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Sensory-Friendly Summer

2026-07-11 13:00:00 2026-07-11 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Sensory-Friendly Summer Celebrate the Summer Season with sensory-friendly activities. Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)

Saturday, July 11
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 13:00:00 2026-07-11 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Sensory-Friendly Summer Celebrate the Summer Season with sensory-friendly activities. Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)

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Creative 1 (2nd Floor)

Celebrate the Summer Season with sensory-friendly activities.

Celebrate the summer season with crafts, thematic sensory bins, and our book picks! This program is self-directed and flexible with several sensory options to explore. Resources to support diverse sensory needs will be available. This is a great chance to connect with other families in an inclusive environment! All ages welcome but note that there will be small objects (beans, bouncy balls, sand, etc.) in the bins. 

Please contact Haley at haleyr@deschuteslibrary.org for any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Program |

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Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Pete Kartsounes Performance - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Enjoy the eclectic style of an award-winning singer-songwriter on guitar.
Getting Started with the iPhone Health App
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Get started using the iPhone's built-in health app.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Book Bedazzling
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Transform your favorite book into a statement piece with gems and rhinestones.
US 250: Book Conversation + Reflection
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Join librarians in a reflective conversation about the founding of the United States using The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson and Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.
This event is full
The Power of Conflict in Story - Write Here
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Learn to use conflict in your writing.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Scales & Tales Pop-Up
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
The Drink that Shaped America - US 250
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th Street, Redmond
Explore the drink that helped to shape America.
This event is full
Seed Library
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library - MakerSpace (3rd Floor)
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Getting Started with the iPhone Health App
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom 3
Get started using the iPhone's built-in health app.
Library Book Club at Redmond
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Life's Too Short by Darius Rucker.
A Homemade Vinaigrette Workshop - Summer with the Library
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community 2
Healthy Fats, Happy Gallbladder.
Notary Public in the Library
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Study 3 (3rd Floor)
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Collect, Trade, Battle and Chat all things Pokémon!
Let's Get Sewcial! - MakerSpace
Thu, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Develop sewing skills and build creative community with Fashion Workshop.
GSA at the Library
Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Missing your school GSA? Want to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ youths in Central Oregon? Join us for this fun summer GSA club!
Cancelled
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez.
All Libraries Closed - July 4, 2026
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Administration
Independence Day
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Kids' Silent Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Love reading? Come hang and read with us!
Family Story Time
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 5:55pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Drop in for an hour to donate blood and help others.
Library @ Alfalfa Community Hall
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alfalfa Community Hall
Chat with a librarian, grab a free book, ask questions!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
La Pine Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!
Nonfiction Library Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Discuss What the Wild Sea Can Be by Helen Scales.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Law Librarian Office Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.
Needle Felt Fungus - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Create a cute and fluffy lil' fungi.
Pete Kartsounes Performance - Summer with the Library
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Community 1
Enjoy the eclectic style of an award-winning singer-songwriter on guitar.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
Scales & Tales Pop-Up
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!
Medicare Made Simple
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 9:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Scales & Tales Pop-Up
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 10:55am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Story Time Craft - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Color, cut, glue, paint, and more!
Sisters Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Cuentacuentos en español
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.
Library Adventures Outdoors - Summer With the Library
Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
American Legion Park - 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond OR 97756
Library and outdoor adventures with Nature Connect of Central Oregon.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Cancelled
Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Reflexionemos sobre la importancia de la identidad cultural latina.
All Libraries Open at 1 PM
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Administration
Libraries will open at 1 pm and close at 6 pm today.
Bend Summer Dungeons & Dragons Camp
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community 3
Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!
Seed Library
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!
Tardes en Familia En Español
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.
GSA at the Library
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Missing your school GSA? Want to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ youths in Central Oregon? Join us for this fun summer GSA club!
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Why COCC?
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Understand what's possible and how to take next steps.
US 250: Book Discussion & Personal History Art Journaling
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Discuss America Redux by Ariel Aberg-Riger.
Danza y cuento de El Pájaro del Alma en Español - Summer with the Library
Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Community 2
Descubre una storia a través de la música y la danza tradicionales mexicanas.
Friendship Friday Pokémon Go Walk
Fri, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library South Patio
Get outside, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of Pokémon GO.
Library Book Club at Central
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Discuss Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 10:55am
Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tlacoyales y Ojos de Dios en Español - Summer with the Library
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Community 2
Descubre las tradiciones mexicanas a través de las manualidades.
Sensory-Friendly Summer
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)
Celebrate the Summer Season with sensory-friendly activities.
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