon!
Construction work on the new Redmond Library wraps up this fall; after that, the fun work begins of moving in shelving, books, furnishings, and more! Once that work is complete, staff can begin learning about the new building and its features. Look for the doors to open to the public this winter. To be the first to know when an opening date is set, sign up for Redmond Library Updates at . To see a photo album of the building progress, visit
October is chock-full with fun (and only mildly scary) events for all ages.
Literary Ghost Walk ALL AGES
Thursday, October 24 • 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
It’s back and even bigger this year! Join the ghosts of authors past as they haunt the Downtown Bend Library for an evening of fun. Meet the spirits of writers like Eric Carle, Stan Lee, Octavia Butler, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickenson, Francine Pascal, and more—they’re dying to tell you more about their works. But be careful as you walk through the stacks—you never know who you’ll run into (or walk through).
Costume Swap-and-Share ALL AGES
Saturday, October 5 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
Do you have a gently used costume you’d like to pass on? We’re hosting an all-ages costume swap! We will have extra costumes on hand, so no one will go home without. Bring clean, gently used costumes; costumes in good condition for all ages and of all sizes will be accepted. Costume-y accessories—like masks and capes—are great, too. Everyone is welcome.
Prepare for spine-chilling thrills as we delve into eerie delights, frightful films, and more throughout October. Create haunting imagery in a macabre poetry workshop, screen the 1922 classic Nosferatu, and explore American horror films of the 1970s. Get creative with a “charspookerie”making workshop, sing along to spinetingling songs with a live band, explore the allure of terror in literature, and more!
Turn to pages 5–8 to explore October’s events at all library locations.
Note the temporary location for the Redmond Library. 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 am–6:00 pm
Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)
La Pine Library
16425 1st St • La Pine, OR 97739 phone (541) 312-1080
Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday (domingo, lunes) closed (cerrado)
Redmond Library
TEMPORARY LOCATION: 2127 S Hwy 97 • Redmond, OR 97756 phone (541) 312-1050
Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)
Sisters Library
110 N Cedar St • Sisters, OR 97759 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: All libraries will be closed on October 10 and November 14 for staff in-service days, and November 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Los eventos son gratuitos y abiertos al público.
CIERRES DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el 10 de octubre y el 14 de noviembre por capacitación del personal, y el 28 y 29 de noviembre en observación del Dia de Acción de Gracias.