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Normal Operating Hours

	Open	Close
Sunday	12:00	5:00
Monday	10:00	8:00
Tuesday	10:00	8:00
Wednesday	10:00	8:00
Thursday	10:00	6:00
Friday	10:00	6:00
Saturday	12:00	5:00

601 N.W. Wall Street
Bend, OR 97703

Phone: (541) 617-7050
Fax: (541) 617-7083

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The Downtown Bend Library was designed by Thomas Hacker and Associates of Portland, Oregon. The two-story, 38,855-square-foot library opened in 1998 and features exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented with eastward-facing windows, looking over Bend’s civic square.

The library’s large children’s area, located on the ground floor, includes an interactive Early Learning Space. You’ll also find a large community space, the Brooks Room, on the first floor that hosts story times for children as well as cultural programs for teens and adults. The second floor of the library houses teen and adult print and digital materials, as well as public computers, a meeting room, and reading and study spaces. Rotating art exhibitions reflect the talent of the local community. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.

Upcoming Events

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Oct 19 2017

Downtown Bend: Music, Movement and Stories (MnM's)

10:30 AM - Thursday - Brooks Room

For 3-5 years. Movement and stories to encourage fun with music.

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Oct 19 2017

Downtown Bend: Baby Steps

1:30 PM - Thursday - Brooks Room

0-18 months. 15 minutes of gentle stories, rhymes, and rhythmsStay and Play after Baby Steps story time at 11:30, enjoy time for you and your child to interact with other 0-18 month olds and their parents.

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Oct 19 2017

Downtown Bend: Computer Lab

2:30 PM - Thursday - Meyer Classroom

Free time to practice your computer skills or work on any problems youre having with one of our staff on hand to help.

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Oct 20 2017

Downtown Bend: Preschool Parade

10:30 AM - Friday - Brooks Room

Stories, songs and crafts that develop early literacy skills.

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Oct 20 2017

Downtown Bend: Thrive Social Services

3:00 PM - Friday - Meyer Classroom

Sarah Kelley or Britta Schroeter-Phillips are available for drop-in, one-on-one sessions to answer questions and provide community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. Meyer Classroom.541-728-1022

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Oct 23 2017

CANCELLED: Downtown Bend: Thrive Social Services

10:00 AM - Monday -

Sarah Kelley is available for one-on-one sessions to answer questions and provide community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. Meyer Classroom.541-728-1022

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Oct 23 2017

Downtown Bend: Science Storytime

10:30 AM - Monday - Brooks Room

explore and learn

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: Toddlin' Tales

10:15 AM - Tuesday - Brooks Room

Ages 19-36 months. Stories, Rhymes and Songs

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: Toddlin' Tales

11:00 AM - Tuesday - Brooks Room

18-36 Months. Stories, rhymes and songs!

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: Preschool Parade

1:30 PM - Tuesday - Brooks Room

Stories, songs and crafts that develop early literacy skills.

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: Introduction to Finding Grants

2:30 PM - Tuesday - Meyer Classroom * Registration Required

Deschutes Public Library will host a free workshop on finding funders for nonprofit organizations. Introduction to Finding Grants will provide an overview of the funding research process for nonprofits seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities. The class will learn tips on how best to identify funding sources for nonprofit organizations, highlighting the electronic and print resources available for free at Deschutes Public Library. This workshop will include a demonstration of Foundation Directory Online, Foundation Centers premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 140,000 grantmakers and over 5 million grant records. Registration is limited and registration is recommended.

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: The Classics Book Club

5:30 PM - Tuesday - Hutchinson Room

Discussing Swann's Way by Marcel Proust. Everyone welcome.

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Oct 24 2017

Downtown Bend: SCORE Small Business Counseling

5:30 PM - Tuesday - Meyer Classroom

Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has been there, done that. SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for free one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other critical business issues with SCORE volunteers in private, confidential sessions. No appointment necessary.

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Toddlin' Tales

10:15 AM - Wednesday - Brooks Room

For children 18-36 months. Participation stories and movement rhymes to enhance social and language development

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Baby Steps

11:30 AM - Wednesday - Brooks Room

0-18 months. 15 minutes of gentle stories, rhymes, and rhythmsStay and Play after Baby Steps story time at 11:30, enjoy time for you and your child to interact with other 0-18 month olds and their parents.

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Thrive Social Services

12:00 PM - Wednesday - Meyer Classroom

Sarah Kelley is available for one-on-one sessions to answer questions and provide community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. Meyer Classroom. 541-728-1022

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Animal Adventures with the High Desert

1:00 PM - Wednesday - Brooks Room

Meet a new animal every month, hear their wild tales, and join in on a fun craft.Ages 3 and up. Space is limited.

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Kids Camp - Build It

3:30 PM - Wednesday - Brooks Room * Registration Required

Come discover what you can build! Ages 6-8 registration required(one registration will register child for all 4 sessions)

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Oct 25 2017

Lawyer in the Library

5:30 PM - Wednesday - Meyer Classroom

Free 30 minute consultations with local lawyers.

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Oct 25 2017

Downtown Bend: Author! Author! Michael Chabon

7:00 PM - Wednesday - Bend High School

Award-winning author of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" joins us as part of the Author! Author! series. Tickets available at www.dplfoundation.org

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