Deschutes Public Library Events Spring 2022

DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY

EVENTS April/May 2022

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Welcome!

We welcome you to the relaunch of the Deschutes Public Library Events guide. We are excited to bring you a variety of inperson, online, and hybrid (online and in-person) events and programs.

Using This Guide

This Events guide gives you a broad overview of all that is happening at your library in April and May. You will find full descriptions and more information for all programs on our web calendar at https://dpl.pub/ events. The web calendar is also your go-to place for any programs that require registration.

When a program is offered in a hybrid style— both in-person and online—you will find it listed as both “ONLINE” and at the specific library location where it is happening simultaneously in person.

Attending In-person Events

We are happy to welcome you back to story times, classes, lectures, and more. Note that space may be limited at in-person events. Because things can change rapidly due to COVID, be sure to check the online web calendar for the latest information before attending an inperson event (https://dpl. pub/events).

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YOUTH FAMILY Online

Story Time Online Find story times on our YouTube channel: https://dpl.pub/storytime Your Next Book Kids Edition: I Can Make This Promise 6–12 YRS Tune in to hear about some great books that are similar to I Can Make This Promise.

Available starting Wednesday, April 13 • 10:00 a.m.

A Novel Idea: Christine Day In Conversation with Students* ALL AGES Students are invited to share conversation with Christine Day. author of A Novel Idea Youth Edition novel I Can Make This Promise.

Registration required.

Thursday, May 5 • 11:00 a.m.

Your Next Book Kids Edition: DIY Hear about the great books the library has that give you great ideas to stay busy!

Available starting Wednesday, May 11 • 11:00 a.m.

All Locations

Story Time Activity Pick-Up 3–5 YRS A new activity kit every week! Kits available for pick-up on days listed (through May 19) while supplies last.

Downtown Bend • Wednesdays East Bend • Tuesdays La Pine • Wednesdays Redmond • Tuesdays Sisters • Thursdays Sunriver • Tuesdays A Novel Idea: Grab-and-Go Kits— Postcards 6–11 YRS Read I Can Make This Promise and grab a DIY postcard kit to make your own art and message.

April 9 • All day

A Novel Idea: Grab-and-Go Kits: Art 6–11 YRS Read I Can Make This Promise and grab a simple art kit.

Saturday, April 23 • All day Grab-and-Go Kits: 3D Cactus 6–11 YRS Make a fun 3D cactus craft from paper to enjoy all year round.

Saturday, May 14 • All day Grab-and-Go Kits: Seed Investigation 6–11 YRS Pick up an easy seed kit, and investigate.

Saturday, May 28 • All day

Downtown Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Mondays • 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m.

Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.

No Family Story Time May 23, 25, 26, 30 A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model.

Registration required.

Wednesday, April 6 • 3:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: I Can Make this Promise Book Discussion 9–11 YRS Read and discuss I Can Make This Promise with other young book lovers.

Wednesday, April 13 • 3:30 p.m.

STEAM Team: Bug Hotel* 6–11 YRS Join us as we make a DIY bug hotel.

Registration required.

Wednesday, May 25 • 1:30 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

East Bend

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays • 9:30 a.m.

No Family Story Time May 26, 28 A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model.

Registration required.

Wednesday, April 27 • 1:30 p.m.

STEAM Team: Gardening 6–11 YRS Join us for some basic gardening activities, with a focus on herbs.

Registration required.

Wednesday, May 4 • 1:30 p.m.

La Pine

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.

No Family Story Time May 26 A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model.

Registration required.

Wednesday, April 13 • 2:00 p.m.

STEAM Team: Bug Hotel* 6–11 YRS Join us as we make a DIY bug hotel.

Registration required.

Wednesday, May 18 • 1:30 p.m.

Redmond

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m.

No Family Story Time May 24, 25, 31 A Novel Idea: I Can Make This Promise Book Discussion 9–11 YRS Read and discuss I Can Make This Promise with other young book lovers.

Saturday, April 9 • 11:00 a.m.

