August/September 2025
Summer with the Library continues through August. Just for signing up, you’re entered for a chance at grand prizes including Tonies, LEGO BricQ Motion Education kits for kids, and e-Readers for teens and adults. Complete a reading and activity log and earn a free book of your choice! Learn more by visiting dpl.pub/summer.
Find dozens of story times and other fun programs for kids available 24/7 on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/storytime
You know you have to renew a book if you want to keep it past its due date, but did you know that Deschutes Public Library cards need to be renewed, too? The good news is that renewing is quick and easy. See page 16 of this guide or visit dpl.pub/ renewal-info for more information.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.
Super Summer Story Time (Bilingual)
0–5 YRS
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesday, August 12 • noon
Camp Kinder! 3–5 YRS
Camp-themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning.
Friday, August 1 • 2:00 p.m.
Infant Music Together Workshop* 0–8 MOS
Grow your baby into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 5, 26 • 11:15 a.m.
Screen Paddington in Peru ALL AGES
Enjoy a summer movie screening at Regal Cinemas.
Wednesday, August 6 • 11:30 a.m. Regal Cinemas
680 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend
Wanderlust Tours: Supporting INClusion Kayak Adventure* 7+ YRS
We’re celebrating disabilities! Join a kayak adventure. Registration required. Thursday, August 7 • 9:00 a.m.
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.
(no sessions Aug 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; Sep 3, 4, 11)
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Wednesdays
• 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 20, 27; Sep 3)
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 14; Sep 11)
Preschool Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Mondays • 9:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 18, 25; Sep 1)
Kindergarten Story Time
Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Monday, August 18 • 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 19 • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:30 a.m.
Super Summer Story Time 0–5 YRS
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesday, August 6 • 3:00 p.m.
This program teaches elementary school-age kids all about writing a letter, how to address them, what fun things you can include, etc. We connect with libraries in Massachusetts and Illinois to exchange letters throughout the year. Starting in October, we will have set drop off and pick up dates for kids to safely exchange letters without including home addresses.
SISTERS 9/9 • 4 pm | LA PINE 9/17 • 1 pm | DOWNTOWN BEND 9/19 • 4 pm SUNRIVER 9/24 • 1 pm | REDMOND 9/29 • 4 pm
Pokémon Club 6–12 YRS
Join us for a weekly Pokémon Club.
Thursday, August 7, 21, 28 • 4:00 p.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required. Wednesday, August 13 • 1:30 p.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library. Friday, August 15 • 1:00 p.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts. Thursday, August 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 • 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a show full of magic, music, and juggling for the whole family! Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines silly antics, magic, juggling, music, and audience participation in his unique style of comedy to present a fun and wacky show perfectly suited for family audiences.
DOWNTOWN BEND 8/29 • 4 pm
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español ALL AGES
Build healthy habits with your family. Friday, September 12 • 10:00 a.m.
Welcoming Week Culture Jam! ALL AGES
A multi-cultural celebration of culture, resilience, and inclusive communitybuilding.
Sat, Sep 13 • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open Space
220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend
Math Stories 3–5 YRS
Enjoy a story and engaging, mathfocused activity stations.
Monday, September 15 • 5:30 p.m.
Snail Mail Society 6–11 YRS
Learn how to write a letter and get your own pen pal.
Friday, September 19 • 4:00 p.m.
Kids’ Math Night with Mathnasium 6+ YRS
Discover the secrets of math with fun and games!
Friday, September 26 • 3:00 p.m.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 19, 26; Sep 2)
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 23, 30; Sep 6)
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 19, 26; Sep 2)
Kindergarten Story Time Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Tuesday, August 19 • 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 28 • 10:30 a.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library. Friday, August 1 • 1:00 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits 0–11 YRS
See what incredible exhibits the Children’s Museum has in store.
Wednesday, August 6 • 10:30–noon
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Comedy and Fun with Angel Ocasio
ALL AGES
A show full of magic, music, and juggling for the whole family!
Friday, August 29 • 4:00 p.m.
Finding Gobi ALL AGES
Hear the inspirational, heartwarming, and true story of a man and his furry best friend.
Saturday, August 30 • 10:00 a.m.
Upstream Family Explorers* 4–7 YRS
Discover the secrets of Tumalo Creek. Registration required. Wednesday, Sep 10 • 2:00 p.m.
Discuss Wingbearer by Marjorie M. Liu. Tuesday, August 19 • 4:30 p.m.
Discuss When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson.
Tuesday, September 16 • 4:30 p.m.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español ALL AGES
Build healthy habits with your family. Friday, September 5 • 10:00 a.m.
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time* 0–5 YRS
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 30 • 12:30 p.m. Mountain Air Trampoline Park 20495 Murray Rd #150, Bend
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Fridays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 22, 29; Sep 5)
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Thursday, August 7 • 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten Story Time
Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Thursday, August 21 • 10:30 a.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive story time and crafts.
