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Working with AI
2024-08-29 10:00:00 2024-08-29 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with AI Learn about AI programs and creating prompts. Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Thursday, August 29
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-29 10:00:00 2024-08-29 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with AI Learn about AI programs and creating prompts. Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Downtown Bend Library

Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Learn about AI programs and creating prompts.

You've seen the news articles and stories about Chat-GPT and CoPilot. In this class you'll learn about the history of AI, discuss the ethical and research implications, and create AI prompts that help you write emails, documents, spreadsheets, and other work that will make your life easier.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Class |

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.

Upcoming Events

Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled
Cancelled: Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer and Fall.
Cancelled
Fair Housing Council Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Get help with fair housing and housing resources.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Sensory development and early literacy skills through games and play!
Cancelled
Cancelled: Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Rescheduled
Learn to Use the Cricut - MakerSpace
Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Monday, September 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library
Make a custom sticker or iron-on decal with the Cricut Maker.
Paper Secrets: All-Occasion Card Workshop - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Design handmade cards using secret techniques and simple supplies.
Registration is now closed
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson
Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48.
SafetyNet® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Cancelled
Resume Refresh
Wed, Sep 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
East Bend Library
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Snail Mail Society
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory: Secrets in the Soil - Know Secrets
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Come learn about the microscopic world in the soil!
Middle Ground: Explorers' Club
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Explore something new!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
College & Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn strategies to create a personalized list of potential schools that meet your individual needs.
"The Ferry Keeper"- A Poetry Reading - Write Here
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Judith H. Montgomery explores the raw beauty of life, death, and emotion in her poems.
Family Story Time
Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Cancelled
Laptop Essentials
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Learn to navigate and customize your Windows laptop with confidence.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development and Early Literacy
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
Baby Story Time
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Collect, Trade, Battle, and Chat all things Pokémon!
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Middle Ground Book Club
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Read an adventure!
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Lecture on Argentine Music in English y Español - Know Secrets
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Tower Theater - Encore Room
Dive into the music and learn from an Argentine artist.
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Library Board Meeting
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Administration
Board Work Session
Music Together Workshop
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
This event is full
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Snail Mail Society
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
Cecilia Zabala in English y Español - Know Secrets
Fri, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Tower Theatre
Free concert at the Tower!
Register
Family Story Time
Sat, Sep 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Song Cooking Workshop in English y Español
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Tower Theatre - The Encore Room
Discover the ingredients to songwriting.
Register
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Clever Girl: "Red Spy Queen" - Know Secrets
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley.
Outdoor Movie Night at Sisters Eagle Airport
Sat, Sep 20, 6:15pm - 9:15pm
Sisters Eagle Airport - 600 Barclay Dr, Sisters, OR 97759
Join us for the screening of a classic: "Top Gun" (1986)!
Clever Girl: "Red Spy Queen" - Know Secrets
Sun, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Secret Self Speaks: A Writing & Bookmaking Playshop - Know Secrets
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arouse creativity & discovery through writing and bookmaking.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled: Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer and Fall.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
iPad Brain Games
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Stimulate your brain by playing games!
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Hospice 101 - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Get clarification on the misunderstood topic of end-of-life care.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Sep 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Let's Talk About It with KIDS Center
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
College & Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn strategies to create a personalized list of potential schools that meet your individual needs.
The Secret to Better Boundaries - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn to set and maintain healthy, sustainable boundaries with confidence.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Snail Mail Society
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
Middle Ground: Explorers' Club
Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Explore something new!
Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits - Know Secrets
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Explore the secrets of the Children's Museum of Central Oregon!
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes.
Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway - Know Secrets
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48.
Family Story Time
Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Macbook Essentials
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Explore your Mac laptop or desktop
Baby Story Time
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Hablemos de Estas Cosas en Español
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only
Educación y conocimiento sobre las edades y etapas del desarrollo de un niño.
Register
Medicare Made Simple
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Fri, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss The Wager by David Grann.
Oktoberfest Accordion Performance
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Get in the spirit with German polkas and waltzes.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Know Secrets
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the secrets of math with fun and games!
Family Story Time
Sat, Sep 27, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Volunteer Expo
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Visit with organizations that need civic-minded individuals.
Introduction to Geocaching - Know Secrets
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how to play this real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Learn to Use the Cricut - MakerSpace
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Make a custom sticker or iron-on decal with the Cricut Maker.
This event is full
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Snail Mail Society
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
Death Café
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled: Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer and Fall.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Cancelled: Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Mountain Air Trampoline Park - 20495 Murray Rd #150, Bend, OR 97701
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air! Tickets at https://www.mountainairbend.com/tickets/
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cancelled
Play Together: Mario Kart World
