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In the Know eNewsletter | January 2024

Ready, Set, Read! A Novel Idea 2024

Emily Habeck’s debut novel Shark Heart was unveiled as the 2024 A Novel Idea selection in early December, when literary enthusiasts gathered at the Downtown Bend Library to hear the announcement live. Also joining the A Novel Idea community read lineup for 2024 is a selection for youth: Cindy Baldwins No Matter the Distance. Visit the A Novel Idea page on our website for all the latest information. And if you missed the unveiling on December 2, you can still watch it on our YouTube channel, including messages from both authors.

Author! Author! Brings Award-Winning Writers to Central Oregon in 2024

Author! Author! returns with three incredible authors: Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird; February 2), Stephanie Land (Maid; March 1), and Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass; May 16). Series subscriptions are on sale now (individual tickets go on sale January 8). Learn more and buy tickets online.

You Now Have Free Access to The New York Times

Deschutes County residents: Your Deschutes Public Library card now gives you free digital access to the New York Timesincluding NYT Games and Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic, and more! To take advantage of free access, log in through the Deschutes Public Library website; start at www.deschuteslibrary.org/research/magazines and scroll down to New York Times. From there, youll be linked to a New York Times page that gives you an access code. Codes are issued for 24 hours of access; after that, simply log in through the library website again.

The Winter Reading Challenge Returns

Expand your reading horizons in 2024 by joining the Winter Reading Challenge! Adults (ages 18+) can join in the fun by completing challenges and tracking their progress via the free Beanstack app. If you’re looking for reading ideas, stop by the challenge-themed Your Next Book Pop-up event on Tuesday, January 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library. The Winter Reading Challenge begins on January 1 and runs through March 20. Learn more about the challenge, Beanstack, and how to take part on our website.

Some of Our Favorites from 2023

As we get ready to turn the page on a new year, we’re looking back at some of our favorite books and movies from 2023. We asked library staff to share somes of their favorites from the past year. Check out their list here. You’ll find something for all ages and for a variety of interests, from fiction to nonfiction. Some of the books may help jumpstart your Winter Reading Challenge!

Volunteer Expo: Ways to Help Your Community

Volunteering doesn’t just help others—it’s good for you, too! It can help bolster a resume, presents opportunities to meet new people, and develops and refines new skills—it’s even been shown to reduces stress. People looking to help others while improving their own lives can find new ways to volunteer in their community with the upcoming Volunteer Expo. Stop by the Downtown Bend Library on Sunday, January 21, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to visit with community organizations looking for civic-minded individuals who want to make a positive impact.

January is Creativity Month: Use Your Free Access to Creativebug

Creativebug offers more than 1,000 video classes in drawing, painting, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much moreand access is free for Deschutes County residents with their library card. Taught by skilled artists, designers and crafters, Creativebug classes provide project ideas, expert guidance and a healthy dose of creative inspiration for all levels. Have your library card number handy when you log in through the library’s website.

Service Spotlight: Open Computer Labs

New year—new smartphone, tablet, or e-reader? We can help. Stop by an Open Computer Lab and practice your computer skills and problem-solve with library staff. Use a library computer or bring your own laptop or device; these free, drop-in sessions can help you find answers to your questions. We even have a class in January dedicated to learning more about your iPad. You can also use our Book-a-Librarian service for one-on-one or group help.

Follow the links below to learn how to access these programs

Note: We’ve partnered with a variety of businesses and organizations to ensure that we can continue story times and adult programs during remodeling and construction work, so be sure to note the locations for all programs and events when following the links below.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Family Story Time, Toddler Story Time, Preschool Story Time, and Baby Story Time - Visit our online calendar for dates, locations, and times. Youll also find story times on our YouTube channel (as well as STEAM programs, scavenger hunts, and more).