Tuesday, August 12 • 6:00 p.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library. Friday, August 22 • 2:00 p.m.
Snail Mail Society 6–11 YRS
Learn how to write a letter and get your own pen pal.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 1:00 p.m.
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Mondays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 18, 25; Sep 1)
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 19, 26; Sep 2, 9)
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Wednesdays • 1:00 p.m.
(no sessions Aug 20, 27; Sep 3, 10)
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Saturdays • 11:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 23, 30; Sep 6)
Kindergarten Story Time
Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Monday, August 18 • 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 26 • 10:30 a.m.
Camp Kinder! 3–5 YRS
Camp-themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning.
Thursday, August 7 • 10:30 a.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library. Friday, August 8 • 11:00 a.m.
Ian and the Oopsies Family Concert ALL AGES
Locally grown songs for learnin’, groovin’, and singin’ along!
Saturday, August 9 • 10–11:00 a.m.
Bookends: Pizza and Taco 5–9 YRS
A story-filled celebration with your favorite reading buddies!
Tuesday, August 12 • 1:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Discuss Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd.
Tuesday, August 12 • 4:00 p.m.
Discuss The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir.
Tuesday, September 9 • 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Family Night ALL AGES
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with interactive story time and crafts.
Wednesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español ALL AGES
Build healthy habits with your family.
Friday, August 15 • 10:00 a.m.
Wobble and Whir: Creating Bristlebot Racers 10+ YRS
Build your own racer to take home.
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Kids’ Stippling Pet Portraits with Anastasia Zielinski* 8+ YRS
Transform pet photos into stunning ink portraits using stippling technique. Registration required.
Thursday, August 21 • 2:00 p.m.
Summer with the Library at Centennial Park ALL AGES
Celebrate the end of Summer with the Library!
Sat, August 30 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Centennial Park 446 SW 9th St., Redmond
Finding Gobi ALL AGES
Hear the inspirational, heartwarming, and true story of a man and his furry best friend.
Saturday, August 30 • 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a laugh-out-loud good time inspired by Pizza and Taco by Stephen Shaskan! Meet the hilarious food besties, Pizza and Taco, through a lively read-aloud of their first graphic novel adventure. Then stick around for games, crafts, and silly activities. Create your own food characters and vote on fun debates—just like Pizza and Taco do!
SISTERS 8/5 • 1 pm | REDMOND 8/12 • 1 pm | SUNRIVER 8/20 • 1 pm
Your Favorite Childhood Candy... Better!* 10+ YRS
Bring your apron and make Reese’s and Butterfingers from scratch! Registration required.
Thursday, September 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Arome
432 SW 6th St., Redmond
Children’s Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits 0–11 YRS
Explore the secrets of the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon.
Wednesday, Sep 24 • 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Snail Mail Society 6–11 YRS
Learn how to write a letter and get your own pen pal.
Monday, September 29 • 4:00 p.m.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 20, 27; Sep 3)
Kindergarten Story Time
Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:30 a.m.
Professor Universe: A Comedic Science Show 6+ YRS
Take an engaging, educational trip through space.
Friday, August 1 • 11:00 a.m.
Bookends: Pizza and Taco 5–9 YRS
A story-filled celebration with your favorite reading buddies!
Tuesday, August 5 • 1:00 p.m.
Camp Kinder! 3–5 YRS
Camp-themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning.
Thursday, August 7, 21, 28 • 1:30 p.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library.
Friday, August 29 • 11:00 a.m.
Snail Mail Society 6–11 YRS
Learn how to write a letter and get your own pen pal.
Tuesday, September 9 • 4:00 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Night at Sisters Little League Fields
Join us for games and a screening of The Sandlot (1993, rated pg).
Friday, September 12 • 6:30 p.m.
Sisters Community Church Little League Fields
1300 McKenzie Highway, Sisters
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, September 19 • 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Movie Night at Sisters Eagle Airport
Enjoy a screening of Top Gun (1986, rated pg).
Friday, September 20 • 6:15 p.m.
Sisters Eagle Airport
600 Barclay Dr, Sisters
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Aug 20, 27; Sep 3)
Kindergarten Story Time Stories, songs, and a craft for children entering kindergarten.
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:30 a.m.
Zines for Kids 6–11 YRS
Create your own zine at the library.
Tuesday, August 5 • 11:00 a.m.
Camp Kinder! 3–5 YRS
Camp-themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning.
Thursday, Aug 12, 19, 26 • 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2 • 1:30 p.m.
Bookends: Pizza and Taco 5–9 YRS
A story-filled celebration with your favorite reading buddies!
Wednesday, August 20 • 1:00 p.m.
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory: Secrets in the Soil 6–12 YRS
Come learn about the microscopic world in the soil.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 2:00 p.m.
Snail Mail Society 6–11 YRS
Learn how to write a letter and get your own pen pal.
Wednesday, Sep 24 • 1:00 p.m.
Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
La Pine
Tuesday, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2:00 p.m Tuesday, September 2 • 2:00 p.m.
