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Dream Jars
2024-11-22 16:00:00 2024-11-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Dream Jars Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed! Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Friday, November 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-22 16:00:00 2024-11-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Dream Jars Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed! Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed! We will fill mason jars with colored, sparkly water, crystals, and other items then decorate the outside.

If your child is neurodivergent and attending in-person programming is difficult or causes discomfort, please reach out to Erin at erinh@deschuteslibrary.org to request a take-home kit with instructions and materials. We will have a limited number of kits for neurodivergent children.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Elementary School Aged Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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The two-story, 38,855-square-foot library opened in 1998 and features exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented with eastward-facing windows, looking over Bend’s civic square.

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Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Notary Public in the Library
Tue, May 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Council on Aging of Central Oregon - 1036 NE 5th St, Bend, OR 97701
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Cancelled
3D Paper Art - Know Camp
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Pine Library
Create your own camp-y snail art.
Understanding Wilderness Trail Permits - Know Camp
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation - East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Lane, Bend
Confused about the system? Get answers from Forest Service staff.
Cancelled
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sisters Library
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Pop-Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Enjoy some of the museum's most loved exhibits!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
3D Paper Art - Know Camp
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Create your own camp-y snail art.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Cancelled
Death Café
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street Bend OR 97703
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Getting to Know Your iPhone Workshop
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:30pm
Redmond Library
Learn the basics of your iPhone in this hands-on workshop.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thump Downtown Bend Library Book Club
Fri, May 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thump Downtown Bend - 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Discuss Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham.
D&D for Beginners
Fri, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
This event is full
Live Well La Pine Volunteer Fair
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library
Volunteer with Deschutes South County organizations.
Hiking Oregon's Fire Lookouts - Know Camp
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Learn more about the history of fire lookouts.
Hiking Oregon's Fire Lookouts - Know Camp
Sun, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend
Learn more about the history of fire lookouts.
Family Story Time - Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 5:55pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Library @ Alfalfa Community Hall
Tue, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alfalfa Community Hall
Chat with a librarian, grab a free book, ask questions!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español
Tue, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Pokémon Club
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Register
Miriam Miente (Miriam Lies) en Español - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tin Pan Theater - 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend, OR 97703
Película dominicana en el Teatro Tin Pan. 
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Story Time Craft - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Color, cut, glue, paint, and more!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consulations
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Medicare Made Simple
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Family Story Time - Books, Songs, Rhymes, and Fun!
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Getting to Know Your iPhone Workshop
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Learn the basics of your iPhone in this hands-on workshop.
Library Book Club
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel.
Notary Public in the Library
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Let's Get Sewcial! - MakerSpace
Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Develop sewing skills and build creative community with Fashion Workshop.
Pride Pop-Up: Adventure with Pride D&D One-Shot
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Adventure One: The Enchanted Woods sees Mika, Bear and Vicki escape from the Enchanted Woods, a bar under the thumb of someone hell-bent on fame and glory.
Public Rock Choir with Sing Bend - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 3
Come Sing Your Face Off with Central Oregon's ONLY Public (ROCK) Choir!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Kids' Math Assessments and Games with Mathnasium
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Pride Pop-Up: Friendship Bracelets
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Drop-in Pride friendship bracelet crafting for kids & teens!
Clases En Español Para Padres de Niños y Adolescentes
Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community 2
Los invitamos a una clase para padres de niños y adolescentes con especialistas hispanohablantes.
Summer with the Library Kickoff Event - Summer with the Library
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alpenglow Park - 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR
Come celebrate the start of Summer with the Library 2026!
The Forge: Smithys Read - Write Here
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community 1
Celebrate this year's graduating cohort.
Family Story Time - Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 2
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
D&D for Beginners
Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 5:55pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Camp Kinder! - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Camp themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning!
Toddler Story Time
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Notary Public in the Library
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Library @ Big Sky Park
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Big Sky Park
Chat with a librarian, grab a free book, ask questions!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 5 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - 450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters, OR 97759
Discuss Life's Too Short by Darius Rucker.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Book Bag Charms with Two Suns Art Studio - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Create a fun charm for your summer tote or book bag!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Central Oregon Writers Guild - Write Here
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Oregon Community College - Cascades Hall 117/118 - 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703
Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures.
Let's Talk About It Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Book Bedazzling
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Books? but make them sparkly.
Why COCC?
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Understand what's possible and how to take next steps.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 9:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Story Time Craft - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Color, cut, glue, paint, and more!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consulations
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting - Community Room
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sisters Library
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
All Libraries Open at 1 PM
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Administration
Libraries will open at 1 pm and close at 6 pm today.
Hats Off to History - US 250
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Explore the evolution of women's headwear from bonnets to caps.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Pride Pop-Up: Adventure with Pride D&D One-Shot
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Adventure Two: Our adventurers head to the city of Passwall. But with the heavenly Prince's arrival, something is bound to go wrong.
Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Reflexionemos sobre la importancia de la identidad cultural latina.
Music Together Workshop
Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
This event is full
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Music Together Workshop
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
Design Your Own Tote For Summer Fun - MakerSpace
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Personalize a handy tote for summer adventures.
Friendship Friday Pokémon Go Walk
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library South Patio
Get outside, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of Pokémon GO.
Saturday Larkspur Library Book Club
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702 Room A
Discuss Green Frog by Gina Chung.
