From spotting AI fakes and scams to growing our understanding of civics, we're diving into all things media this October.
Getting a library card is free and easy for Deschutes County residents.
Discover fiction and nonfiction books, as well as movies, that will scare you a little (or a lot). Keep the lights on!
Celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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Censorship divides us, books unite us. Learn more about intellectual freedom and celebrate Banned Books Week with your library.
Cozy season is crafty season! Find inspiration and learn new things with free access to Creativebug.
A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Build your awareness and prepare yourself against scams.
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Come try new things at the library! Join us every other week to learn new skills!
Club de LEGO para todas las edades. Los invitamos a desatar su creatividad e imaginación con LEGO.
Take a break from tech and read together!
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
First crafts for Preschoolers.
Educational and creative sensory play with playdough.
Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.
Dive into K-pop drama and uncover the real story.
Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez.
Full Calendar
Sep 17, 2026
Get curious, think critically, and connect beyond the screen for “Know Media” this October with Deschutes Public Library. First-time voters can build civic literacy skills, explore…
Aug 17, 2026
Let the light pass through and soak up knowledge with “Know Transparent” this September. Reflect on instrumental music and spoken-word poetry together as a contemplative practice.…
Aug 14, 2026
The Deschutes Public Library Board decided on Wednesday evening, August 12, to appoint Chantal Strobel as Interim Library Director. Their decision came in advance of Director Todd…
Jul 29, 2026
Share, donate, and enjoy seeds! This community seed library will help gardeners get started, share resources, grow local seeds, explore new seeds and encourage sustainability in…
Jul 21, 2026
It’s okay to not know it all. Join the library as we explore “Know Nothing” this August. Dive into the unknown world of black holes and learn about the Antebellum South era in the…
Jul 20, 2026
The Central Library has been in full operation for more than two months, and library staff are ready to celebrate this new chapter by hosting an event befitting the role the…
Jul 9, 2026
The Deschutes Public Library Board decided on Wednesday evening to extend their search for a library director. Their decision came after meeting with two candidates on July 7 and…
Jun 15, 2026
Deschutes Public Library Board members voted to appoint Bend resident Brian Tanis to the Zone 4 Library Board position; he was sworn in at the Board’s June 10 meeting at the…
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