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Families at story time
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Family Story Time

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.

Questions? Contact Erin, erinm@deschuteslibrary.org, 541-617-7088

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Family Program | Children's Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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We're closed Monday January 19
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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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

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Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Winter.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Jan 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jan 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Rescheduled
Watercolor Intro
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Tuesday, January 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Use CreativeBug to learn watercolor techniques.
Watercolor Intro
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Use CreativeBug to learn watercolor techniques.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:20pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Discuss Wildfire by Breen Bard
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Lea con nosotros y descubra cómo nuestras acciones influyen en nuestro bienestar.
Registration is now closed
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702
Discuss Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Alternatives to Screens: For Tweens, Teens and Parents - Write Here
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
The Write Path: Find alternatives to screens to support positive behavior.
The "Terrific" Giant Spike-Toothed Salmon
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Go back in time to when Oncorhynchus rastrosus swam the Deschutes River.
Register
MyChart
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about this digital portal that stores your health records.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Rescheduled
Notary Public in the Library
Thu, Jan 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm
New date Monday, January 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Hygge with the Library
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!
Let's Talk About It Training with KIDS Center
Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thump Downtown Bend - 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
Hygge with the Library
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!
Page to Screen Family Movie Night
Fri, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tower Theatre
Dress up and enjoy Barbie (2023)! Free tickets at http://www.towertheatre.org/
Register
Craft Drop-off
Sat, Jan 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Drop off craft materials and tools for the afternoon swap.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Tea Making with Metolius Artisan Tea - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Create your own special tea blend with Metolius Tea.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Craft Swap and Share
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Share your unused craft supplies, and find something new.
La Vida es Bella en Español
Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Reprograma tu mente, transforma tu vida.
Pintando con té en Español - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Crea, experimenta y pinta con té en un taller sensorial.
The Boston Tea Party and Creation of American Identity - Know Tea
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend
Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Cancelled
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Deschutes Historical Museum
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Pathways to Affordable Homeownership with RootedHomes
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Building Roots. Building Community.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deschutes Historical Museum - 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
RootedHomes Drop-In Consultations in English y Español
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Curious about buying an affordable home in Central Oregon?
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Winter.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Meet a Mentor!
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Open House - Meet a SCORE Mentor!
Register
Rescheduled
Teas of the World - Know Tea
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Wednesday, January 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Sip and learn about teas from across the globe.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Medicare Made Simple
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® with KIDS Center
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Winter Tea and Book Pairing
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - 450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters, OR 97759
Taste a variety of winter teas that match up with new books. Registration required.
This event is full
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Teas of the World - Know Tea
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome, Redmond - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Sip and learn about teas from across the globe.
This event is full
Swift-Tea and Friendship Bracelet Making - Know Tea
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Craft, connect, and spill a little tea through every era.
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82487833458 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82487833458
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Death Café
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street Bend OR 97703
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
MyChart
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Learn about this digital portal that stores your health records.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium
Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Get excited about math with fun, games, and free assessments.
D&D for Beginners
Fri, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Beginner Crochet Workshop
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn the basics of crochet.
This event is full
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Boston Tea Party and Creation of American Identity - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Deschutes Historical Museum
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Tummy Time en Español
Mon, Feb 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Dungeons & Kittens
Mon, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Kriya Yoga & Soundbath: Theta Brainwaves - Know Waves
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Relax deeply in this movement and sound meditation session.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deschutes Historical Museum - 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Walking in Beauty of Difficult Times: A Navajo Worldview
Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about Canyon de Chelly and traditional Diné life with Lupita McClanahan.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Winter.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
La Pine Teen D&D Club
