(Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will visit COCC April 16-17 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a “Rise” theme and a visit from Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, April 16-17, to include a series of readings and events at the Bend, Redmond and…
Now in its third decade, A Novel Idea continues to harness the power of books to foster empathy and understanding among people throughout Deschutes County. This year, Ritu Mukerji’s debut novel Murder by Degrees and the youth selection, The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash, promise to spark thought-provoking discussions and events, including in-person…
Roundabout Books is pleased to host professional birding amateur and bestselling author Matt Kracht to share stories from his newest birding guide with full-color illustrations, A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever! The event will be held at Roundabout Books on April 3 at 6:30pm. Featuring 50 of the absolute worst birds…
Redmond Library Community Celebration Join us as we celebrate the new Redmond Library during this free community event. We’ll have live music, artist talks, hands-on activities, a balloon artist, the GlinWood Fae, and plenty of free swag on hand—including limited-edition book bags! Check out the library, check out a book, and enjoy time with other…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Scatter plans and join Deschutes Public Library in the wake of “Know Chaos” this March. Stay on the edge of your seat with a live performance of Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery, The Mousetrap, or participate in a relaxed reading of the play. Discover our state’s historic natural disasters…
Roundabout Books will host Eileen Garvin, bestselling author of The Music of Bees for the paperback release of Crow Talk, a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, in conversation with local author Beth Alvarado. The event will be held at Roundabout Books on…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Meet Instructor, Dani Nichols! Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist, and children’s book author. Her independently-published kid’s book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, sold more than 800 copies in its first 20 weeks in print (by contrast, most independent books sell less than 250 copies over their lifetime). Buzz the Not-So-Brave is in…
(Kristen Riggle) Join Kristen Riggle at a Mastermind and Meetup for aspiring children’ book authors at Dudley’s Bookshop on February 22.
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The New Redmond Library Is Open! The beautiful new library is now open and ready to serve the growing Redmond community for generations to come! Visit us to explore all the amazing resources this dynamic community hub has to offer. Be sure to visit our website for current hours,…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) It’s all hearts and roses as Deschutes Public Library invites you to indulge in “Know Romance” this February. Swoon to the sounds of the Dove String Quartet and learn about 19th century music from the Romantic Era. Deepen your connection to nature with a forest bathing presentation and practice…
