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Summer with the Library

Take part, get a free book! Pick up a Reading and Activity Log to track your progress, or sign up online. Open to all ages.

Get a Library Card

Getting a library card is free and easy for Deschutes County residents.

US 250

The creation of this country took all of US. Explore overviews of the past 250 years from a variety of perspectives.

Get the DPL Mobile App

Download the DPL Mobile app and browse the catalog, renew items, and place holds on the go. Forgot your library card? The app stores it for you!

READWATCHLISTEN

Explore the Outdoors

Mountains, please! Check out all of the great regional trail guides available from your library.

Check Out a Board Game

Board with your board games? Check out something new from your library, with more than 100 games to choose from.

Hours for Sunday (07/12)

Today’s open and close times for all branches.
Library	Open	Close
Central Drive-thru today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM	9:00 AM	6:00 PM
Downtown Bend	Closed	Closed
La Pine	Closed	Closed
Redmond	Closed	Closed
Sisters	Closed	Closed
Sunriver	Closed	Closed

Featured Events

$"Kids\u0027 Silent Book Club"$

Kids' Silent Book Club

Love reading? Come hang and read with us!

07-13-2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Find Central Library

Middle School Aged Program Elementary School Aged Program Children's Program

Cancelled

BINGO for Books

Celebrate SWL with BINGO and free books!

07-13-2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Find Redmond Library

High School Aged Program

$"Redmond D\u0026D for Beginners"$

Redmond D&D for Beginners

A bi-monthly adult D&D club for beginners.

07-13-2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Find Redmond Library

Adult Program

$"Seeking Kenny: A Wrestler\u0027s Journey"$

Seeking Kenny: A Wrestler's Journey

Hear the cautionary tale of Oregon wrestler Kenny Cox.

07-13-2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Find Central Library

Adult Program

Cancelled

$"US 250: Book Discussion \u0026 Personal History Art Journaling"$

US 250: Book Discussion & Personal History Art Journaling

Discuss America Redux by Ariel Aberg-Riger.

07-14-2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Find La Pine Library

High School Aged Program

Notary Public in the Library

Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.

07-14-2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Find Central Library

Adult Program

$"Seeking Kenny: A Wrestler\u0027s Journey"$

Seeking Kenny: A Wrestler's Journey

Hear the cautionary tale of Oregon wrestler Kenny Cox.

07-14-2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Find Sisters Library

Adult Program

$"La Pine Summer Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Club"$

La Pine Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club

Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!

07-14-2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Find La Pine Library

Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Technology Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

07-14-2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Class

Hats Off to History

Explore the evolution of women's headwear from bonnets to caps.

07-14-2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Find Central Library

Adult Program

Tardes en Familia En Español

Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.

07-14-2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Find Central Library

Family Program Children's Program All Ages Program

Working with the Madman, Architect, Carpenter, and Judge

Revise and polish your manuscript.

07-14-2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Find Central Library

Write Here Adult Program

US 250: Youth Book Conversation + DIY

Read Rebellion 1776 and make a punched tin lantern.

07-15-2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Find La Pine Library

Middle School Aged Program

Baby Story Time

A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

07-15-2026 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Find Central Library

Story Time

Library Adventures Outdoors

Library and outdoor adventures with Nature Connect of Central Oregon.

07-15-2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Venue: Orchard Park

Offsite Family Program Children's Program

$"Sisters Summer Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Club"$

Sisters Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club

Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!

07-15-2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Find Sisters Library

Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Cuentacuentos en español

Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.

07-15-2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Find Central Library

Story Time Family Program Children's Program

Seed Library

Share, donate, and enjoy seeds!

07-16-2026 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Find Central Library

All Ages Program

$"Pop-Up Exhibits with the Children\u0027s Museum of Central Oregon"$

Pop-Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon

Enjoy some of the museum's most loved exhibits!

07-16-2026 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Find Sisters Library

Children's Program

Rescheduled

Why COCC?

Understand what's possible and how to take next steps.

07-16-2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Find La Pine Library

High School Aged Program Adult Program

$"Bend Summer Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Camp"$

Bend Summer Dungeons & Dragons Camp

Join us for a weekly teen Dungeons & Dragons club!

07-16-2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Find Central Library

Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Technology Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

07-16-2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Find Central Library

Class

Tardes en Familia En Español

Arte, juegos, y botanas gratis para todas las edades.

07-16-2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Family Program Children's Program All Ages Program

Teen Open Mic Night at the OAC

Share your talents on a supportive stage.

07-16-2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: The Open Arts Center

Teen Program Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.

07-16-2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: SCP Hotel, Redmond

Write Here Adult Program

Today at the Library

Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Sunday Skate Sessions with Board House

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ● La Pine Library - Community Room

Scroll less. Skate more. Come learn from the Board House crew!

Find La Pine Library

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News

Jul 9, 2026

Deschutes Public Library Board to Extend Director Search

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 Selects New Member for Zone 4

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May 21, 2026

Central Library Welcomes Nearly 20,000 Visitors in Opening Week

The community response to the new Central Library has been nothing short of incredible. During its first full week open to the public, the new library welcomed 19,944 visitors who…
May 20, 2026

Summer with the Library: Fun and Prizes for All Ages-All Summer Long

The warm days are back, and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and explorers of all ages can sign up for the free Summer with the Library program. Then, start…
May 1, 2026

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Apr 29, 2026

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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Apr 20, 2026

"Know Camp" This May with Deschutes Public Library

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Apr 20, 2026

Announcement of Library Board Vacancy

A vacancy will exist for the Zone 4 position on the Deschutes Public Library System board of directors. This zone represents portions east and southeast Bend and surrounding areas.…

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