If it’s spring, it’s also A Novel Idea time in Central Oregon. Join us throughout April as we present free events exploring themes found in this year’s community read selections: Supersonic by Thomas Kohnstamm (adult and teen selection) and Hope in the Valley by Mitali Perkins (youth selection). Turn to page 16 to learn more about the books, the events, and the author visits.
THE NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY OPENS SOON
We’re excited to share the brandnew Central Library with you! Opening May 11, this energy-efficient facility brings districtwide operations together under one roof—helping us get books and more into your hands faster at library locations throughout the county. Turn to page 14 to learn more about this new building and how it supports the library services you rely on.
KIDS AND FAMILY
ONLINE
Find dozens of story times and other fun programs for kids available 24/7 on our YouTube channel: dpl.pub/storytime
BEND
Note off-site locations and addresses for events and programs as the Downtown Bend Library undergoes its remodel.
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 20, 27)
Deschutes Children’s Foundation–East Campus 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 19, 26)
Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus
2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
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.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no session May 20, 27)
Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus
2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills.
Mondays • 10:30 a.m. (no sessions May 18, 25)
Deschutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend
Book Discussion and Pizza Party 8–12 YRS
Discuss Hope in the Valley by Mitali Perkins.
Tuesday, April 7 • 5:00 p.m.
Deschutes Historical Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend
Connection through Creativity: An Art Workshop* 8–12 YRS
Honor someone you’ve lost, someone you miss, or someone important through art. Registration required.
Wednesday, April 8 • 2:30 p.m.
FREAK’N ART
1265 NW Wall St, Bend
A Glimpse of Bengal: Henna, Face Painting, and More* 8+ YRS
Enjoy henna and face painting while learning about West Bengal, India. Registration required.
Sunday, April 19 • 1:00 p.m.
The Open Arts Center 999 NE 2nd St, Bend
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Discuss Almost Sunset by Wahab Algarmi.
Tuesday, April 21 • 4:30 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Discuss My Sister the Werebeast by Alina Tysoe.
Tuesday, May 21 • 4:30 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Story Stones Workshop with Two Suns Art Studio* 5+ YRS
Make art to bring your campfire stories to life.
Registration required.
Saturday, May 2 • 9:30 a.m.
Two Suns Art Studio 70 SW Century Dr, Bend
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time* 0–5 YRS
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air!
Registration required.
Tuesday, May 5 • 12:30 p.m.
Mountain Air Trampoline Park 20495 Murray Rd #150, Bend
Page to Screen Family Movie Night*
RATED PG
Come watch Dog Man (2025). Registration required.
Friday, May 15 • 6:00 p.m.
Tower Theater 835 NW Wall St, Bend
Pokémon Club 6–18 YRS
Collect, trade, battle, and chat all things Pokémon.
Thursday, May 21 • 3:00 p.m.
Rosie Bareis Community Campus 1010 NW 14 St, Bend
LA PINE
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Fridays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 22, 29)
SPRING Into Action! 0–5 YRS
Superhero-themed activities, crafts, learning, and fun.
Tuesday, April 21 • 10:30 a.m.
B.U.R.S.T. 3–5 YRS
SPRING Into Action! 0–5 YRS
AUTHOR MITALI PERKINS: HOME IS IN BETWEEN
Join Mitali Perkins, author of our Youth A Novel Idea 2026 selection, Hope in the Valley, for an engaging presentation for all ages. Mitali will describe how her own experience of growing up between cultures empowered her for the rest of her life. Suitable for elementary, middle, high school, or adult audiences, she talks about how stories help us feel at home in the space “in between.” During this presentation, Mitali will also read her children’s book, Home Is in Between, aloud and respond to questions.
REDMOND 4/16 • 4:00 p.m.
Kids’ Card-Making Workshop* 8–12 YRS
A hands-on card-making session. Registration required.
Wednesday, April 22 • 2:30
Peter Rabbit Spring Celebration 6+ YRS
Celebrate spring with one of our favorite characters: Peter Rabbit!
Thursday, April 30 • 4:00 p.m.
Pop-up Exhibits with the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon 0–11 YRS
Enjoy some of the museum’s most loved exhibits.
Wednesday, May 27 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
REDMOND
Baby Story Time
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver.
Mondays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions Apr 13; May 18, 25)
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 19, 26)
Wednesdays • 1:00 p.m.
(no sessions May 20, 27)
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 16, 23, 30)
Toddler Story Time
An active story time with stories, songs, and movement rhymes.
Saturdays • 10:30 a.m.
(no sessions May 16, 23, 30)
Sensory-Friendly Spring* ALL AGES
Celebrate the season with sensory-friendly activities. Registration required.
Thursday, April 2 • 4:30 p.m.
