After six years of planning and meeting with more than 6,500 community members, we brought our vision to the voters—and they supported the Library’s bond measure to expand and improve libraries across the county. We are excited to put vision into action to provide outstanding library spaces and services for decades to come.
Construction on this library is underway. The Central Library at Stevens Ranch will provide: large community gathering spaces, study rooms, and innovative DIY/creative spaces; an interactive discovery space for children to learn and play; a co-working space for busy professionals; computer labs with the latest technologies; and an expanded materials’ collection for readers of all ages. It will also allow for faster and more efficient distribution of library materials to all libraries in Deschutes County. Construction is expected to be complete in 2026.
No. The Downtown Bend Library is not closing. Plans for a robust remodel—which will feature more public spaces, additional meeting rooms, and a DIY space—are underway. This will be the last library in the Deschutes Public Library System to be remodeled, with work to begin once construction is complete on the Central Library at Stevens Ranch.
The East Bend Library is the only location that operates in a building not owned by the Deschutes Public Library District. The lease on the space ends in December 2025; the last day of operations at the East Bend Library is November 15, 2025. Learn more about the transition out of the East Bend Library and into the Central Library.