Redmond
Wed, August 6, 13, 20, 27 • 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend
Thursday, August 7, 21, 28 • noon
Middle Ground: Explorers’ Club
Explore a new idea each month!
La Pine
Wednesday, August 6 • 1:00 p.m.
Wed, September 24 • 2:00 p.m.
East Bend
Thu, August 7 • 10:00 a.m. Wed, September 17 • 2:00 p.m.
Redmond
Friday, August 15 • 10:00 a.m.
Monday, September 15 • 3:00 p.m.
Zines for Teens*
Design a one-page mini zine. Registration required.
Friday, August 8 • 6:30 p.m.
The Pavilion 1001 SW Bradbury Wy., Bend
Roll with Board House Society*
Scroll less. Skate more. Come learn from the Board House crew. Registration required.
Sunriver
Sunday, August 10 • 11:00 a.m.
La Pine
Sunday, August 24 • 11:00 a.m.
Dirt Pride: A Film + Conversation About Belonging
Honoring queer joy through the bikepacking community.
Downtown Bend
Monday, August 18 • 6:00 p.m.
Telling Our Stories Through the Lens
Discover photography fundamentals and bring your creative vision to life.
Redmond
Thursday, August 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Editing with Intention: Honoring the Image
Achieving authenticity through introductory photo editing skills.
Redmond
Thursday, August 28 • 5:30 p.m.
Whitewater Kayak Series: Skills, Safety and Community*
Learn the secrets of white-water kayaking. Registration required.
Saturday, Sep 6 • 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Vamonos Outside Headquarters
320 SE Bridgford Ave., Bend
College and Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Learn strategies to create a list of schools to meet your needs.
Sisters Wed, September 10 • 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend
Friday, September 12 • 5:00 p.m.
La Pine
Wed, September 17 • 6:00 p.m.
Redmond
Tuesday, September 23 • 5:30 p.m.
The Secrets to Crêpes*
Learn the tips and tricks to making the perfect crêpe. Registration required. Friday, September 12 • 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury Wy., Bend
Middle Ground Book Club
Read Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz or Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breaker by Heidi Heilig.
Redmond
Thursday, September 18 • 4:00 p.m.
Anchors and Ink: The History and Legacy of Maritime Tattoos
Explore the history and symbolism of American traditional maritime tattoos.
Friday, August 1 • 4:00 p.m.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Monday, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6:00p.m.
Monday, Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 • 6:00 p.m.
iPhone Essentials*
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required.
Thursday, August 7 • 10:30 a.m.
Technology Troubleshooting Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m. (no sessions Aug 14; Sep 11)
Notary Public Services
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Friday, August 8 • 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Mon, Aug 18 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Friday, Sep 12 • 9:30–11:00 a.m. Mon, Sep 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Around the World in 30 Instruments with Four Shillings Short
Enjoy a global music performance from a husband/wife duo.
Friday, August 8 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Puzzle Swap
Exchange a puzzle for a new-to-you one.
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
High Strung Performs
Bluegrass? Yes please.
Sunday, August 10 • 3–4:00 p.m.
Play Together: Stardew Valley*
Join a local multiplayer game of Stardew Valley and get farming. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 13 • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Guided Forest Bath*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 13 • 2:00 p.m. Shevlin Park
Stamp Making: Make Your Mark*
Design and carve your own stamp with a linoleum block. Registration required. Wednesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m.
Fair Housing Council Drop-In Consultations
Get help with fair housing and housing resources.
Tue, Aug 19 • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tue, Sep 16 • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We Become a Poem in English y Español
Multilingualism inspires a new format of creative writing.
Tuesday, August 19 • 12:30 p.m.
Gather:Make:Shelter—The Monograph Tour
Witness the depth of stories seldom told about navigating houselessness.
Sunday, August 24 • 3:00 p.m.
Explore the history and symbolism of American traditional maritime tattoos. From the earliest days of maritime tattooing, sailors have covered themselves in images that symbolized their lives at sea. Designs could represent faraway loved ones, everyday duties and personal triumphs, or the many superstitions that dictated life on board. Join educator Julia Triezenberg as she outlines the history of American Traditional maritime tattoos and how their continued popularity connects us to our maritime heritage.
DOWNTOWN BEND 8/1 • 4 pm REDMOND 8/2 • 10 am
Let’s Talk About It with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 26 • 6:00 p.m.
Death Café 16+ YRS
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Thursday, August 28 • 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 29 • 6:00 p.m.
The Art of Journalism Storytelling
Get an inside look at what it takes to become a journalist.
Tuesday, August 26 • 6:00 p.m.
The Bulletin: History and People
Learn the history and unique attributes of our local Bend newspaper.
Wednesday, August 27 • 1:00 p.m.
Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as we explore “Know Ink/Inc” in August. Explore traditional American maritime tattoos and learn to decode meaning in Western paintings. Design and carve your own rubber stamp and satisfy your tastebuds with fresh squid ink pasta. Get an inside look at what it takes to become a journalist and how to create and pitch a news story. Kids and teens can design and create a self-published zine.
