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Writers Working - Living the Writer's Life

2023-11-14 17:30:00 2023-11-14 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Writers Working - Living the Writer's Life Hear Janis Thomas talk about "living the writer?s life - the joys and pitfalls of a career as a storyteller.? Click here https://youtu.be/siwWLG_-A18?si=OTooNU_83VGlKQIQ to watch the recording of this program. We'd love your feedback and suggestions regarding library programming. Take the survey at https://dpl.pub/survey23-24. Janis Thomas has been published by Penguin, dropped from Lake Union, self-published to stay relevant, and fought tooth and nail to bring her latest - and most acclaimed novel -to life. In this frank and honest talk, Janis will recount the many ups and downs she has experienced as a professional writer; her triumphs and struggles, her successes, failures, her joys and her darkest days. She will share all of the wisdom she has gained along the way. Her story will inspire you to keep writing, keep stretching yourself, and to always aim for excellence because every word you write is part of your legacy as a writer. Janis Thomas is the best-selling author of domestic suspense novels <em> What Remains True</em> and <em>All That's Left of Me</em> (Lake Union), as well as three critically acclaimed humorous women?s fiction novels; <em>Something New, Sweet Nothings</em> (Penguin USA), and <em>Say Never</em> (Wedlock). Her latest from Blackstone is the psychological suspense novel <em>Finding Grace</em>, which Publisher?s Weekly calls ?Engrossing? and Kirkus calls ?Authentically creepy.? Janis is a popular workshop leader and speaker, and a passionate writing advocate. She lives in Southern California with her terrific husband, amazing teenagers, and two crazy dogs. Find out more at www.janisthomas.com Central Oregon Writers Guild's mission is to provide Central Oregon area writers a forum for mutual support and education through meetings, annual events and workshops. Our goal is to advance growth and success for individual writers of all genres and skill levels. Founded in 2002, the Guild is a non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers. *cr* *yt* Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Tuesday, November 14
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-14 17:30:00 2023-11-14 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Writers Working - Living the Writer's Life Hear Janis Thomas talk about "living the writer?s life - the joys and pitfalls of a career as a storyteller.? Click here https://youtu.be/siwWLG_-A18?si=OTooNU_83VGlKQIQ to watch the recording of this program. We'd love your feedback and suggestions regarding library programming. Take the survey at https://dpl.pub/survey23-24. Janis Thomas has been published by Penguin, dropped from Lake Union, self-published to stay relevant, and fought tooth and nail to bring her latest - and most acclaimed novel -to life. In this frank and honest talk, Janis will recount the many ups and downs she has experienced as a professional writer; her triumphs and struggles, her successes, failures, her joys and her darkest days. She will share all of the wisdom she has gained along the way. Her story will inspire you to keep writing, keep stretching yourself, and to always aim for excellence because every word you write is part of your legacy as a writer. Janis Thomas is the best-selling author of domestic suspense novels <em> What Remains True</em> and <em>All That's Left of Me</em> (Lake Union), as well as three critically acclaimed humorous women?s fiction novels; <em>Something New, Sweet Nothings</em> (Penguin USA), and <em>Say Never</em> (Wedlock). Her latest from Blackstone is the psychological suspense novel <em>Finding Grace</em>, which Publisher?s Weekly calls ?Engrossing? and Kirkus calls ?Authentically creepy.? Janis is a popular workshop leader and speaker, and a passionate writing advocate. She lives in Southern California with her terrific husband, amazing teenagers, and two crazy dogs. Find out more at www.janisthomas.com Central Oregon Writers Guild's mission is to provide Central Oregon area writers a forum for mutual support and education through meetings, annual events and workshops. Our goal is to advance growth and success for individual writers of all genres and skill levels. Founded in 2002, the Guild is a non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers. *cr* *yt* Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Hear Janis Thomas talk about "living the writer?s life - the joys and pitfalls of a career as a storyteller.? Click here https://youtu.be/siwWLG_-A18?si=OTooNU_83VGlKQIQ to watch the recording of this program. We'd love your feedback and suggestions regarding library programming. Take the survey at https://dpl.pub/survey23-24. Janis Thomas has been published by Penguin, dropped from Lake Union, self-published to stay relevant, and fought tooth and nail to bring her latest - and most acclaimed novel -to life. In this frank and honest talk, Janis will recount the many ups and downs she has experienced as a professional writer; her triumphs and struggles, her successes, failures, her joys and her darkest days. She will share all of the wisdom she has gained along the way. Her story will inspire you to keep writing, keep stretching yourself, and to always aim for excellence because every word you write is part of your legacy as a writer. Janis Thomas is the best-selling author of domestic suspense novels <em> What Remains True</em> and <em>All That's Left of Me</em> (Lake Union), as well as three critically acclaimed humorous women?s fiction novels; <em>Something New, Sweet Nothings</em> (Penguin USA), and <em>Say Never</em> (Wedlock). Her latest from Blackstone is the psychological suspense novel <em>Finding Grace</em>, which Publisher?s Weekly calls ?Engrossing? and Kirkus calls ?Authentically creepy.? Janis is a popular workshop leader and speaker, and a passionate writing advocate. She lives in Southern California with her terrific husband, amazing teenagers, and two crazy dogs. Find out more at www.janisthomas.com Central Oregon Writers Guild's mission is to provide Central Oregon area writers a forum for mutual support and education through meetings, annual events and workshops. Our goal is to advance growth and success for individual writers of all genres and skill levels. Founded in 2002, the Guild is a non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers. *cr* *yt*

