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Working with AI
2025-03-14 13:30:00 2025-03-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with AI Gain hands-on experience with online AI services Sisters Library - Community Room

Friday, March 14
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-14 13:30:00 2025-03-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with AI Gain hands-on experience with online AI services Sisters Library - Community Room

Sisters Library

Community Room

Gain hands-on experience with online AI services

Explore the world of Artificial Intelligence and unlock its potential to transform your work. This hands-on class covers the history, technology, and ethics of AI, as well as practical applications using popular AI services. Learn how to craft effective prompts that help you generate ideas, write emails, review documents, and even find the perfect spreadsheet formulas. Take your productivity to the next level with AI!

Questions? Contact grahamf@deschuteslibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Class | Adult Program |

Sisters Library
Phone: 541-312-1070
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Feb 17 Closed
Tue, Feb 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 Closed
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Tue, Feb 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 Closed
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About the branch

The Sisters Library features 8,300 square feet of space, all housed in an exterior design that includes a partial wraparound porch with the Western appearance for which Sisters is famous.

Upcoming Events

Here Comes the Sun: Suncatcher Crafts
Fri, Feb 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Create a suncatcher to celebrate brighter days ahead!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 21, 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 21, 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.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Family Story Time
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Dementia Support Group: Caregivers, Families & Individuals
Fri, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about the disease, share experiences, and receive practical advice.
Care-Giver Meet Up at Little Bug Play Hub
Fri, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Connect with other caregivers while the kids get their wiggles out. Ages 0-5.
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience in Sisters!
Tax Aide
Sat, Feb 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Family Story Time
Sat, Feb 22, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Valentine's Charcuterie Workshop - Know Romance
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
A multiage charcuterie board class!
This event is full
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Feb 24, 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 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, 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 24, 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 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Exploring Immigration: From Federal Law to Local Impact - Community Conversations
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn more about the complex issue of immigration.
This event is full
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 25, 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 25, 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 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Darkness to Light© Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
Death Café
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 26, 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 26, 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 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 26, 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 26, 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, Feb 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, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Hygge with the Library
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - Join via Zoom
Discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason.
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Resume Review
Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make your resume shine in this quick hour long class that covers resume basics
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Feb 27, 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 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
IDD Adult Foster Home Community Forum
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Understand the project supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilites.
Clases de inglés - En español
Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Fri, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss Astor: The Rise and Fall of An American Fortune by Anderson Cooper.
Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Tax Aide
Sat, Mar 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Family Story Time
Sat, Mar 01, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
How Poets Jump for Joy - Write Here
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Turn your frown upside down with joyful poetry.
Emergency Preparedness for Wildfires, Earthquakes, and More - Know Chaos
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn how to prepare for unforeseen chaos.
Board Work Session
Mon, Mar 03, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Administration
Finalize Results Policies
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 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, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
"The Be-All and the End-All" - A Poetry Reading - Write Here
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Matthew James Friday's poems explore anxiety, hope, and our future.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Mar 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.
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Explore Google's free services including Drive, Sheets, Docs, and more.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
B.U.R.S.T. - Mindfulness Movement
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress.
Family Story Time
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Infant Music Together Workshop
Tue, Mar 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
This event is full
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Mar 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. - Mindfulness Movement
Tue, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings through play!
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Mar 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.
From Fallout to Fury Road: The Post-Apocalyptic Narrative - Know Chaos
Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Exploring post-apocalyptic worlds through storytelling and player-driven experiences.
Plays Out Loud: "The Mousetrap" - Know Chaos
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Participate in a murder mystery reader's theatre by Agatha Christie.
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Mar 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.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Parade
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs, and rhymes to develop early literacy skills!
Rescheduled
B.U.R.S.T. - Mindfulness Movement
Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings through play!
B.U.R.S.T. - Mindfulness Movement
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings through play!
Cuentos y Cantos
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Bend Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Family Story Time
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Explore Google's free services including Drive, Sheets, Docs and more.
B.U.R.S.T. - Mindfulness Movement
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings though play!
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 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. - Mindfulness Movement
Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1,Meeting Room
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings through play!
The Library Book Club
Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - Community Room
