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. Get your tickets today for his presentation and discussion at Bend High School on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Author! Author! Literary Series. 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 www.dplfoundation.org.

Stephen Greenblatt has a colorful past that he discusses in an article in the Harvard Gazette: “I spent a summer as a counselor at a summer camp where I played the guitar and sang mournful folk songs with a fellow counselor. He talked about introducing me to a pal of his with the idea that we might possibly sing together, but, with my eye on college, I declined," Greenblatt said. "My fellow counselor was Art Garfunkel, and his friend was Paul Simon. And, while studying for a B.A. (1966) and M.A. (1969), he performed with a group of students who went on to become the Monty Python's Flying Circus troupe. "My name occasionally turns up in the early shows," he said, "usually in grotesque situations and invariably drawing a somewhat mysterious laugh from the studio audience."

Mr. Greenblatt is the third author coming to Central Oregon as part of the Library Foundation’s Author! Author! Literary Series. Author! Author! brings in four authors that are regarded as the most brilliant writers of our time. 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. The final author in this year’s series is Edgar Award winner Erik Larson coming Thursday, June 20 to Bend High.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit 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.

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. Visit DPL’s online calendar for information and registration.

Find a great read on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Members enter at 9:00am) and Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Book sale is located at the Deschutes Library Admin Bldg., 507 NW Wall St.

Info: 541-617-7047
Email: foblibrary@gmail.com

From now until March 9, 2013 if you shop at Barnes and Noble mention the Library’s name or provide them with Bookfair ID #11041530 and a portion of your sales will benefit the Library. All online purchases benefit the Library through March 14. How to take part?

Go to http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
From the payment page, scroll to the very bottom and choose “check this box if it is a Bookfair Order.”

Note: If signed into your BN.com account, you may need to click “change” on the payment section on the Checkout page and then scroll to the bottom. Enter Bookfair ID #11041530.

“A Novel Idea” celebrates 10 years of reading, book discussions, and cultural programs and author presentations! Be a part of history. Join in A Novel Idea from Saturday, April 13 – Saturday, May 4. Read The Snow Child, attend 25 free cultural programs, discuss the book with friends, and meet author Eowyn Ivey on Friday, May 3 at the Tower Theatre and Saturday, May 4 at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. All programs and author presentations are free.

For more information: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/events/novelidea/

Who Are Shakespeare’s Women?
Amy Greenstadt, professor of English at Portland State University, takes a closer look at Shakespeare’s most memorable women and how they challenged gender stereotypes of Elizabethan England. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 2, 3:00 p.m.
East Bend Public Library

Sunday, March 3, 2:00 p.m.
Sisters Public Library


Elizabethan Fast Food
The humble potpie was once the height of culinary style. During the Elizabethan era, chefs crafted these savory pastries for the royal households of France and England. But hand-held pies were popular among street vendors who could sell them as portable meals. Learn to make your own modern version with Ahja King. Free; limited to 20 participants; registration required. Register at the links below.

Sunday, March 3, 2:00 p.m.
La Pine Public Library

Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
East Bend Public Library


Shakespeare on the Screen
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Screen Hamlet (1996), starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 5, 6:00 p.m.
Tin Pan Theater, Bend
A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays in the 1999 Academy Award winning film, Shakespeare in Love. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 p.m.
Tin Pan Theater, Bend
Tin Pan Theater: 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend


Second Sunday: Shakespeare’s Sonnets
First published in 1609, Shakespeare's sonnets deal with themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty and mortality. Join actor and Shakespeare aficionado Alastair Morley Jacques for a performance worthy of The Bard of Avon. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 10, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Public Library


Becoming Shakespeare
David McCandless, a professor of Shakespeare studies at Southern Oregon University, introduces us to Shakespeare and shares some fascinating and surprising information about the greatest playwright of all time. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.
Sunriver Area Public Library

Sunday, March 17, 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Public Library


Dressing Shakespeare: From Page to Stage
Robert Brewer-Wallin, who has designed costumes for theatre, film and dance productions for over 15 years, explores the creative and collaborative aspects of design, where the inspiration comes from, and the challenges of working with stories that have been told for over 400 years. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 23, 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Public Library

March is the month for learning the creation of comics at Deschutes Public Library. Two well-known comic artists will be explaining and teaching their art, inviting audience members to participate.

Phil Yeh is known as the Godfather of the American graphic novel. He is the founder of Cartoonists Across America and the World, has written 90 books and comics, and received a Children’s Choice Award for Dinosaurs Across America. Phil’s workshops emphasize “the importance of reading and observing the real world to be creative.” The audience will help him create a cartoon strip, focusing on characterization.

Isaac Paris specializes in kamishibai, the Japanese form of storytelling using comics. He will lead a series of improvisational drawing games. His unique style has been described as “slam cartooning,” and a fellow cartoonist stated, “It is an incredible thing to see because everyone just immediately falls under his spell.”

Both programs are for age 10 through adult. The schedule is as follows:



Phil Yeh
Redmond Library, March 2 @ 2:30
Downtown Bend Library, March 5 @ 3:30



Isaac Paris
Redmond Library, March 26 @ 6:30
Downtown Bend Library, March 27 @ 2:00


For more information contact April Witteveen, community librarian, at 541-617-7079 or aprilw@deschuteslilbrary.org.

Teens are invited to explore the concept of "look away look within" through poetry, rap, and hip hop with MOsley WOtta. Workshop participants are encouraged to present their own work.

April 3rd, Downtown Bend, 2-3
April 4th, La Pine, 12:25-1:15
April 10th, Redmond, 2:30-3:30

Public libraries are the foundation for the Governor’s 40-40-20 plan which has set a new educational goal for all of Oregon. Deschutes Public Library supports early literacy in a variety of ways. Besides our award-winning story times, guest speakers/authors, a wealth of books, and stellar staff and resources, DPL will launch the first Early Learning Space at the Redmond Public Library in April. Two Redmond businesses stepped up to the plate to support this initative by sponsoring the Imagination Station for six months each. This special area will support the building blocks of literacy with fun and interactive play for children and parents. The Library thanks Eberhards & Mazatlan for their support and giving back to the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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