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Jo Caisse
Bend Public Library Manager

601 N.W. Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701

Phone: (541) 617-7050
Fax: (541) 617-7083

Sun. 12:00 - 5:00
Mon. 10:00 - 8:00
Tues. 10:00 - 8:00
Wed. 10:00 - 8:00
Thurs. 10:00 - 6:00
Fri. 10:00 - 6:00
Sat. 12:00 - 5:00

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Downtown Bend Library

The Downtown Bend Library was designed by Thomas Hacker and Associates of Portland, Oregon. The 40,000 square foot library opened in October 1998, and is conveniently located adjacent to downtown Bend.

The beautiful exposed beams and high ceiling on the second floor, complemented with generous windows looking east, gives an airy and open feeling.

Please visit our Circulation Department on the ground floor to get a library card or discuss your account. Our Children’s area is also on the ground floor, and is always bustling with activity, A trip upstairs will get you to our Adult and Teen materials, our public computers, and free wifi.

Upcoming Events & Classes

Anticipation
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 through Monday, August 05, 2013

The Friends of the Bend Libraries Art Committee presents the themed art exhibit "Anticipation" at the Downtown Bend Public Library.

Downtown Bend Underground Crew- Worm it!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:30 AM

What can you do with dirt? Plenty, if youre part of the Underground Crew. Come find out the many ways to explore dirt through stories, games, crafts, mysteries and more.

Downtown Bend Baby Steps Storytime
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1:30 PM

A gentle storytime for infants to 18 months. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.

Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab
Thursday, June 20, 2013
2:00 PM

Free time to practice your computer skills or work on any problems youre having with one of our staff on hand to help.

Author! Author! With Eric Larson
Thursday, June 20, 2013
7:00 PM

The Deschutes Public Library Foundation is proud to present Author! Author! a literary series that will bring world-class authors to Central Oregon. Revenue from ticket sales will provide funds to enhance the Librarys services and programs. Author! Author! is a quarterly event that kicks off in September 2012 and will run through June 2013.

Edgar Award winner Erik Larson, author of Devil in the White City and In the Garden of Beasts wraps up the Author! Author! series.

Tickets available at http://www.dplfoundation.org/

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Downtown Bend Preschool Parade
Friday, June 21, 2013
10:30 AM

Stories, songs, rhymes & crafts for 3-5 year olds. Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity.

Downtown Bend Familypalooza Dig Into Overnight at the Library
Saturday, June 22, 2013
7:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep surrounded by books? Now is your chance to find out! Children age 6-11 and their parent(s) are invited to attend Overnight @ the Library. The fun begins at 7 pm with family games, crafts, stories and activities. Lights go out at 10:30 when everyone gets into their sleeping bags. We'll give you a snack in the morning and everyone needs to be gone by 8 a.m. Registration is required beginning June 6th. Each child must be accompanied by his/her parent(s) all night long.

Downtown Bend Community Resources
Monday, June 24, 2013
10:00 AM

Deschutes County Homeless Outreach Case Manager Sarah Elliott is available to answer questions and provides community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. North tutor room on the 2nd floor. *pp*

Downtown Bend Cascade Youth and Family Center, Street Outreach Program
Monday, June 24, 2013
2:00 PM

Young adults, 11-24 years of age: access support, connect with help and discover resources that work for you.

Downtown Bend Toddlin' Tales
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:15 AM

An active storytime for children 18-36 months. Read,Rhyme and Romp with stories,songs,rhymes and movements

Downtown Bend Toddlin' Tales
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
11:00 AM

An active storytime for children 18-36 months. Read,Rhyme and Romp with stories,songs,rhymes and movements

Downtown Bend Preschool Parade
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
1:30 PM

Stories, songs, rhymes & crafts for 3-5 year olds. Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develope early literacy skills and foster curiosity.

Downtown Bend Familypalooza Dig Into Dinosaurs
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
3:00 PM

For ages 3+ Did you know there were underwater dinosaurs in Central Oregon millions of years ago? Staff from the High Desert Museum will talk about these giant and mysterious monsters of the sea, plus bring skull and fossil casts from their upcoming exhibit, and a live lizard and bird for evolutionary comparison.

Downtown Bend SCORE
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
5:30 PM

Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone whos been there, done that. SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 7:30 p.m. for free one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other critical business issues with SCORE volunteers in private, confidential sessions. No appointment necessary.

Classic Book Club
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:00 PM

The Classic Book Club will be discussing Persuasion by Jane Austen. Everyone is welcome.

Downtown Bend Community Resources
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:00 AM

Deschutes County Homeless Outreach Case Manager Sarah Elliott is available to answer questions and provides community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. North tutor room on the 2nd floor. *pp*

Downtown Bend Toddlin' Tales
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:15 AM

An active storytime for children 18-36 months. Read,Rhyme and Romp with stories,songs,rhymes and movements

Downtown Bend Baby Steps Storytime
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
11:30 AM

A gentle storytime for infants to 18 months. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.

Downtown Bend Cascade Youth and Family Center, Street Outreach Program
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:00 PM

Young adults, 11-24 years of age: access support, connect with help and discover resources that work for you.

Downtown Bend Express yourself: Writing and Video Journal Making!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:30 PM

Create and record with pop-ups, glitter pens, collage and more. Decorate paper journals and write about your summer adventures. Record a thrilling summer moment and share with your friends!

Library Night at the Bend Elks Baseball
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:30 PM

Homer loves reading and library and is inviting baseball and book lovers to celebrate Library Night with the Bend Elks on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Find out about the Deschutes Public Librarys summer reading program and win free books and other prizes while watching the Elks challenge the Corvallis Knights.

Special $3 discounted tickets are only available online at www.ezticketlive.com/LIBRARY. Children age 12 enjoy free admission, thanks to Premier West Bank, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. For more information please call the library at 541-617-7050.