“Know Nostalgia” this September with Deschutes Public Library

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Evoke a bittersweet yearning for the past guaranteed to warm the heart. Learn about Barbie’s role in society and enjoy singalongs from the 1960s onwards. Explore nostalgic games for all ages and screen the documentary about the world’s last Blockbuster. Discover beloved roadside attractions along Highway 97 and teens can take home a blast-from-the-past craft kit. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.

Sensational Songs from the Past

Listen and sing along to your favorite songs from the 1960s onwards. The Song Collectors, Peggy Frede and Gina Rosbrook, share a wonderful lifetime of singing, playing instruments and directing shows and concerts.

The Last Blockbuster Documentary Screening

This nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster’s demise and how one last location in Bend, Oregon, keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive. Followed by a Q&A with writer/producer Zeke Kamm.

Swift Night Out

Learn about Vaux’s swifts with Naturalist Damian Fagan as the birds circle overhead getting ready to drop into their nighttime roost in the Boys and Girls Club chimney. Registration is now full.

Teen Camp Crafts Take-Home Kit*

Keep the summer vibes going with a fun-filled kit to complete nostalgic camp crafts like friendship bracelets, Tetris magnets, pony bead keychain lizards and more. This program is intended for teens. Registration required; registration ends September 3.

Songs and Stories from the American West

Modern day troubadour and award-winning songwriter Kerry Grombacher performs original contemporary folk and Western songs. Through his music Kerry tells fascinating stories set in the landscape where he’s worked and toured.

Route 97 20th Century Roadside Attractions

Much like the celebrated Route 66, Deschutes County had its share of roadside attractions and events that helped define mid-century travel and tourism. Join Kelly Cannon-Miller for a nostalgic trip down Highway 97.

Civics 101: Civics is for Everybody*

Revisit the importance of civic involvement to support a democracy. Judy Stiegler shares the value of the simple act of voting and Oregon’s governmental structure at the state and local levels. Registration required.

Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon

Hear the tale of a doomed 1900s resort near Tillamook. Author Jerry Sutherland’s latest book Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon is more than a history, it is the biography of a time and place, as well as the people who built it.

All Ages Game Night with Modern Games

Our friends from Modern Games provide a selection of fun, nostalgic games with staff support to help you discover your next favorite game. This program is for all ages and children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

What a Doll!

Join us on a trip down Memory Lane and learn how Barbie’s stylish clothes and her hundreds of jobs over the decades reflected the societal values of the times. Share your favorite Barbie memory or even show your own Barbie!

Women and the Oregon State Insane Asylum

Now called the Oregon State Hospital, Oregon’s first official state insane asylum opened in Salem in 1883. Join Rebekah Averette to hear the surreal and peculiar reality of women patients from 1900-1910.

For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

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