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"A Novel Idea" Kicks Off on April 14
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Deschutes Public Library proudly announces the 15th annual celebration of
"A Novel Idea...Read Together."
Each year "A Novel Idea" brings together thousands of Deschutes County residents to read, discuss, and attend a variety of free cultural and author events at the Library's six branches and at partnering businesses. With No One Can Pronounce My Name, by Rakesh Satyal, the Library looks forward to engaging with long-time participants as well as people who are new to "A Novel Idea." "A Novel Idea" kicks off on Saturday, April 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library. What follows are three weeks of programs that explore and expound upon the themes and ideas found in Satyal's novel, culminating with a visit by the author on May 6. You can pick up a Readers Guide at any Deschutes Public Library location, and you can find a full list of programs here.
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Learn a New Skill with Lynda!
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Have you tried Lynda.com yet? This robust online learning resource offers more than 6,000 courses on technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more. Master Photoshop, explore game design, learn to play the ukulele, or try your hand at web design---it's all FREE for Deschutes Public Library cardholders who live in Deschutes County. Job seekers will also find a wealth of career development resources. Simply sign on using this link; you'll then need your library card number and PIN.
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Cosmic Conversations: All Hail Mighty Jupiter!
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Jupiter is fascinating, and continues to be a marvel in the night sky. Named after the Roman king of the gods, this fifth planet out from the Sun is huge--two and a half times more massive than all the other planets in the solar system combined. From the first fly-by in 1973 to the current Juno Mission, Jupiter continues to fascinate. Join us for Cosmic Conversations at the Downtown Bend Library on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. when Robert Grossfeld of the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, and a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, explores this king of planets. Telescope viewing time is included if weather allows.
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Used Book Sale: Great Books at Great Prices!
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Find thousands of books from all genres at the Friends of the Bend Libraries' Spring Book Sale! Great deals can be found for readers of all ages. The sale runs April 7 and 8 in the basement of the library's administrative offices in Bend (507 NW Wall Street).
Click here
for a the full schedule of sale times and for membership info---members get early access.
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El Día de los Niños
Is Coming to Redmond and Bend
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We're throwing a party and the public is invited! Celebrate
El Día de los Niños/
El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), the nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It's free, it's fun, and the whole family can get involved. Booths set up around the library will offer games and crafts promoting cultural experiences as well as snacks, books, prizes, and cotton candy. Mark your calendars:
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We're Hiring: Metadata Specialist, Public Services Specialist
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We have a full-time job opening in Bend for a metadata specialist in our technical services department. This position is responsible for cataloging l
ibrary materials following existing national standards and local practices to create useful and accurate data for materials in all formats and languages. We also have a part-time opening for a public services specialist at our Sunriver Library. This position creates a positive library experience by connecting library visitors to needed services.
Click here for more information about the positions and to apply.
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We shared a great evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth
Strout
when she spoke in Bend as the final author in the Deschutes Public Library Foundation's 2017/2018 Author! Author! literary series. Find a photo album of the
event here
. Stay tuned
for the 2018/2019 season lineup, which will be announced later this summer.
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Library Locations & Hours
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We have six locations throughout Deschutes County to serve you.
Click here
for locations and hours. All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 1, for the Easter holiday. Please note upcoming individual library closures as we reorganize children's picture books throughout the Library District:
E. Bend Library, Mar. 30, and D. Bend Library, Apr. 6. Digital resources will still be accessible through our website.
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Pick up your copy of the new April/May Events guide at your library or
download here on April 1.
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All About the Small Business Administration -
3/28 (D. Bend)
Introduction to Finding Grants -
4/3 (D. Bend)
SCORE Small Business Counseling -
4/3,
4/10,
4/17
(D. Bend)
Cosmic Conversations: Jupiter - 4/4 (D. Bend)
SCORE Workshop: Financial Planning for Small Businesses - 4/12 (Redmond)
"A Novel Idea" Kick Off - 4/14 (D. Bend)
Bollywood & BollyX - 4/14 (Sisters); 4/17 (Redmond)
Hinduism 101 - 4/14 (Sunriver); 4/15 (D. Bend)
Taste of India at Mantra Kitchen - 4/15, 4/22
Vampires: A History of the Creatures of the Night - 4/16 (D. Bend); 4/25 (La Pine)
Handmade Book of Secrets
- 4/19 (E. Bend); 4/20 (D. Bend); 4/21 Sisters
S. Asians in the Pacific NW - 4/21 (E. Bend); 4/21 (Redmond)
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Quiet Writing Time with WCCO
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
(D. Bend)
Poet Jenna Goldsmith - 4/8 (D. Bend)
What to Do with Feedback/ Critique - 4/9 (D. Bend)
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LEGO Block Party
-
3/28
(E. Bend);
3/31
(Redmond); 4/14 (Sisters); 4/25 (E. Bend)
Kids Creative Writing Camp - A month of workshops for budding writers from 6-8; Wednesdays in April (D. Bend)
Superhero Training Academy - 4/11 (D. Bend)
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Mango's Open House/Early Learning Space - 4/12 (Sisters)
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Spring Break Library Scavenger Hunt - Stop by & pick up a scavenger hunt worksheet. 3/26-3/30 (D. Bend); 3/27-4/6 (Sisters)
Spring Break Game Day - 3/30 (Sisters)
Table Top Gaming - 3/30, 4/4 (Redmond)
STEAM Team: Rubik's Cube Challenge - 4/10 (D. Bend)
STEAM Team: Haiku Tunnel Book - 4/18 (E. Bend)
Teen Art Workshop: Photo Collages - 4/23 (D. Bend) |
Libraries book clubs are discussing the Novel Idea selection "No One Can Pronounce My Name" on the following dates:
Partnering bookstores are discussing the novel on the following dates:
Sunriver Books & Music -
4/16
Classics Book Club - Discuss "Pere Goriot" (
4/24, D. Bend)
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Facebook for Beginners - 4/10 (D. Bend)
eBook Downloads - 4/17 (D. Bend); 4/24 (E. Bend)
Coding Camp I: Build a Webpage - 4/13 (Redmond)
Coding Camp II: Sytle a Webpage - 4/20 (Redmond)
Coding Camp III: Engage a Webpage - 4/27 (Redmond)
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