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Classes at the Library

The Deschutes Public Library offers free, hands on computer classes on variety of topics. Class size and topics vary based on library facilities and community demand.

The Deschutes Public Library offers free, hands on computer classes on variety of topics. Class size and topics vary based on library facilities and community demand.

In addition to formal classes, the library offers open computer labs where community members can drop in to ask specific technology questions or practice computer skills.

Sign-up for classes online, at your local library, or call one of the following numbers:

  • Bend: 541-617-7080
  • La Pine: 541-312-1090
  • Redmond: 541-312-1050
  • Sisters: 541-312-1070
  • Sunriver: 541-312-1080

Classes Coming Up in the Next 30 Days

Visit the online calendar for a complete listing.

Narrow Class list by library:

  • Mar 25
    Downtown Bend: Tax Aide

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.

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

    AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Come to the library to learn more about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS certified software and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers will also be available to answer some your tax questions.

    Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Saturdays beginning February 4th. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring with you to the session.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Mar 28
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • Mar 28
    Downtown Bend: SCORE Small Business Counseling

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Lobby Tutor Room

    Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

    Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has "been there, done that." SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other critical business issues with SCORE volunteers in private, confidential sessions. No appointment necessary.

    SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. They are a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and have been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. For more information about Central Oregon SCORE please visit their web site at http://centraloregon.score.org.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Mar 30
    Downtown Bend: Job Search Lab

    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Meyer Classroom

    Explore and research job and career opportunities.

    Actively search and apply for jobs in this hands-on workshop. Learn job searching techniques, research new employment websites, and practice skills that will help you find your next job.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Mar 30
    Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Mar 31
    East Bend: Open Computer Lab

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 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 is required.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find East Bend Public Library

  • Apr 1
    Downtown Bend: Tax Aide

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.

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

    AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Come to the library to learn more about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS certified software and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers will also be available to answer some your tax questions.

    Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Saturdays beginning February 4th. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring with you to the session.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 4
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • Apr 6
    Downtown Bend: Resume and Job Open Lab

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Get help updating your resume and searching for jobs.

    Bring your laptop or use a library laptop and spend time working on your resume and searching for jobs.

    In this open lab, you will get advice on your resume, learn job-searching techniques, review employment websites, and practice skills that will help you find your next job. This is a walk-in event. Stay for as short or as long as you'd like.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 6
    Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab/Ayuda Tecnológica (bilingüe)

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Support is available in English or Spanish.

    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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    Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.

    Practique sus habilidades de computación y reciba ayuda del personal de la biblioteca. Encuentre la solución a las preguntas que tenga sobre su Tableta, "E Reader" o Teléfono Inteligente. Abierto al público y libre de costo. Use un computador de la biblioteca o traiga su propio computador o "Laptop". No necesita registrarse.

    *ls*

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 8
    Downtown Bend: Tax Aide

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.

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

    AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Come to the library to learn more about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS certified software and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers will also be available to answer some your tax questions.

    Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Saturdays beginning February 4th. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring with you to the session.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 11
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • Apr 11
    Downtown Bend: SCORE Small Business Counseling

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Lobby Tutor Room

    Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

    Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has "been there, done that." SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other critical business issues with SCORE volunteers in private, confidential sessions. No appointment necessary.

    SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. They are a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and have been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. For more information about Central Oregon SCORE please visit their web site at http://centraloregon.score.org.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 13
    Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 15
    Downtown Bend: Tax Aide

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Free Tax Prep Sessions with certified tax volunteers.

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

    AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Public Library. Come to the library to learn more about tax credits and have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare your taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS certified software and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. Certified tax volunteers will also be available to answer some your tax questions.

    Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library are on Saturdays beginning February 4th. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring with you to the session.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 18
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • Apr 20
    CANCELLED: Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 25
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • Apr 25
    Downtown Bend: SCORE Small Business Counseling

    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Lobby Tutor Room

    Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

    Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has "been there, done that." SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other critical business issues with SCORE volunteers in private, confidential sessions. No appointment necessary.

    SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. They are a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and have been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. For more information about Central Oregon SCORE please visit their web site at http://centraloregon.score.org.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • Apr 27
    Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • May 2
    Redmond: Open Computer Lab

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

    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.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Redmond Public Library

  • May 4
    Downtown Bend: Resume and Job Open Lab

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Get help updating your resume and searching for jobs.

    Bring your laptop or use a library laptop and spend time working on your resume and searching for jobs.

    In this open lab, you will get advice on your resume, learn job-searching techniques, review employment websites, and practice skills that will help you find your next job. This is a walk-in event. Stay for as short or as long as you'd like.

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

  • May 4
    Open Computer Lab/Ayuda Tecnológica (bilingüe)

    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Meyer Classroom

    Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Support is available in English or Spanish.

    Masks are optional 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.

    -------------------

    Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.

    Practique sus habilidades de computación y reciba ayuda del personal de la biblioteca. Encuentre la solución a las preguntas que tenga sobre su Tableta, "E Reader" o Teléfono Inteligente. Abierto al público y libre de costo. Use un computador de la biblioteca o traiga su propio computador o "Laptop". No necesita registrarse.
    *ls*

     Add to Calendar  |   Find Downtown Bend Public Library

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