| Announcing a Stellar Line-up for the 2016/2017 Author! Author! Literary Series |
Pulitzer Prize winners and nominees make up the list of authors who will present during the 2016/2017 season of the Deschutes Public Library Foundation's
Author! Author! literary series. Season tickets go
on sale July 1 for the series, which includes
Katherine Boo ("Behind the Beautiful Forevers"),
Anthony Doerr ("All the Light We Cannot See"),
Siddhartha Mukherjee ("The Emperor of All Maladies") and
Dave Eggers ("A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius"). A full season is just $80 for all four authors, and all money raised from ticket sales goes toward the support of library programs and services.
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Schools Out for Summer! Fun Times Ahead at Your Library
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Kids, teens, tweens, families, adults ... there's something for everyone this summer at your library! It's a summer full of motion and reading, and your library is the place to be for all the fun. Plus, there are prizes to be had! Stop by your library to pick up your Team Read game card to have a chance to win books, gift certificates and more. Know More about summer reading here.
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| We're Your Source for Great Summer Reads |
We have another fun list of
staff picks for you! We asked Deschutes Public Library employees to recommend one or two of their favorite books to read during the summer months. From memoir to fiction, humor to history, and print to digital, there's something here to suit just about every taste. Still looking for the perfect book for your vacation? Try
NoveList, a d
atabase of over 143,000 fiction titles for readers of all ages lets you use your favorite author or book to link to other books you might enjoy.
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| Hey, Batter Batter! Join Us for an Elks Game |
Batter up! It's $2 Tuesday and the library invites you to celebrate Library Night with the Bend Elks on June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Find out about the library's summer reading program and win free books and other prizes while watching the Elks challenge the Wenatchee Applesox. Kids 12 & under who show their library card get in free!
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Standing Tall While Sitting Down
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Kacey McAllister lost both his legs in an accident when he was five, but he has never stopped figuring out how to rise up. "I learned that life is to be lived, not just survived," he says. Kacey competed in a 50-mile hike, made it to a state wrestling championship, became an Eagle Scout, and competes in marathons. He's also an incredible motivational speaker. Meet him at the Downtown Bend Library on June 21 at 2:30 p.m. This free event is open to all ages.
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Summer used book sales are coming! The Friends of the Bend Libraries hold their summer book sale on July
July 3 and
July 4; the La Pine Friends hold theirs
July 1-4; and in Sisters, the Friends have their annual sale on
July 9. Be sure to stop by for great deals!
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Help Kids Explore the Great State of Oregon
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Come explore the desert, valley, mountains and ocean of Oregon, this amazing state we call home. Join a lively scavenger hunt and discover more about Oregon facts and lore! This fun program is perfect for kids ages six and up. July 5 in Redmond and Sisters; July 6 in La Pine and Sunriver; and July 7 at East Bend.
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| Part-time Job Opportunity with DPL |
D
eschutes Public Library is hiring a part-time Public Services Specialist to be based in
Downtown Bend with assignments to other locations as needed
. Note: the application deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Full job description and application information here.
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Pick up an Events guide at your library or
click here for a PDF.
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SCORE Small Business Counseling - 6/21 (D. Bend)
Learn Windows 10 - 6/24 (Redmond)
Chair Yoga - 7/5 (D. Bend)
Find & Apply for Government Grants - 7/7 (D. Bend)
Digital Downloads - 6/28 (E. Bend)
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SUMMER READING: CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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The Big Bad Wolf Has a Big Bad Day - 6/28 (D. Bend); 6/29 (Redmond)
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Teen Lock-in
- 6/17 (D. Bend)
Life-size Board Games -
6/22 (D. Bend)
STEAM Team: Chocolate Olympics
- 6/24 (La Pine); 6/28 (Sunriver)
Shakespeare Theater Clinic
- 6/30 (Sisters); 7/6 (E. Bend)
STEAM Team: Live-action Video Games - 6/30 (Redmond)
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| Spanish storytimes and computer classes now at the Redmond and
East Bend Libraries.
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D. Bend - "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (7/14); "Meditations" (6/28)
E. Bend - "The Light Between Oceans" (
6/21)
La Pine - "Hallucinations" (
6/16)
Redmond - "Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands" (
7/14)
Sisters
- "West with the Night" (6/22)
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"The library opened the door that led me to the rest of my life." Best-selling author
Alice Hoffman spoke passionately about libraries, and what they've meant in her life, during her Author! Author! presentation in May.
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We have six locations throughout Deschutes County to serve you.
Click here
for locations and hours.
NOTE:
All libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All digital services will still be accessible.
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