| "A Novel Idea" Kicks Off March 29 |
 Join us on Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library when we kick off the 12th annual "A Novel Idea" community read program. This year's selection is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. The kick-off event will give you an overview of the book as well as a preview of the extensive offering of lectures and programs lined up to support and enhance the community's interaction with the book and its themes. You can also get a first look by picking up a Reader's Guide at any DPL branch, or downloading one here. The guide includes an interview with Ozeki, program descriptions and more. "A Novel Idea" culminates with a free presentation by Ruth Ozeki at Bend High School on April 19 at 4:00 p.m. See the Reader's Guide for more information. |
| Heard Any Good Books Lately? |
 In the car, while cleaning, on a plane--you can listen to an audio book just about anywhere. We have thousands of audio books in dozens of genres available for you to download from your home, your vacation destination, the coffee shop--anywhere with Internet access. Simply log in to OverDrive, our digital downloads portal, and select your book (or books!). All you need is your library card number and your PIN. |
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Five Free Song Downloads Every Week
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With Freegal, you can download up to FIVE free songs each week. All you need is your library card and PIN number. Let us teach you all there is to know about Freegal and how to use it; join us for Appy Hour on March 18 at 4:30 at McMenamins. Bring your mobile device and join us for light snacks and free music! |
DPL's first library-sponsored geocache is ready for you to find! This is a multi-stage puzzle geocache that will take you on a tour of our library branches. There are currently two DPL geocaches live and in play, with a third coming next week. Want to Know More about geocaching? Visit this page online for more information about this fun treasure-hunting activity.
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Join us for Typewriters & Bookbinding at Atelier 6000 on March 14. Teens, bring your writing and type up some of it on vintage typewriters; then bind that into a handmade book! Registration is required for the program; register online here. The Teen Writing Group meets on Friday, March 20, at 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library. No registration required. And get ready to go electric! Make circuit light boxes at the East Bend Library (March 28, 2:30 p.m.) and the Redmond Library (March 25, 2:00 p.m.), and create simple squishy circuits at the La Pine Library (March 25 at 1:30 p.m.).
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Pick up an Events guide at your library or click here for a PDF. |
West African Drumming with Fe Fanyi Drum Troupe - 3/14
Kilimanjaro SHE Climb - 3/14
Traditional African Oral Arts & Their Creative Legacy - 3/15
Muslims, Christians & Jews in North Africa - 3/16
African Adventure - 3/14 & 3/19
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Animal Adventures with the High Desert Museum - 3/2, 3/3 (E. Bend), 3/3 (La Pine), 3/4 & 3/16
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We have six locations in Deschutes County. Click here for a complete listing of DPL locations and hours.
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The public enjoyed a great night with Ann Patchett (pictured above) on March 6 as part of the Author! Author! literary series. Coming up next: Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black, on May 29. Tickets are still available here; money from ticket sales is used to support library programs and services.
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