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Cycling Through Seasons of Change: Creative Writing Workshop

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2024-11-11 16:30:00 2024-11-11 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Cycling Through Seasons of Change: Creative Writing Workshop Embrace transitions through poetry, prose, and creative writing. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Monday, November 11
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-11 16:30:00 2024-11-11 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Cycling Through Seasons of Change: Creative Writing Workshop Embrace transitions through poetry, prose, and creative writing. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Embrace transitions through poetry, prose, and creative writing.

Registration Required. 

The seasons inspire reflection on cycles of change and the beauty, challenge, and promise of transitions. Multiple archetypes and texts will be used to prompt creative writing. We’ll time travel, ending in the present, focused on regenerative qualities of connection, creativity and resilience. Fledgling and seasoned writers welcomed!  

Krayna Castelbaum: 

Conversation & Creativity Instigator | Artist & Writer

I work with individuals, couples, and groups, honoring the creative impulse through writing, artmaking, humor, and other creative acts. I publish Poem of the Month and facilitate monthly Poetry Playshops. Learn more: www.clearlenscoaching.com

Questions? Contact beccar@dpls.lib.or.us, 541-312-1063

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Write Here | Adult Program |

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Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Ravensong Choir Holiday Performance - Know Merriment
Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Enjoy holiday tunes with Ridgeview High School's premier a cappella choir.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Cozy Winter Storytelling - Know Merriment
Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Enjoy winter stories with storyteller and teacher, Matthew Friday!
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center - 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR
Get help with your legal information questions.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
New venue La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time at Mountain Air - Know Merriment
Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Tea and Book Pairing at Suttle Tea
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - Suttle Tea
Taste a variety of winter teas that match up with new books. Registration required.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Middle Ground: Maker Day
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library
Use our supplies to make gifts or anything you can imagine
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Create Your Own Cryptid
Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!
Holiday in a Jar - Know Merriment
Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Come mix up healthy gift recipes in a jar!
Community Gift-Wrapping Party
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Android Essentials
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discover how to use your Android device with ease
Holiday Watercolor People Blobs - Know Merriment
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn to paint human figures using the blob technique.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Dec 19, 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
Life Coaching Para La Mujer - En Español
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bend Library
Estrategias prácticas para mejorar y organizar tu vida.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Merriment
Fri, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Community Gift-Wrapping Party
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bend Library
Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!
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