Book Discussion and Pizza Party 8–12 YRS
Discuss Hope in the Valley by Mitali Perkins. Saturday, April 11 • 11:30 a.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club 8–12 YRS
Discuss Stargazing by Jen Wang. Tuesday, April 14 • 4:00 p.m.
Discuss Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith.
Tuesday, May 12 • 4:00 p.m.
Sensory development and early literacy skills- building and play.
Thursday, April 16 • 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 21 • 10:30 a.m.
Author Mitali Perkins: Home Is in Between ALL AGES
Mitali Perkins discusses how code switching is a superpower.
Thursday, April 16 • 4:00 p.m.
Peter Rabbit Spring Celebration 6+ YRS
Celebrate spring with one of our favorite characters: Peter Rabbit!
Monday, April 20 • 4:00 p.m.
SPRING Into Action! 0–5 YRS
Superhero-themed activities, crafts, learning, and fun.
Thursday, April 23 • 10:30 a.m.
Creating Prosthetics for Sea Creatures 10+ YRS
Come build, test, and save the day with Central Oregon STEM Hub.
Thursday, May 7 • 3:00 p.m.
Kids’ Math Assessments and Games with Mathnasium 6+ YRS
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Friday, May 8 • 3–5:00 p.m.
Open Play Time: Camp Creativity 6+ YRS
Drop in for some camp-inspired activities! Tuesday, May 19 • 3–4:30 p.m.
SISTERS
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no sessions May 20, 27)
Peter Rabbit Spring Celebration 6+ YRS
Celebrate spring with one of our favorite characters: Peter Rabbit!
Friday, April 10 • 1:00 p.m.
Youth Songwriting Workshop: Songs in the Valley 9+ YRS
Work together to write an original song.
Saturday, April 11 • 10:30 a.m.
Superhero-themed activities, crafts, learning, and fun.
Tuesday, April 14 • 10:30 a.m.
Stories and Owl Pellet Dissection with Think Wild 6–12 YRS
Get into summer camp mode by learning about owls.
Saturday, May 9 • 10:30 a.m.
B.U.R.S.T. 3-5 YRS
Sensory development and early literacy skills-building and play.
Tuesday, May 19 • 10:30 a.m.
SUNRIVER
Family Story Time
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.
Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. (no sessions May 20, 27)
SPRING Into Action! 0–5 YRS
Superhero-themed activities, crafts, learning, and fun.
Tuesday, April 7 • 10:30 a.m.
Peter Rabbit Spring Celebration 6+ YRS
Celebrate Spring with one of our favorite characters - Peter Rabbit!
Wednesday, April 15 • 1:00 p.m.
A Glimpse of Bengal: Henna, Face Painting, and More* 4+ YRS
Enjoy henna and face painting while learning about West Bengal, India. Registration required.
Saturday, April 18 • 4:00 p.m.
B.U.R.S.T. 3–5 YRS
Sensory development and early literacy skills-building and play.
Tuesday, May 12 • 10:30 a.m.
Music Together Workshop* 0–5 YRS
Grow your child into a confident music maker. Registration required.
Friday, May 15 • 10:30 a.m.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
3D PAPER ART*
Create your own camp-y snail paper art. Participants will explore the playful, theatrical spirit of camp while transforming flat paper into bold art that leans into exaggeration, color, and joyful excess. Staff will guide teens through shaping the snail’s sculptural form and crafting a rainbow shell that turns the final piece into a statement of pure camp flair. Registration required.
SISTERS 5/15 • 4:00 p.m. | REDMOND 5/20 • 2:00 p.m. LA PINE 5/26 • 4:00 p.m. | CENTRAL 5/27 • 3:00 p.m.
Connection through Creativity: An Art Workshop* 13+ YRS
Honor someone you’ve lost, someone you miss, or someone important through art. Registration required.
Redmond
Wednesday, April 1 • 2:30 p.m.
Teen Monthly D&D Club 12+ YRS
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club! Sisters
Friday, April 3 • 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 1 • 2:00 p.m.
Teen Library Council 12+ YRS
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Redmond
Wednesday, April 8 • 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 • 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 • 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 • 3:00 p.m.
Teen Open Mic Night* 13–18 YRS
Share your talents on a supportive stage. Registration required. Bend
Thursday, April 16 • 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 • 5:00 p.m. The Open Arts Center 999 NE 2nd St, Bend
Needle-Felted Apricots* 13–18 YRS
Produce your own produce with a fuzzy felted apricot. Registration required. Sunriver
Wednesday, April 22 • 3:30 p.m.
Recycle a T-Shirt into a Camp Pillow* 13–18 YRS
Let’s upgrade your camping to glamping with this personalized pillow. Registration required.
Redmond
Friday, May 8 • 3:00 p.m.
