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The Library Book Club

2025-05-30 12:00:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Library Book Club Discuss Under the Western Sky Essays on the Fiction and Music of Willy Vlautin Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Friday, May 30
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 12:00:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Library Book Club Discuss Under the Western Sky Essays on the Fiction and Music of Willy Vlautin Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Discuss Under the Western Sky Essays on the Fiction and Music of Willy Vlautin

This original collection of essays by experts in the field weave together the first comprehensive examination of Nevada-born Willy Vlautin's novels and songs, as well as featuring eleven works of art that accompany his albums and books. Brutally honest, raw, gritty, down to earth, compassionate, and affecting, Willy Vlautin's writing evokes a power in not only theme but in methodology. Vlautin's novels and songs chart the dispossessed lives of young people struggling to service in difficult economic times and in regions of the U.S. West and Pacific Northwest traditionally viewed as affluent and abundant.

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Cuentos Familares - Un Taller de Escritura - En español
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Cuente las historias que han preocupado, divertido y definido a su familia por generaciones.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, May 15, 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.
District Library Budget Committee Meeting
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration - Admin Conference Room
Budget Meeting
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Family Story Time
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The "Magic" of Archaeology - Know Magic
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover archaeology, artifacts, and the mysteries of ancient cultures.
Caregiver Meet-Up at Little Bug Play Hub
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little Bug Play Hub
Children can get their wiggles out while you connect with other caregivers.
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience in Sisters!
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Family Story Time
Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrester
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An interactive STEM story time adventure!
S.O.S. - Share Our Stories - Historic Preservation Month
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 1,Study 2
Share your stories with the Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission.
Cancelled
Behind the "Screens" - Know Magic
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library
Discover the magic behind your digital library.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, May 17, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrester
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
An interactive STEM story time adventure!
Cancelled
Behind the "Screens" - Know Magic
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Discover the magic behind your digital library.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting 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.
Housing - What's Affordable? - Community Conversations
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss challenges, explore solutions, and dialog together to create a more accessible and affordable housing future for all.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center
Get help with your legal information questions.
Fair Housing Resource Drop-In
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Get help with fair housing and housing resources.
Music Together Workshop
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Grow your child into a confident music maker!
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Refresh Your Resume
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Make your resume shine in this quick hour long class that covers resume basics.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D "So You Want to be a DM?" Workshop
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Find out if being a Dungeon Master is part of your next adventure!
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
The Magic of Spring- Family Poetry Workshop - Write Here
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A poetry writing workshop for the whole family.
Let's Talk About It Training® with KIDS Center
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Self-Care Strategies for Reducing Stress - Know Magic
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn practical self-care habits for stress relief and building resilience.
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss Brave the Wild River The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon by Melissa L. Sevigny.
Goat Curious: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Happy Goats - Know Magic
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn goat care, breeding, and infrastructure with a personalized plan.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Bend Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Watercolor Magic - Know Magic
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Explore watercolor techniques and control, perfect for all experience levels.
This event is full
Refresh Your Resume
Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 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, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
"Coming Down the Mountain"- A Poetry Reading - Write Here
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Gary Lark captures Oregon's essence through poetry of land and people.
The Magic of Mocktails - Know Magic
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Up your mocktail game with JoAnna from Bon Esprits Bottles.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Monthly Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
All Libraries Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on May 27th.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting 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.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
iPad Essentials
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Learn to use your iPad with ease in this beginner's class.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on select Tuesdays this Spring.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Cinema: A Language of Magic - Know Magic
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore how filmmakers innovate and shape the evolution of cinema's language.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Read & Write Workshop: Ancient People of the Lake
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
A writing workshop incorporating local archaeology (and a free book)!
The Library Book Club
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - Zoom
Discuss Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, May 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
D&D "So You Want to be a DM?" Workshop
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Find out if being a Dungeon Master is part of your next adventure!
Death Café
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, May 30, 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, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Library Book Club
Fri, May 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discuss Under the Western Sky Essays on the Fiction and Music of Willy Vlautin
Spring Coffee Walk
Fri, May 30, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library
Walk to grab a coffee and bite with others.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Know Magic
Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Cancelled
Cuentos y Cantos
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y movimientos en inglés y español.
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