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen-led D&D club in La Pine!
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Tue, Feb 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
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
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Lea con nosotros y descubra cómo nuestras acciones influyen en nuestro bienestar.
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
Rising Wave: Girls and Women Shaping the Future of Sport - Know Waves
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gym X - 2185 NE 2nd St Suites A & B, Bend, OR 97701
Create your own ripples in the sports world.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Pete Kartsounes Performance - Know Waves
Wed, Feb 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Enjoy the eclectic style of an award-winning singer-songwriter on guitar.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Walking in Beauty of Difficult Times: A Navajo Worldview
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn about Canyon de Chelly and traditional Diné life with Lupita McClanahan.
Pop-Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Explore pop-up exhibits to learn more about waves!
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Table for Two by by Amor Towles.
Dungeons & Kittens
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Sensory-Friendly Winter
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the Winter Season with sensory-friendly activities.
Beyond the Binary: Online Queer Teen Book Club
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss Homebody by Theo Parish
Olas de expresión en Ingles y Español - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
almadorada
Café y conversación sobre Bad Bunny.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Valentine's Day Quilt Block - MakerSpace
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Use foundation paper piecing to create a heartwarming quilt block.
This event is full
Sisters Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen-led D&D club in Sisters!
Let's Flow: Poetry Karaoke! - Know Waves
Fri, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Slow Down State - 192 E. Main Street Sisters, OR 97759
It's your time to shine!
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 07, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The World of Amateur (Ham) Radio - Know Waves
Sat, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
No grid, no internet, no cellular, no problem!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Deschutes Historical Museum
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
D&D for Beginners
Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
This event is full
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deschutes Historical Museum - 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Pride and Joy: Online Queer Adult Book Club
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Baby Story Time
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Winter.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Notary Public in the Library
Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - 450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters, OR 97759
Discuss Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Ocean Printmaking with Two Suns Art Studio - Know Waves
Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Ocean scenes printmaking for elementary-age children.
Registration opens Saturday, January 24 2026 at 3:00pm
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Graphic Novel Bookclub
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Central Oregon Writers Guild - Write Here
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Oregon Community College - Cascades Hall 247/248 - 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703
Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures.
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Register
Restoring a Keystone: Bringing Sea Otters Back to Oregon - Know Waves
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Learn about efforts to restore these vital and charismatic marine mammals.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Pete Kartsounes Performance - Know Waves
Wed, Feb 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Enjoy the eclectic style of an award-winning singer-songwriter on guitar.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Rainbow Family Night: Redmond
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive story time and crafts.
All Libraries Open at 1 PM
Thu, Feb 12, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Administration
Libraries will open at 1 pm and close at 6 pm today.
Folded-Paper Book: Make Some Waves - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Create a splashy mini ocean-themed book.
Día de fotos con tus queridos en Inglés y Español
Thu, Feb 12, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Captura un momento especial de ti y tus más queridos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Creative Beginnings: A Scrapbooking & Card Making Class - MakerSpace
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on scrapbooking and card making class.
Dungeons & Kittens
Fri, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Decoding the Ocean: How Waves Form and Shape Our World - Know Waves
Fri, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Understanding ocean waves, from tsunamis to tides and everything in between.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Saturday Larkspur Library Book Club
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - Room A
Discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Decoding the Ocean: How Waves Form and Shape Our World - Know Waves
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Understanding ocean waves, from tsunamis to tides and everything in between.
The World of Amateur (Ham) Radio - Know Waves
Sun, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
No grid, no internet, no cellular, no problem!
All Libraries Closed - Monday, February 16, 2026
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Administration
Presidents' Day
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Winter.
Cancelled
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Feb 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Folded-Paper Book: Make Some Waves - Know Waves
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th St, Bend, OR 97703
Create a splashy mini ocean-themed book.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:20pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Discuss Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Lea con nosotros y descubra cómo nuestras acciones influyen en nuestro bienestar.
Let's Talk About It Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
Education and insight into the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Dungeons & Kittens
Wed, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development and Early Literacy
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Clases de computación en Español
Thu, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina te invita a recorrer las próximas clases de computación.
Teen Open Mic Night at the OAC - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Share your talents on a supportive stage.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - Dry Canyon Event Space - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
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