Summer with the Library Heats Up!
The long days of summer are here, and that means more time for reading and enjoying fun activities—and earning prizes when you join Summer with the Library! Kids and teens get a book and adults get a custom word poetry magnet set just for signing up. Complete a reading and activity log to get another prize and be entered into the drawing for grand prizes. Be sure to check out our Events guide for a look at all of the great summer programs coming up in July, including our Summer Together Celebrations on 7/22 at Heritage Park in La Pine, 7/26 at Kiwanis Park in Bend, and 7/29 at Village Green Park in Sisters.
Building for the Future: Bond Projects Update
Remodeling of the La Pine and Sisters Libraries is entering the home stretch, with both locations approaching their re-opening early this fall. Stay tuned for information about grand opening celebrations when we have firm dates. While the temporary Sisters Library remains open, the temporary La Pine Library is now closed due to structural damage following a car accident. In Redmond, the footprint of the new library is beginning to take shape, with the building itself opening in fall of 2024 (the temporary Redmond Library is open at 2127 S Hwy 97 in Redmond). In east Bend, designs for the Stevens Ranch Library were recently reviewed, and the Library Board unanimously voted to approve moving forward with the plan. The Stevens Ranch Library features solar panels and materials designed for maximum energy efficiency, which will ensure that the all-electric building meets or exceeds LEED Gold certification standards. Learn more about all bond-funded projects, as well as the years-long vision and planning process, on our website.
Crafty Fun in July for Older Teens and Young Adults
Older teens and young adults are invited to get crafty with us this summer! Visit our website for more information about these upcoming programs, intended for ages 15-25:
- Crafternoon Take-Out | July 7, July 21
- Upcycled Art Night | July 10, July 28
- Teacup Candles | July 13, July 29
- Plant Swap | July 15
Frog and Toad Friendship Party for Kids
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us for a party inspired by iconic amphibious friends Frog and Toad. We will have snacks, do crafts, and make new friends in this relaxed and fun celebration. Follow the links for times and locations:
Sunriver: July 7 | Downtown Bend: July 8 | East Bend: July 13 | Sisters: July 17 | La Pine: July 26
We have a great selection of children’s programming throughout July, so be sure to check out our full web calendar for story times, interactive folk concerts, family yoga, poetry popcorn parties, and more!
Learn to Make Cool Summer Mocktails
Cool, flavorful, and sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for entertaining and everyday enjoyment this summer. Join this online-only class on July 17 to learn about the art of making drinks, syrups, infusions, and edible garnishes—all without alcohol. Visit our website to learn more and to register (this session will not be recorded).
Beyond the Books: Explore More with a Discovery Pass
We love books, but we offer so much more! Discovery Pass features passes to local attractions, including the High Desert Museum, the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, and the Sunriver Nature Center. You can even check out a Wilderness Pass. To check availability and reserve a pass, log in with your library card number and PIN here.
Resource Spotlight: Book Club Kits
Did you know we have 300+ book club kits available? All you need is a library card and you can check out a kit for your club. Each kit comes with 10-12 copies of the book in a handy carrying tote with a reader’s guide—plus, they can be checked out for up to two months. Explore the vast selection on our website here. Kits are holdable and can be picked up at your library of choice. Be sure to visit our Book Clubs page for more resources for your book club.
Events & Programs in July
Follow the links below to learn how to access these programs
Note: We’ve partnered with a variety of businesses and organizations in La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters to ensure that we can continue story times and adult programs during remodeling and construction, so be sure to note the locations for all programs and events when following the links below.
Kids & Families
Family Story Time, Toddler Story Time, Preschool Story Time, and Baby Story Time – Visit our online calendar for dates, locations, and times. You’ll also find story times on our YouTube channel (as well as STEAM programs, scavenger hunts, and more).
