Deschutes Public Library "In the Know" Newsletter
October 3, 2018
Maria Semple Kicks Off Author! Author! on Friday
Don't miss Maria Semple, author of the best-selling novel Where'd You Go, Bernadette, when she joins us on Friday, 10/5, at Bend High, and leads a limited-seating writing workshop earlier in the day. Semple is the first author to visit as part of the 2018/2019 Author! Author! literary series. Tickets are available at the door and online at the Deschutes Public Library Foundation's website. The annual Author! Author! series is a fundraiser for the Foundation, which supports Library programs and services not funded through tax dollars. Thanks for your support!
Spooky Recommendations from Library Staff
There's a chill in the air, which makes it a perfect time to read a book or watch a movie that will send a chill up your spine! We asked library staff members to share some of their spookiest recommendations for October. You'll find books and movies for a variety of ages and tastes. Leave the light on if you must!
The Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Our pumpkin decorating contest is back for a second year! Get into fall by decorating a pumpkin as one of your favorite book characters. It's fun and easy for the whole family to take part! Visit our website here for important information, including submission dates and rules for decoration. We cannot wait to see what inspires you this year!
The Library is the Place for Teens in October!
We are bursting at the seams with fun programs for teens and tweens this month! From star viewing to star making, and cupcake wars to a writing group, there's no time to get bored with your library! Programs with an asterisk (*) require registration:
Worthy Hopservatory* - View star clusters, nebulas, and planets; 10/10, Worthy Hopervatory
Lucky Stars Origami - Fold a jar of lukcy stars; 10/10 (Redmond & Suttle Tea, Sisters); 10/12 (D. Bend); 10/16 (Sunriver)
Monster Cupcake Wars* - Compete to decorate monster cupcake creations; 10/13 (E. Bend); 10/16 (Sisters); 10/24 (La Pine)
Getting Started with Soldering* - Learn how to do a basic soldering project; 10/13 (Redmond)
Write Here Teen Writing Group - Develop skills and share work at monthly meetup; 10/26 (D. Bend)
A Month of Monsters at the Library
The monsters are coming out from under the bed! Explore the fantastic and the thrilling, the ghastly and the chilling with "Know Monsters" at Deschutes Public Library throughout October. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's classic gothic horror tale, "Frankenstein ;" explore the fascination with serial murder; get scared silly with spooky stories told by a professional storyteller; discover the truth behind some of history's real monsters; and more! It's all happening at your library in October. Find a complete listing of events here.
Friends of the Bend Libraries' Fall Book Sale
Fall means scarves and warm sweaters, and, best of all, time to get cozy with a book and a warm beverage. Stock up on books for your fall reading pleasure at the Friends of the Bend Libraries' Fall Book Sale on October 13 & 14: 
10/13: 9-10:30, members only
10/13: 10:30-4:00, general public
10/14: 1-4:00, $4 bag sale
Friends members get in first for best pick. You can become a member for as little as $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for individuals.
Library Locations & Hours
All six Deschutes Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, October 23, for a staff in-service day. This day of learning, which takes place every two years, gives our  staff the opportunity to enhance skills that further our commitment to excellent customer service. All online services (digital books and audiobooks, Hoopla, research databases, etc.) will be accessible online during the closure. Libraries will resume regular hours on Wednesday, October 24.  Click here for complete list of locations and hours. 
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DPL Events
Pick up your copy of the new October/November Events guide at your library or download here.
Event Spotlight
SCORE Small Business Counseling  - 10/9, 10/16, 10/30 (D. Bend)
Excel for Beginners - 10/9 (D. Bend)
Frankenstein: A Revisionist History - 10/10 (Sisters); 10/16 (D. Bend)
The Allure of Terror - 10/11 (E. Bend)
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - 10/12 (D. Bend)
Modern Monsters - 10/12 (La Pine); 10/29 (D. Bend)
Fake News & Information Literacy - 10/15 (D. Bend)
Creature from the Black Lagoon - 10/15 (Tin Pan Theater)
Money Confidence - 10/16 (Redmond)
Excel Budgets - 10/16 (D. Bend)
SCORE Small Business Workshop: Marketing - 10/17 (Sisters)
Here Be Dragons - 10/18 (E. Bend); 10/19 (La Pine)
Digital Marketing for Small Business - 10/22 (D. Bend)
Monsters of Death & Desire - 10/24 (D. Bend)
Introduction to Finding Grants - 10/25 (D. Bend)
History's Real Monsters - 10/27 (E. Bend); 10/30 (Redmond)
Opening Up Writing Workshop -  10/6 (Redmond)
Writing Workshop with Maria Semple (ticketed event) - 10/5 (D. Bend)
Author Roger Sabbadini - 10/7 (D. Bend)
Author Omar El Akkad - 10/14 (D. Bend)
Open Mic with OUT Central Oregon - 10/20 (D. Bend)
Poetry for Prose Writers Pt. I - 10/22 (D. Bend)
NaNoWriMo Kick Off - 10/27 (D. Bend)
Author Nicole Meier - 10/28 (D. Bend)
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Pajama Party - 10/10 (D. Bend)
Pumpkin Party - 10/13 (La Pine) 10/20 (Sunriver & E. Bend); 10/22 (D. Bend); 10/27 (Sisters)
LEGO Block Party - 10/13 (Redmond); 10/24 (E. Bend)
It's never too early to read, rhyme, and romp with your child!  Visit our website for a complete calendar of storytime locations, dates and times.  
Kids Camp: Food - Kids try decorating food like the pros; for ages 6-9; three session starting 10/3 (D. Bend)
Storytime @Rosland Elem. - For pre-K children to get used to being at an elementary school; 10/5
Paws to Read - Build reading confidence with a dog; 10/11 (E. Bend)
Animal Adventures - 10/9 (La Pine & Sunriver); 10/10 & 10/24 (D. Bend); 10/15 (Redmond); 10/16 (E. Bend & Sisters
EVENTOS EN ESPAÑOL
Cultura y Lectura - 10/6 (Redmond)
D. Bend - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (10/11); "The Golden Notebook" (10/23); "Assassination Vacation" (11/8)
E. Bend - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (10/16); "Assassination Vacation" (11/20)
La Pine - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (10/18); "The Wordy Shipmates" (11/15)
Redmond - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (10/11); "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States" (11/8)
Sisters - biographies (10/11); "Today Will Be Different" (10/24); "Educated" (11/8); "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States" (11/28)
Sunriver - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (10/9); "The Wordy Shipmates" (11/13)
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