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Be the First to Know When We Unveil the 2018 A Novel Idea Selection!
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In just over a week we'll reveal the 2018 A Novel Idea selection, and we'd love for you to join us! This annual unveiling event is always a fun evening and is your chance to mingle with other book lovers while enjoying light appetizers and a no-host bar.
Play Novel Idea trivia for a chance to win a free copy of the book, and enter the silent auction for great prizes while supporting the Deschutes Public Library Foundation.
Books will be available for purchase and for check out after the unveiling.
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We're thankful for an amazing community of staff, volunteers, and customers. We're also thankful for the Deschutes Public Library Foundation, which provides sustainable funding for library programs and services not funded through taxes. Funding from the Foundation goes directly to support early literacy programs, free author and cultural programs, and outreach to underserved children and seniors in Central Oregon. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, gifts to which are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you'd like to contribute to the Deschutes Public Library Foundation, you'll find more information here.
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Join Us for Cosmic Conversations
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This December we're kicking off a new monthly lecture series that will take us to the edge of our solar system and beyond. Cosmic Conversations takes place at 6:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and is led by
Robert Grossfeld, a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and manager of the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver. We'll kick off the series with a look at Saturn and the Cassini Mission on Dec. 6 at the Downtown Bend Library. Join us and learn something that's out of this world!
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Find great books at great prices--just in time for the holidays! The Friends of the Bend Libraries hold their Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2, while the Friends of the Redmond Library have their half-off book sale on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Click the links for more information about both sales.
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Brush Up Your Resume & Job-Hunting Skills
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Are you looking for employment? Is your resume up-to-date? Would like to have an expert review your current resume and provide suggestions for changes? Learn how you can update your resume to get the job you want during this interactive workshop. Staff from Goodwill Job Connection and Deschutes Public Library will share information about their career services; give pointers about best practices for the job search and creating resumes; and work with you to review your resume and provide suggestions. Dec. 7, Downtown Bend Library. Register online here.
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Poetry, Writing, and Collage Playshop
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Here's an invitation to tap the power of your creative well-spring. Enjoy an evening of contemplation and adventurous play led by dedicated "poetry instigator" Krayna Castlebaum.
Selected poetry, along with other writing prompts, will serve as springboards for creating short poems or quotes. You'll make at least one seasonal card, using your own words and incorporating simple collage elements.
Free, but space is limited and registration is required for this Dec. 4 playshop. Register online here.
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December is a Musical Month at Your Library
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Musical performances from groups across Central Oregon will serenade the community
throughout December. Enjoy the harmony of a barbershop quartet, a four-voice a cappella group, a jazz choir, and more---the perfect soundtrack to the winter season! Find a list of performances along with times and locations
here.
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We love our volunteers! We're luck to have a dedicated team of volunteers at all of our libraries. They do everything from shelving books to finding lost items. You'll find a new volunteer featured on our Facebook page every Tuesday through January. If you'd like to volunteer,
check out our website
for more info.
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Pick up your copy of the Deschutes Public Library Events guide at your library or
download here. The new Dec/Jan events guide will be available November 28.
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Writing About Travel & Nature
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11/28
(E. Bend)
Perilous Paths to Progress: Florence Nightengale -
11/29 (Redmond)
Sisters High School Jazz Choir
- 12/2 (Sisters)
Seasonal Poetry, Writing & Collage Playshop -
12/4 (D. Bend)
Different Notes a Cappella - 12/6 (D. Bend)
Sisters High School Jazz Choir - 12/9 (D. Bend)
Decorate Your Gingerbread - 12/9 (La Pine)
Make a Bath Bomb -
12/9 (Redmond)
Second Sunday: John Martin
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12/10
(D. Bend)
Four in a Chord - 12/16 (D. Bend)
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas -
12/16 (E. Bend)
High Desert Bell Choir -
12/16 (Sisters)
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Make It & Take It Crafts - 12/9 (Redmond)
Gingerbread Workshop - 12/9 (Redmond)
Winter Wonderland Party - 12/9 (Sunriver); 12/16 (Sisters)
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: Gingerbread - 12/6 (Redmond)
Make It & Take It - 12/9 (Redmond)
STEAM Team: Gingerbread Engineering - 12/9 (E. Bend)
Make: Cookie Decorating - 12/13 (Redmond)
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Spanish story times and computer classes.
Listos Para el Kinder - 12/1, 12/8 (E. Bend)
Cultura y Lectura - 12/2 (Redmond)
Leer, Crear, Jugar - 12/5 (Redmond)
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D. Bend - "The Big Burn" (12/14); selection of classic ballads (12/19)
E. Bend
- Book Club Party (12/19)
La Pine
- Book Club Party (12/7)
Redmond - Book Club Party (
12/14)
Sisters - Book Club Party (
12/6)
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Windows 10 for Beginners - 12/1 (Redmond)
Introduction to Finding Grants - 12/5 (D. Bend)
Craigslist for Beginners - 12/8 (Redmond)
eBook Downloads - 11/28 (E. Bend); 12/13 (Sisters); 12/19 (E. Bend)
Facebook for Beginners - 12/15 (Redmond)
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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 November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Online services and digital downloads will still be available.
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