(Image | Courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Mermaids and Trekkies unite this October as Deschutes Public Library presents Know Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and decide for yourself if there really are Mermaids Among Us. Learn about the real and fantastical libraries of the world…
If it’s been awhile since you’ve used your library card, we wanted to let you know that we have added thousands of new books, movies, music and more (click here) in the Sunriver Library. We’ve even waived late fines! Our libraries have reopened for light browsing (details). But if you prefer to borrow books, audiobooks…
“Twins, Organic Farming and a Race to Save the Human Race — or Some of It…” You’ll never look at technology or poetry the same way again. A darkly funny, unlikely buddy story of humans and machines and the earth. It’s about dominion over the body, it’s about identity and it’s funny (bears repeating). Luci…
September 17 is a big day for the Waterston Desert Writing Prize. Not only will the sixth annual awards ceremony be held, recognizing the overall Prize winner, the two finalists and the inaugural student essay winner, but also, the High Desert Museum, Central Oregon’s renowned natural and cultural history museum, will make official its adoption…
Deschutes Public Library has carefully opened access to resources and services over the past three months. The next step in this phased reopening has begun, as Deschutes Public Library has provided the public with increased access to library buildings. Libraries are beginning this next phase of greater access (Phase 2) in stages: La Pine Library,…
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “Faltofar” by Morri Stewart.] When evil strikes, it is up to the brave ones to usher in salvation. In Faltofar, a land filled with many different mystical creatures, darkness has awakened, killing the trees and corrupting the rivers. How will the citizens of the land defeat this magical…
The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to help #ChalktheVote in celebration of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. This fun, easy-to-socially-distance activity takes place the week of August 24-29. August 26 is the centennial of the 19th Amendment (a.k.a. Women’s Equality Day). Create your own chalk tribute to our precious right to vote! Use…
(Sunriver Art Fair poster | Courtesy of The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce) The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce announces the following upcoming events: A Socially Distanced Evening of Gratitude Where Toast & Jam Thanks You for Your Support On Wednesday, August 12, beginning at 6pm, join us at the Sunriver Resort as we celebrate…
The Deschutes Public Library Board has approved finalizing the purchase of land for a future Central Library, taking another important step forward in the library’s capital plan to expand and enhance library buildings and services across Deschutes County. The 12.75-acre parcel is being purchased for $1,350,000 and is located west of Highway 20 near Robal…
(Bend’s Morri Stewart has published Faltofar, a young adult fantasy novel | Photos courtesy of Morri Stewart) Morri Stewart has published her first book, the Young Adult fantasy novel, Faltofar. After having worked on Faltofar for a number of years, Morri decided to hire an editor to fine-tune her book. Her web search led her…
