Literary Ghost Walk 👻, Fantastic Frights, Hispanic Heritage Month, and More

In the Know eNewsletter | October 2024

Beware: The Literary Ghost Walk Returns 👻

It’s back and even bigger this year! Join the ghosts of authors past during the second annual Literary Ghost Walk, when strangely substantial spectres haunt the Downtown Bend Library for an evening of fun. Meet the spirits of writers like Eric Carle, Stan Lee, Octavia Butler, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickenson, Francine Pascal, and more—they’re dying to tell you more about their works. But be careful as you walk through the stacks—you never know who you’ll run into (or walk through). Fun for all ages. Thursday, October 24 • 6:30–8:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library

Sunriver Library Grand Opening Celebration Rescheduled to September 28

The Grand Opening Celebration for the Sunriver Library has been rescheduled and will take place on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 2:00 p.m. The original Grand Opening Celebration, planned for September 14, was canceled due to area wildfires. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, join us inside for live music, a balloon artist, and fun with the GlinWood Fae. The public can also meet artist Judy Hoiness, whose colorful artwork is featured in the new space. Free limited-edition book bags and other library swag will also be given away to visitors.

Frightening Fun All October Long

Prepare for spine-chilling thrills throughout October as we delve into eerie delights, frightful films, and more—there’s something for all ages. Take part in a costume swap, create haunting imagery in a macabre poetry workshop, screen the 1922 classic Nosferatu, and explore American horror films of the 1970s. Get creative with a “charspookerie”-making workshop, sing along to spine-tingling songs with a live band, explore the allure of terror in literature, and just for teens, create “Ceme-terrariums.” Don’t miss out—find the full line-up with dates, times, and locations on our website.

Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that runs from September 15 to October 15. It recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Check out one of the amazing new books by Hispanic and Latino authors, or explore the other resources and presentations available from your library. Also, don't miss Pitch Latino Bend, where you can network and join Latino entrepreneurs as they pitch new ventures (October 1).

Check Out the Progress on the Redmond Library

Construction and work on the new Redmond Library wraps up this fall; after that, the fun work begins of moving in shelving, books, furnishings, and more! Once that work is complete, staff can begin learning about the new building and its features. Look for the doors to open to the public this winter. To be the first to know when an opening date is set, sign up for Redmond Library Updates at dpl.pub/newsletters. To see a photo album of the building progress, visit our Flickr page here.

Beyond the Books: Creativebug

Cozy season is crafty season! Whether you want to sew or knit something for the fall weather, paint something inspired by autumn colors, or craft an artistic pumpkin, Creativebug is a great place to find inspiration and try new things. Access to Creativebug’s thousands of courses and tutorials is free to Deschutes County residents with a library card. Creativebug is a premium online learning platform dedicated to all types of art, from printmaking to baking, stitching to knitting, painting to jewelry making, and so much more. Explore the classes when you log on with your library card number here.

Service Spotlight: Educator and Student Resources

We’re here to help with your instructional and study needs! We can help classroom teachers and homeschool parents with things like curriculum crates, creating book lists, doing book talks, reserving books and other items, and more. We also offer powerful resources that can help students with assignments and homework as they explore the curriculum. We even host Battle of the Books teams—sign-ups are happening now. Be sure to bookmark our Educator & Student Services page on our website for help throughout the school year.

Follow the links below to learn how to access these programs

KIDS & FAMILIES

Family Story Time, Toddler Story Time, Preschool Story Time, and Baby Story Time - Visit our online calendar for dates, locations, and times. You’ll also find story times on our YouTube channel (as well as STEAM programs, scavenger hunts, and more).

Infant Music Together Workshop - 10/1 (D.Bend)

Step Into the Ice Age - 10/2 (Becky Johnson Community Center);

La Pine Community Harvest and Resource Fair - 10/2 (La Pine Elementary)

Costume Swap and Share - 10/5 (D.Bend)

Picture Book Party - 10/7 (D.Bend)

Haunted Forest India Ink Paintings - 10/8 (Freak’n Art); 10/15 (Sisters)

Archaeological Scavenger Hunt - 10/8 (Sunriver); 10/9 (E.Bend); 10/14 (D.Bend); 10/22 (Sisters); 10/29 (La Pine); 10/30 (Redmond)

Monster Masquerade - 10/12 (D.Bend); 10/16 (Sunriver)

Music, Movement, and Stories - 10/14 (D.Bend)

Graphic Novel Book Club: Camp Launchpad: Absolute Zeros - 10/15 (E.Bend)

Rainbow Family Night - 10/17 (D.Bend)

Pumpkinlicious Tricks & Treats - 10/19 (La Pine); 10/26 (D.Bend)

B.U.R.S.T.: Sensory-Seeking Activities - 10/22 (D.Bend)

Ghostly All Ages Game Night with Modern Games - 10/22 (D.Bend)

Glow-in-the-Dark Story Time - 10/28 (D.Bend)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

