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Don't Miss Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead this Friday
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The Deschutes Public Library Foundation presents Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
The Underground Railroad, speaking in Bend this
Friday, Feb. 16, as part of the Author! Author! literary series. Whitehead is the author of six novels and two books of non-fiction; he is also a recipient of
a Whiting Writers' Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. General admission tickets are $25 and can be
purchased online or at the door on Friday. Author! Author! ticket sales support library programs and services not funded through tax dollars.
The Foundation thanks Author Sponsor RBC Wealth Management and Student Sponsor Hayden Homes for their generous support.
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Author Willy Vlautin Reads from His New Novel
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SCORE Small Business Workshops
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Do you run a small business, or do you dream of someday being your own boss? We can help! If you're looking to start a business, don't miss the Feb. 21 workshop, where you'll learn about different business structures, start-up costs, taxes, and more. Up next, on Mar. 8, is a business plan workshop. A good business plan can be used to secure financing or outside investors, attract partners or employees, keep yourself on track, and help you focus on your customers. Plus, every Tuesday you can stop by the Downtown Bend Library for confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
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Be sure to visit the employment page on the library's website, where you'll find the most up-to-date job openings at the library. We're currently accepting applications for a Metadata Specialist (deadline Feb. 22) and a Human Resources Manager (deadline Feb. 21). Visit the employment page to learn more about both job openings and to apply.
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In March we explore a variety of topics that center on
the theme of Neighbors. Which has us thinking about our neighbors to the north in Canada and some of their favorite things, one of which is curling. Central Oregon has its own burgeoning curling scene, making this the perfect time to learn more about
the history, rules, and skills of this cold-weather sport. We're offering two sessions on Mar. 7 (session 1 and session 2) that will teach you the basics of the sport as well as give you the opportunity to head out onto the ice with members of the Bend Curling Club. This is a free program, but registration is required and space is limited. Register online for session 1 or session 2.
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Need Help Preparing or Filing Your Taxes?
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Get free tax prep help from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide! Learn about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Tax volunteers will also be available to answer some of your tax questions. Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5:00 p.m. Visit cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring with you.
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Another Thank You to Our Volunteers!
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We've profiled many of the library district's amazing volunteers over the last couple of months; their stories have been highlighted on the library's Facebook page. From shelving books to assisting customers, their work helps us serve you. Visit our website if you'd like to learn more about volunteering for the library.
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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 on Monday, February 19, for the President's Day holiday. Online services and digital downloads will still be available. Please note upcoming individual library closures as we reorganize children's picture books throughout the Library District:
Sisters Library, Feb. 16 | La Pine Library, Feb. 23
Redmond Library, Mar. 2 | Sunriver Library, Mar. 16
E. Bend Library, Mar. 30 | D. Bend Library, Apr. 6
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Pick up your copy of the February/March Events guide at your library or
download here.
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Oregon Guitar Trio
- 2/17 (D. Bend)
SCORE Small Business Counseling -
2/20,
2/27,
3/6 (D. Bend)
Transformation as a Way of Life -
2/20 (La Pine)
Home Renovation: Disaster to Delightful -
2/22 (D. Bend)
My Nutrition Transformation -
2/22 (E. Bend);
2/23 (Sunriver)
Central Oregon Transformed by Volcanoes -
2/24 (Redmond)
Genealogy 101 -
2/24 (Redmond)
Your Mexican Immigrant Neighbors -
3/2 (Sisters);
3/4 (D. Bend)
Music in Public Places: Cello Collective -
3/3 (Redmond)
Music in Public Places: String Quartet + French Horns -
3/3 (Sisters)
Make a Flower for a Friend -
3/3 (Redmond);
3/15 (E. Bend)
Building Community
- 3/6 (D. Bend)
Cosmic Conversations: Pluto -
3/7 (D. Bend)
Goodwill Job Connection: Jobs & Resumes -
3/7 (D. Bend)
State of the Neighborhoods -
3/8 (E. Bend)
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Healthcare Comics Workshop - 2/17 (E. Bend
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Poetry Morph
- 2/25 (D. Bend)
Quiet Writing Time w/ WCCO - 2/26, 3/5 (D. Bend)
Willy Vlautin - 2/28 (D. Bend)
Irene Cooper & Jana Zvibleman - 3/11 (D. Bend)
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LEGO Block Party
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2/17 (La Pine); 2/17 (Sunriver); 2/28 (E. Bend); 3/3 (Sisters); 3/3 (D. Bend)
I ♥ Books Party
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2/14
(D. Bend)
Early Learning Station Open House - 2/20 (Sisters)
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Kids Camp Art
- Let loose your imagination and create! Four sessions, bilingual (English & Spanish) - starts 3/7 (E. Bend)
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STEM Challenge: Egg Drop - 2/27 (D. Bend)
Teen Advisory Board - 2/28 (Redmond)
Teen Tech Week: Gamestar Mechanic - 3/5 (D. Bend)
Teen Tech Week: 3Doodler - 3/5 (Redmond)
Teen Tech Week: Gamestar Mechanic - 3/7 (Redmond)
STEAM Team: Operation - 3/10 (E. Bend)
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D. Bend - "The Brothers Karamazov" (2/27); "Olive Kitteridge" (3/8)
E. Bend
- "The Underground Railroad" (2/20)
La Pine
- "Olive Kitteridge" (2/15)
Redmond - "Anything is Possible" (
3/8)
Sisters - "Olive Kitteridge" (
2/28)
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eBook Downloads - 2/14 (Sisters); 2/27 (E. Bend)
Craigslist for Beginners - 2/16 (Redmond)
Excel for Beginners - 2/20 (D. Bend)
Facebook for Beginners - 2/23 (Redmond)
Excel Budgets - 2/27 (D. Bend)
eBay for Beginners - 3/6 (D. Bend) |
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