Deschutes Public Library News and Events

Second Sunday: Rick Steber

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT

The Deschutes Public Library and Second Sunday are pleased by present an afternoon with local western writer Rick Steber on Sunday, February 12^th at 2:00 p.m. in the Brooks Room of the Downtown Bend Public Library. An open mic will follow the reading and this event is free and open to the public.

Rick Steber has gained a well-deserved national reputation and is best known for writing honest stories about the strong people and the open landscapes of the Old West. His gift to all of us is saving the stories of people that otherwise would be lost and forgotten.

Rick is the author of 27 books. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his achievements in Western literature including the Favell Museum Western Heritage Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, Mid-America Publishers Book Award, Oregon Library Association Award and was a finalist for Oregon Literary Arts Book Award. He is a member of the Western Writers of America and has served as a panelist for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), helping set national educational standards and achievement levels in U.S. Department of Education.

Rick's work has made a significant contribution to preserving the heritage and spotlighting the great beauty of the West. Readers and reviewers have praised his unique writing style that demonstrates and empathy for his characters and a love for the land in which they live. His descriptive prose enlivens the senses and increases understanding of the human spirit.

Reluctant to label himself strictly as a historian, Rick says, "I'm a combination historian, biographer and storyteller. Most of all, I like to tell a good story that gives the reader a sense of time and place." Rick writes in a cabin tucked away in the timbered folds of the Ochoco Mountains of Central Oregon.

For more information about this or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations should contact Lisa at 541/312-1034

Perfect Portraits with Any Camera or Light

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Local photographer Michael Jensen will offer a two-part workshop on portrait photography at the La Pine Public Library on Wednesday, February 8^th from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 15^th from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. for teens and adults. These workshops are free and open to the public and no registration is necessary.

For every level of photographer! Learn how to take a great family portrait for your holiday cards, or environmental portraits in any condition with any lighting available. Day one of this two part workshop will cover camera and portrait basics, rules of composition, and include a LIVE model shoot demo.

Attendees will then be given an assignment to take some portraits of their own, and report back the next week. Instructor Michael Jensen will then offer suggestions on ways of improving areas of the photo and how to manage the light in any condition!

Michael Jenson is the president of JensenOne, a marketing, web design, and photography business. His work will be on display at the La Pine Public Library starting January 19^th through the end of March.

For more information about this or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Lisa at 541/312-1034.

2012 A Novel Idea Book Announced

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Deschutes Public Library Foundation has announced Rules of Civility, a novel by Amor Towles, as its pick for A Novel Idea ... Read Together.

In its ninth year, the community reading event kicks off April 14, with more than 20 cultural programs and related reading events, and culminates in early May with a visit by Towles, who will give three public presentations. All the events are free.

Set in the 1930s, “Rules of Civility” concerns a young woman navigating New York’s upper-crust society. Kirkus Reviews calls the book “an elegant, pithy performance by a first-time novelist who couldn’t seem more familiar with his characters or territory.” Publishers Weekly notes its “strong narrative, original characters and a voice influenced by Fitzgerald and Capote, but clearly true to itself.”

Visit the A Novel Idea webpage for more information and to request a copy of the novel. Interested book groups can request free book club kits by contacting lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

Free Tax Preparation Sessions

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The Partnership to End Poverty, is once again offering free tax preparation assistance sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Come to the library to learn about tax credits and access a free online tax filing program using the IRS certified software TaxWise Online. Certified tax volunteers will be available to answer questions about using the computer, Internet, email, and the online tax program. The volunteers will also help people prepare returns and can answer some tax questions.

Sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.Additional sessions are held around the region. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 541-504-1389 for more information and to sign up for an appointment.

For more information about these sessions, please call 541-504-1389 or visit http://www.takecredit.org.

Know Food

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Know Food

James Beard, American chef and food writer from Portland, once said “Food is our common ground, our universal experience.”

Whether you are a gourmet, an epicurean, a gourmand, a foodie, a locavore, or simply someone who enjoys eating, Deschutes Public Library invites you to Know Food during the month of February. Programs are free and open to the public unless noted.

Programs

Food Matters
Carol Delmonico, of Bend-based Into Balance Life Coaching discusses how to rebalance your life by restructuring your diet. Free and open to the public.

  Thursday, February 2, 6:30 pm
  East Bend Public Library

The Central Oregon Locavore
Nicolle Timm explains the grassroots local food/local farming movement in Central Oregon and how to get involved and make a difference.

  Saturday, February 4, 2012 2:00, pm
  Downtown Bend Public Library

  Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:30 pm
  Redmond Public Library

American Food Now: New Trends in Eating and What They Tell Us About Our Society
Ruth Reichl, a treasured voice on the culinary landscape for many years is a best-selling author, food critic, and former editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, winner of six James Beard awards and serves as a judge on Bravo's Top Chef Masters. Discussion and Q&A followed by book signing.

  Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 pm
  Bend Senior High Auditorium

Part of the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program
$25 preferred seating; $15 general on sale starting January 17 at the COCC Box Office, Boyle Education Center in Bend and Paulina Springs Books in Redmond and Sisters.
Or by phone: 541-383-7575

One Chicken, Three Meals
Local cooking instructor Ahja King demonstrates how to make three different meals out of one chicken. This class is free and open to the public, but limited to 20 participants. Please register at www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or by calling Lisa at 541/312-1034.

  Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm
  Sunriver Area Public Library

  Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 pm
  Redmond Public Library

For more information about this or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz at 312-1032.

Author Survey - We Want to Hear from You

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Library connects you to your favorite authors every day through books, eBooks, audio books, Novelist, reader’s advisory from our qualified staff, and exciting author programs. We are your one-stop shop for finding information about authors, learning more about a variety of books, and checking out the hottest best sellers. And, we now offer a wonderful collection of books available to download onto the device of your choice.

To serve you even better, we would like to know who your favorite authors are. Please visit the online survey and choose five of your favorite authors. Know Authors!