3D Paper Art* 13–18 YRS
Create your own camp-y snail art. Registration required. Sisters
Friday, May 15 • 4:00 p.m.
Redmond
Wednesday, May 20 • 2:00 p.m. La Pine
Tuesday, May 26 • 4:00 p.m.
Central
Wednesday, May 27 • 3:00 p.m.
Skate Camp:
All Abilities Flow Edition* 13+ YRS
Experience an evening of inclusive skateboarding in a supportive setting. Registration required. Bend
Monday, May 18 • 5:30 p.m. Northpointe Park 63856 Hunters Cir, Bend
3 Essential Field Knots and Expedition Stories* 11+ YRS
Worry not! Learn your knots for your next adventure. Registration required. Bend
Saturday, May 23 • 1:30 p.m. Larkspur Community Center–Multipurpose Room 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
ADULTS
MAY KNOW CAMP
Calling all happy campers! Join us this May to celebrate “Know Camp” and discover something new. Learn about local fauna with wildlife stories, flora and food foraging in nature, and better birding field trips. Attend a lecture on companion planting and soil building, and hear about Oregon’s fire lookouts and nearby hikes. Teens can upgrade their glamping essentials with a personalized t-shirt pillow and attend a workshop on essential knot tying for outdoor adventures.
BEND
Note locations and addresses for events and programs as the Downtown Bend Library undergoes its remodel.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Mondays • 6:00 p.m.
(no session May 25)
Deschutes Historical Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend
From Skyliner to Mt. Bachelor: Bend’s Ski History and People
Celebrate the people and places that fostered the Bend ski community with a talk and screening. Appetizers provided.
Thursday, April 2 • 6:00 p.m.
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend 62950 NE 18th St, Bend
Discover Steller Jay Creative
Meet the man with the creative mindset, Jay Carlton.
Friday, April 3 • 5:00 p.m.
Steller Jay Creative 369 NE Revere Avenue, Suite 107, Bend
Mental Asylums in Fiction: Sanity, Conformity, and Control*
Who gets to decide what’s sane? Explore the metaphor in modern literary asylums. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 7 • 6:30 p.m. Roundabout Books
900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend
Exhibit Sneak Peek: Read/Create
Get a sneak peek of the exhibit highlighting this year’s A Novel Idea selections.
Friday, April 10 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Deschutes County Historic Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend
A NOVEL IDEA AUTHOR THOMAS KOHNSTAMM
Join author Thomas Kohnstamm for a presentation and speaking event at Summit High school. His novel, Supersonic, charts the rise of a boomtown city in the American West where ambition outpaces memory. In the present day, PTA president Sami HasegawaStalworth is determined to rename her daughter’s elementary school after her late grandmother—a beloved music teacher and Japanese internment survivor. What begins as a symbolic family gesture spirals into a kaleidoscopic, multi-generational story of struggle—for and against change, and over who gets to define the future. Tickets are free but required and will be available online starting April 1.
SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL 5/2 • 4:00 p.m.
Notary Public Services
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Tuesday, April 14 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28 • 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26 • 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Council on Aging of Central Oregon 1036 NE 5th St, Bend
Art and Poetry*
Write a variety of poems with art. Registration required.
Thursday, April 16 • 5:30 p.m.
Peterson Contemporary Art Gallery 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend
“Seagulls” in Central Oregon?
Join an entertaining and educational talk about an unexpected bird.
Sunday, April 19 • 2:00 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center | Classroom 3 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Boeing: Military & Commercial Aircraft Maker to the World
A concise history of Boeing and the 2027 Supersonic Transport.
Tuesday, April 21 • 2:00 p.m.
Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
FROM REEFER MADNESS TO LEGAL CANNABIS
Explore the history, science, and road to legalization. This presentation explores the history and science of cannabis, tracing its path from ancient and indigenous use through the fear-driven era of “Reefer Madness,” prohibition, and eventual legalization. Along the way, we’ll examine how myths, policy, and research have influenced how society understands the plant today.
Bring a chair (camp or wheelchair) to join us for an easy introduction to a practice often called “mindful birding”. No experience is necessary and all ability levels are welcome. This mindful birding group is designed to accommodate those who cannot go too far from a vehicle or navigate uneven terrain. Instead of focusing on the breath or ‘clearing the mind,’ we explore mindfulness through gentle and open awareness of the birds around us. Mindful birding is less structured than most meditation practices with more emphasis on enjoyment than discipline. There are infinite ways to adjust to different needs. Registration required.
RILEY RANCH PRESERVE 5/13 • 1:00 p.m. | LA PINE STATE PARK 5/17 • 2:00 p.m.