Zentangle Postcards*
Create your own ink designs using structured patterns. Registration required.
Sunday, August 31 • 3:30 p.m.
Android Essentials*
Discover how to use your Android device with ease. Registration required.
Thursday, September 4 • 10:30 a.m.
The Future of the Workplace: Who Will Be Prepared?*
Let’s talk about the benefits of degrees, trades, and practical career paths. Registration required.
Wednesday, Sep 10 • 5:00 p.m.
Tertulias...¡de película! at the Tower in English y Español
Building community and connections through film.
Monday, September 15 • 6:00 p.m.
The Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St, Bend
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 16 • 5:30 p.m.
Laptop Essentials*
Learn to navigate and customize your Windows laptop with confidence. Registration required.
Thursday, September 18 • 10:30 a.m.
Psst! The cat’s out of the bag this September as we reveal some secrets. Plan the trip of a lifetime driving 1,800 miles along the Alaska-Canada Highway. Try real-world treasure hunting with geocaching and learn to set healthy, sustainable boundaries with confidence. Hear secrets revealed of the Communist era’s Red Spy Queen and get answers to questions about end-of-life care. Kids can discover the secrets of Tumalo Creek and uncover the hidden world of math through fun and games.
Lecture on Argentine Music in English y Español
Dive into the music and learn from Cecilia Zabala.
Thursday, September 18 • 6:00 p.m.
The Tower Theatre’s Encore Room 834 NW Brooks St, Bend
Clever Girl: Red Spy Queen
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley. Sunday, September 21 • 11:00 a.m.
The Secret Self Speaks: A Writing and Bookmaking Playshop*
Discover yourself through prompts and create a unique keepsake book. Registration required.
Monday, September 22 • 4:00 p.m.
Hospice 101
Get clarification on the misunderstood topic of end-of-life care.
Tuesday, September 23 • 11:00 a.m.
The Secret to Better Boundaries*
Learn to set and maintain healthy, sustainable boundaries with confidence. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 23 • 6:00 p.m.
Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48.
Wednesday, Sep 24 • 6:00 p.m.
Mac Essentials*
Explore your Mac laptop or desktop. Registration required.
Thursday, September 25 • 10:30 a.m.
Medicare Made Simple* Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding. Registration required. Thursday, September 25 • 5:30 p.m.
Introduction to Geocaching
Learn how to play this real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game. Optional one-mile walk to geocache after presentation.
Sunday, September 28 • 2:00 p.m.
Bring your gently used puzzles (no missing pieces, please) in the original box, and take home new-to-you puzzles to enjoy. You’re also welcome to take a puzzle even if you don’t have one to swap. Puzzles for all ages and of all sizes will be accepted, as long as they are in good condition with all the pieces. This is an all ages program, everyone is welcome.
DOWNTOWN BEND 8/9 • 10 am–noon
Knowledge in Peril: Censorship and Bibliocide
Exploring censorship, intellectual freedom, and the fight for open access. Wednesday, August 13 • 4:00 p.m.
Stippling Pet Portraits with Anastasia Zielinski*
Transform pet photos into stunning ink portraits using stippling technique. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 27 • 2:30 p.m.
Medicare Made Simple*
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding. Registration required.
Thursday, August 28 • 5:30 p.m.
Resume Refresh*
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help. Registration required.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Meet at the library and walk with your neighbors.
Tuesday, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:00 a.m. Tue, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:00 a.m.
Guided Forest Bath*
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 12 • 2:00 p.m. La Pine State Park
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Drop in for help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Friday, August 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon Friday, Sep 19 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Paper Secrets: All-Occasion Card Workshop*
Design handmade cards using secret techniques and simple supplies. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 16 • 3:30 p.m.
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required.
Thursday, September 18 • 5:30 p.m.
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 30 • 5:30 p.m.
Anchors and Ink: The History and Legacy of Maritime Tattoos
Explore the history and symbolism of American traditional maritime tattoos.
Saturday, August 2 • 10:00 a.m.
A Tribute to Bracero Workers in Central Oregon
From the potato harvest to our community’s success today.
Monday, August 4 • 4–6:30 p.m.
iPhone Essentials*
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 5 • 10:30 a.m.
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tuesdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Stamp Making: Make Your Mark*
Design and carve your own stamp with a linoleum block. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Adult D&D Club: Beginners*
Beginner-level adult D&D club. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 6 • 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3 • 5:30 p.m.
Around the World in 30 Instruments with Four Shillings Short
Enjoy a global music performance from a husband/wife duo.
Thursday, August 7 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Meet friends and build a new habit with a group walk on Tuesdays. All abilities are welcome. Our number rule is no one will walk alone. Meet at the La Pine Library; we’ll walk approximately two miles on a flat and wide walkway. (Be sure to check the online calendar for any smoke- or heat-related cancellations.)
