16425 1st St. PO Box 40 La Pine, OR 97739
Phone: (541) 312-1090 Fax: (541) 536-0752
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The La Pine Library opened its doors in 2000 and has served as an important community hub ever since. This 8,099 square foot building is centrally located and is easily accessible to people who live in the city as well as the outlying areas of southern Deschutes County.
The library’s vibrant children’s area includes an interactive Early Learning Station, while the dedicated teen space offers the perfect location for teens to browse and connect with one another. The adult materials are interspersed with quiet, relaxed reading areas. The library’s community meeting room hosts story times and informative presentations. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.
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10:00 AM - Saturday -
Come in and grab a Creepy Craft kit at any of our library locations during open Saturday hours in October! Each kit will come with supplies to make a not-too-spooky craft at home, featuring a new project every week. Kits available while supplies last.
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Divertidos tiempos de cuentos virtuales con sus bibliotecarios.Toda la familia está invitada a este tiempo de cuentos virtual que ofrece libros para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares. Instalaciones nuevas se estrenan en YouTube cada sábado a las 10am. Para ver este programa, haga clic en el enlace de abajo o introduzca esta dirección a su navegador web; https://bit.ly/2Vfrh53. Este enlace lo llevara a una lista donde encontrara este programa u otros programas familiares divertidos. *oo* *ls*
4:00 PM - Sunday -
Calming stretches, intentionality and mindfulness for kids
10:00 AM - Tuesday -
This program will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays via YouTube at https://bit.ly/2YaurcaJoin community librarians for songs, rhymes, stories and fun!Experts agree that talking, singing, reading, writing and playing with your young child will prepare them for learning how to read, and will teach them the six skills needed to read. A child who enters kindergarten with a strong vocabulary, a love of books, and a familiarity with playing with words, has a definite advantage. You can help those skills develop with story time!For more information about early literacy and how to talk, read, rhyme, play and write with your child, visit: https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/kids/literacy*oo*
12:00 PM - Tuesday -
Learn online with DPL Librarians. https://zoom.us/j/98285624513The majority of mobile devices that aren't Apple products are running the Android operating system. Learn the basics of this OS and common features regardless of the brand of your device.We will cover text messaging, taking and sending pictures, using the Play Store and installing apps, accessing the Internet, managing your contacts and more!Bring your questions and your fully charged Android smartphone or tablet.
6:00 PM - Tuesday -
Join the Zoom meeting here: https://zoom.us/j/99785343189 A recording of this program will be available beginning Wednesday, November 4th at 3:00 p.m.Learn about amazing and fantastic libraries from around (and outside) our world.Join a visual online trip with Librarians Graham Fox and Rya Fennewald to virtually explore the world's greatest library creations, architecture, and secrets that make them so special. Rya Fennewald is a Community Librarian and fell in love with library spaces as a girl. One of her personal favorites is the Law Library at the Santa Barbara Courthouse.Graham Fox has worked at Deschutes Public Library for 5 years and has spent time working and exploring fantastic libraries around the United States. *zm*
6:30 PM - Tuesday -
Everyone can benefit from having a will and advanced health directive. Attorney Rich Miller shares why these legal documents are important and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones in Oregon. Topics to be covered include probate, ways to avoid probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives.Rich Miller is a retired estate planning and tax attorney who practiced in Portland and Bend.*zm*
3:00 PM - Wednesday -
This pre-recorded program will be available beginning October 28 at: https://bit.ly/2zIml0W.Craft whimsical decorations for your at-home desk.We won't try to debate whether or not unicorns are real or fantasy. Instead, we'll create a unicorn bobble head to liven up your at-home desk. You need something to keep you awake during your fourth Zoom class of the day, right?Needed Supplies- 8.5" x 11" paper (thicker paper works best, but printer paper will work)- Scissors- Pencil- Glue stick- Markers, gel pens, colored pencils, or crayons (think rainbow colors)To view this program, click the link below or type this link into your browser https://bit.ly/2zIml0W. This link will take you to a playlist where you will find this program and more fun tween programs.*oo*
10:00 AM - Thursday -
6:00 PM - Thursday -
Discuss any book youd like and compete in online literary trivia. A Read What You Want event is a fun hour where you share ANY book that youve enjoyed lately. Ill ask short questions that let you share snippets of your reading journey. Learn about great reads from the Central Oregon library community!Read What You Want also features 3 rounds of literary trivia (5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard questions). Answer the questions from your smartphone and see who can top the leaderboard. Winner gets glory, library swag, and a 5$ gift certificate to the local coffee place of your choice.Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92161285335 *zm*
Acompañen a su bibliotecario en una noche de canto. ¿Les gustan las canciones del tiempo de cuentos? ¿Quieren aprender canciones y juegos de mano para hacer en casa? Afinen bien sus voces y únanse con nosotros para una noche de canto y diversión. Toda la familia está invitada y se les anima a todos participar. *oo* *ls*