Bend continued
Promised Land Documentary Screening*
Follow the Duwamish and Chinook Tribes’ fight for restoration of treaty rights. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 21 • 6:30 p.m. Tin Pan Theatre 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend
Central Oregon’s Neighbor Nations
Get to know our Indigenous neighbors.
Saturday, April 25 • 4:00 p.m. Hanai Foundation 62430 Eagle Rd, Bend
From Reefer Madness to Legal Cannabis
Explore the history, science, and road to legalization.
Wednesday, April 29 • 7:00 p.m.
Bevel Craft Brewing 911 SE Armour Rd Suite B, Bend
A Novel Idea Author
Thomas Kohnstamm*
Join us for the final Novel Idea 2026 event. Free tickets required.
Saturday, May 2 • 4:00 p.m.
Summit High School 2855 NW Clearwater Dr, Bend
Wild Food & Self-Sufficiency: Modern Practical Foundations*
Learn about wild food foraging and practical skills that support resilience. Registration required.
Wednesday, May 6 • 6:00 p.m. Hanai Foundation 62430 Eagle Rd, Bend
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Thursday, May 7 • 5:30 p.m.
Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
More Accessible Mindful Birding*
Access the world of birding in a supportive environment. Registration required.
Wednesday, May 13 • 1:00 p.m.
Riley Ranch Preserve 19975 Glen Vista Rd, Bend
Fitness Boot Camp for Every Body*
Sweat today, strength tomorrow. Join the movement of movement. Registration required.
Saturday, May 16 • 10:00 a.m. Gym X 2185 NE 2nd Street, Suites A & B, Bend
Companion Planting and Soil Basics
Learn simple practices on soil building, composting, and pairing crops.
Sunday, May 17 • 10:00 a.m.
Larkspur Community Center | Multi-purpose Room 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Pinch Pots with Camp Clay* 14+ YRS
No need to pinch yourself–pinch a pot! Registration required.
Sunday, May 24 • 12:30 p.m. Camp Clay 147 NE Olney Ave, Bend
Understanding Wilderness Trail Permits Confused about the system? Get answers from Forest Service staff.
Tuesday, May 26 • 5:00 p.m. Deschutes Children’s Foundation, East Campus 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
Death Café 16+ YRS
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Wednesday, May 27 • 6:00 p.m.
Rosie Bareis Community Campus 1010 NW 14th St, Bend
Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts
Learn more about the history of fire lookouts.
Sunday, May 31 • 11:00 a.m. Rosie Bareis Community Campus 1010 NW 14th St, Bend
HIKING OREGON’S FIRE LOOKOUTS
For more than a century, fire lookouts have been an important tool to spot and report wildfires. Many of those lookouts are long-gone, but some that remain make for great hiking destinations. In this one-hour presentation Cheryl Hill will talk about her new book Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts, highlight some of the best lookout hikes around the state, share some stories from her quest to visit every standing lookout in the state, and talk about how to rent a lookout. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
REDMOND 5/30 • 3:00 p.m.
ROSIE BAREIS COMMUNITY CAMPUS 5/31 • 11:00 a.m.
LA PINE
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office
Hours
Drop in for help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Friday, April 17 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Friday, May 15 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Music in Public Places
Enjoy an hour of music as part of A Novel Idea.
Saturday, April 18 • 2–3:00 p.m.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, May 12 • 5:30 p.m.
More Accessible Mindful Birding*
Access the world of birding in a supportive environment. Registration required.
Sunday, May 17 • 2:00 p.m.
La Pine State Park
15800 State Recreation Rd, La Pine
REDMOND
Technology Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tuesdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Understanding Grief in Children and Teens
Learn more about resources for coping with grief, and ask questions.
Thursday, April 2 • 5:30 p.m.
Hendrix: An Evolutionary Force in Pop Culture
Learn about one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
Tuesday, April 7 • 3:30 p.m.
Needle-Felted Mini Landscapes*
Needle felt your way to a view. Registration required.
Wednesday, April 8 • 3:30 p.m.
The Sound of Music Screening and Sing-Along ALL AGES
Come watch (and sing along to) a classic film. Saturday, April 11 • 3:00 p.m.
Adult D&D Club: Beginners*
Join us for this monthly club, no experience needed. Registration required.
Monday, April 13 • 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24 • 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 11 • 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29 • 5:30 p.m.
From Reefer Madness to Legal Cannabis
Explore the history, science, and road to legalization.
Monday, April 13 • 6:00 p.m.
“Seagulls” in Central Oregon?
Join an entertaining and educational talk about an unexpected bird.
Tuesday, April 14 • 3:30 p.m.
My Father Created D.B. Cooper
Hear from an Oregon Historian about the legendary “Sky Pirate,” D.B. Cooper.
Friday, April 17 • 5:00 p.m.