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El día de los Niños/El día de los Libros

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book) celebrates children of all cultures and connects them to the world of learning through books, stories, and the library. Join us for this year’s celebration—the whole family is welcome! // El día de los niños/El día de los libros celebra los niños de todas las culturas y los conecta al mundo de aprendizaje a través de los libros, los cuentos y la biblioteca. Únete con nosotros para participar en las festividades. ¡Toda la familia es bienvenida!

A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model. Registration required.

Tuesday, April 12 • 4:00 p.m.

STEAM Team: Gardening* Join us for some basic gardening activities, focusing on herbs.

Registration required.

Friday, May 20 • 4:00 p.m.

Sisters

Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Wednesdays • 1:30 p.m.

No Family Story Time May 25 A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model. Registration required.

Thursday, April 21 • 3:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Art with a Dog* 6–11 YRS Draw, paint, or write about a Very Good Dog, with a live model. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 20 • 1:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop with Donna Barba Higuera* 12–17 YRS Taller de escritura con Donna Barba Higuera* Explore creative writing with Donna Barba Higuera, recipient of the Newbery Medal and the Pura Belpré Award. Registration required. // Explora escritura creativa con Donna Barba Higuera, recipiente de la Medalla Newbery y el Premio Pura Belpré. Se requiere registro previo.

Saturday, April 30 • 3:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library

Read Aloud with Donna Barba Higuera 0–11 YRS Leer en voz alta con Donna Barba Higuera Listen to Donna Barba Higuera read her debut picture book, El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!. // Escucha a Donna Barba Higuera lee su primer libro ilustrado, El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!.

Saturday, April 30 • 10:00 a.m.

La Pine Library

STEAM Team: Bug Hotel 6–11 YRS Join us as we make a DIY bug hotel.

Registration recommended.

Wednesday, May 11 • 1:30 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Saturday, April 30 • 1:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library

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Writing Workshop with Donna Barba Higuera* Explore creative writing with Donna Barba Higuera, recipient of the Newbery Medal and the Pura Belpré Award. Registration required.

Saturday, April 30 • 3:00 p.m.

East Bend

Teen Art Explore Create art inspired by your ideas and a museum collection.

Saturday, May 7 • 1:00 p.m.

Sisters

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Family Story Time 0–5 YRS Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

No Family Story Time May 24, 31

Día Grab & Go Kits 0–11 YRS Read El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! by Donna Barba Higuera and do a simple craft. Stop by your library and pick up a kit while supplies last. Designed for ages 3 and up. // Lee El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! por Donna Barba Higuera y completa una manualidad simple. Pase por su biblioteca y lleva a casa una actividad mientras quedan las reservas. Diseñado para mayores de 3 años.

Saturday, April 30 • All day All library locations

Teen Poetry Studio Discover the art and craft of poetry with people and write a series of short poems.

Saturday, April 16 • 1:00 p.m.

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Sunriver

El día de los niños / El día de los libros ALL AGES Join us for a fun celebration at the library with crafts, activities, and fun; the whole family is welcome. // Únete con nosotros para una celebración divertida en la biblioteca con manualidades, actividades y diversiones. ¡Toda la familia es bienvenida!

Saturday, April 30 • 1–3:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library

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STEAM Team: Gardening* Join us for some basic gardening activities, focusing on herbs.

Registration required.

Tuesday, May 24 • 3:30 p.m.

El día de los niños / El día de los libros ALL AGES Celebrate with award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, as well as hands-on crafts and fun activities. // Celebra con la autora galardonada Donna Barba Higuera, incluyendo manualidades y actividades divertidas.

Friday, April 29 • 6–8:00 p.m.

Hugh Hartman Elementary 2105 W. Antler Ave., Redmond

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Teen Poetry Studio Discover the art and craft of poetry with people and write a series of short poems.

Wednesday, April 20 • 4:00 p.m.

Sunriver

Teen Art Explore Create art inspired by your ideas and a museum collection.

Saturday, May 21 • 1:00 p.m.

