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Author! Author!: Mary Roach Visits on Jan. 27
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Best-selling author
Mary Roach visits Bend on January 27 as part of the Author! Author! literary series.
Buy your tickets now for what is sure to be an enlightening evening with the popular science writer and humorist in conversation with OPB journalist "State of Wonder" host
April Baer. Roach is the author of seven books, including
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void,
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, and more. Her writing has appeared in magazines such as
Outside,
Wired,
National Geographic, and
The New York Times Magazine. She has appeared numerous times on WNYC's Radiolab; you'll find
episodes here. General admission tickets are just $25 each and can be purchased
online here.
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Ready to Learn Something New in 2018?
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Do you know Lynda? Lynda.com offers thousands of courses on technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more---from accounting to writing and everything in between. And it's now available
free to DPL cardholders in Deschutes County! This premier online learning resources is now yours to use anytime; all you need is your DPL card number and PIN to log on from anywhere with internet access.
Start here at the login page. What will you learn this year?
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Visit the Volunteer Expo & Share the Gift of Time
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It's a new year, and if you're looking for a new opportunity to serve your community you won't want to miss the
2018 Volunteer Expo at the Downtown Bend Library. More than 20 local agencies that use volunteers to reach and serve will be on hand to answer questions about how you can help. During the Expo you can meet with representatives from a variety of organizations, including the Bethlehem Inn, Healing Reins, Assistance League of Bend, St. Charles Health System, and more. The Expo is free and open to the public and runs from noon to 3:00 p.m. on
January 21 at the Downtown Bend Library.
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"Know Civil Rights" Programs in January
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In January we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Though the holiday was observed for the first time in 1986, it wasn't until 2000 that it was officially observed by all 50 states. This January we will look at Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as well 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 role of sports and art in protest, trace the progression of LGBTQ rights, and more. Find the full slate of programs here.
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New Writing Workshops in Partnership with Caldera
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Writing can be a lonely activity, but often times inspiration can come from working with a group. Caldera and Deschutes Public Library continue their partnership to bring dynamic writing workshops to Central Oregon.
Caldera Artists in Residence (AiR) will host three workshops this winter, one each at the Sisters Library, the Downtown Bend Library, and the East Bend Library. Workshops are free but space is limited and registration is required.
Defying Expectations: Bringing the Funny to Fiction
Healthcare Comics: Educate, Heal & Connect through Comics
Devotional Writing
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Find thousands of books from all genres at the Friends of the Bend Libraries' Winter Book Sale! Great deals can be found for readers of all ages. The sale runs January 20 and 21 in the basement of the library's administrative offices in Bend (507 NW Wall Street).
Click here for a the full schedule of sale times.
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We have a part-time opening for a
technical services acquisitions specialist at the Downtown Bend Library.
This position is responsible for the ordering, receiving, and invoicing of library materials, ensuring financial integrity and operating efficiencies in the Technical Services department. You can learn more about the position and find application instructions online here. The application deadline is January 11 at 2:00 p.m.
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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, January 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Online services and digital downloads will still be available.
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Pick up your copy of the December/ January Events guide at your library or
download here.
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Cosmic Conversations: The Sun & the 2017 Eclipse
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1/3
(D. Bend)
Race, Gender & the Right to Vote
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1/6
(D. Bend); 1/23 (Redmond)
The Power & Partnership of MLK Jr. & Malcolm X -
1/7 (D. Bend)
Film Screening: Selma -
1/8 (Tin Pan Theater)
Sports & Protest -
1/9 (Redmond);
1/20 (E. Bend)
Songs of Protest -
1/11 (E. Bend)
Propaganda Poster Workshop -
1/13 (D. Bend)
Second Sunday: Stephanos Papadopoulos -
1/14 (D. Bend)
Introduction to Finding Grants -
1/16 (Redmond)
SCORE Small Business Workshop: Business & Franchise Ownership -
1/17 (D. Bend)
Protests: Catalyst for Change -
1/18 (D. Bend)
Civil Rights & LGBTQ Writers -
1/19 (Sisters)
Film Screening: Milk - 1/22 (Tin Pan Theater)
Finding Community at the Gay Rodeo -
1/26 (D. Bend);
1/27 (Redmond)
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Winter Wonderland Party
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1/3 (Redmond); 1/4 (D. Bend); 1/5 (E. Bend)
LEGO Block Party - 1/5 (Redmond); 1/20 (La Pine); 1/20 (Sunriver); 1/24 (E. Bend)
Rippin' Reptiles - 1/13 (Redmond)
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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Game Day - 1/4 (Redmond); 1/13 (E. Bend); 1/17 (Redmond)
Make: Ozobots - 1/10 (Redmond)
STEAM: 3Doodlers - 1/13 (Sisters)
Tween Tech Camp! - 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 (D. Bend)
Teen Advisory Board - 1/24 (Redmond) |
Spanish story times and computer classes.
Maravillas de Invierno - 1/3 (Redmond); 1/4 (E. Bend)
Cultura y Lectura - 1/6 (Redmond) |
D. Bend - "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife" (1/11);
"The Hero with a Thousand Faces" (1/23)
E. Bend
- "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" (1/16)
La Pine
- "The Underground Railroad" (1/18)
Redmond - "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War" (
1/11)
Sisters - "The Underground Railroad" (
1/24)
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Magazine & Video Downloads - 1/6 (Sisters); 1/26 (Redmond)
Craigslist for Beginners - 1/9 (D. Bend)
eBook Downloads - 1/10 (Sisters); 1/12 (Redmond); 1/23 (E. Bend)
Facebook for Beginners - 1/16 (D. Bend
Coding Camp: Build a Webpage I - 1/23 (D. Bend)
Coding Camp: Build a Webpage II - 1/30 (D. Bend)
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Our thanks to Michael "The Train Man" Lavrich, who
ran his model trains at the library in December for the 18th year. This
beloved family tradition is made possible by The Train Man's generosity with his time and his trains; set-up alone takes five days (find a time lapse
video here).
Thank you, Train Man!
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