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Registration opens:
August 23rd, 2025 at 4:00pm

The Secret Self Speaks: A Writing & Bookmaking Playshop

Know Secrets
2025-09-22 16:00:00 2025-09-22 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Secret Self Speaks: A Writing & Bookmaking Playshop Arouse creativity & discovery through writing and bookmaking. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Monday, September 22
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-22 16:00:00 2025-09-22 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Secret Self Speaks: A Writing & Bookmaking Playshop Arouse creativity & discovery through writing and bookmaking. Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)

Downtown Bend Library

Community Room (Brooks)

Arouse creativity & discovery through writing and bookmaking.

Registration required.

Journey into a world of inspiration and revelation! Imaginative prompts will be used to nurture confidence and encourage discovery. Shine new light on memories, dreams, desires or truths you’ve never told. We'll create handmade books with compartments to stash your secrets. No creative writing or bookmaking experience needed! Optional materials list to be sent prior to the Playshop.

Bio: Krayna Castelbaum, Creativity Instigator & Transformational Coach


Krayna works with individuals, couples, and groups. She honors the creative impulse through writing, art-making, humor, and other creative acts. Krayna publishes Poem of the Month and facilitates monthly Creativity & Poetry Playshops. Learn more: www.clearlenscoaching.com

Questions? Contact beccar@dpls.lib.or.us

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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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.

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Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español - Know Secrets
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Learn the secrets of building healthy habits with your family.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Study Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Crime Scene to Manuscript: Mastering Police Procedurals - Write Here
Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn police procedural writing from a retired officer and author.
Hand Embroidering Your Clothes - MakerSpace
Fri, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn basic stitches and techniques.
This event is full
Whitewater Kayak Series: Skills, Safety & Community - Know Secrets
Sat, Sep 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Vámonos Outside Headquarters - Registered participants will receive meet up instructions.
Learn the secrets of white water kayaking.
This event is full
Whitewater Kayak Series: Skills, Safety & Community - Know Secrets
Sun, Sep 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Vámonos Outside Headquarters - Registered participants will receive meet up instructions.
Learn the secrets of white water kayaking.
This event is full
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Escuchar Música de Forma Activa en Español - Know Secrets
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Goza de la música a través de una comprensión más profunda.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer and Fall.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Aging In Your Own Home: Stay Independent Longer - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss tips and resources with Hospice of Redmond.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español y Ingles
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive Story Time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters
Discuss You Are Here Poetry in the Natural World.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir
Snail Mail Society
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
"Finding the Freedom in Form" with Jennifer Perrine - Write Here
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Formal constraints spark creativity by challenging habitual ways of writing.
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SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Wed, Sep 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Upstream Family Explorers - Know Secrets
Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shevlin Park
Discover the secrets of Tumalo Creek!
District Library Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular monthly board meeting
The Future of the Workplace: Who Will Be Prepared? - Community Conversations
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Let's talk about the benefits of degrees, trades, and practical career paths.
Cancelled
Rainbow Family Night: Redmond
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
College & Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn strategies to create a personalized list of potential schools that meet your individual needs.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on 9/12.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Abuso Infantil: Signos, Síntomas, y Prevención en Español
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Conozca los diferentes tipos de abuso infantil y las señales que debe reconocer.
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Notary Public in the Library
Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Friendly Yoga in English y Español
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Secrets to building healthy habits with your family.
Technology Troubleshooting
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Android Essentials
Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Discover how to use your Android device with ease
College & Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn strategies to create a personalized list of potential schools that meet your individual needs.
Outdoor Movie Night at Sisters Little League Fields
Fri, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 9:15pm
Sisters Community Church Baseball Fields - 1300 McKenzie Highway, Sisters, OR 97759
Join us for games and a screening of "The Sandlot" (1993)!
The Secrets to Crepes - Know Secrets
Fri, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Pavilion
Learn the tips and tricks to making the perfect crepe.
Family Story Time
Sat, Sep 13, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Welcoming Week Culture Jam!
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Open Space - 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR
A multi-cultural celebration of culture, resilience, and inclusive community-building.
The Library Book Club
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Sep 13, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Daniel Wilson and Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. in Conversation - Sisters Festival of Books
Sat, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sisters Movie House - 720 S Desperado Ct, Sisters
Festival keynote conversation about survival, identity, and storytelling.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Middle Ground: Explorers' Club
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Explore something new!
Math Stories
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy a story and engaging, math focused activity stations.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Tertulias...¡de película! at the Tower in English y Español - Know Ink/Inc
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Tower Theatre
Building community and connections through film.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer and Fall.
Fair Housing Council Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Get help with fair housing and housing resources.
Family Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español y Ingles
Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive Story Time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Learn to Use the Cricut - MakerSpace
Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Make a custom sticker or iron-on decal with the Cricut Maker.
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Paper Secrets: All-Occasion Card Workshop - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Design handmade cards using secret techniques and simple supplies.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Discuss When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson
Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48.
SafetyNet® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Historias a través del Arte en Español - Know Secrets
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Conozca cómo nuestras experiencias migratorias moldean nuestra identidad cultural.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Resume Refresh
Wed, Sep 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
East Bend Library
Make your resume shine with expert tips and hands-on help
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Snail Mail Society
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn how to write a letter and get your very own pen pal in another state!
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory: Secrets in the Soil - Know Secrets
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Come learn about the microscopic world in the soil!
Middle Ground: Explorers' Club
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Explore something new!
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Rainbow Family Night: Redmond
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
Medicare Made Simple
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
College & Career Readiness: Researching Colleges
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn strategies to create a personalized list of potential schools that meet your individual needs.
"The Ferry Keeper"- A Poetry Reading - Write Here
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Judith H. Montgomery explores the raw beauty of life, death, and emotion in her poems.
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