Music Together Workshop – 7/7 (E.Bend); 7/17 (Becky Johnson Community Center)
Frog and Toad Friendship Party – 7/7 (Sunriver); 7/8 (D.Bend); 7/13 (E.Bend); 7/17 (Sisters Parks and Rec); 7/26 (La Pine Activity Center)
Poetry Popcorn Party – 7/11 (Sunriver); 7/15 (E.Bend)
Story Time in the Garden – 7/12 (Environmental Center)
Family Yoga Zoo Fun – 7/13 (D.Bend)
Rainbow 🌈 Family Night – 7/19 (D.Bend)
Summer Together Celebration – 7/22 (Heritage Park); 7/26 (Kiwanis Park); 7/29 (Village Green Park)
Earthlings: An Interactive Folk Concert – 7/22 (Sunriver); 7/22 (D.Bend)
MIDDLE GROUND (10-14 YRS)
Grab-and-Go Nature Journal – 7/8 (La Pine, Redmond, Sisters)
Prism Book Club: The Insiders – 7/8 (D.Bend)
Nature Journals – 7/18 (D.Bend); 7/19 (E.Bend); 7/27 (Sunriver)
Teens & Young Adults (16-25 YRS)
Crafternoon Take-out – 7/7 (D.Bend, E.Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver); 7/21 (D.Bend, E.Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver)
Upcycled Art Night – 7/10 (D.Bend); 7/28 (Becky Johnson Community Center)
Teacup Candles – 7/12 (Becky Johnson Community Center); 7/29 (D.Bend)
Plant Swap – 7/15 (D.Bend)
Book Clubs
Redmond Book Club: The Magnolia Palace – 7/6 (Becky Johnson Comm. Center)
Reading Rainbow Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club – 7/8 (D.Bend)
East Bend Book Club: Matrix – 7/8
Sunriver Pop-Up Library Book Club: By the Book – 7/11
The Nonfiction Library Book Club: The Gardner Heist – 7/13 (Suttle Tea)
The Fiction Book Club: The Violin Conspiracy – 7/26 (online)
Downtown Bend Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures – 7/28
Adults
Thrive Central Oregon Walk-in Consultations – see calendar for dates and times and visit Thrive’s website for more sessions and locations throughout the county
Open Hub Singing Club – 7/3 (D.Bend); 7/18 (Becky Johnson Community Center)
Lawyer in the Library (online) – 7/5, 7/19
Resume and Job Open Lab – 7/6 (D.Bend)
Open Computer Lab – 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (D.Bend); 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 (Redmond); 7/14 (E.Bend); 7/21 (Sunriver)
NEW! Public Notary Services (D.Bend) – 7/6, 7/20
Matt Gwinup Guitar Performance – 7/9 (High Desert Music Hall); 7/21 (The Commons)
Sound Yoga and Gong Bath Meditation – 7/12 (High Desert Music Hall)
Intro to Wine (21+) – 7/13 (Arome)
Self-Guided High Desert Garden Tour – 7/15
Plant Swap – 7/15 (D.Bend)
Mocktails: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Mixology – 7/17 (online)
Resilience and Recovery: The Return of Wolves – 7/21 (D.Bend and online)
Tour of Newberry Caldera – 7/25
Tea and Book Pairing – 7/25 (Suttle Tea)
Crafting Community: Intention-Setting Workshop – 7/26 (D.Bend)
Write Here
Quiet Writing Time (D.Bend) – 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
Synonyms for Grief – 7/8 (E.Bend)
Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Your Story – 7/11 (D.Bend & online)
How to Write, Publish, and Market Your Children’s Book – 7/13 (E.Bend)
Alchemy of Joy: Creative Writing and Bookmaking – 7/17 (D.Bend)
Poetry Everywhere: Writing Across Genres and Forms – 7/19 (online)
Third Thursday Open Mic Night – 7/20 (High Desert Music Hall)
en Español
Abogado en la Biblioteca (en línea) – 7/5, 7/19
Thrive Central Oregon (Downtown Bend) – Los viernes, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ayuda Tecnologíca (Downtown Bend) – 7/6