10:30 AM - Tuesday - Meeting Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.

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12:00 PM - Tuesday -

Learn about the movement that centers those most affected by the climate crisis.

This is a live webinar. Receive the Zoom link by using the “Register Here for Online Access link above.

Explore the history of Intersectional Environmentalism and how IE was founded to shift the environmental narrative to one that centers those most directly impacted by the climate crisis.

Diandra Marizet is a community builder + the executive director of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE). With a background in trend analytics, social enterprise + brand storytelling, Diandra supports a growing shift in how environmental justice efforts are created, organized and supported by individual, community + industry partners. *zm*

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1:00 PM - Thursday -

Discuss These Precious Days Essays by Ann Patchett. Available on Hoopla.
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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. *zm*

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6:00 PM - Thursday -

Learn more about the impact of the Supreme Court.

This is a live webinar. Recieve the Zoom link by using the "Register Here for Online Access" link above.

The Supreme Court of the United States has had a profound influence on American life throughout its history. COCC history professor Murray Godfrey will discuss the evolution of the Court and its changing influence across American history up to the present day.

Murray A. Godfrey is history professor at Central Oregon Community College where he has worked since 2012. He received a Master of Arts degree in History from Texas State University specializing in the history of 17th and 18th century North America. Prior to coming to Central Oregon, Murray previously taught for Austin Community College in Austin, TX and Alamo Community College District in San Antonio, TX.

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9:00 AM - Saturday - Meeting Room

Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!

This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events. This is an inter-generational event intended to encourage interaction and bonding between children and people in their family.

Grab a family member and join us for a hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) afternoon at the library! Hygge is the Danish practice of coziness and warmth and is perfect for the long, cold February nights. We will have board games, books, coloring, puzzles, hot chocolate, and of course, a cozy atmosphere. This is a multi-generational event so bring your grandparents, your aunt, or even your second cousin to bond and be hygge together.

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2:00 PM - Saturday - Meeting Room

Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony.

This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.

Enjoy music from the Dove String Quartet with live singer. Music in Public Places is a program of the Central Oregon Symphony Association. These concerts are held at Central Oregon venues that traditionally are not recognized as being music concert venues. MIPP concerts are designed to offer serendipitous music experiences for the community, free of charge.

The Central Oregon Symphony is a community-based orchestra, the success of which is grounded in the tremendous generosity of its members who volunteer their time and talent for the love of orchestral music. The ensemble was formed in 1967 as a part of the expanding Central Oregon Community College Fine Arts Department.

From modest beginnings the orchestra has grown to become a major player in the local fine arts scene.

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10:30 AM - Tuesday - Meeting Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.

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9:00 AM - Wednesday - Lobby * Registration Required

Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike along the eastern Cascades led by Wanderlust Tours.

This is an in-person program. Registration is required. Wearing a face covering is optional at all library events.

THIS HIKE INCLUDES:

Naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Gear: Snowshoes
Transportation: to and from the event, departing from the Downtown Bend Library Lobby

PLEASE BRING:

Layers: Warm jacket, gloves, hats, snow pants
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Footwear: Snow boots
Miscellaneous gear: Water bottle, snacks, camera, day pack (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please arrive no later than 8:50 A.M. Check in at the Sunriver Library parking lot. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Participants must sign waiver prior to departure. Tour will last approximately three hours, plus transportation time. Bathrooms will not be available in the Library. Please plan accordingly.

Mission: Wanderlust Tours exists to inspire their guests and vibrantly share the natural and cultural history of Oregon in order to instill appreciation and protection of the environment.

Ethic: Wanderlust holds great respect for the natural surroundings of their tours and hope to introduce people to delicate ecosystems while maintaining a low impact on the environment.

Wanderlust Tours offers half-day naturalist-guided tours and trips throughout the year in Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters, Oregon. They have specialized in outdoor tours, outdoor activities, and things to do in Bend Oregon since 1993. Renowned for their knowledgeable and professional guides, Wanderlust small group tours take you away from crowds to seek out the quiet of the Central Oregon Cascade lakes, rivers, forests, and caves. They offer the very best variety of things to do in Bend, Oregon!

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1:30 PM - Wednesday - Meeting Room

Join us for mystery crafting, you never know what you will find in the bag!

What’s inside the bag could be anything. Painting, building, a science experiment, or all three? Come to discover what the mystery is! This program is designed for ages 6-11 years old.

Masks are optional at all in-person library events.

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2:00 PM - Friday - Meeting Room

Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events.

Practice your computer skills and problem-solve with staff. Find answers to your e-reader, tablet and smartphone questions. Free and open to the public. Use a library computer or bring your own laptop or device. No registration required.

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All Day - Monday -

Holiday Closure

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10:30 AM - Tuesday - Meeting Room

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.

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12:00 PM - Tuesday -

Dive into the stories of the world's greatest superhero team!

This is a live Zoom meeting. Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOuoqDovGNY6WkKIMxDqU7tJQOTeiBtN or click the "Register Here for Online Access" link above.

When the Justice League of America first appeared in the pages of "The Brave and the Bold", they took the world of comic books by storm. Now, more than 60 years on, this legendary team has left its mark on movies, television, video games, and more. Join librarian Le Button on a journey through the history of the Justice League. Learn fun facts (like what Wonder Woman and the lie detector have in common), discover forgotten and fascinating characters (ever heard of Vibe, the breakdancing bad boy?), and be inspired to dive headfirst into the stories of the world’s greatest superhero team!

Le A Button is a Collection Development Librarian at Deschutes Public Library. Before coming to DPL, Le held a variety of library positions, most recently at the University of Washington's Tateuchi East Asia Library. When not at work, Le enjoys karaoke, reality television, and anything involving Batman. *zm*

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5:30 PM - Wednesday -

Discuss Listening Still by Ann Griffin.
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Jeanie Masterson has a gift: she can hear the recently dead and give voice to their final wishes and revelations. Inherited from her father, this gift has enabled the family undertakers to flourish in their small Irish town. Yet she has always been uneasy about censoring some of the dead's last messages to the living. Unsure, too, about the choice she made when she left school seventeen years ago: to stay or leave for a new life in London with her charismatic teenage sweetheart. So when Jeanie's parents unexpectedly announce their plan to retire, she is jolted out of her limbo. In this captivating successor to her much-lauded debut, When All Is Said, Anne Griffin portrays a young woman who is torn between duty, a comfortable marriage, a calling she both loves and hates and her last chance to break free.

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6:00 PM - Thursday -

Learn about free legal resources at your library.

This is a live webinar. Receive the Zoom link by using the “Register Here for Online Access” link above.

Deschutes Public Library manages the law library for the county, but what does that mean for you? That means DPL has many ways for Deschutes County residents to access legal resources and information from books and databases to research support to programs and presentations on common legal issues. From the popular Lawyer in the Library program to presentations on the latest in landlord-tenant law, to guides on wills and trusts, find out how the library can help with your legal information needs.

Jenny Pedersen is a Community Librarian with a focus on legal services. She has worked for Deschutes Public Library in a variety of roles since 2008 and has overseen the law library since 2018. Prior to working in libraries, she worked as a researcher at newspapers and television news stations in Canada, England and the US. She can’t believe she waited so long to make the transition to libraries, where she is able to help people one-on-one with their information needs and challenges as well as talk endlessly about books. When not working, she enjoys reading, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, hiking and talking endlessly about books. *zm*

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