Boeing: Military & Commercial Aircraft Maker to the World
A concise history of Boeing and the 2027 Supersonic Transport.
Monday, April 20 • 6:00 p.m.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Get help with your business and nonprofit questions.
Tuesday, April 21 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Pathways to Affordable Homeownership
Join RootedHomes to discover how affordable home ownership is possible in Central Oregon.
Tuesday, April 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 • 5:30 p.m.
RootedHomes Drop-In ConsultationsB
Curious about buying a home in Central Oregon? Drop in and bring your questions.
Wednesday, April 22 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Drop in for an hour to donate blood and help others.
Friday, April 24 • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spring Flowers Applique with the Cricut Maker*
April showers bring May flowers! Registration required.
Friday, April 24 • 10:00 a.m.
Festival de Sant Jordi B
Come celebrate Catalonia’s festival of love and literature.
Saturday, April 25 • 4–6:00 p.m.
Central Oregon’s Neighbor Nations
Get to know our Indigenous neighbors. Sunday, April 26 • 11:00 a.m.
Klondike Era Potato Leek Chowder and Fry Bread*
Learn how to prepare a hearty, one-pot potato and leek chowder. Registration required.
Central Oregon’s Most Important Crop for Over 50 Years
Learn about when potato was king with the Redmond Historical Society.
Thursday, April 30 • 6:00 p.m.
Mending 101*
Learn to use different mending techniques. Registration required.
Friday, May 1 • 10:00 a.m.
Puzzle Swap
Join us for an all-age puzzle swap.
Saturday, May 2 • 10:00 a.m.–noon
Bugs, Fish, Flies and the Rivers Between
Learn about the local river critters and their ecosystems.
Monday, May 4 • 6:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Charcuterie*
Create a beautiful board for/with the mom in your life! Registration required. Tuesday, May 5 • 12:30 p.m.
WILD FOOD & SELF-SUFFICIENCY: MODERN PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS
Learn about wild food foraging and practical skills that support resilience. This educational seminar introduces the foundations of wild food foraging and everyday self-sufficiency, with a focus on local plants, seasonal awareness, and practical skills that support resilience and independence. Drawing on an abundance-based approach, the talk encourages participants to reconnect with the land, build confidence in food knowledge, and explore how wild foods have supported communities for generations. Registration required for the May 6 event.
HANAI 5/6 • 6:00 p.m. | SISTERS FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY HALL 5/7 • 11:00 a.m.
Redmond continued Volunteer Expo
Visit with organizations that need civicminded individuals.
Saturday, May 9 • 1–4:00 p.m.
Understanding Wilderness Trail Permits Confused about the system? Get answers from Forest Service staff.
Tuesday, May 12 • 5:00 p.m.
One Pot Camp Meals*
One and done! Learn some easy one pan recipes. Registration required.
Learn the basics of your iPhone in this handson workshop. Registration required. Thursday, May 28 • 10:00 a.m.
Hiking Oregon’s Fire Lookouts
Learn more about the history of fire lookouts. Saturday, May 30 • 3:00 p.m.
SISTERS
Mental Asylums in Fiction: Sanity, Conformity, and Control
Who gets to decide what’s sane? Explore the metaphor in modern literary asylums.
Thursday, April 2 • 5:15 p.m.
My Father’s Story: WWII Japanese American Internment Camps
Yukiko Flennaugh shares her father’s incarceration experience during WWII.
Wednesday, April 8 • noon
Artificial Intelligence in Our Everyday Life
Gain insights into how we can (and cannot) responsibly use AI.
Friday, April 17 • 10:00 a.m.
Hendrix: An Evolutionary Force in Pop Culture
Learn about one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
Tuesday, April 21 • 3:30 p.m.
Getting to Know Your iPhone Workshop*
Learn the basics of your iPhone in this handson workshop. Registration required.
Thursday, April 30 • 10:00 a.m.
Wild Food & Self-Sufficiency: Modern Practical Foundations
Learn about wild food foraging and practical skills that support resilience.
Thursday, May 7 • 11:00 a.m.
Mother’s Day Charcuterie*
Create a beautiful board for/with the mom in your life! Registration required.
Friday, May 8 • 12:30 p.m.
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required.
Tuesday, May 26 • 5:30 p.m.
SUNRIVER
My Father’s Story: WWII Japanese American Internment Camps*
Yukiko Flennaugh shares her father’s incarceration experience during WWII. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 7 • 3:00 p.m.
My Father Created D.B. Cooper
Hear from an Oregon Historian about the legendary “Sky Pirate,” D.B. Cooper.
Saturday, April 18 • 11:00 a.m.