LA PINE 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 • 10 am
Play Together: Stardew Valley*
Join a local multiplayer game of Stardew Valley and get farming. Registration required.
Monday, August 11 • 2–5:00 p.m.
Fresh Squid Ink Pasta*
Learn to make fresh pasta. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Arome 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Creative Beginnings: A Scrapbooking and Card-Making Class*
Unleash your creativity in this handson scrapbooking and card-making class. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Beginner Crochet Workshop*
Learn the basics of crochet. Registration required.
Friday, August 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Sprout Film Festival
A film festival celebrating inclusion of folks with disabilities.
Friday, August 15 • 6:00 p.m.
The Old Man and The Daiquiri: A Literary Tasting Event* 21+ YRS Sip Hemingway’s world—explore the author’s life and taste. Registration required.
Saturday, August 16 • 7:00 p.m.
Kobold Brewing, The Vault 245 SW 6th St, Redmond
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Drop in for help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Tuesday, August 19 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Play Together: Mario Kart World*
Play in a local multiplayer Mario Kart World Tournament! Registration required.
Tuesday, August 19 • 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep 30 • 3:30 p.m.
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. You can practice your computer skills and problem-solve with personalized help. Find answers to your laptop, tablet, cloud, and smartphone questions. Use a library computer or bring your laptop or device; no registration is required.
REDMOND Tuesdays • 1:30–3 pm DOWNTOWN BEND Thursdays • 1:30–3 pm (no sessions 8/14, 9/11)
SUNRIVER 8/1, 9/5 • 1:30–3 pm SISTERS 8/8, 9/12 • 10:30 am–noon
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, August 19 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St, Redmond
iPad Essentials*
Learn to use your iPad with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required. Thursday, August 21 • 10:30 a.m.
Zentangle Postcards*
Create your own ink designs using structured patterns. Registration required.
Thursday, August 28 • 10:30 a.m.
Gather:Make:Shelter—The Monograph Tour
Witness the depth of stories seldom told about navigating houselessness.
Saturday, August 23 • 3:00 p.m.
Android Essentials*
Discover how to use your Android device with ease. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 2 • 10:30 a.m.
Hand Embroidering Your Clothes*
Learn basic stitches and techniques. Registration required.
Friday, September 5 • 2:30 p.m.
Aging In Your Own Home: Stay Independent Longer
Discuss tips and resources with Hospice of Redmond.
Tuesday, September 9 • 11:00 a.m.
Learn to Use the Cricut*
Make a custom sticker or iron-on decal with the Cricut Maker. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 16 • 2:30 p.m.
Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48.
Tuesday, September 16 • 5:30 p.m.
Medicare Made Simple*
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding. Registration required.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Clever Girl: Red Spy Queen
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley.
Saturday, September 20 • 3:00 p.m.
iPad Brain Games*
Stimulate your brain by playing games. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 23 • 10:30 a.m.
Volunteer Expo
Visit with organizations that need civicminded individuals.
Saturday, September 27 • 2–4:00 p.m.
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Friday, August 8 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Friday, Sep 12 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
iPhone Essentials*
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner’s class. Registration required.
Friday, August 8 • 1:00 p.m.
Anxiety: The Good and the Bad Learn more about managing anxiety.
Tuesday, August 19 • noon
Medicare Made Simple*
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 20 • 5:30 p.m.
The Art of Journalism Storytelling
Get an inside look at what it takes to become a journalist.
Saturday, August 23 • noon
Tea and Book Pairing*
Taste a variety of summer teas that match up with new books. Registration required.
Thursday, August 28 • 1:00 p.m.
Suttle Tea
450 E Cascade Ave, Sisters
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 2 • 5:30 p.m.
Android Essentials*
Discover how to use your Android device with ease. Registration required.
Friday, September 12 • 1:00 p.m.
Daniel Wilson and Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. in Conversation
Sisters Festival of Books keynote conversation about survival, identity, and storytelling.
Saturday, September 13 • 3:30 p.m.
Sisters Movie House
720 S Desperado Ct, Sisters
Let’s Talk About It with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 23 • 5:30 p.m.
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Friday, August 1 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Friday, September 5 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest Accordion Performance
Get in the spirit with German polkas and waltzes.
Friday, September 26 • 3–5:00 p.m.
How to Read a Painting*
Learn to decode symbols and meaning in Western paintings. Registration required for online access.
Friday, August 8 • noon
Find access information for online programs on the web calendar at https://dpl.pub/calendar. Note that some programs require pre-registration.
Quiet Writing Time
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.
Tuesdays • 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Finish That Draft with Grace Bialecki* Prompts and planning to turn ideas into completed work. In-person or online; registration required for online access.
Tuesday, August 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Closer: A Reading with Miriam Gershow
A school library altercation sparks consequences for an entire community.
Friday, August 15 • 4:00 p.m.
Tangles: A Reading with Kay Smith-Blum
A Cold War love story wrapped inside an environmental thriller.
