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"A Novel Idea" 2018... Unveiled!
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More than 250 people joined us as we unveiled the Deschutes Public Library Foundation's 15th annual "A Novel Idea... Read Together" selection. The book, Rakesh Satyal's No One Can Pronounce My Name, takes place in Ohio and follows the lives of several Indian Americans as they struggle with issues of identity, connection, and loss
while straddling the divide between Eastern and Western cultures. We kick off programming for A Novel Idea in April, culminating with a visit from Rakesh Satyal on May 6. Books are available for check out. If you'd like to suggest a title for the 2019 "A Novel Idea," we'd love to hear from you! Find a suggestion form here. If you attended the Dec. 1 unveiling event, we'd like to hear from you, too. Find a survey here.
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Train Man Makes His Return to the Library
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Allllllll aboard! Michael Lavrich, better known as The Train Man, returns to the Downtown Bend Library this month with his incredible display of model trains made by Lionel, Dorfan, Ives, and American Flyer.
This is the eighteenth year Lavrich has displayed his trains at the library, making it a cherished tradition for thousands of Central Oregonians. The trains will run December 21-28, but running times vary by day so be sure to check out the full schedule here. You'll find a video interview with Lavrich here. We give our thanks to Michael Lavrich for all of the time and work he puts into this beloved display.
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Staff Picks: Our Favorites of 2017
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'Tis the season for "best of" book lists! We asked our staff to share their favorite reads of 2017, and the results are in. Check out their favorites here. Fiction and non-fiction, books for kids and adults--you'll find a great range of books for all tastes and ages. If you're looking for even more book recommendations, don't forget about our reading recommendations services. You'll find them online here.
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The Perfect Gift for the Reader on Your List
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If you're looking for a gift for the book lover in your life, we can help! Author! Author! literary series tickets are available for award-winning writers Mary Roach (1/27), Colson Whithead (2/16), and Elizabeth Strout (3/16). Tickets are just $25 each and can be purchased
online here. Ticket sales support library programs and services not funded through taxes.
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Coming in January: Know Civil Rights
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Explore America's pursuit for civil rights across race, gender, and cultures. Hear from presenters on the passing of the 14th and 19th Amendments, explore the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, discuss the role of sports and art in protest, follow the timeline of the progression of LGBTQ rights, and more. Find a full listing of
events here and in our
Events guide.
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Learn About Business & Franchise Ownership
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Are you ready to start a business? Buy an existing business? What about franchising? Is it right for you? Find out this and more from Emily Anderson of FranNet at the SCORE workshop
Buyer's Guide to Business & Franchise Ownership
. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of these three entrepreneurial options along with the risks and rewards of being your own boss. The January 17 session is free, but registration is required. Register online here.
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Library Locations & Hours
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We have six locations throughout Deschutes County to serve you.
Click here
for locations and hours. Please note that all libraries will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday, and January 1 for the New Year holiday. Online services and digital downloads will still be available.
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Pick up your copy of the December/ January Deschutes Public Library Events guide at your library or
download here.
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The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
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12/16
(E. Bend)
High Desert Bell Choir -
12/16 (Sisters)
SCORE Small Business Counseling -
12/19 (D. Bend)
Cosmic Conversations: The Sun & the 2017 Eclipse -
1/3 (D. Bend)
Wound and Bloom: Poetry Workshop -
1/6 (D. Bend)
Race, Gender & the Right to Vote -
1/6 (D. Bend)
The Power & Partnership of MLK Jr. & Malcolm X -
1/7 (D. Bend)
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LEGO Block Party
- 12/16 (La Pine); 12/16 (Sunriver); 12/20 (E. Bend); 12/23 (Sisters); 1/5 (Redmond)
Pajama Party - 12/13 (D. Bend)
Winter Wonderland Party
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12/16
(Sisters); 1/3 (Redmond); 1/4 (D. Bend); 1/5 (E. Bend)
Winter Music - 12/18 (Redmond)
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It's never too early to read, rhyme, and romp with your child! Visit our website for a complete calendar of storytime locations, dates and times.
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Make: Cookie Decorating - 12/13 (Redmond)
Game Day - 1/4 (Redmond)
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Spanish story times and computer classes.
Leer, Rimar y Jugar - 1/2 (Redmond)
Maravillas de Invierno - 1/3 (Redmond); 1/4 (E. Bend)
Cultura y Lectura - 1/6 (Redmond) |
D. Bend - "The Big Burn" (12/14); "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife" (1/11);
selection of classic ballads (
12/19
); "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" (1/23)
E. Bend
- Book Club Party (12/19); "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" (1/16)
La Pine
- "The Underground Railroad" (1/18)
Redmond - Book Club Party (
12/14); "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War" (
1/11)
Sisters - "The Underground Railroad" (
1/24)
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eBook Downloads - 12/13 (Sisters); 12/19 (E. Bend)
Facebook for Beginners - 12/15 (Redmond)
Google Drive for Beginners - 1/2 (D. Bend)
Magazine & Video Downloads - 1/6 (Sisters)
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It's cold outside--but it's warm inside your library, where there are books galore and interactive play areas to help spark the imagination.
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