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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.

Questions? Contact paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org, 541-617-7078

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EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 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 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, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Kick off summer with some museum magic!
Family Story Time
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Now What? Revising Your Writing - Write Here
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
This workshop teaches writers how to edit and finalize their work.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Summer Solstice Intention Workshop - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Set your summertime intentions through movement, community, and creation.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Spanish Summer Sounds - Learn Spanish Through Music - Summer with the Library
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore Spanish lyrics, expand your vocabulary, and improve pronunciation through classic and modern songs.
The Library Book Club
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Space East Bend Library
Discuss Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jun 14, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Air-Dry Clay Mosaics
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials!
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Cycling Across Oregon - Summer with the Library
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Hear stories, surprises and revelations along the state's scenic bikeways.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Pine Activity Center
Get help with your legal information questions.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer
Cuentos con Ritmo - Stories with Rhythm in English y Español - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Cuentos, música, movimiento! Stories, songs, movement!
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Discover Free iPad Games
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discover the best free and cheap iPad games
Cycling Across Oregon - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Hear stories, surprises and revelations along the state's scenic bikeways.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd
D&D Adult Workshop Series: Map Creation
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Learn tips and tricks for making engaging D&D maps for your next campaign!
Kitchen Knife Skills - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Learn how to cut like a chef, safely and efficiently.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Beginner Sewing Machine Class - MakerSpace
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Are you a new sewist looking for help?
Larkspur Library Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Fanbinding Workshop: Session 1
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Learn the process of bookbinding to bind your favorite fan-created works. This is the first of a four-part series.
Cuentos con Ritmo - Stories with Rhythm in English y Español - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Cuentos, música, movimiento! Stories, songs, movement!
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Kids' Collagraph Printmaking Making Workshop - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
FREAK'N ART
Create unique textured prints using household items and imagination!
Repair Café in English y Español - Summer with the Library
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired! ¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Summer With the Library at Three Rivers
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Three Rivers Elementary School - 56900 Enterprise Drive Sunriver, OR 97707
Come celebrate Summer With the Library at Three Rivers Elementary School
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on June 20th.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Rescheduled
Rainbow Family Night
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, June 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
Summer Solstice Intention Workshop - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hanai - 62430 Eagle Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Set your summertime intentions through movement, community, and creation.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
The Constitution, our Federal Government and Representation - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Ready to level up your civic understanding?
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Leather Bookmarks Craft - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Design and create your own leather bookmark!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 10:30am
Family Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discuss Why Peacocks? by Sean Flynn
Leather Bookmarks Craft - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Design and create your own leather bookmark!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 2:00pm
Cozy Gaming: Stardew Valley
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:45pm
Redmond Library
Join a local multiplayer game of Stardew Valley and get farming!
Protect Your Confidence - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Pavilion - 1001 SW Bradbury Wy, Bend
Learn how to protect your confidence with Diana Cutaia.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am
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