ONLINE
Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center*
Learn about types of child abuse and signs to recognize them. Registration required. Tuesday, April 7 • 5:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center*
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child’s development. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 14 • 5:30 p.m.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices with KIDS Center*
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for kids and adults. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center*
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Registration required. Tuesday, April 28 • 5:30 p.m.
NOW STREAMING, LEARNING, AND CREATING
KANOPY
Stream something new this season. With Kanopy, your library card unlocks award-winning films, documentaries, world cinema, and thoughtful series you won’t find on typical streaming platforms. Watch from home or on the go (no ads, no subscription required). Just press play.
CREATIVEBUG
Let your creativity bloom this spring. Creativebug offers thousands of online classes in art, crafts, sewing, painting, knitting, and more, all taught by expert instructors. Follow along at your own pace and learn something new from home.
Fresh reads are always in season. With Libby, you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines instantly from your phone or tablet. Whether you’re reading on the patio, listening on a walk, or discovering your next favorite author, your library travels with you.
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Grow your skills. LinkedIn Learning gives you access to thousands of expert-led courses in business, technology, leadership, and creative fields. Always free with your library card.
MANGO LANGUAGES
Say hello to something new. Mango Languages makes it fun and easy to learn over 70 languages with interactive lessons focused on real conversation. Start your language journey!
LIBBY
Find access information for online programs on the web calendar at dpl.pub/calendar. Note that some programs require pre-registration.
BEND
Central Oregon Writers Guild
Monthly meeting featuring a craft writing presentation. In-person or online; visit our web calendar for information about online access.
Tuesday, April 14 • 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 • 5:30 p.m.
COCC–Cascades Hall 247 2600 NW College Wy, Bend
REDMOND
Quiet Writing Time
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.
Wednesdays • 10–11:30 a.m.
(no session April 22)
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thursday, April 16 • 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 • 6:00 p.m.
SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW 6th St, Redmond
SISTERS
Quiet Writing Time
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.
Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
(no sessions April 9, May 14)
THIRD THURSDAY SPOKEN WORD NIGHT
Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers, readers, and word-lovers are invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase at The Wayfarer Club.
Obtenga una consulta gratuita de 30 minutos. Interpretación en español está disponible. Requiere registro previo.
Miércoles, 8 y 22 de abril • 5–8:00 p.m.
Miércoles, 6 y 20 de mayo • 5–8:00 p.m.
BEND
Bilingual Stories & SongsB 0–5 AÑOS Cuentos, canciones, rimas y manualidades para toda la familia.
Martes, 7 de abril • 11:30 a.m.
Deschutes Children’s Foundation, Campus Este 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend
Taller de lámparas de papel*
Diseña tu propia linterna artística para guiarte en tus aventuras. Es necesario registrarse.
Domingo, 17 de mayo • 1:30 p.m.
The Open Arts Center 999 NE 2nd St, Bend
REDMOND
Thrive Central OregonB
Consulta de 30 minutos para recursos comunitarios. Gratis.
Los lunes • 1–4:00 p.m. (no sesión el 25 de mayo)
Tardes en Familia
Arte, juegos y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Los miércoles • 4:00 p.m.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes*
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés. Es necesario registrarse.
Los lunes en abril • 5:30 p.m.
Ayuda TecnológicaB
Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas.
Martes, 7 de abril • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Martes, 5 de mayo • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Clases de Computación*
Aprende y fortalece tus habilidades en temas de computación en esta serie. Es necesario registrarse.
Jueves, 2, 16, 23 y 30 de abril • 5:00 p.m.
Jueves, 7 de mayo • 5:00 p.m.
Campamento de pausa y reconexion*
Tu cuerpo también migra. Es necesario registrarse.
Martes, 19 de mayo • 5:00 p.m.
TALLER DE LAMPARAS DE PAPEL*
Les invitamos a descubrir el arte de crear lámparas de papel, en este taller exploraremos cómo la luz, las formas y las transparencias de colores con papel celofán pueden transformarse en composiciones luminosas únicas. A través del juego con recortes, capas y materiales translúcidos, experimentaremos la manera de cómo la luz atraviesa el papel y da vida a nuevas atmósferas. Es necesario registrarse.
THE OPEN ARTS CENTER 17 de mayo • 1:30 p.m.
CAMPAMENTO DE PAUSA Y RECONEXION*
Desde mi propia experiencia, hablaremos de cómo lo que vivimos como personas migrantes impacta en nuestro cuerpo y cómo el mindfulness y el yoga han sido herramientas de apoyo en mi proceso. Realizaremos ejercicios conscientes y exploramos cómo integrarlos en actividades cotidianas como caminar, respirar y comer. Tendremos un trabajo físico a través de posturas y estiramientos sencillos que pueden practicarse en cualquier momento del día, incluso en el trabajo. Cerraremos con un ejercicio simple de automasaje y un baño de sonidos, para regalarte un espacio de pausa, conexión y liberación de preocupaciones. Es necesario registrarse.