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April/May 2022

ADULTS APRIL

A Novel Idea

LEARN ABOUT TRADITIONS and history of Native peoples as part of A Novel Idea 2022. Discover the importance of restoring food systems to protect Native identity and learn about revitalization of the Ichishkín language. Explore Minnesota’s memory of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and its aftermath. Roll up your sleeves to attend a gardening fair. Kids can paint, draw, or write about a good dog as our creative muse. Attend a documentary screening that delves into the ethics surrounding Native American adoption and hear from community storytellers connecting us to one another. Programming concludes with author presentations in May.

A Novel Idea...Read Together 2022 selections

JOE EGGERS A Novel Idea: Minnesota’s Forgotten War & Its Aftermath* Joe Eggers is the Assistant Director of the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the University of Minnesota. He has been involved in several projects through the Center that explores Minnesota’s memory of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and its aftermath, including several lesson plans aimed at K–12 educators.

ONLINE ONLY 4/19, 5:30 PM

Online

Find Zoom and YouTube links for these online programs at https://dpl.pub/events A Novel Idea: My Life in Central Oregon and with DPL Learn the unique story of our community member, Darwin Simtustus, through his own words.

Monday, April 11 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Redmond Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors. Online or in person.

Thursday, April 14 • 11:45 a.m.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Discuss Slouching Towards Bethlehem

by Joan Didion. Available on Hoopla.

Thursday, April 14 • 1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: East Bend Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors. Online or in person; register for online access.

Tuesday, April 19 • noon

DR. MICHELLE M. JACOB A Novel Idea: The Auntie Way— Celebrating Kindness, Fierceness, and Creativity* Dr. Jacob is an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and is Professor of Indigenous Studies and Co-Director of the Sapsik’wałá Program in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Oregon.

ONLINE ONLY 5/3, 3:00 PM

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

A Novel Idea: Sunriver Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors.

Tuesday, April 19 • noon

A Novel Idea: Minnesota’s Forgotten War & Its Aftermath* Hear how the events of 1862 shaped Federal policies towards Native peoples. Registration required.

Tuesday, April 19 • 5:30 p.m.

Community Conversations: Let’s Talk About Sexism* Join Community Conversations to discuss the impact of sexism on all our lives. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 20 • 5:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Truth & Reckoning: Indian Boarding Schools* Learn about 100 years of Native American boarding school history in Oregon. Registration required.

Monday, April 25 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Book Discussion with Sunriver Books & Music Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors via a Zoom meeting with Sunriver Books & Music.

Monday, April 25 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Daughter of a Lost Bird Documentary Q&A* A live Q&A with the director and subject of the film. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 27 • noon A Novel Idea: Sisters Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors.

Wednesday, April 27 • 5:30 p.m.

April/May 2022 A Novel Idea: The Auntie Way: Stories Celebrating Kindness, Fierceness, and Creativity* The inspiring strength and generosity of Aunties from the Yakama Reservation.

Registraiton required.

Tuesday, May 3 • 3:00 p.m.

How to Pitch: With Jennifer Silva Redmond Join this hands-on workshop on how to sell your book. Online or in person.

Tuesday, May 10 • 5:30 p.m.

Redmond Library Book Club Discuss Jane Harper’s The Lost Man. Online or in person.

Thursday, May 12 • 11:45 a.m.

The Nonfiction Library Book Club Discuss Sara Dykman’s Bicycling with Butterflies.

Thursday, May 12 • 1:00 p.m.

Disaster Preparedness in Volcano and Earthquake Country* Ever wonder what you would do in the case of a natural disaster? Online or in person; register for online access.

Friday, May 13 • noon East Bend Library Book Club* Read and discuss The Golden Spruce

by John Vaillant. Online or in person; register for online access.

Tuesday, May 17 • noon Sunriver Library Book Club* Read and discuss The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 17 • noon SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center* Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Online or in person. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 17 • 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Bend

A Novel Idea: Truth & Reckoning— Indian Boarding Schools Learn about 100 years of Native American boarding school history in Oregon.

Friday, April 8 • noon A Novel Idea: Yes, I’m Native.

No, My Liver Doesn’t Hurt.

Explore the history of Indigenous peoples’ health in the United States.

Sunday, April 10 • 3:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Ichishkín Language Revitalization Learn about local Native language revitalization that counters historical damage.