Friday, August 22 • 2:30 p.m.
Finding the Freedom in Form with Jennifer Perrine*
Prompts and planning to turn ideas into completed work. In-person or online; registration required for online access.
Tuesday, September 9 • 5:30 p.m.
The Ferry Keeper: A Poetry Reading Judith H. Montgomery explores the raw beauty of life, death, and emotion in her poems.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 6:30 p.m.
THE FERRY KEEPER: A POETRY READING
Author Judith H. Montgomery explores the raw beauty of life, death, and emotion in her poems. She’ll read from her book The Ferry Keeper, winner of the 2024 Grayson Books Chapbook Competition. Montgomery also received the Oregon Book Award for Poetry for her collection Passion
DOWNTOWN BEND 9/17 • 6:30 pm
Author Karen Spears Zacharias Hear from the author about her latest book, The Devil’s Pulpit
Wednesday, August 6 • 6:00 p.m.
Revision Strategies Workshop* Learn key revision principles and apply them to your draft. Registration required.
Saturday, August 16 • 10:00 a.m.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thursday, August 19 • 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 • 6:00 p.m.
SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW 6th St, Redmond
Crime Scene to Manuscript: Mastering Police Procedurals*
Learn police procedural writing from a retired officer and author. Registration required.
Friday, September 5 • 2:00 p.m.
Finish That Draft with Grace Bialecki*
Prompts and planning to turn ideas into completed work. In-person or online; registration required for online access.
Tuesday, August 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Finding the Freedom in Form with Jennifer Perrine*
Prompts and planning to turn ideas into completed work. In-person or online; registration required for online access.
Tuesday, September 9 • 5:30 p.m.
CRIME SCENE TO MANUSCRIPT: MASTERING POLICE PROCEDURALS*
Readers expect authenticity in the details in police procedurals. Retired police officer and crime fiction author Frank Scalise discusses the many considerations—and incorrect stereotypes—involved when writing a police procedural. This workshop is perfect if you are writing procedurals, if your characters will interact with the police, or if you are simply a procedural reader who wants to peek behind the curtain.
REDMOND 9/5 • 2 pm
Abogado en la Biblioteca*
Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.
Miércoles, 6 y 20 de agosto
• 5–8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 3 y 17 de septiembre
• 5–8:00 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los viernes • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ayuda Tecnológica Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas.
Jueves, 7 de agosto • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Jueves, 4 de septiembre • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Tardes en Familia en Español Arte, juegos y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 7 de agosto • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 4 de septiembre • 4:00 p.m.
Nos Volvemos Poema en Español El multilingüismo inspira un nuevo formato de escritura creativa.
Miércoles, 3 de septiembre • 6:30 p.m.
Escuchar Música de Forma Activa en Español
Goza de la música a través de una comprensión más profunda.
Lunes, 8 de septiembre • 5:30 p.m.
Tummy Time en Español
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Miércoles, 10 de septiembre • 11:30 a.m.
Cuentos y Cantos Bilingües en Español e Inglés 0-5 AÑOS
Cuentos, cantos y rimas en español e inglés.
Martes, 9, 16, 30 de septiembre • noon
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español
Una clase de Yoga Asana para principiantes.
Viernes, 12 de septiembre • 10:00 a.m.
Tertulias...¡de película! in English y Español
Un encuentro comunitario nacido del amor por el cine y la conversación.
Lunes, 15 de septiembre • 6:00 p.m.
The Tower Theatre
835 NW Wall St, Bend
Historias a través del Arte en Español
Conozca cómo nuestras experiencias migratorias moldean nuestra identidad cultural.
Martes, 16 de septiembre • 6:00 p.m.
Lecture on Argentine Music in English y Español
Se mostrarán diferentes estilos de la música folklórica de Argentina.
Jueves, 18 de septiembre • 6:00 p.m.
The Tower Theatre’s Encore Room 834 NW Brooks St, Bend
Taller de Papel Marmoleado en Español
Exploraremos la técnica del marmoleado sobre papel en familia.
Sábado, 16 de agosto • 11:00 a.m.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Arte, juegos y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 21 de agosto • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 18 de septiembre • 4:00 p.m.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español
Una clase de Yoga Asana para principiantes. Viernes, 5 de septiembre • 10:00 a.m.
Un Homenaje a los Braceros en Oregón Central
Desde la cosecha de papa al éxito de nuestra comunidad hoy.
Lunes, 4 de agosto • 4–6:30 p.m.
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español*
Aprenda a formar buenos hábitos, un pequeño paso a la vez. Es necesario registrarse.
Martes, 5 de agosto • 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Martes, 19 de agosto • 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Ayuda Tecnológica
Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas.
Martes, 5 de agosto • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Martes, 2 de septiembre • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español
Una clase de Yoga Asana para principiantes.
Viernes, 15 de agosto • 10:00 a.m.
Escuchar Música de Forma Activa en Español
Goza de la música a través de una comprensión más profunda.
