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Registration opens:
January 09th, 2025 at 3:30pm

Love and Book Deals

Write Here
2025-02-08 15:30:00 2025-02-08 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Love and Book Deals Finding and maintaining an effective critique group for success. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Saturday, February 08
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-08 15:30:00 2025-02-08 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Love and Book Deals Finding and maintaining an effective critique group for success. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Finding and maintaining an effective critique group for success.

Registration is required.

Authors Kristine Lynn and Anna Grace were two hard-working, under-published authors when they met online in February of 2020. Within six months of working together, Anna and Kristine had signed with literary agents. Today, the duo have a total of twenty-one traditionally published books out, six with small presses, one indie, and more under contract with major publishers. Together they've figured out how to launch newsletters, negotiate social media, and worked through countless sticky plot points. 

We firmly believe that our rapid success is a result of working together, and supporting one another. This presentation covers the basics of finding and working with a critique partner, including the following topics:

  • What to look for in a partner
  • Where to find writing partners
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Maintaining a positive relationship with your writing partner.

Author Kristine Lynn

Author Anna Grace

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

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Write Here | Adult Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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We're closed Thursday January 09
Mon, Jan 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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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

All Libraries Closed
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on January 10, 2025.
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Thu, Jan 09, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Cascades Theatrical Company - 148 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97703
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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center - Know Change
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Environmental Center - 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening!
This event is full
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Write Your Way - Creating a Writing System - Write Here
Fri, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Only
A writing class for all genres to establish practices and finish projects.
DPL Board Work Session - Review current results policies
Fri, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Facilitator Jan McGowen
Upgrade Your Resume
Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Know Change
Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Change your mind about math with fun and games!
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 11, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Community Craft Swap and Share
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Share your unused craft supplies, and find something new
The Library Book Club
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:25am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Know Your Rights
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn important skills with Latino Community Association.
Register
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Music Together Workshop
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
This event is full
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Basics of AI and ChatGPT - Know Change
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Bring your laptop and learn how to use these tools.
Nonfiction Library Book Club at Suttle Tea
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea
Discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
D&D Teen Workshop: Character Creation
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
How to Form, Run, and Sustain a Writing Group - Write Here
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how to start, join, or improve a writing group.
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - Larkspur Community Room
Discuss Now Is Not The Time To Panic by Kevin Wilson.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Planetarium Exploration: The Changing of the Stars - Know Change
Wed, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Explore the night sky and solar system in a planetarium!
Home Energy Assessment: Empower Your Home - Know Change
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation | Becky Johnson Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Find out if you qualify for upgrades to lower home energy costs.
Middle Ground Murdle
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Intergenerational Murdle-based mystery solving with hot chocolate!
Crime Scene to Manuscript: Mastering Police Procedurals - Write Here
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn police procedural writing from a retired officer and author.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Windows Essentials
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn to navigate and customize your Windows laptop with confidence.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Get help with your technology problems and questions. Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet, laptop, smartphone, internet, or cloud-related questions. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Closed on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
The Basics of AI and ChatGPT - Know Change
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Bring your laptop and learn how to use these tools.
Tardes en Familia - En Español
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Rails Across the High Desert: The Epic Race to Central OR - Know Change
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Local historian Jim Carroll explores the complexities of early Central Oregon railroads.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience in Sisters!
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:25am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Una Bicicleta hecha para dos billones
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Un viaje en bicicleta tándem por 81 países alrededor del mundo.
All Libraries Closed
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on January 21st.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center
Get help with your legal information questions.
Tax Aide Appointment Scheduling
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Avoid the rush and schedule your AARP Tax Aide appointment today.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are on a first-come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
D&D Teen Workshop: Character Creation
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss The Tryouts by Christina Soontornvat
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tax Aide Appointment Scheduling
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Avoid the rush and schedule your AARP Tax Aide appointment today.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Oregon's Civil Rights Years: A Journey Toward Justice - Know Change
Wed, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Explore how civil rights challenges shaped Oregon's Black community resilience.