Wednesday, April 13 • 6:00 p.m Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day A Novel Idea: The Right to Remain Connected and Indigenous Explore the Indian Child Welfare Act and the story of tribal children’s mass removals from their families and communities.

Thursday, April 21 • 6:00 p.m.

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A Novel Idea: Diane Wilson and Christine Day Wrap up A Novel Idea with this conversation between authors Diane Wilson and Christine Day. Free, but tickets are required and available at dpl. pub/novelidea starting Monday, April 11.

Friday, May 6 • 6:00 p.m.

Bend High School (Auditorium) 230 NE 6th Street, Bend

Wilderness Permit 2022 FAQ Learn about the permit system and getting permits this year.

Wednesday, May 18 • 6:00 p.m.

Skeleton Cave Tour with Wanderlust Tours* Explore a gated cave on a guided tour.

Registration required.

Tuesday, May 10 • 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 15 • 1:30 p.m.

Creating the American Perimeter Trail Explore the 12,000 mile trail that will eventually circumnavigate the contiguous United States.

Sunday, May 22 • 3:00 p.m.

How to Pitch: With Jennifer Silva Redmond Join this hands-on workshop on how to sell your book. Online or in person.

Tuesday, May 10 • 5:30 p.m.

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

Ages 16+. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 24 • 6:00 p.m.

How Will We Thrive in a Hotter, Drier Central Oregon?

Learn how you can act locally to diminish the impacts of climate change.

Thursday, May 12 • 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library Book Club Read and discuss Britt Bennett’s The Vanishing Half.

Friday, May 27 • noon

Disaster Preparedness in Volcano and Earthquake Country Ever wonder what you would do in the case of a natural disaster?

Tuesday, May 17 • 6:30 p.m.

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day

The James Webb Space Telescope Explore what we learn about the universe from this powerful telescope.

Sunday, May 29 • 2:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Downtown Bend Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors.

Friday, April 22 • noon A Novel Idea: Food Security vs. Food Sovereignty Learn why food sovereignty is so important to Native people.

Thursday, April 28 • 6:00 p.m.

Wonder Where Your E-Waste Goes?* Hear about the impacts of electronic waste and better disposal options.

Registration required.

Friday, May 20 • noon Sisters Library Book Club The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.

Wednesday, May 25 • 5:30 p.m.

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

A NOVEL IDEA: TRUTH & RECKONING—INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS This presentation from Gabriann Hall covers boarding school history and the experience of mulitple generations of Native youth. Content warning: Empathybased scenarios, vivid photography, and imagery, as well as a short video interview that includes the personal story of a boarding school survivor.

Images of Tom Torlino, Navajo 1885 Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, Treuer

DOWNTOWN BEND 4/8, NOON • ONLINE 4/25*, 6:00 PM

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Know Wonder

TAKE THE FEELING of surprise, add a dash of admiration, fold in inexplicable magic, and you’ve created the sentiment of wonder. Get curious this May as Deschutes Public Library investigates Know Wonder. Hear from experts on how to rethink plastic waste and develop a game plan for disaster preparedness. Explore the 12,000 miles of the American Perimeter Trail and shed light on climate change as we live in a hotter, drier Central Oregon. Tantalize your taste buds with the wondrous world of spice and speculate What’s Out There beyond our planet.

East Bend

A Novel Idea: Daughter of a Lost Bird Documentary Screening Follow a true story that echoes many affected by the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Indian Adoption Project.

Saturday, April 9 • 3–5:00 p.m.

Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day A Novel Idea: East Bend Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors. Online or in person.

Tuesday, April 19 • noon

Wonderful World of Herbs & Spices* Learn all about herbs and spices in this cooking class. Registration required.

Saturday, May 14 • 1:00 p.m.

East Bend Library Book Club Read and discuss The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant. Online or in person.

Tuesday, May 17 • noon Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day Your Next Book Pop-Up Looking for a new biography, mystery, or literary fiction book? We can help!

Friday, May 20 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: The Right to Know— Honoring Native American Sovereignty in the Archive & Beyond Explore Native American sovereignty by centering Indigenous protocols, knowledge, and traditions in histories and collections.

