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American Horror Films: 1970s to Present

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2024-10-27 15:00:00 2024-10-27 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles American Horror Films: 1970s to Present Explore American horror films of the 1970s. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Sunday, October 27
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-27 15:00:00 2024-10-27 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles American Horror Films: 1970s to Present Explore American horror films of the 1970s. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Explore American horror films of the 1970s.

From Halloween to Carrie, American horror films of the 1970s paved the way for the genre through the present day. During this presentation, Jake Agatucci explores the development of American horror films and the impact they made on the industry and on all of us.

Horror movies are scary. This program is recommended for 16+

Jake Agatucci teaches writing, literature, film, and popular culture at Central Oregon Community College.

Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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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 - Meeting 1 (2nd 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!
Crafternoon
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:10pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Learn, grow, explore, and play!
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.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
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.
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!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 9:30am
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!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 11:00am
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.
Registration opens Sunday, May 17 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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