Upcoming library events

Correo Electronico Para Principiantes. Email for beginners

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

Estaremos aprendiendo lo basico del Internet y vamos a crear una cuenta de Correo. This is a begginers class for who wants to learn how to use Email and we will creat an email account as well.

Friends of Sisters Library: Diane Jacobsen Memorial Program Series

When: Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Sisters Public Library at Meeting Room

Speaker: Skip Armstrong "Expressions of Nature" Program is free and open to the public. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts.

Downtown Bend Community Resources

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Floor North Tutor Room

Deschutes County Homeless Outreach Case Manager Sarah Elliott is available to answer questions and provides community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. North tutor room on the 2nd floor. *pp*

Redmond Wild Adventures with the High Desert Museum

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

For children ages 3-5 years. Porcupines! Learn about a new animal each week, hear their wild tales, and join in on a fun craft. It’s 30-45 minutes of adventure! Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. Please check in at the front desk. Occurs the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month @10:15 a.m.

La Pine: Know Digital Books

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: La Pine Public Library at Meeting Room

Discover and explore the library’s digital audiobook and eBook collection. Bring your own ereader, tablet, or laptop computer to problem solve with a staff member.

Redmond - Community Resources

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

Sarah Elliott/Deschutes County Health Services Behavioral Health provides community assistance to housing, mental health support, benefits and more.

Cascade Youth and Family Center

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Floor North Tutor Room

Cascade Youth and Family Center, Street Outreach Program

Young adults, 11-24 years of age: access support, connect with help and discover resources that work for you.

Know Beer: The Alchemy of Glassware

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at crux fermentation project

Forget size. Shape matters. And not all beer glasses are created equal -- nor are they "one shape fits all." Find out from Lisa "Beer Goddess" Morrison why glassware is an important component and how aroma plays a key role in how your beer tastes. Morrison is host of Beer O'Clock Radio across Oregon on the Radio Northwest Network and author of Craft Beers of the Pacific Northwest. Beer and books available for sale. Participants must be 21 or older.

East Bend: The Library Book Club

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: East Bend Public Library at Meeting Room

Feed your mind at this monthly lunch-hour book club.
"The Sojourn" by Andrew Krivak

Sisters Old Fashioned Family Game Day

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Sisters Public Library at Meeting Room

Enjoy a variety of board games that are fun for the whole family.

Redmond Open Computer Lab

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

Practice computer skills! Problem-solve with staff! Find answers to your e-reader questions! Free and open to the public. Use a library laptop or bring your own. No registration required.

Downtown Bend - SCORE Small Business Counseling

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Floor South Tutor Room

Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who’s “been there, done that.” SCORE business counselors will be available from 5:30 – 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.

Downtown Bend Community Resources

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Floor North Tutor Room

Deschutes County Homeless Outreach Case Manager Sarah Elliott is available to answer questions and provides community assistance for housing, mental health support, benefits and more. North tutor room on the 2nd floor. *pp*

Know Beer: Beer 101 With Three Creeks Brewing

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Sisters Public Library at Meeting Room

Zach Beckwith, head brewer at Three Creeks Brewing Company covers the basics of making beer. Tasting follows presentation. Class size is limited to 25. Participants must be 21 years of age.

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La Pine: Know Excel for Beginners

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: La Pine Public Library at Meeting Room

Microsoft Excel is a program used to create spreadsheets, databases, or charts and graphs. This class introduces you to the basics of Excel. Preregistration suggested, but not required.

Know Coffee, Know eBooks

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Bellatazza

Stop by the downtown Bend Bellatazza 869 NW Wall St. #101 and find out how to use your eReader to access library eBooks.

Cascade Youth and Family Center

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Floor North Tutor Room

Cascade Youth and Family Center, Street Outreach Program

Young adults, 11-24 years of age: access support, connect with help and discover resources that work for you.

East Bend Block Party: LEGO� Universe at Your Library

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: East Bend Public Library at Meeting Room

Read! Build! Play! Start with a little inspiration and then build away. The sky is the limit! Attendance is limited to the first 30 kids, no registration required. LEGO donations are gratefully accepted.

Sisters - The Library Book Club

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Sisters Public Library at Meeting Room

Your library-sponsored book club meets once a month at 6:30 PM on a Wednesday in the Community Room at the Sisters Library. All thoughtful readers welcome!

Sep 26
Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom

Oct 24
When She Woke - Hillary Jordan

Nov 28
A Visit from the Goon Squad - Jennifer Egan

Jan 23
State of Wonder - Ann Patchett

Feb 27
The Swerve - Stephen Greenblatt

Mar 27
The Sojourn - Andrew Krivak

Apr 24
A Novel Idea TBA

May 22
Isaac's Storm - Erik Larson

Jun 26
The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt

Jul 24
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot

Aug 28 - Stitches: A Memoir - David Small

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Know Beer: Open House Tour of McMenamins

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at McMenamin's Old St. Francis School

The old halls and grounds of Bend's St. Francis School now house a hotel, restaurants, a theater and an on-site brewery. The brewery is located in what was once the basement lunchroom of the former Catholic school, and has been transformed with elaborately decorated fermentation tanks. Brewer Mike White will be on hand for tours and Q&A during this open-house style tour of McMenamins' brewing facility.

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Downtown Bend: Open Computer Lab

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at Meyer Classroom

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

Redmond Know Email for Beginners

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

Learn how sign up for and use Gmail. Create a Gmail and
practice sending email messages with your instructor and fellow classmates. Prerequisites: "Know Computers for Beginners" or familiarity with the Windows operating system and "Know
Internet for Beginners" or familiarity with Internet Explorer (or other browser software).

Redmond Know Word III

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Redmond Public Library at Multi-Purpose Room

Get creative! Learn how to make flyers and party invitations with Microsoft Word.

Know Beer: Open House at 10 Barrel's Brewing Facility

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library at 10 Barrel Brewing Facility

Tour 10 Barrel’s brewing facility in an open house-style format. Show up anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. for your tour of their 50-barrel brewhouse in east Bend. 10 Barrel’s award-winning brews include S1NIST0R Black Ale and Apocalypse IPA.

This open house-style tour is free and open to adults 21 years of age older.

NOTE: This takes place at 10 Barrel's brewing facility in east Bend (not the brewpub). Address: 62970 18th Street, Bend.

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