REDMOND 19 de mayo • 5:00 p.m.
BOOK CLUBS
A Novel Idea Book Discussions
Discuss Supersonic by Thomas Kohnstamm.
Thursday, April 2 • 1:00 p.m.
Redmond Library
Saturday, April 11 • 10:00 a.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Monday, April 20 • 6:00 p.m.*
Online only; register for access.
Friday, April 24 • 1:30 p.m.
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend
Monday, April 27 • 4:30 p.m.
Sunriver Books
57100 Beaver Dr, Bldg 25, Sunriver
Tuesday, May 6 • 6:00 p.m.
Roundabout Books
900 NW Mt. Washington Dr, Bend
The Nonfiction Library Book Club
Discuss Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna.
Tuesday, April 14 • 1:00 p.m.
Suttle Tea
450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters
Discuss The Phantom of Fifth Avenue by Meryl Gordon.
Tuesday, May 12 • 1:00 p.m.
Suttle Tea
450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters
Larkspur Library Book Club
Discuss The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel.
Wednesday, April 15 • 10:00 a.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
Discuss The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers.
Wednesday, May 20 • 10:00 a.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
The Library Book Club Online*
Discuss The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers. Register for online access.
Wednesday, April 29 • 5:30 p.m.
Discuss Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris. Register for online access.
Wednesday, May 20 • 5:30 p.m.
The Library Book Club at Redmond
Discuss Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny.
Thursday, May 7 • 1:00 p.m.
Saturday Larkspur Library Book Club
Discuss Bear by Julia Phillips.
Saturday, May 9 • 10:00 a.m.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend
The Library Book Club
Discuss Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham.
Friday, May 29 • 1:30 p.m.
Thump 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend
LEGAL RESOURCES
Law Librarian Office Hours
Get help with your legal information questions.
La Pine
Tuesday, April 7 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Redmond
Tuesday, April 14 • 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 • 11:30 a.m. –1:00 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.
Online
Wednesday, April 8, 22 • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 20 • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
FREE COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
LA PINE
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wednesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
REDMOND
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Mondays • 1–4:00 p.m. (no session May 25)
Wednesdays • 1–4:00 p.m.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Tuesday, April 21 • 5–6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 • 5–6:30 p.m.
SISTERS
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.
PEOPLE MAKING YOUR LIBRARY WORK
STAFF PROFILE
PABLO FIALLOS
PUBLIC SERVICES SPECIALIST
As a bilingual Public Services Specialist at the library, Pablo is dedicated to helping the community make the most of all available resources. “I assist customers in finding books, signing up for programs and events, using technology, making copies, and getting their library card to access books and computers,” says Pablo. He has worked at the library for one year and describes the experience as a period of significant learning and personal growth. Each day represents an opportunity to develop new skills and connect people with the resources they need. “I am in the right place where I can continue growing as a person and learning new things every day,” says Pablo. He believes libraries are essential spaces of peace, safety, and discovery. His favorite book is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez. “Between the real and the magical, the novel shows repeated cycles of love, solitude, power, and decline. It is a metaphor for Latin American history and the inevitable fate of those who do not learn from their past,” says Pablo. In his free time, he enjoys soccer and video games.
PERFIL DEL PERSONAL
PABLO FIALLOS
ESPECIALISTA EN SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS
Como Especialista en Servicios Públicos bilingüe de Deschutes Public Library, Pablo se dedica a ayudar a la comunidad a aprovechar al máximo todos los recursos disponibles. “Apoyo a los usuarios a encontrar libros, registrarse en programas y eventos, utilizar la tecnología, realizar impresiones y obtener su tarjeta de la biblioteca para acceder a libros y computadoras,” dijo Pablo. Lleva un año trabajando en la biblioteca y describe la experiencia como una etapa de gran aprendizaje y crecimiento personal. Cada día representa una oportunidad para desarrollar nuevas habilidades y conectar a las personas con los recursos que necesitan. “Estoy en el lugar correcto donde puedo seguir creciendo como persona y aprendiendo cosas nuevas cada día,” dijo Pablo. Considera que las bibliotecas son espacios esenciales de paz, seguridad y descubrimiento. Su libro favorito es Cien años de soledad de Gabriel García Márquez. “Entre lo real y lo mágico, la novela muestra ciclos repetidos de amor, soledad, poder y decadencia. Es una metáfora de la historia latinoamericana y del destino inevitable de quienes no aprenden de su pasado,” dijo Pablo. En su tiempo libre disfruta del fútbol y los videojuegos.