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

Downtown Bend Library

Phone: 541-617-7050

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM

About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Exchange a board game for a new-to-you one!

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony

Mon, Nov 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Nov 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Movement and stories to develop skills.  3-5 yrs.

Mon, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Embrace transitions through poetry, prose, and creative writing.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors once a week.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New venue Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Get help with your legal information questions.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea
Discuss Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover how poetry enriches the writing process.
Register

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Nov 13, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Downtown Bend Library
Meet friends and get steps during our 30-minute walk.

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Come learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with other local teens!

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Fire House Community Hall
Hear Northern Paiute Storyteller Wilson Wewa.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Regular monthly board meeting

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn tips for honing critical thinking skills and identifying misinformation.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Join the anciently familiar practice of singing together! All voices welcome.

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 15th.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.

Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Redmond Senior Center - Dining Room B
Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Taller de escritura a través de experiencias personales.

Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors once a week.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
New venue La Pine Activity Center - 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR
Get help with your legal information questions.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, November 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 10:55am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
New venue La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Activities and skill building for Sensory-Seeking children and families.

Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An introductory class on the Enneagram.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Aquanaut by Dan Santat

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:45am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Plan a bicycle trip along the Danube River. No experience required!

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Proficiency Academy - 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond, OR 97756
Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired! ¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café!

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Understanding and managing menopause with scientific, evidence-based information.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An enlightening introductory talk on intuitive eating!

Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Gain hands-on experience with AI technology and its applications
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.

Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thump Downtown Bend
Discuss, discover and share your favorite or new memoir or biography.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bend Library
Estrategias prácticas para mejorar y organizar tu vida.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss Mott Street by Ava Chin.

Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help

Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs. Space is limited. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy an author story time and meet an amazing dog!

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Nov 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn about the world's most endangered marine mammal - the vaquita!

Sun, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Hear the inspirational true story of a loveable pup named Gobi.

Sun, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Learn about the world's most endangered marine mammal - the vaquita!

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Need a little excitement over fall break? Join us for this one-shot D&D experience with other teens!

Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Come make a magical dream jar to keep beside your bed!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors once a week.

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 30th.

Wed, Nov 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Downtown Bend Library
All regular library hours resume on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Downtown Bend Library
All regular library hours will resume on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library
Get help with your legal information questions.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Activities and skill building for Sensory-Avoidant children and families.

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy traditional carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pangea Guild Hall - 652 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Join us at Pangaea Guild Hall for a teens D&D one-shot.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pangea Guild Hall - 652 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Los invitamos a una sesión de Calabozos y Dragones para adolescentes en Pangea Guild Hall.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Craft beautiful Holiday cards to share this season!

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 10:45am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Use our supplies to make gifts or anything you can imagine.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Taste four sparkling wines with a light appetizer pairing.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about gear, sno-park info, and trail expectations.
Register

Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn to use your iPhone with ease in this beginner's class.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Craft beautiful Holiday cards to share this season!

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Exchange a children's puzzle or board game for a new-to-you one!

Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make train-inspired paintings for the Downtown Bend Library display!

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Chill out with winter songs, crafts and more. 0-11yrs.

Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Select singers from the Redmond Community Choir perform holiday songs.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Acompáñanos a explorar tradiciones navideñas entre los países de habla hispana.

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!

Sat, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Join us as we reveal A Novel Idea...Read Together 2025.

Sun, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover connections through creativity and leave with a handmade booklet.

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Infuse your holiday giving at this School of Ranch workshop.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A Holiday Member Reading with snacks, prose, and poetry fun!
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