Design Your Own Tote For Summer Fun - MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Personalize a handy tote for summer adventures.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Central Oregon Flute Ensemble
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community 3
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy local musicians.
BINGO for Books - Summer with the Library
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Celebrate Summer with the Library with BINGO and free books!
Ardunio Electronic Projects Showcase - MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Learn about DIY electronic projects from local makers!
Sunday Skate Sessions with Board House - Summer with the Library
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Scroll less. Skate more. Come learn from the Board House crew!
Family Story Time - Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Mon, Jun 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Litterature Club
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Outside - Outside
Pick up trash and talk about books!
Kids' Silent Book Club
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Love reading? Come hang and read with us!
Culture Curious Kids
Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Appreciate the finer things in life? Come gather with other kids to celebrate the art, food, and culture of different communities throughout the world!
Why COCC?
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Understand what's possible and how to take the next step.
Family Story Time
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 5:55pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Camp Kinder! - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Camp themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning!
Toddler Story Time
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Notary Public in the Library
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 5 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Discuss Bomb: Graphic Novel : the Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steven Sheinkin
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Study 1
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® with KIDS Center
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Pathways to Affordable Homeownership with RootedHomes
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Discover how affordable homeownership is possible in Central Oregon.
The S'more You Know - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library - Community 1
Learn about campfire alternatives while making s'mores with fire professionals!
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
RootedHomes Drop-In Consultations in English y Español
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 3
Curious about buying an affordable home in Central Oregon?
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702
Discuss Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris.
Library Adventures Oudoors - Summer With the Library
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sun Meadows Park - 61150 Dayspring Dr, Bend OR 97702
Library and outdoor adventures with Nature Connect of Central Oregon.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Story Time Craft - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Color, cut, glue, paint, and more!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consulations
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Book Bedazzling
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Books? but make them sparkly.
3D Printer Basics - MakerSpace
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community 1
Learn the basics of 3D printing.
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Seed Library
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Family Story Time - Books, Songs, Rhymes, and Fun!
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
BINGO for Books - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Celebrate Summer with the Library with BINGO and free books!
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Teen Open Mic Night at the OAC
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Share your talents on a supportive stage.
Pride Pop-Up: Adventure with Pride D&D One-Shot
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Adventure Three: Our heroes head to the casino island of Isla Fortuna! When they are alerted to signs of a conspiracy, the call to adventure draws them in.
GSA at the Library
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Missing your school GSA? Want to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ youths in Central Oregon? Join us for this fun summer GSA club!
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Hotel, Redmond - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
All Libraries Closed - June 19, 2026
Fri, Jun 19, All day
Administration
Juneteenth
Thump Downtown Bend Library Book Club
Fri, Jun 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thump Downtown Bend - 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Discuss Memory Piece by Lisa Ko.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Monthly Maker Meetup
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
A relaxed space for teens and adults to make art, chat, and try new things.
Online D&D Club
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Monthly D&D club for teen adventurers who want to take their game to the next level.
Romance Book Club
Sat, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
A read-what-you-want romance book discussion group featuring a different monthly theme.
Sunday Skate Sessions with Board House - Summer with the Library
Sun, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crux - 50 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97702
Scroll less. Skate more. Come learn from the Board House crew!
Family Story Time - Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The S'more You Know - Summer with the Library
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn about campfire alternatives while making s'mores with fire professionals!
Kids' Silent Book Club
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Love reading? Come hang and read with us!
Facing the Silent Crisis Together - Community Conversations
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 2
Discuss the growing issues of loneliness and isolation facing seniors in Central Oregon.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Camp Kinder! - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Camp themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning!
Toddler Story Time
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Erin Cole-Baker and Chris Beland Perform - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Enjoy tunes full of warm harmonies and rich storytelling.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
BINGO for Books - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Celebrate Summer with the Library with BINGO and free books!
Pokémon Club
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Kids Fresh Pasta Class - Summer With the Library
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th Street. Redmond
Let's make lasagna!
This event is full
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Library Adventures Outdoors - Summer With the Library
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Elementary School - 51615 Coach Rd, La Pine OR 97739
Library and outdoor adventures with Nature Connect of Central Oregon
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Story Time Craft - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Color, cut, glue, paint, and more!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consulations
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Zooted: Pachucos Under the Influence - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:15pm
almadorada - 180 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Discover the film, history, and significance of the Zoot Suit Riots.
Let's Get Sewcial! - MakerSpace
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Community 1
Develop sewing skills and build creative community with Fashion Workshop.
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - Join via Zoom
Discuss Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown.
Medicare Made Simple
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Seed Library
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Family Story Time - Books, Songs, Rhymes, and Fun!
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Guided Forest Bath - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fall River Trail
Deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Getting to Know Your iPhone Workshop
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Learn the basics of your iPhone in this hands-on workshop.
Summer Reading Magic Show with Mike Della Penna - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community 3
He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW!
Pride Pop-Up: Adventure with Pride D&D One-Shot
Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Adventure Four: A Sticky Situation, a damsel is in distress and our heroes must help! But Betsy is no ordinary damsel.
GSA at the Library
Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Missing your school GSA? Want to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ youths in Central Oregon? Join us for this fun summer GSA club!
Tertulias...¡de película! en Español
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Tertulias...¡de película! presenta el documental "Malamadre".
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