Roundabout Books is excited to host NY Times Bestselling author David Guterson at an in-store event on January 29 at 6:30 pm, to discuss and read from his new novel. Evelyn in Transit, releasing on January 20 and already having received advance praise from Pico Iyer, Paul Harding and other prestigious authors, is a crystalline…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) December is the season for festive fun! Use fresh foliage to craft a DIY wreath and capture the moment with professional family portraits. Enjoy performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Ravensong Choir, and The Bells of Sunriver. Teens can embellish a beanie using hand embroidery and kids can hand-sew…
(Strange Beauty by Matthew James Friday) Poet Matthew James Friday is turning 50. To celebrate this milestone, Friday has assembled a collection of his 50 best haiku and senryu. Haiku and its related form senryu seem fitting ways to celebrate this with their emphasis on brevity and imagery; the observance of all that is transient…
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Writing Workshop: Delicious Food Writing Taught by experienced recipe creator, food and wine writer and restaurant critic, Dani Nichols, this class will help you write about the things you taste. Whether it is getting your mother’s biscuit recipe out of your head and onto paper for future generations or reviewing a…
(Image courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a program of community events in November, including a scholar’s talk on Indigenous resiliency (November 2), an online Native American history game (November 3-14), Native beading classes (November 5 and November 19), and discussions of the novel A Grandmother Begins…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) 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 mysteries of the universe and let your curiosity meaningfully contribute to science. Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature….
On Saturday, October 25, families are invited to join Tyler & Clarry’s Treasure Hunt Adventure, a free, interactive literary scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Redmond into a walkable world of imagination. Beginning at Herringbone Bookstore, adventurers will receive a treasure map guiding them through downtown businesses in partnership with Enjoy Downtown Redmond. Along the way,…
Roundabout Books is excited to host local artist Dennis McGregor for a pre-holiday evening based on his popular children’s books, highlighting You Stole My Name, You Stole My Name Too and You Stole My Name Tools. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on November 6 at 6:30pm. McGregor’s work is known for its gorgeous…
(Aiden Thomas) Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library is hosting An Evening with Author Aiden Thomas at 4:30pm on Tuesday, October 14, in the facility’s West Reading Room. This event is free and open to the public, with refreshments served. Visit cocc.edu/library for more info. The transgender, Latinx, New York Times-bestselling author will share the…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Experience High Desert Literature See acclaimed authors at Waterston Prize evening on September 25 Join us for a night of High Desert literature on Thursday, September 25! The Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony will celebrate winner Heather Quinn and include inspiring presentations from guest authors. Keynote speaker Dan Flores,…