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Online Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89150469285
Discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
Outdoor Adventures: Practicing Good Judgment - Know Change
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An interactive presentation to improve and clarify judgment for outdoor adventures.
Register
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
A Change in Perspective: Rethinking Dementia Care - Know Change
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Hear innovative, compassionate care strategies for dementia andAlzheimer's care.
Register
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Explore Google's free services including Drive, Sheets, Docs and more.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Tardes en Familia - En Español
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
D&D Teen Workshop: Character Creation
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!
Wine with Your Gyn: Menopause 101 - Know Change
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Sanctuary Event Space at Testimony Wine Bar - 307 NW 6th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Understanding and managing menopause with scientific, evidence-based information.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
The Library Book Club
Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman
Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Page to Screen Family Movie Night
Fri, Jan 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tower Theatre - 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
Enjoy Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Free tickets at http://www.towertheatre.org/
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:25am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
27th Street Brass Quintet - Music in Public Places
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Dove String Quartet - Music in Public Places
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Volunteer Expo
Sun, Jan 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Visit with organizations that need civic-minded individuals.
Confidence Documentary Screening - Know Change
Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore how confidence can help navigate change and challenges.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Sound Yoga and Gong Bath Meditation - Know Change
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
High Desert Music Hall - 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Relax deeply in this sound meditation and yogic movement session.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are on a first-come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Watercolor Pet Portraits
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Create a fun portrait of your pet. Beginners welcome!
This event is full
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Death Café
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
MacOS Essentials
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discover how to use your Mac laptop
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Watercolor Pet Portraits
Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Create a fun portrait of your pet. Beginners welcome!
This event is full
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Sensory-Friendly Winter
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the Winter Season with sensory-friendly activities.
D&D Teen Workshop: Character Creation
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Learn how to use the new 5.5e Player Handbook to create interesting and fun characters!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 01, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Public Rock Choir - Know Romance
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Immersion Brewing - 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend, OR 97702
Sing-along to love songs with a live band.
Register
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Becky Johnson Community Center
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Sensory development activities and skill building for children and families.
Infant Music Together Workshop
Tue, Feb 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing, medical, mental health, veterans services, social security resources, and more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are on a first-come first served and last for 30 minutes. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Sensory Development activities and games for young children and families!
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Feb 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet, and smartphone questions. Free and open to the public. Use a library computer or bring your own laptop or device. No registration required.
Hygge with the Library
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Rainbow Family Night: La Pine
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive story time and crafts.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Valentine's Card Making - Know Romance
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Craft beautiful Valentine's cards for a friend or loved one.
Registration is now closed
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Plays Out Loud: "Grand Horizons" - Know Romance
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Participate in a hilarious and heartbreaking reader's theatre on marital malaise.
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Sensory development skill building and play for children and families!
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Android Essentials
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discover how to use your Android device with ease
Notary Public Services
Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1,Meeting Room
Sensory development skill building and play for children and families.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Becky Johnson Community Room - Becky Johnson Community Room
Discuss The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Tardes en Familia - En Español
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
What's So Funny? - A Satire Workshop - Write Here
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn how satire can enhance your writing.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 07, 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.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
Family Story Time
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Care-Giver Meet Up at Little Bug Play Hub
Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Connect with other caregivers while the kids get their wiggles out. Ages 0-5.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Change your mind about math with fun and games!
Tax Aide
Sat, Feb 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Music of the Romantic Era - Know Romance
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about Romantic music with a local conductor and professor.
The Library Book Club
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn.
The Essentials of Raising Chickens in Central Oregon - School of Ranch
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Learn to raise happy, healthy chickens in Central Oregon's climate!
Music of the Romantic Era - Know Romance
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about Romantic music with a local conductor and professor.
Love and Book Deals - Write Here
Sat, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Finding and maintaining an effective critique group for success.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 3:30pm
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