This program will be available Saturday October 31 via YouTube at https://bit.ly/2YaurcaJoin community librarians for Halloween songs, rhymes, stories and fun! Wear your costume!For more information about early literacy and how to talk, read, rhyme, play and write with your child, visit: https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/kids/literacy*oo*
Sus bibliotecarios bilingües recomiendan un libro nuevo cada semana.Bibliotecarios bilingües Rodrigo y Carly les ayuda a encontrar su próximo libro electrónico o audiolibro. Subrayamos libros que disponibles en la plataforma Hoopla o Libby, para que UD pueda empezar a leer de una vez.*oo* *ls*
A link to view this program will be available on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m.Anna (Melendez) Johnson discusses the history and traditions of this important holiday celebration.In this talk presented by Arizona native, former Bendite and Dia de los Muertos enthusiast Anna (Melendez) Johnson, discover the true meaning behind the traditions of this vibrant and colorful Latin American celebration honoring our beloved who are no longer with us. This is not worshipping the dead; this is a celebration of loved ones and their glorious contribution to who we are today.Arizona native Anna Johnson became fascinated by the Dia de los Muertos celebration, regalia and makeup eight years ago when she lived in Oregon. When in college she performed pantomime professionally, so it is not surprising that Anna dresses up and attends Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Arizona. She has won contests for her Catrina look and enjoys taking photos with festival attendees.Anna has attended Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Mesa and Sedona and looks forward to the day when we can all gather again to celebrate traditionally. An Arizona State University broadcast journalism graduate, Anna also studied theatre and public communications in college. With over 20 years of experience as a public information specialist and community theatre volunteer (on and off stage), Anna is at her best when learning about or visiting historic buildings and believes everything with age havalue and has a great story to tell. She currently lives in Goodyear, Arizona and is a writer and editor for the Arizona Game and Fish Departments wildlife conservation magazine Arizona Wildlife Views. *oo*
10:30 AM - Monday -
Music and movement to develop literacy skills. 3-5 yrs. Join live via zoom.Movement and literacy skills are closely connected. Your child will hear songs that include singing, dancing, and musical instruments to build motor skills. 30 min. Grab a scarf, sock anything to wave around and an instrument. If you don't have an instrument, two spoons or pots and pans work!*zm*
6:00 PM - Monday -
A link to view this program will be available beginning Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.Hear about the origins and processes of A Novel Idea, Deschutes Public Library's community-wide reading projectAs DPLS gets ready to announce the 2021 Novel Idea selection, it's an appropriate time to take a look back and consider where A Novel Idea started, where its been and where it might go.Join Chantal Strobel, Liz Goodrich, Ann Malkin, Stacey Donohue and Robert Currie for an inside look at the 18 year old project. Hear how books are selected, how the project has developed over time and some of the team's favorite Novel Idea moments. *oo* *ani*
Learn to create free interactive online forms and surveys that help you collect information for work or school. Join via Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/92044862947 *zm*
Join us for a live reading of the beginning of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones, one of Oregons Battle of the Books titles for the 2020-2021 school year.This book is available for checkout via Overdrive, free with your Deschutes Public Library card, or in paper and downloadable audiobook formats.Part one of our three part series around Unusual Chickens, a 2020-2021 OBOB selection for grades 3-5.Register through the link below.*zm*
This program will be available beginning November 5 at https://bit.ly/2UXwLkFAn impactful visual kitchen experiment that will make you OOH and AHH! Materials needed: Milk (whole or 2%), food coloring, dishwashing liquid, q-tips.To view this program, click the link above or type this link into your browser (https://bit.ly/2UXwLkF). This link will take you to a playlist where you will find this program and more fun family programs.*oo*
Exprésate creando una obra de arte juntos inspirado por un libro infantil. Toda la familia está invitada.*ls* *oo*
2:00 PM - Saturday -
This is a live event. Register here for the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EQjy71YcSv6E8JTno1SmzAA recording of this program will be available beginning Friday, November 13th at 5:00 p.m.Dosa and Other Spontaneous Fermentations of Beans and GrainsJoin Fermentation Revivalist Sandor Katz in a live demonstration and discussion of fermenting beans and grains.Fermentation Revivalist Sandor Katz demonstrates simple traditional techniques for using fermentation to make beans and grains more nutritious and delicious. Dosas are South Indian crepes made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Sandor will demonstrate the process for these start to finish, and also show and discuss other similar methods for fermenting beans and grains.Sandor Ellix Katz is a fermentation revivalist. His books Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation, along with the hundreds of fermentation workshops he has taught around the world, have helped to catalyze a broad revival of the fermentation arts. A self-taught experimentalist who lives in rural Tennessee, the New York Times calls him one of the unlikely rock stars of the American food scene. Sandor is the recipient of a James Beard award and other honors. For more information, check out his website www.wildfermentation.com. *zm*