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library
Play in a local multiplayer Mario Kart World Tournament!
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Wed, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Creepy Creatures with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory - Know Macabre
Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Get to know some of nature's most haunted creatures: bats, owls, & toads, oh my!
Middle Ground: Explorers' Club
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Explore something new!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner-level adult D&D club
This event is full
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Thu, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Community Art Roulette
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Work with other kids to create a beautiful art piece to take home!
Write Your Own Obituary in Four Easy Steps - Know Macabre
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Reflect, honor, and shape your life story.
One Hour, One Story: Intro to Memoir Writing - Write Here
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Find your story in one hour.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Enjoy an open playtime with some favorite museum exhibits!
Write Your Own Obituary in Four Easy Steps - Know Macabre
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Reflect, honor, and shape your life story.
Family Story Time
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Meet the Authors: Literary Insights from Mayfield & Strelow - Write Here
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Two Oregon authors share readings, insights, and book signings.
3D Printer Basics - MakerSpace
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn the basics of 3D printing.
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Grom Tests and Skate Demo - Know Macabre
Fri, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Pavilion - Skate Features
It's time to show off those skull rattling skate skills!
Family Story Time
Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Costume Swap and Share
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Share a costume, find a costume.
Charspookerie Making Workshop - Know Macabre
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for a macabre multiage charcuterie board class!
This event is full
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Oct 04, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Lumina Flute Ensemble - Music in Public Places
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Mon, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
College & Career Readiness: Financial Aid 101
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Navigate college costs with confidence and clarity.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled: Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Infant Music Together Workshop
Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Tue, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cognitive Connections Community
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Welcoming social event for people with dementia and care partners
This event is full
SafetyNet® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Whistling Past the Graveyard - Know Macabre
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Hear spooky cemetery stories and folklore from New Orleans to Edinburgh.
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Join TLC and shape library spaces that support teen wellness.
Middle Ground Explorers' Club
Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Explore something new!
Tardes en Familia en Español
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular monthly board meeting
Medicare Made Simple
Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Rainbow Family Night
Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
What's So Funny? - A Satire Workshop - Write Here
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how satire can enhance your writing.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on 10/10.
Oscuridad de Guardianes de Los Niños Darkness to Light®
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Pasos para proteger mejor a los niños del abuso sexual.
Register
Notary Public in the Library
Fri, Oct 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Stories & Strollers
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:10am
Drake Park - 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97703
Meet friends, listen to stories, and walk in Drake Park. 0-18 months.
Gargoyle Relief Sculpture with Anastasia of FREAK'N ART - Know Macabre
Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Learn to sculpt eerie, grotesque reliefs from air-dry clay.
Community Art Roulette
Fri, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Work with other kids to create a beautiful art piece!
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium
Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun, games, and free assessments!
Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon
Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Reflexionemos sobre la importancia de la identidad cultural latina.
Family Story Time
Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library
Discuss Tom Lake by Ann Pratchett.
Creepy Crawly Arts & Crafts
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room,Meeting Room
Paint an itsy-bitsy pumpkin, and more.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Oct 11, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Pumpkinlicious Tricks & Treats
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Treat yourself to creepy science, carnival games, and pumpkin art. 0-11 yrs
Amhránaithe Concert - Celtic Music Trio
Sun, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Traditional and contemporary Irish, and American songs, lilting, lively, subtle, and spellbinding.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Oddities, Curiosities and Macabre Show & Tell
Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Taxidermy? Antiques? Haunted dolls? Show us your strange!
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Treatment & Medications for Opioid Use with Narcan Training
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Understand opioid recovery, debunk myths, and get Narcan training.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled: Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Family Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled: Baby Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Cancelled: Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Black Magic Drawings - Know Macabre
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Let's use black paper to draw seasonal and Halloween designs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
The Sleepover by Michael Regina
Keeping it Real in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Write Here
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
AI vs. Creatives: Ethics, Impact, and Fearless Coexistence Discussion
Register
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
College & Career Readiness: Financial Aid 101
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Navigate college costs with confidence and clarity.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Community Art Roulette
Wed, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Work with other kids to create a beautiful art piece to take home!
The Adventures of Darla the Deaf Dog with Susan Newman
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Join us for a story time with local author Susan Newman!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development and Early Literacy
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Meet Tayas Yawks and Good Medicine Outreach Staff
Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn more about peer support for Native cultures.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Sensory development and early literacy skills through games and play!
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Middle Ground Book Club
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Talk about books with new friends!
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Our Space in English y Español
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Worthy Brewing - 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Film and conversation about being an immigrant, being an advocate & belonging in nature.
Register
"The Haunting of Hill House" Preview Night - Know Macabre
Thu, Oct 16, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Cascades Theatrical Company - 148 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97703
Step into the eerie corridors of a mansion in this thrilling play.
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