Jueves, 4 de septiembre • 5:30 p.m.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español
Como la primera hija de dos padres inmigrantes, Jessica Muñoz (en la foto) Fundadora de Respira Con Jess, heredó las rosas y las espinas que vienen de salir de su país de origen para una mejor oportunidad. La pasión por compartir el yoga bilingüe surgió del deseo de hacer accesible la práctica del Yoga. Hay comunidades que tradicionalmente no han estadoexpuestas a estas enseñanzas, pero que resonarían con ellas si se compartieran en su lengua materna.
DOWNTOWN BEND 9/12, 10 am | EAST BEND 9/5, 10 am REDMOND 8/15, 10 am
Tardes en Familia en Español Arte, juegos y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Jueves, 28 de agosto • 4:00 p.m.
Jueves, 25 de septiembre • 4:00 p.m.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® en Español*
Una capacitación de seguridad que enseña cómo se puede usar la tecnología de manera segura. Inscripción necesaria.
Jueves, 28 de agosto • 5:30 p.m.
Abuso Infantil: Signos, Síntomas, y Prevención en Español*
Conozca los diferentes tipos de abuso infantil y las señales que debe reconocer. Inscripción necesaria.
Jueves, 11 de septiembre • 5:30 p.m.
Hablemos de Estas Cosas en Español*
Educación y conocimiento sobre las edades y etapas del desarrollo de un niño. Inscripción necesaria.
Jueves, 25 de septiembre • 5:30 p.m.
The Library Book Club at Redmond
Discuss The Wildest Sun by Asha Lemmie.
Thursday, August 7 • 1:00 p.m.
Discuss Astor by Anderson Cooper. Thursday, September 4 • 1:00 p.m.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea
Discuss There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib.
Tuesday, August 12 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E. Cascade Ave, Sisters
Discuss You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World.
Tuesday, September 9 • 1:00 p.m.
450 E. Cascade Ave, Sisters
The Library Book Club at East Bend
Discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Saturday, August 9 • 11:00 a.m.
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Saturday, September 13 • 11:00 a.m.
The Library Book Club at Larkspur
Discuss The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt.
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:00 a.m. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Wednesday, Sep 17 • 10:00 a.m. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
The Library Book Club at Downtown Bend
Discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Friday, August 22 • noon
Discuss The Wager by David Grann. Friday, September 26 • noon
The Library Book Club Online*
Discuss Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Online only, registration required.
Wednesday, August 27 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes. Online only, registration required.
Wednesday, Sep 24 • 5:30 p.m.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Get help with your legal information questions.
Redmond Library
Tuesday, August 12 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 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, August 6, 20 • 5–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3, 17 • 5–8:00 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.
Wednesdays • noon–3:00 p.m.
Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
(no session September 1)
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Tuesday, September 9, 23 • 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.
Wednesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
(no session September 1)
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.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES SPECIALIST
Alexandria helps coordinate all 172 library volunteers across the district. Not only does she connect with new people in participation of community building, she ensures meaningful volunteer opportunities are filled to support the library. “Our volunteers are incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and talented and bring great joy to our spaces,” says Alexandria. On her shelf are several baking, fermenting, and gardening books (Fiery Ferments by Kirsten Shockey and Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina Cho), but she also loves a good fiction read. If you’re looking for more book recommendations or need help sourcing or dispensing general and local knowledge, Alexandria suggests the Book-a-Librarian service. “The lovely librarians are helpful in a friendly and respectful manner,” she says. Whether you’re a veteran volunteer or just passing through the library, Alexandria adds, “Libraries build the community capacity by allowing flow of information and creating connection. They provide a freedom to be present in a space and create community.”
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Dave King discovered woodworking 50 years ago, building furniture to keep his hands and mind busy. Over time, he found joy in smaller, more intricate projects like intarsia patterns, puzzles, and wooden toys for his great-grandkids. After a rewarding career in education and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, Dave thought, “I should try volunteering at the library.” Fast-forward 15 years and he’s a regular at the Downtown Bend Library, alphabetizing books and pulling unclaimed holds. “Dave is a detail person,” says library staff member Jamie. “We wouldn’t accomplish all that we do without our wonderful volunteers.” When Dave’s not volunteering, he can be found checking out autobiographies or browsing the diy section at the library. “The library is great place to discover a new hobby or jump-start a woodworking craft,” says Dave. “WOOD Magazine is available digitally [via Libby] to discover patterns if you’re just getting started.” He’s a real-life Kris Kringle making toys and sharing his joy of volunteering with the library.
After spending 40 years in the Mojave Desert, Jay and his partner Melanie wanted a change. Craving trees, seasons, and a sense of community, they decided La Pine had everything they needed. “Libraries have been a savior throughout my life, and it’s time to pass that appreciation along,” says Jay. The couple quickly got involved, volunteering weekly at the library and attending the Tuesday Trekkers walking group. “It’s a friendly hour or so that breaks up the day, and it’s very helpful to clear your mind,” says Jay. Putting one foot in front of the other has kept Jay moving forward in life. A retired teacher who lost his voice, Jay found new purpose helping others with technology, books, and encouragement at the library. “I told a young mother how wonderful it was to see her reading to her child. She cried, saying, ‘That’s the nicest thing I’ve heard all day. Thank you.’” Sometimes, it takes just a kind word to make a difference, and Jay is living proof.
