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All Libraries Closed

New Year's Day

2025-01-01 00:00:00 2025-01-01 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles All Libraries Closed All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, January 3, 2025. Downtown Bend Library -

Wednesday, January 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-01 00:00:00 2025-01-01 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles All Libraries Closed All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, January 3, 2025. Downtown Bend Library -

All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, January 3, 2025.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Closure |

Downtown Bend Library

Phone: 541-617-7050

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.

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.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bend Library
Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
Local musician welcomes library visitors.  

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunriver Library
Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Sun, Dec 22, 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.

Sun, Dec 22, 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.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Downtown Bend Library
All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Downtown Bend Library
All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library
Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Need some excitement over winter break? Join us for this D&D one-shot with other teens!
This event is full

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on January 2nd.

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Downtown Bend Library
All libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, January 3, 2025.

Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Need some excitement over winter break? Join us for this D&D one-shot with other teens!

Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - Becky Johnson Community Room
Discuss Day by Michael Cunningham.

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Get help with your technology problems and questions. Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet, laptop, smartphone, internet, or cloud-related questions. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Closed on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
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.

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Need a little excitement over winter break? Join us for this one-shot D&D experience with other teens!

Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Study Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Intergenerational Murdle-based mystery solving with hot chocolate!

Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Jan 06, 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, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and 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. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Make a hearty wintertime dish to warm your soul.
This event is full

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Participate in a reader's theatre about a feisty old lady.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!

Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are on a first-come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
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.

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discover the essentials of coin collecting in this informative session!

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register

Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Regular Board Meeting

Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Get help with your technology problems and questions. Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet, laptop, smartphone, internet, or cloud-related questions. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Closed on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Thu, Jan 09, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Cascades Theatrical Company - 148 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97703
A student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
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.

Fri, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Environmental Center - 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening!

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Fri, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Only
A writing class for all genres to establish practices and finish projects.

Fri, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Facilitator Jan McGowen

Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help

Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Change your mind about math with fun and games!

Sat, Jan 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Share your unused craft supplies, and find something new

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:25am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn important skills with Latino Community Association.
Register

Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Jan 13, 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, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and 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. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
This event is full

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.

Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Bring your laptop and learn how to use these tools.

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea
Discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!

Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how to start, join, or improve a writing group.
Register

Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - Larkspur Community Room
Discuss Now Is Not The Time To Panic by Kevin Wilson.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Explore the night sky and solar system in a planetarium!

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation | Becky Johnson Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Find out if you qualify for upgrades to lower home energy costs.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Intergenerational Murdle-based mystery solving with hot chocolate!

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn police procedural writing from a retired officer and author.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn to navigate and customize your Windows laptop with confidence.

Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.

Thu, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Get help with your technology problems and questions. Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet, laptop, smartphone, internet, or cloud-related questions. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Closed on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Bring your laptop and learn how to use these tools.

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 17, 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.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Local historian Jim Carroll explores the complexities of early Central Oregon railroads.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
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.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.

Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:25am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Un viaje en bicicleta tándem por 81 países alrededor del mundo.