Your Own Story: Kids Self-Portrait Collages - 1/3 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Reading Readiness with Music - 1/9 (D.Bend)

Rainbow Family Night - 1/18 (D.Bend)

Stories in the Garden - 1/19 (The Environmental Center)

Page to Screen Family Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 1/19 (Tower Theatre)

Family Game Day with Modern Games - 1/28 (D.Bend)

Music Together Workshop - 1/28 (La Pine)

MIDDLE GROUND (10-14 YRS)

Hobbit Tea Party - 1/2 (D.Bend); 1/8 (SCP Redmond Hotel); 1/17 (La Pine); 1/25 (Sisters); 1/30 (E.Bend)

Prism Club - 1/9 (D.Bend)

Storytelling Essentials Workshop - 1/9 (Sisters)


TEENS & YOUNG ADULT (16-25 YRS)

Wednesday Teen Hangout (La Pine) - 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31

Rainbow Connections - 1/16 (E.Bend)

EN ESPAÑOL

Thrive Central Oregon (Downtown Bend) - Los viernes, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Abogado en la Biblioteca (en línea) - 1/10, 1/24

La Hora del Cuento - 1/10, 1/24 (East Bend); 1/17 (D.Bend)

Ayuda Tecnológica - 1/4 (Downtown Bend)

Arte y Manualidades - 1/16 (Downtown Bend); 1/30 (Sisters)

Al Mal Tiempo un Buen Cuento - 1/20 (Latino Community Association)

Conoce Tu Biblioteca - 1/25 (Downtown Bend)


BOOK CLUBS

Redmond Book Club: Blue Shoe - 1/4 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Nonfiction Book Club: Operating Instructions - 1/11 (Suttle Tea)

East Bend Book Club: Crooked Little Heart - 1/13

Larkspur Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures - 1/17 (Larkspur Community Center)

The Fiction Book Club: Sea of Tranquility - 1/24 (online)

Downtown Bend Book Club: Hard Laughter - 1/26

ADULTS

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-in Consultations - see calendar for dates and times and visit Thrive's website for more sessions and locations throughout the county

Your Next Book Pop-Up - 1/2 (D.Bend)

Explore Your iPhone - 1/4 (D.Bend)

Open Computer Lab - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 (D.Bend); 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 (Redmond); 1/12 (E.Bend); 1/26 (Sisters)

Open Hub Singing Club - 1/8 (E.Bend); 1/10 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Law Librarian Office Hours - 1/9 (Redmond); 1/16 (La Pine Activity Center);

SCORE Small Business Counseling - 1/9, 1/23 (D.Bend)

Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention with KIDS Center - 1/9 (D.Bend)

Lawyer in the Library (online) - 1/10, 1/24

Tax Aide Appointment Scheduling - 1/11, 1/12 (D.Bend)

Explore Your iPad - 1/11 (D.Bend)

SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices Training - 1/16 (Becky Johnson Community Center)

Best Year Yet: Creating Habits and Routines for 2024 - 1/16 (D.Bend)

Upgrade Your Resume - 1/18 (D.Bend)

Notary Public Services - 1/18 (D.Bend)

Volunteer Expo - 1/21 (D.Bend)

Lets Talk About it Training with KIDS Center - 1/23 (Sisters)

Popcorn and Book Pairing - 1/23 (BrownBag Popcorn Co.)

Introduction to Executive Function: Be the Boss of Your Brain - 1/23 (E.Bend)

Our Place Amongst the Stars - 1/27 (Sisters); 1/28 (D.Bend)

Darkness to Light Training with KIDS Center - 1/30 (D.Bend)

Death Café - 1/30 (D.Bend)


KNOW STORIES

New Insights on the Geology of Central Oregon - 1/5 (D.Bend)

Game Day with Modern Games - 1/7 (D.Bend)

Uncovering Black History - 1/7 (online)

Japanese Internment-Incarceration Camps - 1/8 (D.Bend); 1/9 (Sisters)

Tribal/Shared History: Reflection and Storytelling - 1/10 (E.Bend); 1/17 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 1/24 (Sisters Firehouse Community Hall)

Travel Journaling Workshop - 1/10 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 1/14 (D.Bend)

Korean Bibimbap - 1/11 (Arome)

Fiddler on the Roof Performance - 1/11 (Cascades Theatrical Company)

Trivia on the Moon - 1/16 (Silver Moon Brewing)

Addressing Sex Trafficking in Our Community - 1/17 (E.Bend)

Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders - 1/21 (D.Bend)

WRITE HERE

Quiet Writing Time (D.Bend) - 1/8, 1/22, 1/29

Central Oregon Writers Guild - 1/9 (D.Bend)

Joy Ride Author Kristen Jokinen - 1/10 (D.Bend)

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night - 1/18 (High Desert Music Hall)

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All libraries will be closed on January 1 and January 15.

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