Don’t miss the after-hours celebration as we reveal the next A Novel Idea community book club selection.
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Libraries in Bend are undergoing transitions and changes as we move into the final phases of library bond projects.
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Nov 13, 2025
Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announced his plans to retire from his position effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years…
Nov 4, 2025
Don’t miss the after-hours celebration as we reveal the next A Novel Idea community book club selection. On Saturday, December 6, readers and community members gather to get the…
Oct 24, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Deschutes Public Library District (“DPL”) is requesting sealed proposals from vendors experienced in providing public libraries with popular,…
Oct 16, 2025
Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with Deschutes Public Library. Investigate the deepest…
Oct 7, 2025
It’s baaaaaack! The Literary Ghost Walk returns to the Downtown Bend Library, and this year’s haunted stroll promises to be more spirited than ever. Visitors of all ages are…
Sep 18, 2025
Test the waters of the macabre this October with Deschutes Public Library. Hear spooky cemetery stories and folklore from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Get to know some of nature’s…
Sep 11, 2025
The Redmond Library is being recognized nationally and regionally for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The library is featured in the September/October 2025…
Sep 9, 2025
The Sisters Library is home to a newly installed tile art piece by Kathy Deggendorfer, a Central Oregonian whose work is inspired by the colors and textures of her surrounding…
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