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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations

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.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

Downtown Bend Library
Phone: 541-617-7050
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Thursday November 27
We're closed Friday November 28
Mon, Nov 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Nov 27 Closed
Fri, Nov 28 Closed
Sat, Nov 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Tue, Nov 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Fri, Nov 28 Closed
Sat, Nov 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

The two-story, 38,855-square-foot library opened in 1998 and features exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented with eastward-facing windows, looking over Bend’s civic square.

Upcoming Events

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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Mon, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Nov 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Free Succulent Pick Up
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Free succulents for children and teens!
Register
Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group
Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Fall.
Intro to Journaling for Kids
Tue, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Decorate and start your own journal with the library!
Pop Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - Know Problem
Tue, Nov 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Solve problems of physics and engineering with hands-on building and play!
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
All Libraries Close at 5 pm
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Free Succulent Pick Up
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Free succulents for children and teens!
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Nov 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
All Libraries Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on November 29th.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Tummy Time en Español
Mon, Dec 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wreath Making Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Mon, Dec 01, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn to hand-tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Infant Music Together Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Grow your baby into a confident music maker!
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wreath Making Workshop - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn to hand-tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.
This event is full
Monthly Teen D&D Club
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Tue, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Cognitive Connections Community
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Welcoming social event for people with dementia and care partners
This event is full
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Historias a través del Arte en Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Migración y la celebración de la diversidad.
Train Man Tiny Art Paintings - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make train-inspired paintings for the Downtown Bend Library display!
Let's Talk About It Training® with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
SafetyNet Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
San Francisco Style Clam Chowder - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Learn to make a delicious chowder from scratch.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Teen Library Council at Deschutes Public Library
Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner-level adult D&D club
This event is full
Comidas Favoritas Que Realmente Reconfortan en Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Nutrición de invierno para el bienestar.
Snowshoeing in Central Oregon - Know Comfort & Joy
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn about local snowshoe trails in time for winter recreation.
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
AI & Disinformation
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Seeing might not mean believing anymore.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Thu, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Caroling by Central Oregon Mastersingers - Know Comfort & Joy
Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy traditional carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Embellish a Beanie with Hand Embroidery - Know Comfort and Joy
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Add some flair to your headwear.
This event is full
"DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair" Documentary Screening
Thu, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Making the wilderness accessible - one adventurer's inspiring mission.
Oscuridad de Guardianes de Los Niños Darkness to Light®
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Desarrollar las herramientas para reconocer las señales de abuso sexual.
Register
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Rescheduled
Teen Monthly D&D Club
Fri, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Friday, December 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library
Join us for this monthly teen D&D club!
Family Story Time
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Snow Much Fun
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Chill out with winter songs, crafts and more. 3-11yrs.
This event is full
The Bells of Sunriver Holiday Performance - Know Comfort & Joy
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Ring in the season with handbells and holiday classics.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Dec 06, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
A Novel Idea 2026 Unveiled - A Novel Idea
Sat, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Join us as we reveal A Novel Idea...Read Together 2026.
Día del retrato familiar en Inglés y Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Sun, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Captura un momento especial de ti y tus más queridos.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Math Stories
Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Family Story Time
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Sensory development and early literacy skills through games and play!
Solder a Snowflake - MakerSpace
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn to solder while creating a light-up holiday decoration.
This event is full
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Ingles
Tue, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Dec 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Kids' Intro to Hand Sewing: Gingerbread Stuffies - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Create your very own gingerbread stuffy to take home!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Discuss Aquanaut by Dan Santat
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
COWG Holiday Potluck and Member Reading! - Write Here
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A Holiday Member Reading with snacks, prose, and poetry fun!
Register
Let's Talk About It Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only
Education and insight on the ages and stages of a child's development.
Register
Darkness to Light© Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Día del retrato familiar en Inglés y Español - Know Comfort and Joy
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Captura un momento especial de ti y tus más queridos.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
3Doodler Ornaments
Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Make seasonal decorations with 3D pens.
Tardes en Familia en Español
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Library Board Meeting - Conference Room
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Administration
Regular Board Meeting
The Write Path: For Preschool and Elementary Families - Write Here
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Find alternatives to screens to support positive behavior.
Medicare Made Simple
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Rainbow Family Night
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.
All Libraries Closed
Thu, Dec 11, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on 12/12.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
AI & Disinformation
Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Seeing might not mean believing anymore.
Tasty Holidays! Making Flavored Vinegars & Shrubs - Know Comfort & Joy
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Infuse your holiday giving at this School of Ranch workshop.
This event is full
Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop Up Exhibits - Know Comfort & Joy
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Get cozy with museum exhibits, including shelter-building and puppets.
Ravensong Choir Holiday Performance - Know Comfort & Joy
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Enjoy holiday tunes with Ridgeview High School's premier a cappella choir.
Tertulias, ¡de Película! CHOLITAS en Español
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Proyección documental y conversación.
Notary Public in the Library
Fri, Dec 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, Dec 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Graphic Novel Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Line Editing: Making Every Sentence Work - Write Here
Fri, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Improve sentence-level editing skills across all writing genres.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
In Praise of Winter: writing 'odes' - Know Comfort & Joy
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate anything through poetry in this family-friendly ode workshop.
Family Story Time
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Dec 13, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Snow Much Fun
Sat, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Chill out with winter songs, crafts and more. 3-11yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 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, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
3Doodler Ornaments
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Make seasonal decorations with 3D pens.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 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.
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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
The Bells of Sunriver Holiday Performance - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Ring in the season with handbells and holiday classics.
Snow Much Fun!
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Chill out with snowy stories, arctic crafts, and winter activities!
3Doodler Ornaments
Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Make seasonal decorations with 3D pens.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Graphic Novel Book club
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:20pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Discuss The Happy Shop by Brittany Long Olsen
Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Gingerbread Construction
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Make a simple gingerbread structure out of graham crackers.
Ravensong Choir Holiday Performance - Know Comfort & Joy
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Enjoy holiday tunes with Ridgeview High School's premier a cappella choir.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
B.U.R.S.T. - Sensory Development and Early Literacy
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Snow Much Fun!
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Chill out with winter songs, crafts, and stories, and more!
Pokémon Club
Thu, Dec 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Collect, Trade, Battle, Watch, and Chat all things Pokémon!
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
Middle Ground Book Club
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Read Not Nothing by Gayle Forman
Holiday Skate Gather and Gift - Know Comfort and Joy
Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Skateboard gear donation and giveaway night.
Introducción a Zoom en Español
Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Aprenda a usar Zoom, la popular plataforma para hacer videollamadas.
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - Write Here
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Business/Nonprofit Librarian Office Hours
Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.
Solder a Snowflake - MakerSpace
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn to solder while creating a light-up holiday decoration.
This event is full
Cute but Wild: Discovering the Lives of Fluffy Birds - Know Comfort & Joy
Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about adorable local birds and their wild habitats.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Central Oregon Flute Ensemble - Music in Public Places
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
27th Street Brass Quintet - Music in Public Places
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Sun, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Sun, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Mon, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Pathways to Affordable Homeownership with RootedHomes
Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Building Roots. Building Community.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
RootedHomes Drop-In Consultations in English y Español
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Curious about buying an affordable home in Central Oregon?
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Dec 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
All Aboard! Michael the Train Man - Know Comfort & Joy
Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 5:15 p.m.
Cancelled
Tardes en Familia en Español
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.
All Libraries Closed
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on December 26th.
Cancelled
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Dec 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
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