Summer with the Library Starts July 1
The world looks a little different these days, and so does summer reading. Not only do we have a new name,
Summer with the Library
, but this year it's all online, July through August! Thanks to a generous grant from The Roundhouse Foundation, we'll use the
Beanstack
app to help participants complete activities, log books, and track reading. We're not fully set up yet on Beanstack, but
sign up here
to be notified when we are ready for you to log in to Summer with the Library on Beanstack.
How does your Summer with the Library look?
Maybe you’ll enjoy eBooks and audiobooks via Hoopla and Libby, or reread old favorites at home. You can join live virtual events, or take in story times and other online programs when it's convenient for you. Whatever your Summer with the Library looks like this year, we want to see it. Tag us on
Instagram
and
Facebook
, or use the hashtag #SummerwithDPL. To be notified when enrollment opens up, be sure to
sign up for Summer with the Library updates here
.
Visit our website
here for more info
as it comes available.
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When Will the Library Reopen? When Can I Return Books?
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Get the Benefits of a DPL Educator Card
Did you know you can use your Educator Library Card for digital downloads and resources, too? Add the card to your
Libby app, login to Hoopla, and more
! With school moving online, we know you’re looking for new ways to reach your students. This allows you to keep accessing the material you need for school, while still keeping holds and checkouts for your own personal enjoyment. Don’t forget, we’re still here to create digital book lists, provide online book talks or story times, and review library resources.
Fill out the Teacher Request Form online here
and let us know how we can help.
Click here
to review all School Services.
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Published:
Undefined
Volume 1
It’s here! We're excited to announce the publication of Volume 1 of
Undefined: an Arts Publication
, a collection of creative work produced by teens and young adults in Central Oregon. Find original works of fiction and nonfiction, reviews, and two-dimensional art. We are incredibly proud of this inaugural volume and all the participants who made it happen.
Click here to view
Undefined
Volume 1
.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Get the low-down on EDI and create welcoming, inclusive, and supportive classroom environments with this
book list for teachers.
It includes popular titles, professional development webinars, and resources selected for educators. Learn how to conduct a diversity audit on your classroom collection using a simple one-page questionnaire or analyze a specific book for its cultural responsiveness and representation. Checkout diverse book lists for readers of
elementary
,
middle
, and
high school
books if you are interested in updating classroom reading lists or adding new window and mirror books to your own to-be-read pile. Designing curriculum on a particular topic but can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit a
Teacher Request
and we will curate a personalized list.
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Practice Self Care
Set aside time to treat yourself and focus on fostering mental, emotional, and physical well-being during this uncertain period with one our curated lists of digital resources for
adults
, or
children, teens, and families
. Looking for self-care materials specifically tailored to your personal interests? Submit a
My Reads
request. Tell us about titles, topics, or authors you’ve enjoyed and why, and we'll send you a personalized book list of three to five titles based on your answers.
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Lynda.com is Back!
Lynda was responsive to patron privacy concerns expressed by libraries across the country—so there is no need to create a LinkedIn Learning profile or sync your existing profile to use Lynda.com.
Simply use your DPL library card to access
one of the leading online learning platforms. Explore business, software, technology, creative, and soft-skills related content at your own pace to achieve personal and professional goals. From Excel to mindfulness,
Lynda.com
has you covered.
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Unleash Your Inner Creativebug
Everyone has a creative side! Let yours go wild with
Creativebug
—Deschutes Public Library's free, online video arts and crafts resource. Use your library card to unlock more than 5,000 classes, tutorials, workshops, and patterns. Choose from a wide variety of topics. Learn how to paint, knit, sew, metal stamp, design jewelry, or prepare sweet treats. There is something for everyone, and projects for every occasion, including kid-friendly projects!
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We Miss You!
Everyone else was doing it, so we made a TikTok that shows how much we miss our customers! Follow us and see our attempt at the #passthebookchallenge:
www.tiktok.com/@deschuteslibrary
We've started the process of reopening our librarie
s.
Click here
to learn more about how this is happening and the safety measures we're taking.
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