3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Meeting Room

What’s pysanky? Ukrainian egg decorating! Make a version for yourself.

Check out the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating using wax-resist lines and dip dying. The word “pysanky” is related to the base word of “write,” and the art is basically writing on an egg with a fine-point wax pen. We’ll make a simplified version to take home and find out a little more about our Ukrainian friends and neighbors.

Supplies are limited. This program is planned for middle school aged students, youth may bring their trusted adult if they'd like to.

Masks are optional at all in-person library events.

Qué es “pysanky”? ¡Pysanky es la decoración Ucraniana de huevos! Haga una versión de pysanky para usted.

Descubra el antiguo arte Ucraniano de decorar huevos utilizando líneas de cera resistente y teñido por inmersión. La palabra “pysanky” significa “escribir”, y este arte consiste básicamente en escribir sobre un huevo con una herramienta enceradora de punta fina. Haremos una versión simplificada de esto para llevárnoslo a casa, y para aprender un poco más de nuestros amigos y vecinos Ucranianos.

Este programa está planificado para alumnos de sexto a octavo año. Los niños pueden venir acompañados de un adulto de su confianza si gustan.

Los materiales para esta actividad son limitados*ls*

All Day - All Day | Main Lobby

Pick up an easy seed kit and get growing!

Seeds are super cool little packets of life. Grab a kit and start exploring plants that can be grown outside, or in a sunny window.

This kit and its supplies are intended for middle school aged people. Pick this kit up at Redmond's temporary location: 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond

All Day - All Day |

Pick up an easy seed kit and get growing!

Seeds are super cool little packets of life. Grab a kit and start exploring plants that can be grown outside, or in a sunny window.

This kit and its supplies are intended for middle school aged youth. Pick this kit up at Sister's temporary location.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Brooks Room

A monthly book club for youth ages 16-20. Each month's selection will be chosen at the previous meeting. This is an in-person program.

Reading Rainbow is a monthly book club for Teens and Young Adults in Central Oregon. We read Teen and New Adult fiction that centers the stories and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, but encourage anyone interested to join. Our book club meets the second Saturday of the month from 4pm-5pm at the Downtown Bend library. We'll hang out, talk about the book, and have some pizza & snacks.

This event is intended for Teens and Young Adults ages 16-20.

Physical copies of the book can be picked up from the front desk of the Downtown Bend library. These books do not have to be checked out with a library card; we simply ask that you return the book at our meeting or in the book drop when you are done reading. Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks can be accessed using your library card through both Hoopla and Libby.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Meeting Room

Make your own macramé plant hanger. Registration required. This is an in-person program. Registration is required. Masks are optional at all in-person library events. Create your own macramé plant hanger using just a few simple knots. Not only do these plant hangers add to the natural beauty of your house plants, but they're also great for keeping plants in smaller spaces. At the end of this program, everyone will have a completed plant hanger to take home. All supplies included.

This event is intended for Teens & New Adults (15-25).

All Day - All Day |

Pick up an easy DIY Macramé Plant Hanger kit. Registration required to reserve a program kit; kits are limited.Create your own macramé plant hanger using just a few simple knots. Not only do these plant hangers add to the natural beauty of your house plants, but they’re also great for keeping plants in smaller spaces. This DIY grab & go kit includes materials and instructions to make your own macramé plant hanger right at home. Additional supplies and tools may be necessary.

This kit is intended for Teens & New Adults (15-25). Registration is required to receive a program kit. Registration closes at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 18th.

The kit will be available to pick up at the La Pine temporary library space on Saturday, April 22nd.

All Day - All Day |

Pick up an easy DIY Macramé Plant Hanger kit. Registration required to reserve a program kit; kits are limited.Create your own macramé plant hanger using just a few simple knots. Not only do these plant hangers add to the natural beauty of your house plants, but they're also great for keeping plants in smaller spaces. This DIY grab & go kit includes materials and instructions to make your own macramé plant hanger right at home. Additional supplies and tools may be necessary.

This kit is intended for Teens & New Adults (15-25). Registration is required to receive a program kit. Registration closes at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 18th.

The kit will be available to pick up at the Redmond temporary library space (2127 S Hwy 97, Redmond, OR 97756) on Saturday, April 22nd.

All Day - All Day |

Pick up an easy DIY Macramé Plant Hanger kit. Registration required to reserve a program kit; kits are limited.Create your own macramé plant hanger using just a few simple knots. Not only do these plant hangers add to the natural beauty of your house plants, but they're also great for keeping plants in smaller spaces. This DIY grab & go kit includes materials and instructions to make your own macramé plant hanger right at home. Additional supplies and tools may be necessary.

This kit is intended for Teens & New Adults (15-25). Registration is required to receive a program kit. Registration closes at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 18th.

The kit will be available to pick up at the Sisters temporary library space on Saturday, April 22nd.

All Day - All Day |

Pick up an easy DIY Macramé Plant Hanger kit. Registration required to reserve a program kit; kits are limited.Create your own macramé plant hanger using just a few simple knots. Not only do these plant hangers add to the natural beauty of your house plants, but they're also great for keeping plants in smaller spaces. This DIY grab & go kit includes materials and instructions to make your own macramé plant hanger right at home. Additional supplies and tools may be necessary.

This kit is intended for Teens & New Adults (15-25). Registration is required to receive a program kit. Registration closes at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 18th.

The kit will be available to pick up at the Sunriver library on Saturday, April 22nd.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Meeting Room

Grab some seeds and soil, plus supporting DIY projects.

Do you want to grow delicious peas or beautiful flowers? Learn how to start seeds indoors so they can survive a Central Oregon spring. Make seed markers to remember what you planted and where! Try out other creative DIY seed projects. Explore the natural world and these perfect packets of life. Designed for middle school aged people. Designed for middle school aged people. Supplies are free but limited.

Masks are optional at all in-person library events.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Meeting Room

Grab some seeds and soil, plus supporting DIY projects.

Do you want to grow delicious peas or beautiful flowers? Learn how to start seeds indoors so they can survive a Central Oregon spring. Make seed markers to remember what you planted and where! Try out other creative DIY seed projects. Explore the natural world and these perfect packets of life. Designed for middle school aged people. Supplies are free but limited.

Masks are optional at all in-person library events.