Redmond Library Now Open, Author! Author! Is Back, and More from Your Library

In the Know eNewsletter | February 2025

The New Redmond Library Is Open!

The beautiful new library is now open and ready to serve the growing Redmond community for generations to come!

Visit us to explore all the amazing resources this dynamic community hub has to offer. Be sure to visit our website for current hours, which expand on February 3, as well our our Flickr site for a look inside.

And mark your calendar for our Redmond Library Community Celebration on March 8 to officially celebrate the new library! You'll

Author! Author! Returns—with an Oregon Focus

The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series brings award-winning authors to Central Oregon to share their books and engage audiences in discussions regarding their work—and this year, the focus is on Oregon authors: Anis Mojgani, Ellen Waterston, and Willy Vlautin.

For information, visit dplfoundation.org. All proceeds from Author! Author! ticket sales benefit the library’s youth, teen, and senior programs and services.

Library Lovers' Month

February is Library Lovers' Month, and we know you love libraries as much as we do! Join us in celebrating the month with a special book list featuring both fiction and non-fiction titles all about libraries. Whether you’re looking for inspiring stories or fascinating facts, this list has something for every library enthusiast.

Find your next great read to celebrate libraries with us!

Free Tax Prep at the Library

Tax season is here! Deschutes Public Library is partnering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free tax preparation sessions at the Downtown Bend Library. This service is open to all Central Oregonians—no AARP membership required.

Walk-in sessions will take place on Saturdays beginning February 8. Certified volunteers will help prepare and file your taxes, answer questions, and ensure you’re aware of available tax credits. For more information and a list of items to bring, visit cashoregon.org.

Join the Winter Reading Challenge

Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. Running now through March 20, it’s a great way to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the chance to win great prizes from the library. Learn more by visiting our website.

Beyond the Books: Learn a New Language

Dreaming of travel or expanding your horizons? Deschutes Public Library gives you free access to Mango Languages, a fun and interactive way to learn more than 70 languages, including English. Explore conversation-based lessons and cultural insights designed to help you speak with confidence.

Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with new communities, or just exploring for fun, Mango makes it easy to learn anytime, anywhere.

Get started online and unlock your next adventure!

Service Spotlight: Lawyer in the Library

Need legal guidance? Deschutes Public Library partners with the Deschutes County Access to Justice Committee to offer free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys. Receive general legal information or referrals on topics like family law, housing, public benefits, and more.

Sessions are held via Zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5–8:00 p.m. Spanish interpretation is available with advanced notice.

To learn more or register, visit our website.

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).

B.U.R.S.T. - 2/4 (Sunriver); 2/4 (La Pine); 2/6 (Sisters); 2/6 (Redmond); 2/12 (D.Bend)

Hygge with the Library - 2/4 (La Pine); 2/11 (Sunriver); 2/12 (Redmond); 2/18 (D.Bend); 2/19 (Sisters); 2/26 (E.Bend)

Rainbow Family Night - 2/4 (La Pine); 2/20 (D.Bend)

Care-Giver Meet Up - 2/7, 2/21 (Little Bug Play Hub)

Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - 2/7 (D.Bend)

Music Together Workshop - 2/10 (Redmond)

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Animal Adaptations - 2/19 (Sunriver)

Here Comes the Sun: Suncatcher Crafts - 2/21 (E.Bend)

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

Graphic Novel Book Club: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness - 2/18

Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club - 2/21 (Sisters); 2/28 (La Pine)

Taller Defensa del Barrio - 2/2 (D.Bend)

Tardes en Familia - 2/6 (D.Bend); 2/12 (Redmond); 2/20 (E.Bend); 2/27 (Sisters)

Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon - 2/16 (D.Bend)

BOOK CLUBS

The Library Book Club: The Librarianist - 2/6 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

East Bend Library Book Club: The Phoenix Crown - 2/8

Nonfiction Library Book Club: Inciting Joy - 2/11 (Suttle Tea)

Graphic Novel Book Club: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness - 2/18

Larkspur Book Club: The Backyard Bird Chronicles - 2/19 (Larkspur Community Center)

Fiction Library Book Club: North Woods - 2/26 (Online)

Downtown Bend Library Book Club: Astor: The Rise and Fall of An American Fortune - 2/28

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

Defend Your Business - 2/1 (Sisters)

Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies - 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 (D.Bend)

Technology Troubleshooting - 2/4, 2/25 (Redmond); 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 (D.Bend); 2/11, 2/18 (Redmond); 2/12 (E.Bend); 2/13 (Sisters)

SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center - 2/4 (D.Bend)

Lawyer in the Library - 2/5, 2/19 (Online)

Android Essentials - 2/6 (D.Bend)

Notary Public Services - 2/6, 2/20 (D.Bend)

Tax Aide - 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 (D.Bend)

The Essentials of Raising Chickens in Central Oregon - 2/8 (Redmond)

SCORE Small Business Counseling - 2/11, 2/25 (D.Bend)

Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms, & Prevention with KIDS Center - 2/11 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Legislative Preview - 2/15 (Redmond)

Day of Remembrance with Author Gordon Nagai - 2/16 (D.Bend)

Law Librarian Office Hours - 2/18 (La Pine Activity Center); 2/18 (La Pine)

Let's Talk About It Training with KIDS Center - 2/18 (Sisters)

iPhone Essentials - 2/20 (D.Bend)

Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours - 2/21 (La Pine)

Dementia Support Group: Caregivers, Families, & Individuals - 2/21 (D.Bend)

Puzzle Swap - 2/22 (E.Bend)

Borders & Boundaries: Immigration, Enforcement & Business - 2/24 (D.Bend)

Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center - 2/25 (La Pine)

Death Café - 2/25 (D.Bend)

Resume Review - 2/27 (D.Bend)

KNOW ROMANCE

Public (Rock) Choir - 2/3 (Immersion Brewing); 2/9 (High Desert Music Hall)

Valentine's Card Making - 2/5 (Sunriver); 2/9 (D.Bend)

Plays Out Loud: Grand Horizons - 2/5 (D.Bend)

Music of the Romantic Era - 2/8 (D.Bend); 2/8 (Sisters)

Self-Love Intention Setting Workshop - 2/9 (Sisters); 2/11 (E.Bend)

Fall in Love with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - 2/12 (E.Bend)

A Perfect Pair: Wine & Fondue - 2/12 (Arome)

Heart of Forest Bathing - 2/12 (D.Bend)

Grand Horizons Preview Night - 2/12 (Cascades Theatrical Company)

Dove String Quartet - 2/15 (Redmond)

Valentine's Charcuterie Workshop - 2/22 (Redmond)

WRITE HERE

Quiet Writing Time - 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 (D.Bend)

What's So Funny? - A Satire Workshop - 2/6 (D.Bend)

Love and Book Deals - 2/8 (D.Bend)

Constructing Memorable Characters - 2/11 (D.Bend)

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - 2/20 (SCP Redmond Hotel)

All libraries will be closed on Thursday, February 13, for staff in-service training and on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day. Visit our website for locations and hours.

Our Mission:

Deschutes Public Library enriches the community through equitable, open access to books, services, and resources that inspire people to reach for their dreams. To learn more about our mission, vision, and core values, visit our website.

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