Saturday, April 30 • 3:00 p.m.

La Pine

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day

La Pine Library Book Club Read and discuss John Valliant’s The Golden Spruce.

Thursday, May 19 • noon

A Novel Idea: La Pine Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors.

Thursday, April 21 • noon

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center* Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults. Online or in person. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 17 • 5:30 p.m.

SUZANNE LANDRY Wonderful World of Herbs and Spices* Suzanne Landry is a celebrity chef, wellness educator, and author of The Passionate Vegetable and Fresh Food Matters. Suzanne has over 35 years’ experience as a culinary instructor, educator, and an industry consultant.

Her goal: inspire people toward a healthier lifestyle.

EAST BEND 5/14, 1:00 PM • SISTERS 5/11, 1:00 PM

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

April/May 2022

Redmond

A Novel Idea: Redmond Library Book Club Read and discuss The Seed Keeper with friends and neighbors. Online or in person.

Thursday, April 14 • 11:45 a.m.

A Novel Idea: Northern Paiute Storyteller Wilson Wewa* Wilson Wewa shares stories of his tribe and past lifeways. Registration required.

Thursday, April 14 • 7:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing... together! All voices are welcome.

Wednesday, April 20 • 6:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: The Right to Remain Connected and Indigenous Explore the Indian Child Welfare Act and the story of tribal children’s mass removals from their families and communities.

Friday, April 22 • noon

JEFFERSON GREENE A Novel Idea: Ichishkín Language Revitalization Greene, born and raised on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, was immersed in rituals administered by his elders. He has Bachelor of Science Degrees in Management, Marketing, and Advertising. He provides Ichishkín workshops, stories, games, dances, songs, and arts to students young and experienced.

A Novel Idea: Seed Swap and Book Talk at SCP Redmond Hotel* Trade seeds, plant greens, and tell stories as we celebrate The Seed Keeper.

Registration required.

Thursday, April 28 • 6–8:00 p.m.

SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW 6th Ave., Redmond A Novel Idea: Diane Wilson and Christine Day Wrap up A Novel Idea 2022 with this conversation between authors Diane Wilson and Christine Day. Free, but tickets are required and are available at dpl.pub/novelidea starting Monday, April 11.

Saturday, May 7 • 4:00 p.m.

Madras Performing Arts Center 412 SE Bluff Street, Madras How Will We Thrive in a Hotter, Drier Central Oregon?

Learn how you can act locally to diminish the impacts of climate change.

Monday, May 9 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond Library Book Club Discuss Jane Harper’s The Lost Man. Online or in person.

Thursday, May 12 • 11:45 a.m.

A Novel Idea: Ichishkín Language Revitalization Learn about local Native language revitalization that counters historical damage.

Tuesday, April 26 • 6:00 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BEND 4/13, 6:00 PM REDMOND 4/26, 6:00 PM

Third Thursday Open Mic at the High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers, and writers.

Thursday, May 19 • 6:00 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

The James Webb Space Telescope Explore what we learn about the universe from this powerful telescope.

Saturday, May 28 • 2:00 p.m.

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day

THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE Presenter Dr. Wendi Wampler is an Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering at COCC. She graduated from Purdue with a degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in physics, with a research focus in physics education. She teaches algebra and calculus-based physics. She enjoys the instructional freedom, small class sizes, and working with non-traditional students.

DOWNTOWN BEND 5/29, 2:00 PM • REDMOND 5/28, 2:00 PM

WILSON WEWA A Novel Idea: Northern Paiute Storyteller Wilson Wewa* Wilson Wewa was a guest lecturer to the College of Willian & Mary in Virginia speaking on Native American issues that related to health, spirituality, environment, and treaty rights. He works with the University of Oregon and Oregon State University as a consultant on Northern Paiute history and ethnobotany. He was raised on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Central Oregon.

HIGH DESERT MUSIC HALL 4/14, 7:00 PM

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

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Sisters

Sunriver

Your Next Book Pop-Up Are you looking for a new biography, mystery, or literary fiction book? Stop in and let us help!

