Our current recession resulted in two major impacts on the Library. First of all, declining revenue from taxes has placed a strain on our ability to fully meet the needs of our community. Secondly, visits to the Library and checked out of materials is at the highest level in our more than 100 year history. So how have we managed? With a lot of help from our Friends!

The Library would like to thank its five Friends of the Library organizations in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver for supporting us through providing time and money to the Library from book sales, volunteer recognition, and special programs throughout the year. The Friends of the Library organizations in Deschutes County donated $35,940 to the Library in support of the materials collection, outreach services, and the “A Novel Idea…Read Together” program.

The Friends also provided thousands of books for the Project Connect program that supports and creates lasting solutions for those experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon. For more information about your local Friends organization, please visit: www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/support/friends.aspx.

Join us for a free and festive evening as we celebrate the 10th annual “A Novel Idea Unveiled” at the Downtown Bend Library on Saturday, December 1 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, no-host wine and beer, and a literary raffle! This event is open to the public.

Library Foundation presents Pulitzer Prize winning Author Jennifer Egan



Save the date to see Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan – Thursday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Egan will present at Bend High Auditorium as part of the Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series. Jennifer Egan is the author of several books including A Visit from the Goon Squad; The Keep; and Look at Me.

For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.dplfoundation.org.

The Author! Author! literary series is made possible by the Starview Foundation, Bendbroadband, The Bulletin, and Oregon Humanities.

The Deschutes Public Library participated in Project Connect for the 6th year in a row. Project Connect is a one day event held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds that supports those in need with vital services. The mission of Project Connect is to rally our region to support and create lasting solutions for those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness here in Central Oregon.

More than 15 Library staff volunteered their time to help with the event. The Library’s jobs and careers table spoke to more than 120 people in need of employment support. The bookmobile gave away thousands of books that were donated from the five Friends of the Libraries organizations. And, hundreds of Project Connect visitors learned about library services and programs available to them free of charge.

Video recordings of librarians performing favorite storytime songs, rhymes, tickles and lap bounces are now available for your viewing pleasure. You'll find old favorites such as "I'm a Little Hunk of Tin," counting rhymes such as, "One Little Cloud," movement rhymes such as "Three Little Mice," and baby bounces and tickles.

Take a look at http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/kids/earlylit/videos/.

Need help with the latest electronic devices? The Library is here to help! Visit the Tech Showcase on display at the Downtown Bend Library and practice your skills on the latest devices from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. weekends.

Staff from Bend Research will amaze you with facts and formulas of scientific discovery and experiments. There will be some hands-on opportunities! For ages 6 to 11.

• Redmond Library—November 7, November 28, December 5 at 3:00
• Downtown Bend Library—November 14 and December 12 at 3:00
• East Bend Library—November 29 at 4:00

The Deschutes Public Library and Nature of Words welcome poet Paisley Rekdal and singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon to the Downtown Bend Public Library for November’s Second Sunday event.

This Second Sunday program follows the 2012 The Nature of Words Literary Festival, which takes place in Bend November 7–11. Rekdal and Gordon will read and perform on November 11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Downtown Bend Public Library. An open mic follows the reading.

For 75 years the American Library Association has been awarding the Caldecott Medal to the most distinguished picture book of the year. Now it's your chance to "Celebrate 75: The What's, How's and Why's of the Caldecott" and to choose the one you think should win. There will be discussions on line of the best reviewed books, workshops at each library about the criteria for the award, and a chance to vote in January for Deschutes County's Mock Caldecott. Visit the Celebrate 75 page to see the first round of books being considered: www.deschuteslibrary.org/celebrate75/.

Be sure to attend a "Celebrate 75" workshop at your library:

• La Pine Library, November 6 at 4:30
• Downtown Bend Library, November 10 at 1:00
• Sisters Library, November 11 at 1:30
• Redmond Library, November 13 at 6:30
• Sunriver Library, November 15 at 4:30

Studies show that seniors who exercise their brains enjoy not only cognitive benefits but a healthier, happier life. Deschutes Public Library has an array of services designed to support seniors in their pursuit of lifelong learning.

The Library’s Homeward Bound program delivers service to Deschutes County residents who are unable to visit their local library. A selection of preferred books, audio books, and music CDs, are delivered to the homebound resident. Local senior centers enjoy the Library Rendezvous program, a recreational outing where seniors visit the Library and receive staff assistance to find the right materials to check out. The library also facilitates senior book clubs in retirement facilities that provoke lively discussions and promote social and intellectual engagement.

More than 5,000 large print titles, and 10,000 audio books, are available for individuals with visual limitations. Seniors can also enjoy the Library’s Digital Downloads book collection where books can be read on an eReader or tablet that allows print to be enlarged and brightened. A wide variety of free, hands-on computer classes are especially popular for seniors who want to begin with the basics such as keyboarding and operating a mouse and progress to classes that cover eBooks, Facebook, the Internet, and email. For more information about the library’s current programs for seniors, please call the library at 541-617-7080 or email Timothy at timothys@deschuteslibrary.org.

Unscripted: The Art and Fun of Improvisational Comedy

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 • 4:30 p.m. • La Pine Public Library
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Public Library

Sometimes the funniest moments in comedy are those that are unscripted. Learn about improvisational comedy with the Bend comedy troupe Triage on Wednesday, November 7, at the La Pine Public Library at 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Troupe members will introduce the audience to improv, demonstrate interactive games, and engage in a discussion about the form.



Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

Thursday, November 8, 2012 • 6:30 p.m. • East Bend Public Library
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 • 4:30 p.m. • Sunriver Area Public Library

Studies have shown that laughter can trigger healthy physical changes in the body. From playing a crucial role in social bonding to increasing pain tolerance, laughter imparts benefits that last long after a good joke is told. Certified life coach, registered nurse, and laughter yoga practitioner Carol Delmonico will share how people can use laughter to reduce stress and boost their immune system. As a certified laughter yoga leader, Delmonico will also lead a laughter yoga demonstration, a practice that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing.

Friday, December 7, 2012 • 1:00 p.m. • Sunriver Area Public Library
Monday, December 10, 2012 • 11:00 a.m. • La Pine Public Library

Ring in the season with the Bells of Sunriver as they play traditional and contemporary holiday tunes on Friday, December 7, at the Sunriver Area Public Library at 1:00 p.m. and on Monday, December 10, at 11:00 a.m. at the La Pine Public Library. Library patrons are invited to sing along as they listen in on the performance by this crowd-pleasing group. These programs are free and open to the public. The Bells of Sunriver is active in the community, presenting programs at schools, retirement homes and community events. For more information, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Tina at 541-312-1034.

Bend: Looking for a good book to cozy up with this winter? Look no further than the Friends of the Bend Libraries Winter Book Sale at 507 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon on Saturday, Dec 1 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 2 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact 541.289.1622

The Friends of the Bend Libraries Art Committee call for photography. The next exhibit will be "Art of Photography." The exhibit runs November 7, 2012 through February 4, 2013. Contact Denise @ (541) 389-9846.

La Pine: Join the La Pine Friends of the Library for their annual end of year meeting Monday, November 12, 1:00 p.m. at the La Pine Library. Share ideas and news about what the Friends are up to.

Redmond: Beginning November 5th the Friends of Redmond Library Bookstore will be decorated for the holidays. There will be special sales on Christmas books, children's books, teen books and more. Come find something special to help fill that Christmas stocking.

Sisters: Drop in the Sisters Friends of the Library “Book Corner” every Tuesday and Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to buy some nifty books at thrifty prices! Come join fellow business owners and nonprofits on Thursday, December 13 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Sisters Public Library.

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