The word is out—Deschutes County is a desirable place to live. While growth can present challenges, it also provides remarkable opportunities for innovation in how we serve the community. In 2020, Deschutes County voters supported a bond measure to build, expand, and improve libraries across the county, and we’ve renovated libraries in La Pine, Sunriver, and Sisters, and built a new library in Redmond.
We are now in the final phase of the bond projects, with a focus on libraries in Bend.
The new Central Library at Stevens Ranch is under construction at 61956 SE Santorini Street, just off 27th Street and the Wilderness Way roundabout in east Bend. Once construction is complete, we will begin moving in staff, furnishings, books, and other materials. We anticipate opening to the public in late spring 2026. Learn more about this new library and stay up-todate with opening plans at dpl.pub/futurestevensranch.
The Downtown Bend Library will temporarily close for an extensive remodel starting in spring 2026 when the Central Library at Stevens Rach is ready to open. With administrative functions moving from the Downtown Bend Library to the Central Library at Stevens Ranch increasing space for public use. The Downtown Bend Library’s remodel is expected to be completed in spring 2027. Learn more about the remodel at dpl.pub/futuredowntownbend
The last day of service at the East Bend Library is Saturday, November 15, 2025. The East Bend Library is the only building in the library system that isn’t owned by Deschutes Public Library. Its lease ends in December 2025. The new Central Library at Stevens Ranch is located less than two miles to the southeast of the East Bend Library’s location and will improve access to collections, programs, and resources for east Bend residents. Learn more about the transition out of the East Bend Library at dpl.pub/eastbendtransition
*Please note that all dates are estimates. For the latest dates, visit dpl.pub/futurelibraries.
November 8, 2025
Public event celebrating 15 years of service at the East Bend Library. Time: noon–2:00 p.m.
November 15, 2025
Last day of operations at the leased East Bend Library. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the East Bend Library closure, visit dpl.pub/ eastbendtransition.
February 2026
Downtown Bend Library’s second floor closes to prepare for remodel; limited browsing of collections, holds pick-up, limited public computers, materials return, and check-outs available on the first floor.
March 2026
Downtown Bend Library transitions to limited lobby service for holds pick-up and materials return.
April 2026
Downtown Bend Library closes for its remodel.
April 2026
Drive-thru service begins at Central Library at Stevens Ranch for holds pick-up and book returns.
Spring 2026
Central Library at Stevens Ranch fully opens to the public; date to be determined.
The new library is designed to serve Central Oregon now and into the future, allowing for increased collections that can move more quickly between all libraries in the Deschutes Public Library System—from the northern reaches of the county to the south. The energy-efficient building, which is being built to LEED Gold standards, incorporates community meeting and study rooms, coworking spaces, a children’s discovery area, creative zones, a drivethru, and more. The first floor also features a café—because libraries and community go together like books and coffee.
See photos and learn more at dpl.pub/futurestevensranch
What else did the bond dollars fund?
Bond dollars were also used to fund the construction of a new, 40,000-square-foot-library in the heart of Redmond, which opened in January 2025. Libraries in La Pine, Sisters, and Sunriver were all extensively remodeled and are now open to the public.
Have you renewed your library card yet?
Deschutes Public Library cards now expire every five years to ensure we maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including verifying address and contact information. Library cards issued before January 21, 2025, will expire on Monday, September 1, 2025. If you were issued a new card after January 21 this year, there’s no need to renew at this time. But if you got your card before that time, you will need to renew before September 1.
Renewing your card is quick and easy. Simply visit dpl.pub/renew and confirm your address and phone number. That’s it! You get to keep your existing card and library card number. Visit dpl.pub/renewalinfo for more information and to browse some FAQs.
Downtown Bend Library
601 NW Wall St • Bend, OR 97703 phone (541) 617-7050
Monday–Thursday (lunes–jueves) 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday–Sunday (viernes–domingo) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
East Bend Library
62080 Dean Swift Rd #170 • Bend, OR 97701 phone (541) 330-3760
Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)
La Pine Library
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
827 SW Deschutes Ave. • Redmond, OR 97756 phone (541) 312-1050
Monday–Thursday (martes–jueves) 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday (viernes–sábado) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Drive-Thru: Sunday (domingo) 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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)
All events are free and open to the public. Todos los eventos son gratis y abiertos al público.
LIBRARY CLOSURES: All libraries will be closed on August 14 and September 11 for staff in-service days, and on September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el 14 de agosto y el 11 de septiembre para capacitación del personal, y el 1 de septiembre para El Día del Trabajo.