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Tuesday, September 08
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Community 1Advice from bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick on staying focused and productive.
You can attend this program in person or take part online. ***Please note that you will not be able to join this Zoom Meeting until the start time listed above.***
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Writers are so creative, especially in finding ways to distract ourselves from staying in a room to write. Join bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick as she shares tips for how she’s stayed in the room to write her 42 books.
About the Presenter: Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of more than 40 books and numerous essays for over 50 publications throughout the United States. jkbooks.com
Central Oregon Writers Guild's mission is to provide Central Oregon area writers a forum for mutual support and education through meetings, annual events and workshops. Our goal is to advance growth and success for individual writers of all genres and skill levels. Founded in 2002, the Guild is a non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers.
Guild meetings take place on a monthly basis, where we feature guest speakers, panels, member readers and small group interaction, with topics of interest to writers at all skill levels. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
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EVENT TYPE: | Write Here | Adult Program |
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Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Paint, draw, color, and glue, let's try something new!
Wed, Oct 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Paint, color, cut, glue...come try something new!
Wed, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 12:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
First crafts for Preschoolers.
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Get an overview of the law and information on eligibility.
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Test your AI and fake news identification skills with this Two Truths and a Lie competition game!
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
The media loves to chat aliens - now it's time to create your own extraterrestrial artistry!
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!
This event is full
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online through Zoom
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
An after-school GSA club to connect with other youth across the area!
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shevlin Park - 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend
Treat yourself to a media detox and deepen your connection with the natural world.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 2
Explore why we are drawn to rare crimes and learn to separate common myths from psychological realities.
Thu, Oct 08, All day
Administration
Libraries will open at 1 pm and close at 6 pm today.
Thu, Oct 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central MakerSpace - MakerSpace
Share and pack seeds with your neighbors!
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Drop-in to get creative and help publish Undefined: an Arts Publication.
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only - Zoom
Educación y conocimiento sobre las edades y etapas del desarrollo de un niño.
Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 2
Have some fun. Reflect, honor, and shape your life story.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Have some fun. Reflect, honor, and shape your life story.
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Draw, paint, color, glue....let's try something new!
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Hey, you. Let's write a zine!
Fri, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library South Patio
Get outside, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of Pokémon GO.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Discuss The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Community 1
Learn about small, sustainable steps toward a plant-based lifestyle.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Join us for a charcuterie board class!
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Share a costume, find a costume!
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Explore art and develop skills by making a simple craft.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Monthly D&D club for teen adventurers who want to take their game to the next level.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Explore the Ukrainian tradition of the Motanka!
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.
Sat, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
A read-what-you-want romance book discussion group featuring a different monthly theme.
Sun, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
El taller invita a aprender mediante el juego, la creatividad y la experimentación.
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Start here for 3D printers at DPL.
Sun, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Start here for 3D printers at DPL.
Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 12:40pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
First crafts for Preschoolers.
Mon, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Paint, draw, cut, glue...come try something new!
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Test your AI and fake news identification skills with this Two Truths and a Lie competition game!
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community 2
Examine and engage with AI to shape emerging technology.
Mon, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina te invita a recorrer las próximas clases de computación.
Mon, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 5:55pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Mon, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
This event is full
Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Study 3 (3rd Floor)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Get help with your legal information questions.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Calling all skeptics! Shut out misinformation with data driven thinking.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Build your awareness and prepare yourself against scams.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ponderosa Park
Chat with a librarian, grab a free book, ask questions!
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters
Discuss Why Animals Talk by Arik Kershenbaum.
Tue, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Come try new things at the library! Join us every other week to learn new skills!
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Take a break from tech and read together!
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th Street, Redmond
Recreate Mrs. Doubtfire's iconic dinner!
This event is full
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Study 3 (3rd Floor)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
A sneak peek at what it takes to publish and promote your book.
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 9:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Paint, draw, color, and glue, let's try something new!
Wed, Oct 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Paint, color, cut, glue...come try something new!
Wed, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 12:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
First crafts for Preschoolers.
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Monthly book club for kids ages 6-9! Read together, craft together, and celebrate library joy together!
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
The media loves to chat aliens - now it's time to create your own extraterrestrial artistry!
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Educational and creative sensory play with playdough.
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!
This event is full
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Dive into K-pop drama and uncover the real story.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Mini MakerSpace for ages 10+
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - Community 2
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez.
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
A poetry event with Oregon poets Carol Barrett and Judith H. Montgomery
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Central Library
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Community 2
Experience how creepy culture, horror films, and Halloween influenced rock music.
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Tip your hat and learn how to sew a vintage-style newsboy cap!
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Less drama, more books! Technology, pro or con?
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Share your talents on a supportive stage.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Only - Zoom
Desarrollar las herramientas para reconocer las señales de abuso sexual.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
College planning made clear and organized.
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Community 1
Inside the Bend Tree Project.
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:10am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A story time for children with diverse sensory needs.
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Draw, paint, color, glue....let's try something new!
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Discover the magic of math with fun and games!
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Community 2
Hey, you. Let's write a zine!
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 2 (3rd Floor)
A book club for educators and caregivers about child brain development.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sisters Library
Join the staff of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory in a guided solar viewing!
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
From the final draft to finding readers.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Explore art and develop skills by making a simple craft.
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Start here for 3D printers at DPL.
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Start here for 3D printers at DPL.
Sat, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Tip your hat and learn how to sew a vintage-style newsboy cap!