3Doodler Costume Creation - 10/9 (Sisters); 10/16 (E.Bend)

HIGH SCHOOL

Ceme-terrariums - 10/2 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 10/4 (D.Bend); 10/18 (Sisters); 10/28 (E.Bend); 10/30 (La Pine)

Thrive Central Oregon (Downtown Bend, East Bend, Redmond) - ver página 8 aquí

Pitch Latino Bend - 10/1 (Open Space Event Studios)

Abogado en la Biblioteca (en línea) - 10/2, 10/16

Preservación de Nuestra Cultura y Tradiciones con Hilda Leon - 10/18 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Cómo Escuchar Música de Forma Activa - 10/19 (Downtown Bend)

Tardes en Familia - 10/23 (Downtown Bend); 10/30 (East Bend)

Life Coaching Para La Mujer - 10/24 (East Bend)

BOOK CLUBS

Library Book Club at Becky Johnson Community Center: The Souvenir Museum - 10/3

Nonfiction Library Book Club: How to Say Babylon - 10/8 (Suttle Tea)

East Bend Library Book Club: The Measure - 10/12 (E.Bend)

Larkspur Book Club: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks - 10/16 (Larkspur Community Center)

Library Book Club by Genre: Thrills and Chills - 10/17 (Thump/Downtown Bend)

Fiction Library Book Club: Biography of X - 10/23 (online)

Downtown Bend Library Book Club: The Trackers - 10/25 (D.Bend)

ADULTS

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-in Consultations - see calendar for dates and times and visit Thrive's website for more drop-in sessions and locations throughout the county

Sunriver Library Grand Opening Celebration - 9/28 (Sunriver)

Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group - 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (La Pine)

Technology Troubleshooting - 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (Redmond); 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 (D.Bend); 10/4 (Sunriver); 10/11 (Sisters)

Pitch Latino Bend - 10/1 (Open Space Event Studios)

Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center - 10/1 (Sisters); 10/29 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Lawyer in the Library - 10/2, 10/16 (Online)

Notary Public Services - 10/3, 10/17 (D.Bend)

iPhone Essentials - 10/3 (D.Bend)

Dementia Demystified - 10/3 (Sisters)

Open Hub Singing - 10/7 (D.Bend); 10/9 (High Desert Music Hall)

Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies - 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 (D.Bend)

Law Librarian Office Hours - 10/8 (Redmond); 10/15 (La Pine Activity Center); 10/15 (La Pine)

SCORE Small Business Counseling - 10/8, 10/22 (D.Bend)

Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center - 10/8 (online)

Buying Your Next Laptop - 10/9 (E.Bend)

Wednesday Walks with the Library - 10/9, 10/23 (D.Bend)

Upgrade Your Resume - 10/11 (Sisters)

Civic Resilience: Bridging Divides Post-Election - 10/15 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 10/16 (E.Bend)

Android Basics - 10/16 (D.Bend)

Popcorn and Book Pairing - 10/16 (BrownBag Popcorn Co.)

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center - 10/17 (La Pine)

The Vikings: Fact and Fiction - 10/20 (D.Bend)

Meet a SCORE Mentor - 10/21 (D.Bend)

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center - 10/22 (D.Bend)

Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive - 10/23 (D.Bend)

Upgrade Your Resume - 10/24 (D.Bend); 10/25 (La Pine)

Shifting Narratives: From Print Media to Media Literacy - 10/24 (Pine Meadow Ranch)

Meet Artists Santige and Sapata Fofana-Dura - 10/26 (Sunriver); 10/27 (D.Bend)

Death Café - 10/29 (D.Bend)

iPad Essentials - 10/31 (D.Bend)

KNOW HORROR

The Allure of Terror - 10/1 (D.Bend)

Public Rock Choir - 10/7 (Immersion Brewing)

Scary Treats: Make Fun Halloween Snacks - 10/9 (Arome)

Axe Throwing - 10/10 (Unofficial Logging)

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Preview - 10/17 (Cascades Theatrical Co.)

Becoming Baba Yaga - 10/22 (online)

Stranger Than Fiction - 10/24 (D.Bend)

Literary Ghost Walk - 10/24 (D.Bend)

Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film - 10/24 (Tin Pan)

American Horror Films: 1970s to Present - 10/26 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 10/27 (D.Bend)

Charspookerie-Making Workshop - 10/27 (E.Bend)

WRITE HERE

Embracing the Macabre: Victorian Poetry Workshop - 10/3 (D.Bend); 10/4 (Sisters)

The Healthy Writer: Writing for Health - 10/8 (D.Bend)

Writer Collaboration - 10/16 (D.Bend)

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - 10/17 (High Desert Music Hall)

The Journey of a Romance Writer - 10/19 (Sisters); 10/20 (D.Bend)

All libraries will be closed on Thursday, October 10.

The La Pine Library will be closed on Tuesday, October 15.

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