3:00 PM - Sunday -
A link to view this program on line will be available beginning November 8 at 3:00 p.m.Learn to brew your own kombucha.Learn the basic kombucha brewing process with Carly King. From growing a Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY), to primary and secondary fermentation, Carly will also demonstrate how to store your extra SCOBYs and what to do if you want to stop brewing for a while and then pick it back up. Kombucha is a scientific art and although brewing kombucha seems tricky and scary, it is actually a fairly simple process as long as you follow some crucial guidelines. There is a lot of freedom when brewing kombucha from the flavors you create to how long the brewing process takes. Experimenting with the basic steps is how you make something new and unique!Carly King is a Junior vocal performance major at Southern Oregon University. She has been brewing kombucha since late March of 2020. She is now brewing an average of five gallons of kombucha every two weeks. Her kombucha has become very popular with her friends and family.Kombucha supplies list https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/files/uploads/Kombucha%20Supplies.pdf *oo*
Safely buy and sell items on the popular classifieds site. When people think of buying and selling online the first thing they often think of is Craigslist. This popular classifieds site remains one of the most popular internet markets because of its simplicity and free platform. In this class, you will learn how to browse and search for items, respond to ads, post your own ads with photos and avoid scams and other common pitfalls. *zm*
Test your literary and 2010's knowledge!Do you consider yourself a bibliophile? A bookworm? A booklover? Well, now is your chance to test your literary knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Grab a pen and paper, a quarantine buddy, and a device with internet access. We'll go through a couple rounds of questions to see how well you know books. Be prepared for the obscure, the absurd and the obvious!Join the Zoom event at https://zoom.us/j/95371549258, or by phone at +1-408-638-0968 using Webinar ID 953 7154 9258.*zm*
Make some fun crafts related to Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones, one of Oregons Battle of the Books titles for the 2020-2021 school year.This book is available for checkout via Overdrive, free with your Deschutes Public Library card, or in paper and downloadable audiobook formats.Part two of our three part series around Unusual Chickens, a 2020-2021 OBOB selection for grades 3-5.Register through the link below.*zm*
Explore a forensic science technique for separating the components of a mixture. We'll see if we can analyze which components are in ink to solve a mystery! *oo*
2:00 PM - Thursday -
A link to view this program online will be available beginning Thursday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m.Watch and learn how to tie flies for Fall and Winter fishing with local guide, Adam Ross.Adam Ross is a fly fishing guide with Fly Fisher's Place in Sisters, Oregon. Although Adam specializes in European style nymphing he is well versed in many other fly fishing techniques and strategies. He enjoys teaching the beautiful art of fly tying and fly fishing techniques to novice and experienced anglers alike. All of Adams flies have been specially tied and designed for our local waters. *oo*
A link to view this program will be available beginning Thursday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m.Learn to make this staple of Korean cuisine with Ahja King.Kimchi is a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables. Kimchi variations are limited only by imagination and flavor preferences and can include everything from garlic, onions, radishes and ginger. Traditionally, kimchi was stored in-ground in large earthenware to prevent the kimchi from being frozen during the winter months. It was the primary way of storing vegetables throughout the seasons. In the summer the in-ground storage kept the kimchi cool enough to slow down the fermentation process. Ahja King is an educator, entrepreneur, gardener, reader, wife and mother of three amazing women. Growing up near the Salinas Valley in California, her mother taught her how to grow, glean, harvest and preserve as much food as possible. *oo*
12:00 PM - Friday -
Discuss "The Tatooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris. Click the link above or join at https://zoom.us/j/157999301 or with Meeting ID 157 999 301Physical copies are available first-come first-serve at the Downtown Bend Customer Service Desk. Additional formats can be placed on hold: https://dpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1698072094The incredible story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist and the woman he loved. Lale Sokolov is well-dressed, a charmer, a ladies' man. He is also a Jew. On the first transport from Slovakia to Auschwitz in 1942, Lale immediately stands out to his fellow prisoners. In the camp, he is looked up to, looked out for, and put to work in the privileged position of Tatowierer- the tattooist - to mark his fellow prisoners, forever. One of them is a young woman, Gita, who steals his heart at first glance. His life given new purpose, Lale does his best through the struggle and suffering to use his position for good. This story, full of beauty and hope, is based on years of interviews author Heather Morris conducted with real-life Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. It is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable.*zm*
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