CUSTOMER PROFILE LEE BARKER
“Libraries are like coleslaw,” Lee says. “You can’t have a good barbecue without it.” To Lee, a world without libraries would feel just as incomplete. A published author, musician, and woodworker, Lee is perhaps best known locally as an active member of Central Oregon’s writing community. He traces his writing journey back to a program he attended more than a decade ago at the Redmond Library. “About 10 years ago I went to a library program and connected with several people afterward,” he recalls. That evening led to a writing group that continues to meet monthly. The group offers accountability to keep each other writing and serves as an extra set of eyes to provide trusted feedback. He’s also a regular at the library’s Third Thursday Spoken Word Nights, where poets, authors, storytellers, and songwriters gather to share their works on a supportive stage. “Writing is subjective,” Lee says. “It’s not like sports where there’s an expected caliber of talent required. All are welcome and we always applaud.”
THE NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY
OPENING MAY 11
The big reveal is just about here! We are excited to open the doors to your newest Deschutes Public Library location on Monday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m. Books are being added to the shelves, furniture is being set in place, and staff is busy learning about all aspects of the dynamic new Central Library located at 61956 SE Santorini Street, just off 27th Street in east Bend.
WHAT'S INSIDE
On the first level, pick up and return library materials, browse the hottest new titles, check out the Library of Things kits, and marvel at the beautiful art hanging above the lobby. Spacious community meeting rooms beckon for large gatherings, special events, and library programs. You can cozy up to a good book and favorite beverage at the Thump Café.
On the second level, children and teens enjoy space for exploration and discovery. Young children find ample room for creative play and interaction, along with a dedicated youth programming room for story times and other events, and cozy nooks for quieter reading. A teen area offers space for connection, solo work, or reading.
The third floor houses the adult fiction and nonfiction collections, along with book club kits. This level also features collaborative coworking areas, reservable meeting rooms, a handson MakerSpace, and a variety of seating and study options.
Throughout the building, you’ll find original artwork in a variety of mediums, beginning with the grand cascading wood sculpture “Juniper” by John Grade suspended above the staircase and two stunning paintings by artist Sara Siestreem above the Thump Café.
Solar panels on the roof and in the parking areas power this all-electric building, which is built to meet LEED Platinum standards. LEED certification also ensures reduced water use, improved indoor air quality, lower carbon emissions, and materials that prioritize sustainability.
Bird-safe glass integrates patterns of dots to break up reflections and make windows visible to birds.
NOW OPEN CENTRAL LIBRARY DRIVE-THRU
Drive-thru service at the Central Library allows for the return of books and DVDs, and the pick-up of holds. Please be sure to note:
RETURNS
You can return books, DVDs, and magazines 24/7 at the drive-thru. Follow the instructions on the return slot when returning your items.
HOLDS
You can pick up holds at the Central Library drive-thru Monday–Saturday, noon–6:00 p.m. (through May 10; drive-thru hours change on May 11). If you would like to pick up a hold at the Central drive-thru, be sure to select “Central DRIVE-THRU” as your pick-up location.
DOWNTOWN BEND LIBRARY REMODEL
This new building centralizes many library functions, allowing for increased collections that can move more quickly between all library locations in Deschutes County. While the building is not in the center of Bend, its location is central to the region, giving people throughout Deschutes County—to the west and east, north and south—more centralized access to the county’s largest library.
After nearly 30 years in operation, the Downtown Bend Library temporarily closes its doors on April 11 as we begin a long-planned remodel. We encourage Downtown Bend Library customers to change their default hold pick-up location from the Downtown Bend Library to the Central Library drive-thru (be sure to select “Central DRIVE-THRU” as the pick-up location) or to the library location of their choice.
This important remodel will provide expanded public space, new amenities, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring a better library experience in the future.
Visit our website at dpl.pub/future-db for the latest updates and FAQs.
BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE BOOK AT A TIME
Now in its third decade, A Novel Idea continues to show how the power of the written word can strengthen connections and build community—one book at a time. This popular community read program is supported by engaging events that expand on the books’ themes, as well as visits from the authors.
This year we turn to two novels that are rooted in place: Thomas Kohnstamm’s Supersonic (adult and teen selection) and Mitali Perkins’ Hope in the Valley (youth selection). Both books have at their center the idea that place matters, and the struggle to preserve those places is worth it, with characters in both books putting it all on the line to protect what they love.
You’ll find A Novel Idea-related events throughout this Events Guide and in the A Novel Idea Reader’s Guide (available in libraries and online at dpl.pub/anovelidea).
Mitali Perkins will discuss her work at the Redmond Library on April 16, and Thomas Kohnstamm will present at Summit High School on May 2.
Visit dpl.pub/anovelidea for more information.
Central Library
61956 SE Santorini St • Bend, OR 97702 (541) 241-2630