Discuss Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Clases de inglés - En español
Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Mar 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.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Mar 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.
Family Story Time
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Connect with other caregivers while the kids get their wiggles out. Ages 0-5.
Family Planetarium Exploration - Know Chaos
Fri, Mar 07, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Explore the chaos of the cosmos in an inflatable planetarium!
Tax Aide
Sat, Mar 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Family Story Time
Sat, Mar 08, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss The Trackers by Charles Frazier.
Cancelled
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Mar 08, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Redmond Library Community Celebration
Sat, Mar 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Let's celebrate!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Mar 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, 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, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
How to Effectively Insure Your Business
Mon, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn the essential strategies for protecting your business with effective insurance coverage.
Register
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - Suttle Tea
Discuss Brave the Wild River by Melissa Sevigny.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D Map Creation Workshop
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn fun, innovative ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss Doodleville by Chad Sell
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
"Ditch Rider" with Oregon's Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston - Write Here
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Ellen Waterston reflects on her first six months as Oregon's Poet Laureate.
Register
Technology Troubleshooting
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 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, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
B.U.R.S.T. - Mindfulness Movement
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Mindfulness activities for families to reduce overwhelming feelings and stress.
"When Duty Called" - A Reading with Alisha Hamel - Write Here
Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Oregon WWII veterans share their stories of sacrifice and courage.
Tardes en Familia - En Español
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Library Board Meeting - Community Room 2
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Redmond Library
Regular Board Meeting
Wilderness Kit: An Updated Approach to the "10 Essentials" - Know Chaos
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Pack smarter and be better prepared for wilderness challenges.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on March 14th.
Chaos with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - Know Chaos
Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Come explore a chaotic collection of museum exhibits! 
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
"When Duty Called" - A Reading with Alisha Hamel - Write Here
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Oregon WWII veterans share their stories of sacrifice and courage.
Working with AI
Fri, Mar 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services
"Irelandish" - A Reading with Jana Zvibleman - Write Here
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover Ireland's charm through a local author's captivating travel memoir.
D&D Map Creation Workshop
Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn fun, innovate ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Cuentos y Cantos
Fri, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Page to Screen Family Movie Night
Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tower Theatre - 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
Enjoy a screening of Tangled! Free tickets at http://www.towertheatre.org/
Register
Tax Aide
Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Join us for an all-ages puzzle swap.
Migración: Cambios y Transformación - En español
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Lo que cambia y lo que permanece con Cristina Morales
Family Planetarium Exploration - Know Chaos
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Explore the chaos of the cosmos in an inflatable planetarium!
Calm the Chaos: Family Yoga Workshop - Know Chaos
Mon, Mar 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement and breath!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Mar 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, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
D&D Map Creation Workshop
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn fun, innovative ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center
Get help with your legal information questions.
Working with AI
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services
Baby Story Time
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Jump for Joy: Toddler Time at Mountain Air
Tue, Mar 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Mountain Air Trampoline Park - 20495 Murray Rd #150, Bend, OR 97701
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air! Tickets at https://www.mountainairbend.com/tickets/
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Mar 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D Map Creation Workshop
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn fun, innovative ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Leon the Extraordinary by Jamar Nicholas
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Floods, Fires, & Volcanoes: Oregon's Great Natural Disasters - Know Chaos
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Hear author William Sullivan present on our state's historic natural disasters.
Family Story Time
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center - Larkspur Community Room
Discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
Calm the Chaos: Family Yoga Workshop - Know Chaos
Wed, Mar 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Connect with your child through songs, sign language, movement and breath!
Baby Story Time
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.
Floods, Fires, & Volcanoes: Oregon's Great Natural Disasters - Know Chaos
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Hear author William Sullivan present on our state's historic natural disasters.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
D&D Map Creation Workshop
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Learn fun, innovative ways to create new maps for your D&D campaign.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Art and Book Pairing at Mockingbird Gallery
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mockingbird Gallery
Explore a variety of art works that match up with new books.
Family Story Time
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Working with AI
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Gain hands-on experience with online AI services
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia - En Español
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Let's Talk About It Training® with KIDS Center
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Clases de inglés - En español
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Family Story Time
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Rosie the Riveter: Empowered by Chaos - Know Chaos
Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Engage in activities that explore the impact of the WWII icon.
Care-Giver Meet Up at Little Bug Play Hub
Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Connect with other caregivers while the kids get their wiggles out. Ages 0-5.
Calm the Chaos: Adult Yoga - Know Chaos
Fri, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Calm the chaos of life through mindful movement.
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience in Sisters!
Tax Aide
Sat, Mar 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.
Family Story Time
Sat, Mar 22, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Mar 22, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
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