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Media Literacy for All

From spotting AI fakes and scams to growing our understanding of civics, we're diving into all things media this October.

Get a Library Card

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

Frightfully Good Reads

Discover fiction and nonfiction books, as well as movies, that will scare you a little (or a lot). Keep the lights on!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

READWATCHLISTEN

Celebrate Your Right to Read

Censorship divides us, books unite us. Learn more about intellectual freedom and celebrate Banned Books Week with your library.

Creativebug

Cozy season is crafty season! Find inspiration and learn new things with free access to Creativebug.

Hours for Wednesday (10/14)

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	8:00 PM
Downtown Bend	Closed	Closed
La Pine	10:00 AM	6:00 PM
Redmond Drive-thru today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM	9:00 AM	7:00 PM
Sisters	10:00 AM	6:00 PM
Sunriver	10:00 AM	6:00 PM

Featured Events

Crafternoon

First crafts for Preschoolers.

10-14-2026 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM Find Central Library

Children's Program

Playdough Playtime

Educational and creative sensory play with playdough.

10-14-2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Find Central Library

Children's Program

Redmond Teen Library Council

Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.

10-14-2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Cancelled

Escape Room: Galaxy Challenge

Dive into K-pop drama and uncover the real story.

10-14-2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Find Redmond Library

High School Aged Program

Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español

Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez.

10-14-2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Adult Program

Technology Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

10-15-2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Find Central Library

Class

Club de LEGO en Español

Club de LEGO para todas las edades. Los invitamos a desatar su creatividad e imaginación con LEGO.

10-15-2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Family Program Children's Program All Ages Program

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

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

10-15-2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Find Redmond Library

Write Here Adult Program

Get Ready for College

College planning made clear and organized.

10-15-2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Find Central Library

High School Aged Program Adult Program

$"Who Speaks for Bend\u0027s Trees?"$

Who Speaks for Bend's Trees?

Inside the Bend Tree Project.

10-16-2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Find Central Library

Adult Program

Sensory-Friendly Story Time

A story time for children with diverse sensory needs.

10-16-2026 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM Find Central Library

Story Time Children's Program

Crafternoon in English y Español

Draw, paint, color, glue....let's try something new!

10-16-2026 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM Find Central Library

Children's Program

Zine Crafting: From Sketchbook to Copy Machine

Hey, you. Let's write a zine!

10-16-2026 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Find Central Library

High School Aged Program Adult Program

Solar Viewing: A Look at our Closest Star

Join the staff of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory in a guided solar viewing!

10-17-2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Find Sisters Library

All Ages Program

Today at the Library

Children's Program

Crafternoon

12:00 PM – 12:40 PM ● Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)

First crafts for Preschoolers.

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Write Here Adult Program

Quiet Writing Time

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ● Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.

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Adult Program

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ● La Pine Library - Meeting Room

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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Adult Program

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ● Redmond Library - Study 4

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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Adult Program

Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Sessions en Inglés y Español

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ● Central Library - Study 6 (3rd Floor)

Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

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Elementary School Aged Program

Early Readers Book Club

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM ● Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)

Monthly book club for kids ages 6-9! Read together, craft together, and celebrate library joy together!

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Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Redmond Teen Library Council

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ● Redmond Library - Community 2

Join us to help shape libraries that support teen wellness.

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Children's Program

Playdough Playtime

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ● Central Library - Creative 1 (2nd Floor)

Educational and creative sensory play with playdough.

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Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Sculpture Needle Felt: Alien Autopsy

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ● Central Library - Community 1

The media loves to chat aliens - now it's time to create your own extraterrestrial artistry!

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Elementary School Aged Program

Scales & Tales

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ● Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)

Beginner tabletop role-playing game for 8-12 year olds!

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Story Time Family Program Children's Program

Cuentacuentos en español

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ● Central Library - Youth Programing (2nd Floor)

Traigan a sus pequeños a leer, cantar y jugar.

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Middle School Aged Program High School Aged Program

Da Vinci's Workshop

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ● Sisters Library - Community Room

Mini MakerSpace for ages 10+

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High School Aged Program

Cancelled
Escape Room: Galaxy Challenge

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ● Redmond Library

Dive into K-pop drama and uncover the real story.

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Adult Program

Child Abuse - Signs, Symptoms & Prevention with KIDS Center

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ● La Pine Library - Community Room

Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize them.

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Library Meeting

Library Board Meeting

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ● Central Library - Community 2

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

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Adult Program

Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ● Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Lean y discutan una novela clásica de Gabriel García Márquez.

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Adult Program

Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ● Central Library - Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)

La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.

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Adult Program

Reading the Rainbow

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ● Central Library - Community 1

A poetry event with Oregon poets Carol Barrett and Judith H. Montgomery

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Full Calendar

News

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La Pine Library: Seed Library

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“Know Nothing” this August with Deschutes Public Library

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Central Library Hosts Community Grand Opening Celebration August 15

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