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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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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
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Cancelled
Tummy Time en Español
Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Intro to Restorative Justice Principles - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Understanding harm, building healing through restorative justice.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner-level adult D&D club
Registration is now closed
Choosing the "Write" Platform: A Substack Session - Write Here
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn Substack: write, publish, and grow your audience effortlessly.
Bike Repair Basics in English y Español - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Larkspur Community Center
Bike maintenance 101.
Family Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Thu, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Needle Felt Butterfly Ornaments
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Craft colorful felt butterflies in a fun, hands-on workshop experience!
This event is full
Abuso Infantil: Signos, Síntomas, y Prevención en Español
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Conozca los diferentes tipos de abuso infantil y las señales que debe reconocer.
Register
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
College & Career Readiness: Digital Application Platforms
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Explore digital college platforms and simplify your application process.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Rescheduled
Beginner Crochet Workshop - MakerSpace
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 1:30pm
New date Friday, November 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Learn the basics of crochet.
Family Story Time
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Beginner Crochet Workshop - MakerSpace
Fri, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn the basics of crochet.
This event is full
Family Planetarium Exploration - Know Problem
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Investigate problems of the universe: black holes, dark matter, and other mysteries!
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Rescheduled
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, November 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room,Study Room
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Chill Flow: Adult Yoga - Know Problems
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Leave your problems behind through mindful movement.
Hack Your Space: AI DIY Edition - Know Problem
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Glow up your space with Mr. Fix it!
Family Story Time
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Nov 08, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
East Bend Farewell
Sat, Nov 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Join us for an afternoon of honoring East Bend.
Hack Your Space: AI DIY Edition - Know Problem
Sat, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Glow up your space with Mr. Fix it!
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Understanding Hormones - Know Problem
Sun, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about this natural transition and evidence-based management of symptoms.
Sensory Photography - Know Problem
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Practice solving the problem of aligning your heart, mind, and gaze with the photograph.
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Understanding Hormones - Know Problem
Sun, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about this natural transition and evidence-based management of symptoms.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Math Stories
Mon, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy a story and engaging, math focused activity stations.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Nov 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Nov 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Nov 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Nonfiction Library Book Club
Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters
Discuss What the Wild Sea Can Be by Helen Scales.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Nov 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Sensory development and early literacy skills through games and play!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
The Secret of Writing Memoir with Cherie Kephart - Write Here
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn the secret to writing a compelling memoir.
Register
Let's Talk About It with KIDS Center
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Medicare Made Simple
Tue, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 12, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Intro to Restorative Justice Principles - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Understanding harm, building healing through restorative justice.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular monthly board meeting
Bike Repair Basics in English y Español - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Bike maintenance 101.
Stories of the Land Meditation - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature.
College & Career Readiness: Digital Application Platforms
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Explore digital college platforms and simplify your application process.
Special Library Hours Today
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Administration
All libraries are open from 1 - 6 pm today. Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on Friday, November 14th.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
College & Career Readiness: Digital Application Platforms
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Explore digital college platforms and simplify your application process.
Notary Public in the Library
Fri, Nov 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
From Curiosity to Contribution: A Community Science Intro - Know Problem
Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Not an expert? "Know" problem! You can still meaningfully contribute to science.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Know Problem
Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Solve math problems with fun, games, and free assessments!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Nov 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap.
Family Story Time
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Chill Flow: Adult Yoga - Know Problem
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Leave your problems behind through mindful movement.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
From Curiosity to Contribution: A Community Science Intro - Know Problem
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Not an expert? "Know" problem! You can still meaningfully contribute to science.
Cascade Chamber Players - Music in Public Places
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Dove String Quartet - Music in Public Places
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
"None of the Answers": A Reading with Jeff Swaney - Write Here
Sun, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Wildly entertaining, philosophical memoir of rebellion, survival, and self-discovery.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, Nov 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Natural Resource Management - Community Conversations
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss current conditions, current concerns, and possible solutions.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Sensory development and early literacy skills through games and play!
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Discuss Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Death Café
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss The Wager by David Grann.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Learn to Sew a Lined, Reusable Holiday Gift Bag - MakerSpace
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn how to make this adorable lined bag, perfect for holiday gift giving.
This event is full
Pop Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Solve problems of physics and engineering with hands-on building and play!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Free Succulent Pick Up
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free succulents for children and teens!
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Rainbow Family Night
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna
Common Cooking Problems & How to Overcome Them - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Learn to fix kitchen fails, from soggy vegetables to dried meat.
This event is full
Exploring Central Oregon's Ungroomed Ski Trails - Know Problem
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Cross-country skiing freedom: Gear up, explore, escape the crowds.
Family Story Time
Thu, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development and Early Literacy
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
Introducción a Zoom en Español
Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Aprenda a usar Zoom, la popular plataforma para hacer videollamadas.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Pokemon club
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Middle Ground Book Club
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Read The House with a Dragon in It by Nick Lake
Cancelled
Cancelled Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Hablemos de Estas Cosas en Español
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only
Educación y conocimiento sobre las edades y etapas del desarrollo de un niño.
Register
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Family Story Time
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Music Together Workshop
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
The Library Book Club
Fri, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The 3 C's: Courage, Confidence and Collaboration - Write Here
Fri, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Courageous LGBTQ+ stories with practical tips for allies and parents.
Family Story Time
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Nov 22, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
The High Desert Saxophone Quartet
Sat, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Enjoy live music with a saxophone quartet!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Mon, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Nov 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Free Succulent Pick Up
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Free succulents for children and teens!
Register
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Tue, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
All Libraries Close at 5 pm
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Free Succulent Pick Up
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Free succulents for children and teens!
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Nov 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
All Libraries Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Mon, Dec 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wreath Making Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Mon, Dec 01, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn to hand-tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Infant Music Together Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wreath Making Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn to hand-tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
Cognitive Connections Community
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Welcoming social event for people with dementia and care partners
This event is full
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Historias a través del Arte en Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Migración y la celebración de la diversidad.
Train Man Tiny Art Paintings - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make train-inspired paintings for the Downtown Bend Library display!
Registration opens Friday, November 14 2025 at 5:15pm
Let's Talk About It Training® with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
San Francisco Style Clam Chowder - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Learn to make a delicious chowder from scratch.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Wed, Dec 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 03, 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 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner-level adult D&D club
This event is full
Comidas Favoritas Que Realmente Reconfortan en Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Nutrición de invierno para el bienestar.
Snowshoeing in Central Oregon - Know Comfort & Joy
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about local snowshoe trails in time for winter recreation.
"Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Bend Christmas" Preview Night - Know Comfort & Joy
Wed, Dec 03, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Cascades Theatrical Company - 148 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97703
Enjoy a delightful reimagining of the beloved classic tale.
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
AI & Disinformation
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Seeing might not mean believing anymore.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Thu, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Caroling by Central Oregon Mastersingers - Know Comfort & Joy
Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy traditional carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Embellish a Beanie with Hand Embroidery - Know Comfort and Joy
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Add some flair to your headwear.
"DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair" Documentary Screening
Thu, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Making the wilderness accessible - one adventurer's inspiring mission.
Oscuridad de Guardianes de Los Niños Darkness to Light®
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Desarrollar las herramientas para reconocer las señales de abuso sexual.
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 05, 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 05, 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, Dec 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Rescheduled
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, December 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
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