All Libraries Closed for the Morning

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Baby Story Time

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.

Middle Ground: Maker Day

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunriver Library - Community Room

Use our supplies to make gifts or anything you can imagine.

Lawyer in the Library - Online Only

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.

Bubbles - A Sparkling Wine Class - Know Merriment

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Taste four sparkling wines with a light appetizer pairing.

Registration is now closed

Snowshoeing in Central Oregon - Know Merriment

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Learn about gear, sno-park info, and trail expectations.

Wreath Making Workshop - Know Merriment

Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Toddler Story Time

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes.

iPhone Essentials

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.

Cancelled

Notary Public Services

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Downtown Bend Library

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.

Registration is now closed

Shutter Holiday Card Making Workshop - Know Merriment

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!

This event is full

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.

Children's Puzzles and Board Games Swap

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!

Train Man Tiny Art Paintings - Know Merriment

Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 9:55am

East Bend Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 11:00am

Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Make train-inspired paintings for the Downtown Bend Library display!

This event is full

Snow Much Fun

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

La Pine Library - Community Room

Chill out with winter songs, crafts and more. 0-11yrs.

Joyful Noise: Singers from the Redmond Community Choir - Know Merriment

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.

Tradiciones navideñas de los países hispanos

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Acompáñanos a explorar tradiciones navideñas entre los países de habla hispana.

A Novel Idea 2025 Unveiled - A Novel Idea

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.

Stranger Drawings: A Drawing & Writing Playshop - Know Merriment

Sun, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Discover connections through creativity and leave with a handmade booklet.

This event is full

Tasty Holidays! Making Flavored Vinegars & Shrubs - Know Merriment

Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Infuse your holiday giving at this School of Ranch workshop.

This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

COWG Holiday Potluck and Member Reading! - Write Here

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!

Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 9:55am

East Bend Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Becky Johnson Community Center

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Baby Story Time

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 10:30am - 10:55am

Becky Johnson Community Center

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

New venue Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Get help with your legal information questions.

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sisters Library - Community Room

Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sisters Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sunriver Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Geology Rocks! With Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

La Pine Library - Study Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Sunriver Library - Community Room

Explore volcanoes, earthquakes and more with hands-on activities!

Ravensong Choir Holiday Performance - Know Merriment

Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Enjoy holiday tunes with Ridgeview High School's premier a cappella choir.

Create Your Own Cryptid Pop-Up

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Redmond Senior Center - Dining Room B

Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!

Tardes en Familia - En Español

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Administration - Admin Conference Room

Regular Board Meeting

All Libraries Closed for the Morning

Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Administration

All Deschutes Public Libraries will open at 1 pm and close at 6 pm today.

Thu, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sunriver Library - Community Room

Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sisters Library - Study Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Walk-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Winter Salads - Know Merriment

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

New venue Sisters Library

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Upgrade Your Resume

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sisters Library - Meeting Room

Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Becky Johnson Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Learn to create wholesome, main-meal, seasonal salads that satisfy.

This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 9:55am

East Bend Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Pine Library - Community Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Snow Much Fun

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Chill out with winter songs, crafts and more. 0-11yrs.

This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

Winter Salads - Know Merriment

Sun, Dec 15, 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 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Learn to create wholesome, main-meal, seasonal salads that satisfy.

This event is full

Plays Out Loud: "A Christmas Carol" - Know Merriment

Sun, Dec 15, 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 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

SCP Hotel - 521 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756

Spend an evening together reading the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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.

Ravensong Choir Holiday Performance - Know Merriment

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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.

Cozy Winter Storytelling - 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Enjoy winter stories with storyteller and teacher, Matthew Friday!

Law Librarian Office Hours

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.

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/

Tea and Book Pairing at Suttle Tea

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

East Bend Library - Community Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

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

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

La Pine Library - Study Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Holiday in a Jar - Know Merriment

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

La Pine Library - Community Room

Use your imagination to create a mythological cryptid!

Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Sunriver Library - Community Room

Come mix up healthy gift recipes in a jar!

This event is full

Lawyer in the Library - Online Only

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sisters Library - Community Room

Join your neighbors to celebrate the joy of gift-giving!

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Downtown Bend Library

Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.

Holiday Watercolor People Blobs - 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

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sisters Library - Community Room

Learn to paint human figures using the blob technique.

This event is full

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.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here

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.

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.

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.

Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours

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.

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, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Sunriver Library - Community Room

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.

All Libraries Closed - Christmas Eve Day

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.

All Libraries Closed - Christmas Day

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.

Winter Break Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

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!

All Libraries Close at 5 pm

Tue, Dec 31, All day

Administration

Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on January 2nd.

All Libraries Closed - New Year's Day

Wed, Jan 01, All day

Downtown Bend Library

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

Winter Break Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

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!

The Library Book Club

Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Becky Johnson Community Center - Becky Johnson Community Room

Discuss Day by Michael Cunningham.

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

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.

Winter Break Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)

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!