Sunriver Library to Host Grand Opening Celebration Sept. 14
Posted By: Tina Walker Davis
Date Posted: 9/4/2024
The Sunriver Library is starting a new chapter, and the public is invited to help celebrate. After years of planning and nearly 10 months of construction, the doors reopened to the public in mid-August. Now, Deschutes Public Library will mark the occasion with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 14, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, the public will be welcomed into the remodeled space, where they’ll find live music, a balloon artist and fun with the GlinWood Fae. The public can also meet artist Judy Hoiness, whose colorful artwork is featured above the library’s new fireplace. Hoiness will present an artist talk at 1:45 p.m. in front of her painting. Free limited-edition book bags and other library swag will also be given away to visitors.
“It’s been great having people back in this library,” said Sunriver Library Operations Supervisor Heidi Powers. “From the new landscaping around the building to the completely remodeled interior, it’s beautiful inside and out.”
Updates to the Sunriver Library include an all-new children’s discovery space designed to engage young learners and spark the imagination. A new study room provides a place for the public to meet, something that was repeatedly requested during the planning phase. The all-new community room, now located on southwest corner of the building, features state-of-the art technology as well as a retractable glass wall to allow for flexibility of use, including after-hours access. All-new public computers and updated Wi-Fi give customers essential access to high-speed internet.
In November 2020, Deschutes County voters supported the Library’s bond measure to expand and improve libraries across the county. In addition to updating the Downtown Bend, La Pine, Sisters and Sunriver Libraries, the bond is funding the design and construction of a new Central Library at Stevens Ranch to serve all Deschutes County residents, with construction now well underway and doors opening to the public in 2026. Bond funds are also being used to build a new Redmond Library that doubles the square footage of the previous building; it’s expected to open this December. For more information about building and remodeling projects, visit https://dpl.pub/futurelibraries.