Public libraries are the foundation for the Governor’s 40-40-20 plan which has set a new educational goal for all of Oregon. Governor Kitzhaber’s ambitious goal states that by 2025 all adult Oregonians will hold a high school diploma or equivalent, 40% of them will have an associate’s degree or a meaningful postsecondary certificate, and 40% will hold a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree. Why are public libraries so critical for 40-40-20? If children enter kindergarten ready to read their academic success will continue, leading to better chances for high school graduation and advanced education. Reading aloud helps achieve that goal by showing children that reading is fun and important, and that they will find themselves and their interests in books. Plus each time they hear a book they are learning about print and vocabulary, essential tools for learning to read.

Deschutes Public Library supports early literacy in a variety of ways. Besides our award-winning story times, guest speakers/authors, a wealth of books, stellar staff and resources, DPL will launch the first Early Learning Center at the Redmond Public Library this spring. This special area will support the building blocks of literacy with fun and interactive play for children and parents. Contact your local library if you have a parent group that would like to be visited by library staff to learn more about early literacy and how to raise a reader. The Library has also created an early literacy calendar for 2013 & 2014 that supports parents and caregivers with ideas to get babies, toddlers and preschoolers on their way to reading.

For more information about the importance of early literacy, please visit the Library’s website: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/kids/earlylit/.

Assistant Director Kevin Barclay

The Deschutes Public Library Board has two open positions on the May 21, 2013 ballot. If you are interested in serving on our Board please check out the following link for more information http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/board/board_vacancy.aspx.

Do hearts and flowers nauseate you? Relationship on the skids? Allergic to chocolate? No problem. Instead of feeling bitter about another Valentine’s Day why not go on a blind date with a book? This year on Valentine’s Day when you stop by your local branch library you’ll find a display of books wrapped in paper. Pick the one that looks good to you, check it out, and take it home. Beneath the wrapper you’ll discover a book handpicked by our staff. The blind date books won’t disappoint you, let you down, or break your heart (unless you happen to have picked a tear jerker). So this February 14, skip watching the romantic comedy and ordering take out. Head to your branch library and let Deschutes Public Library set you up on a blind date with a book. For more information about this or other library services, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org.

For the 5th consecutive year Bend Public Library will host free tax preparation sessions in the 2nd floor computer lab in conjunction with VITA, an IRS sponsored program. This year United Way of Deschutes County and the Partnership to End Poverty will be organizing and supporting the local program. Sessions begin February 2 and run through April 15th. Bend Public Library tax preparation days and times are:

• Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon – 5 p.m.

The free tax preparation assistance will focus on insuring that individuals, who qualify, take advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit- (EITC or EIC) and Child Tax Credit- (CTC), which benefits mid to low income taxpayers.

Free tax preparation is generally available to individuals who made less than $50,000 in 2012. Additionally, help can be provided for people who owned their own business, did not show a loss or have employees and did not carry inventory or need to depreciate. Other advantages to using this service is that returns can be filed online, which means refund checks arrive within 7-14 days and can be delivered safely using Direct Deposit.

For complete details about this service, including Deschutes County locations, days and times, qualification criteria, how to set up an appointment and what information to bring, visit www.takecredit.org. Or for specific information about service at the Bend Public Library call 541-389-6507.

What does Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Greenblatt have in common with Simon & Garfunkel, Shakespeare, and Monty Python? Get your tickets today for Stephen Greenblatt’s presentation at Bend High School on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Author! Author! Literary Series. The Author! Author! Literary Series celebrates the finest authors writing today. These acclaimed voices are critical to expand the cultural landscape in Central Oregon and the Library Foundation believes the series will improve literacy in the region, strengthen community dialogue, and enhance the programs and services of the Deschutes Public Library.

Stephen Greenblatt has been called the most influential literary scholar of his generation. He will discuss his prize winning novels The Swerve and Will in the World and do an extensive question and answer session. The Library Foundation will also gift several copies of his books to area high schools as well as tickets to his presentation to expose students to quality literature and authors. Tickets are available at http://www.dplfoundation.org/.

Deschutes Public Library is proud to host Rick Yancey as this year’s touring teen author. Mr. Yancey is the author of the popular Alfred Kropp series of books for teen readers and has a new title, Fifth Wave, coming in May 2013. He will visit eight schools in Central Oregon from March 11 - 13, with a presentation covering topics such as the life of a professional author and how inspiration can turn ideas and events into great stories. DPL will provide copies of some select Yancey titles to participating schools.

“Our visiting author series is an incredible opportunity for area students to gain exposure to creative professionals,” says Community and Teen Services Librarian April Witteveen. “Authors receive a lot of respect in the schools since we have so many great readers— and getting to meet the creator of your favorite book is just like meeting a rock star!”

There will be an additional presentation held on Tuesday March 12, 6:30pm, at the Downtown Bend Public Library: an Evening with Rick Yancey. This program will be open to the public and registration is suggested. See DPL’s online calendar for information and registration: www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association, has created a free app to help teens, parents, librarians and library staff, educators, and anyone who loves YA literature access to the past three years' of YALSA's awards and lists. The app is currently only available in the Apple App Store, but is in development for Android devices as well. Learn more here: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/products/teenbookfinder.

Know Clue: Central Oregon CSI
From documenting the scene to collecting evidence, learn how real-life crime scene investigation is done—and how it differs from what you see on television—with Bend Police officer Canyon Davis.

February 21, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Public Library

Know Clue: Hitchcock - Anxiety, Sex and Peeping Toms
Professor Greg Lyons will present a short lecture before the film and then lead a discussion or answer questions about Hitchcock’s cinema following screening.

February 21, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Tin Pan Theater
541-241-2217
tinpantheater@gmail.com
Concessions available for purchase
Screen and discuss I Confess

February 26, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Redmond Public Library
Screen and discuss Rear Window
Pizza will be provided

Know Clue: D.B. Cooper and the Exploding Whale
Popular author William L. Sullivan takes us on a slide show tour of legendary Northwest folk heroes, from Sacajawea and Opal Whitely to D.B. Cooper and Bigfoot.

February 23, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Public Library

February 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Sisters 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.

eBooks are now more popular than ever. Audio books and ebooks from the library's Digital Downloads are being checked out more than 13,000 times each month and now account for more than 5.5% of everything checked out from the library. New titles are being added every few weeks. If you're looking for something to read or listen to on your tablet, smart phone, or eReader, give Digital Downloads a try.

Given the increasing popularity of library eBooks, you might wonder why some of the newest and hottest titles aren't in Digital Downloads. Some of the largest publishers have choosen not to sell eBooks to libraries. If you don't see a popular or best selling title in our Digital Downloads, it isn't because we've overlooked it. The eBook or audio book isn't there because we are unable to purchase it. Visit our website to find out more about what libraries are doing about the issue and to see what you can do to help.

Libraries Closed

All Deschutes Public Libraries will be CLOSED Thursday, April 11 to update the library’s technology system. Libraries will reopen on Friday, April 12 as scheduled.

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