“Know Space” at Deschutes Public Library throughout January
December 15, 2015 (Bend, Oregon) — Space: the final frontier. Explore both outer and inner space during Deschutes Public Library’s “Know Space” series in January. Have a close encounter with a space movie, wrap your brain around the complexity of black holes, learn how to straighten up your stuff with a personal space organizer or launch your own exploration of NASA’s New Horizon mission to Pluto and beyond. Programs are free and open to all; no registration is required unless indicated (*).
Movies… from… Spaaaaaaace
Filmmakers have long been inspired by their intergalactic imaginations. Join us as we screen four space-themed classics. All screenings are free and no registration is available; seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis at Tin Pan Theater, 869 Tin Pan Alley, Bend.
2001: A Space Odyssey | Tuesday, January 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Tuesday, January 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Contact | Tuesday, January 19 • 5:30 p.m.
E.T.: The Extraterrestrial | Tuesday, January 26 • 5:30 p.m.
Five Steps to Organizing Your Space
Get expert advice on how to keep your personal space organized and functioning with Jewels Muller.
Wednesday, January 6 • 12:00 p.m. • Sisters Library | 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters
Tuesday, January 19 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Evolution and Black Holes
Dr. Wendi Wampler outlines the life of stars, from birth in stellar nurseries to their breathtaking deaths by supernova.
Saturday, January 9 • 2:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Tuesday, January 26 • 6:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond
To Pluto and Beyond: New Horizons
Take a look at NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft mission to Pluto and beyond with Bob Grossfeld from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory.
Friday, January 15 • 12:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Saturday, January 30 • 2:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond
Space Craft(*)
Let Arts Central watercolor artist Julianne LaClaire be your guide. Register online or by calling Liz at 541-312-1032.
Thursday, January 14 • 12:00-2:00 p.m. • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend
For more information about these or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Tina at 541-312-1034.
Media Contact: Tina Walker Davis Branch/Office Community Relations
Phone: (541) 312-1034
Fax: (541) 389-2982