Tuesday, April 19 • 3:30–5:30 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Star Party at Oregon Observatory at Sunriver* Search the night sky for nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and planets at the A Novel Idea star party.

Registration required.

Friday, April 22 • 8:00 p.m.

Oregon Observatory at Sunriver 57245 River Rd., Sunriver

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day

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Downtown Bend

WRITERS WRITING Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.

Mondays • 9:00 a.m.–noon No session May 30 The Study and Practice of Autofiction* Cultivate your understanding of autobiographical fiction and try it for yourself. Registration required.

Saturday, May 21 • 1:00 p.m.

WRITERS WORKING Compelling Conversation: Dialogue on the Page Let’s delve into ideas and practicalities that will allow your dialogue to resonate. Online or in person.

Tuesday, April 12 • 5:30 p.m.

East Bend

WRITERS WRITING Poetry and Identity: With Teatro Milagro* Explore identity in this poetry workshop focused on selfportraits. Registration required.

Tuesday, April 5 • 6:00 p.m.

Redmond

WRITERS WRITING Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.

Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

How to Pitch: With Jennifer Silva Redmond Join this hands-on workshop on how to sell your book. Online or in person.

Tuesday, May 10 • 5:30 p.m.

FRANCES BADALAMENTI The Study and Practice of Autofiction* Badalamenti is the author of the novels, I Don’t Blame You and Salad Days.

Some of her shorter work can be found at The Believer Magazine, BOMB Magazine, Longreads, Vol.1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. She teaches writing workshops and works individually as a counselor for writers.

DOWNTOWN BEND 5/21, 1:00 PM

A Novel Idea: Gardening Fair on the Sisters Library Lawn Learn how to help pollinators in your garden, build a microgreens kit, watch a weaving demo, and more.

Sat., April 23 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

A Novel Idea: Food Security vs.

Food Sovereignty Learn why food sovereignty is so important to Native people.

Friday, April 29 • 1:00 p.m.

Wonder of Wildflowers Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve* Search for wildflowers and enjoy mountain views on this guided hike.

Registration required.

Monday, May 2 • 9:30 a.m.

Wonderful World of Herbs and Spices* Learn all about herbs and spices in this cooking class. Registration required.

Wednesday, May 11 • 1:00 p.m.

Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?

Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics.

Wednesday, May 18 • noon Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day KELLI PALMER A Novel Idea: Gardening Fair Kelli Palmer is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

Her weaving, both Wapus and Cornhusk, is influenced by contemporary art.

SISTERS LIBRARY 4/23, 11:00 AM

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own knitting needles with this kit. Available while supplies last.

Friday, April 15 • All day

Disaster Preparedness in Volcano and Earthquake Country Ever wonder what you would do in the case of a natural disaster? Online or in person.

Friday, May 13 • noon Adult Craftivity Grab-and-Go Make your own greeting cards with blank note cards, washi tape, and more. Available while supplies last.

Friday, May 20 • All day Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?

Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics.

Wednesday, May 25 • noon

April/May 2022

Downtown Bend

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

Thursdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Redmond

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

Tuesdays • 1:30–3:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Downtown Bend

East Bend

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

Mondays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Fridays • 1–4:00 p.m.

SCORE Small Business Counseling Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Tuesdays • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Tax Aide: Free Tax-Prep Sessions Free walk-in tax-prep sessions with certified volunteers.

Saturday, April 2 • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 • 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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

Thursdays • 2–5:00 p.m.

Redmond

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

Mondays • 1–4:00 p.m.

No session May 30 Thursdays • 1–4:00 p.m.

Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

CALLING ARTISTS of All Ages!

Design a Cover for the Library’s Events Guide

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alling all doodlers, digital artists, and photographers! Deschutes Public Library is seeking original artwork for our printed bimonthly Events guide. Show your creative side for the chance to win great library swag and have your design featured.

How to participate

DESIGN Create original artwork, take a photo, or use the template (available at all DPL

locations) to design your cover. Find complete guidelines and artwork specifications, as well as submission instructions, at dpl.pub/coverdesign.

WIN Everyone who submits an entry will receive a library tote bag. Individuals whose

covers are selected get even more great library swag as well as bragging rights when their design is featured front and center on the Library’s Events guide!

