In the Know eNewsletter | February 2023 |
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Construction & Remodeling Begin in La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters |
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REDMOND LIBRARY
January 2023 - Fall 2024
Library temporarily moved to allow for construction of new Redmond Library
Temporary library now open
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SISTERS LIBRARY
January 2023 - Fall 2023
Library temporarily moved to allow for remodeling
Temporary Library now open
110 N Cedar Street, Sisters
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LA PINE LIBRARY
January 2023 - Fall 2023
Library temporarily moved to allow for remodeling
Temporary Library in process
To open in late February 2023
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In November 2020, Deschutes County voters supported the library’ s bond measure to expand and improve libraries across the county. The work is now underway, starting with remodels of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries and the start of construction of a new Redmond Library that will replace and double the square footage of the previous space. Temporary libraries are now open in Redmond and Sisters as work begins, and we are in the process of transitioning to a temporary space in La Pine. To stay up-to-date on the latest in construction and remodeling, visit our Future Libraries page, and be sure to visit dpl.pub/locations for current hours and temporary location addresses.
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Story Times and Programs in New Locations in La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters
While we work to build and remodel libraries, we are partnering with a variety of businesses and organizations to ensure that story times and programming for all ages continue. When viewing events in our online calendar, be sure to note the addresses of programs for the La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters communities in particular, as many will be held at partner locations. Our thanks to these businesses and organizations for sharing their spaces with us!: Arome, Becky Johnson Community Center, Fika Sisters Coffeehouse, The High Desert Music Hall, Junction Roastery, La Pine Elementary School, La Pine Park & Recreation, La Pine Activity Center, Redmond Proficiency Academy, SCP Redmond Hotel, Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, Sisters Park & Recreation, and Suttle Tea. |
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A Look at the Top Check-outs of 2022
From a look at the numbers, you were busy last year! Deschutes County residents read, watched, listened, worked, and played their way through nearly 2,000,000 checked-out items in 2022. The most checked-out book: Diane Wilson’s The Seed Keeper, which was the A Novel Idea 2022 selection. Likewise, the most checked-out children’ s book was the youth A Novel Idea selection I Can Make This Promise, by Christine Day. You also found your way to the mobile hotspots, which were the most checked-out non-book item of 2022. Take a look at the year’ s other popular items, from movies to audiobooks, on our website.
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Winter Reading Challenge
If you’re looking to expand your reading horizons in 2023, be sure to take on our all-new Winter Reading Challenge for adults (ages 18+). Join in the fun by completing bookish challenges and tracking your progress via the free Beanstack app, then earn great prizes! If you’re looking for even more inspiration, stop by the challenge-themed Your Next Book Pop-up event on February 10 at the Downtown Bend Library. The Winter Reading Challenge begins on February 1 and runs through March 20. Learn more about the challenge, Beanstack, and how to take part on our website here. |
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Free Tax Prep Help at Downtown Bend
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is back and offering free tax-preparation sessions for Central Oregonians of all ages at the Downtown Bend Library beginning on Saturday, February 4. Learn about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Tax Volunteer help prepare and submit your taxes online using IRS-certified software. These free drop-in sessions begin on Saturday, February 4, and continue every Saturday through March from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library (exception: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on February 4). Learn more here.
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Pro Tip: Use the Catalog to Reserve Items
Have you discovered the joy of browsing your library’ s collection from the comfort of anywhere you happen to be with an internet connection? You can browse our catalog any time of day (or night) and put items on hold—everything from books and DVDs to games and WiFi hotspots. We’ ll let you know via text or email as soon as your items are ready for pick-up. Then all you need to do is drop by your preferred location and grab and go. Or stay to browse a little more; we always love to see you!
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Spotlight on Legal Resources Available through Your Library
The Downtown Bend Library hosts the law library for Deschutes County, and law library staff are available at various library locations to assist with legal information questions through Law Library Office Hours. You’ll find Office Hours available in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver; visit our online calendar and do a keyword search for “office hours ” for dates and locations. We also offer twice-monthly Lawyer in the Library sessions where you can ask a local lawyer civil-law questions. Learn more about how the library can help you with your legal information needs through this online overview on February 23 at 6:00 p.m. |
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Follow the links below to learn how to access these programs
Note: We’ve partnered with a variety of businesses and organizations in La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters to ensure that we can continue story times and adult programs during remodeling and construction, so be sure to note the locations for all programs and events when following the links below.
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Family Story Time, Toddler Story Time, Preschool Story Time, and Baby Story Time - Visit our online calendar for dates, locations, and times. You’ll also find story times on our YouTube channel (as well as STEAM programs, scavenger hunts, and more).
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Hygge with the Library - 2/3 (D.Bend); 2/7 (SCP Redmond); 2/9 (La Pine Elem.); 2/11 (Sunriver); 2/13 (E.Bend)
Owl & Book Pairing at High Desert Museum - 2/8
STEAM Team: Mysterious Makers - 2/15 (Sunriver); 2/21 (D.Bend); 2/22 (E.Bend)
STEAM Team: Grab-and-Go Mystery Craft - 2/25 (La Pine); 2/25 (Sisters); 2/25 (Redmond)
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Redmond Book Club: The River Why - 2/2 (SCP Redmond)
The Nonfiction Book Club: These Precious Days - 2/9 (online)
Reading Rainbow Book Club: Between Perfect and Real - 2/11 (D.Bend)
East Bend Book Club: Listening Still - 2/11
The Fiction Book Club: Listening Still - 2/22 (online)
Downtown Bend Book Club: L.A. Weather - 2/24
Abogado en la Biblioteca (en línea) - 2/1, 2/15
Thrive Central Oregon (Downtown Bend) - Los viernes, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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Tax Aide (D.Bend) - Saturdays in February and March
Lawyer in the Library (online) - 2/1, 2/15
Demystifying Digital Marketing (D.Bend) - 2/2
Moonlight Snowshoe with Wanderlust Tours - 2/5
Open Hub Singing Club - 2/6 (E.Bend); 2/15 (Becky Johnson Ctr.)
Axe-throwing - 2/8 (Unofficial Logging Co.)
Your Next Book Pop-up: Winter Reading Challenge Edition (D.Bend) - 2/10
Music in Public Places - 2/11 (High Desert Music Hall); 2/11 (Sunriver)
SCORE Small Business Counseling (D.Bend) - 2/14, 2/28
Daylight Snowshoe with Wanderlust Tours - 2/15
Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center - 2/16 (Becky Johnson Ctr.)
Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law - 2/21 (D.Bend & online)
Introduction to Executive Function: Be the Boss of Your Brain (D.Bend) - 2/27
Death Café (D.Bend) - 2/28
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center (Sunriver) - 2/28
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Meals on a Budget - 2/1 (Arome)
An Update to Water Resources of Central Oregon - 2/3 (D.Bend & online)
Central Oregonizing - 2/4 (Becky Johnson Ctr.); 2/8 (E.Bend)
Restorative Justice in Practice (D.Bend) - 2/5
Introduction to Intersectional Environmentalism (online) - 2/7
Supreme Justice - 2/9 (online); 2/12 (D.Bend)
The Future of Water in Oregon - 2/13 (Sisters Firehouse Community Hall); 2/15 (D.Bend)
Discover the Justice League (online) - 2/21
Justice Resources at the Library (online) - 2/23
Filling the Gaps: Reflections on Queer Memory & World-Making - 2/26 (D.Bend & online)
Creative Writing & Bookmaking Playshop (D.Bend) - 2/6
A Box of Chocolates - 2/14 (D.Bend & online)
Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - 2/16 (The Commons)
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All Deschutes Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 20. |
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