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"A Novel Idea" 2019: To the Moon and Back
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Programming for the 16th Annual A Novel Idea is now in full swing! We're in the midst of three weeks of programs that expand upon the themes and ideas found in Robert Kurson's book, Rocket Men. We'll meet an astronaut, scan the sky with powerful telescopes, learn about Oregon's role in the space race, sing our hearts out as part of a public (ROCK) choir, and much more. The programming culminates with a free presentation by Kurson on April 28. All programs, including the author's presentation, are free of charge thanks to the support of the Deschutes Public Library Foundation. Free tickets are required for Kurson's talk; they are available online and in all Deschutes Public Libraries. Find a full schedule of events as well as a detailed Readers Guide here.
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We've created an awesome playlist inspired by Rocket Men. From David Bowie and Pink Floyd to Billy Bragg and Wilco, this two-hour playlist will send you to the moon and beyond. And it's all free using Freegal, our digital music service. All you need is your library card and PIN!
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Celebrate Children & Books with El Dia!
¡Celebra a los niños y los libros con el día!
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Join us as we celebrate
Día, a national library program that fosters literacy for all children from all backgrounds through books. We will have games, crafts, food, and other surprises! Fun for the the whole family. //
¡Celebraremos a todos los niños de diferentes culturas con manualidades, aperitivos y otras sorpresas! Diversión para toda la familia.
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Even More Fun as We Celebrate 100 Years of Children's Book Week!
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Free Classes at Your Library
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Are you ready to master Excel? Maybe try your hand at coding? Or perhaps you need help learning about writing grants for non-profits. Your library can help! Be sure to check out our
Events guide or
online calendar and discover all of the great classes happening in our libraries. Many classes require advance registration, but they're all free!
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Service Spotlight: Reaching Seniors
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We offer a number of ways to keep Deschutes County seniors connected with their library and their community.
Senior Book Clubs are held monthly in Bend and Redmond, both at the Bend Senior Center and at area senior living facilities. The
Library Rendezvous program is available to retirement homes who want to give their residents recreational outings and the opportunity to use library materials at Deschutes Public Library locations. Library staff and volunteers are on hand to welcome and assist residents during their visits.
Visit us online here for more information about the library's services for seniors.
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Job Opening: IT Field Service Technician
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This is the last week to apply for the IT Field Service Technician position open at Deschutes Public Library. The Field Service Technician will provide on-site, remote, and delivery support for various technology solutions employed throughout our libraries. Click here to learn more and to apply online.
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Thanks to All Who Took Part in Youth Lit Fest!
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Thanks to the amazing authors and everyone who came out to make this past Saturday's Youth Lit Fest such a fun and vibrant event for people of all ages! You'll find a full photo album of the day's events on
our Flickr site here.
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Pick up your copy of the April/May Events guide at your library or
download here.
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Meet Astronaut Jim Wetherbee - 4/10 (Sisters); 4/16 (D.Bend)
Oregon & the Space Race
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4/10
(D.Bend)
Lunar Origins - 4/12 (Worthy)
Book Club Discussions w/ Partnering Bookstores - 4/12 (Roundabout); 4/17 (Herringbone); 4/29 (Sunriver)
Jubilees: Recovering the Story of Apollo 8 - 4/13 (Redmond); 4/14 (D.Bend)
Adult Science Fair - 4/17 (Bend Science Station)
1968: The Year in Song w/ Public (ROCK) Choir - 4/18 (Wild Ride); 4/23 (Worthy)
Crowning Achievements of the Soviet Space Program - 4/26 (Sunriver); 4/27 (D.Bend)
Star Party - 4/26 (Oregon Observatory at Sunriver)
Author Robert Kurson - 4/28 (Bend High)
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Free Tax Help - 4/13 (D. Bend)
Poet-Tea at Suttle Tea - 4/18 (Suttle Tea)
eBook Downloads - 4/23 (E.Bend); 4/23 (Fika/Sisters)
Youth Art Walk - 4/26 (Redmond)
Adult Coloring Club - 4/27 (Redmond)
Guitarist Brent Alan Performs - 4/27 (Redmond)
Community Conversations - 5/1 (D.Bend)
Goodwill Job Connection: Jobs & Resumes - 5/2 (D.Bend)
Bike Repair Demo - 5/4 (D.Bend)
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Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford
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4/11
(E.Bend)
Laughing Through the Tears - 4/25 (E.Bend)
Travel Writing Workshop - 5/4 (Redmond)
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El Día de los Niños - 4/29 (D. Bend); 4/30 (Redmond)
Abogado en la Biblioteca - 5/1 (D.Bend)
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Magnetic Poetry Kit
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4/11
(Sisters)
DIY Mini-Piñata Workshop -
4/13 (E.Bend);
4/17 (La Pine):
4/25 (D.Bend)
Tween Poetry Camp -
4/16 (Sisters)
Write Here Writing Group -
4/19, 5/3 (D.Bend)
Soldering: Getting Started -
4/24 (Redmond)
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Spring Blossoms
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4/13
(Sunriver);
4/24
(Sisters)
EGG-tastic Baskets -
4/13 (La Pine)
Paws to Read -
4/18 (E.Bend)
Storytime at Buckingham -
4/25 (Buckingham Elem.)
Slime Lab -
5/1 (La Pine)
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D. Bend - "Rocket Men" (
4/11); "Cuckoo's Calling" (
5/9)
E. Bend
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"Rocket Men" (4/16); "News of the World" (5/21)
La Pine - "The Perfect Nanny" (4/18)
Redmond
- "Rocket Men" (4/11); "Killers of the Flower Moon" (4/22); "The Line Becomes a River" (5/9)
Sisters - "Crazy Rich Asians" (4/24); "Paris by the Book" (5/29)
Sunriver
- "Code Name Verity" (5/14)
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Library Locations & Hours
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You'll find us at six locations in Deschutes county;
click here for locations and hours.
All
digital resources
(eBooks, audio books, streaming music and movies,
databases
, etc.) are available anytime, from anywhere you happen to be with an internet connection.
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