All ages are invited to get participate. Upcoming submission deadlines: April 20, June 22, August 22, October 20, and December 19. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS

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April/May 2022

YOUR

LIBRARYHAS THE RESOURCES

YOU NEED FOR EVERY WAY YOU READ

PAPER DIGITAL...

Print. Digital. Audio.

AUDIO PRINT…

There’s an app for that.

OR

OR

www.deschuteslibrary.org/catalog

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Note: digital resources are accessible for free to Deschutes Public Library card holders who reside in Deschutes County.

April/May 2022

ALONE GROUPS...

OR IN

Library book clubs and discussions.

www.deschuteslibrary.org/books/bookclubs

Have your own book club?

We have your books.

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www.deschuteslibrary.org/books/bookclubs

We can help you find your next great read.

www.deschuteslibrary.org/books/readingrecommendations

Need help learning to download eBooks or audio books?

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April/May 2022

APRIL 6 THROUGH MAY 7

Downtown Bend Library

601 NW Wall St • Bend, OR 97703 phone (541) 617-7050 • fax (541) 617-7059 Monday–Thursday (lunes–jueves) 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

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oin us throughout April and into May for the 19th annual A Novel Idea.

The idea behind A Novel Idea is simple: pick a great book, engage with community through thought-provoking and relevant programming, and wrap up the project with free and accessible visits from the authors. This year we offer two books, one for adults and one for young readers.

The Seed Keeper

A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

I Can Make This Promise

This debut novel for middle-grade readers tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity.

Both books are available to check out from your library, as well as instantly as eBooks with no waiting via Hoopla Digital.

Programming

Programming begins in early April and wraps up with the authors’ visits in early May. Find A Novel Idea-related events on pages 2–8 of this guide as well as online at www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/novelidea.

Main Events

Diane Wilson and Christine Day Wrap up A Novel Idea 2022 with this conversation between authors Diane Wilson and Christine Day. Free, but tickets are required and are available online (dpl.pub/novelidea) and at library locations starting Monday, April 11.

Friday, May 6 • 6:00 p.m.

Bend High School (Auditorium) 230 NE 6th Street, Bend

©SARAH WHITING

In partnership with Jefferson County District Library

Diane Wilson (Dakota), author of The Seed Keeper, uses personal experience to illustrate broader social and historical context. Wilson’s memoir, Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past, won a 2006 Minnesota Book Award and her nonfiction book, Beloved Child: A Dakota Way of Life, was awarded the 2012 Barbara Sudler Award from History Colorado. She is a descendent of the Mdewakanton Oyate and enrolled on the Rosebud Reservation. Wilson currently serves as the Executive Director for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance.

©JESSICA WOOD

About the Authors

Saturday, May 7 • 4:00 p.m.

Madras Performing Arts Center 412 SE Bluff Street, Madras

Christine Day (Upper Skagit) grew up in Seattle, nestled between the sea, the mountains and the pages of her favorite books. Her debut novel, I Can Make This Promise, was a best book of the year from Kirkus, School Library Journal, NPR, and the Chicago Public Library, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book and an OBOB 2020–2021 selection. Day lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

Events are free, open to the public, and for all ages unless otherwise noted. Times, dates, and locations are subject to change.

LIBRARY CLOSURES: April 17 and May 30, 2022.

East Bend Library

62080 Dean Swift Rd #170 • Bend, OR 97701 phone (541) 330-3760 • fax (541) 389-9882 Monday–Saturday (lunes–sábado) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

La Pine Library

16425 1st St • La Pine, OR 97739 phone (541) 312-1090 • fax (541) 536-0752 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 • fax (541) 548-6358 Monday–Thursday (lunes–jueves) 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday (viernes, sábado) 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday (domingo) closed (cerrado)

Sisters Library

110 N Cedar St • Sisters, OR 97759 phone (541) 312-1070 • fax (541) 549-9620 Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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

Sunriver Library

56855 Venture Ln • Sunriver, OR 97707 phone (541) 312-1080 • fax (541) 593-9286 Tuesday–Saturday (martes–sábado) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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