Books for Senior Living Communities

The library provides high-quality fiction and nonfiction titles that were once part of the circulating collection to community groups and underserved populations through our Sharebrary program.

• Titles represent a variety of genres (fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, mystery etc.)
• Sharebrary items are limited in quantity and not guaranteed
• If you are interested in books for your community, please contact Graham Fox at grahamf@deschuteslibrary.org

The Library Corner Isolated Senior Activity Packets

Designed specifically for older audiences, the library creates and delivers a fun, engaging, and visually stimulating activity packet monthly to isolated senior communities throughout Deschutes County. In every issue, a reader can find:

• Uplifting articles
• Free community resources
• Brain games, coloring, and puzzles
• Recipes
• Health information
• New books to read
• Library resources and happenings

Contact Rya Fennewald at ryaf@deschuteslibrary.org if you are interested in a delivery of up to 30 copies monthly for isolated senior groups.

Customized Librarian Visits

Community Librarians are available to visit Senior Living Communities anywhere in Deschutes County. Services that we provide include but not limited to:

• Presentation on free library resources and library card sign-ups
• Technology help and classes (Android Basics, iPhone Basics, iPad basics, and more)
• Book talks on new and upcoming reads
• Tales and Travel memory programming, an innovative book and reading library program that provides services directly to people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias

You can request a librarian visit by completing the Book-a-Librarian form