Summer with the Library: Create, Read, Explore! Get ready for a summer full of stories, creativity, and connection. Summer with the Library is here, and there’s something for everyone. Just for signing up, you’ll be entered to win amazing grand prizes like Tonies, LEGO BricQ Motion kits, and e-Readers. Complete a reading and activity log…
(Beth Piatote is an associate professor of English and comparative literature at University of California Berkeley | Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) Oregon State University – Cascades will host Nimi:pu, also known as Nez Perce author Beth Piatote for an evening of storytelling and discussion on May 19. The event, titled “Indigenous Futures, Ancient Echoes: A…
(Rick Steber) Revolution is in the air as the Gilded Age ushers in the Twentieth Century. Eastern labor unions challenge the giant monopolies, while out West the ruthless Western Federation of Miners targets anyone who stands in their way. But when the governor of Idaho is bombed at his front gate, followed by a copycat…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Enchantment is all around us at Deschutes Public Library as we invite you to explore “Know Magic” this May. Dabble in whimsical watercolor techniques and learn about the history of foods once believed to hold magical powers. Step up your mocktail game and discover self-care strategies for reducing stress….
(Dan Flores, Beth Piatote | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Time is running out! Writers exploring themes around desert landscapes are invited to enter the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The submission window is open now through May 1, 2025, at 11:59pm. This prestigious award, a program of the High Desert Museum, celebrates…
(Irene Cooper, Ellen Santasiero, and Mike Cooper founded The Forge Writing Program in 2021 | Photo courtesy of The Forge) The Forge Creative Writing Program is accepting applications for its ten-month online course beginning September 2025. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed for people who want the rigor and community of a…
Roundabout Books is pleased to host Susan Newman for a special story time where she will read from her new children’s book The Adventures of Darla the Deaf Dog about her English Sheepdog, to whom she taught sign language. The FREE event will be held at Roundabout Books on May 10 at 11am. An ASL…
(Jacket image courtesy of Monique Lecomte) The Expert Generalist – An Unpaved Road to Leadership, a new book by global executive leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach Monique Lecomte, has just been released. Part memoir, part leadership guide, The Expert Generalist follows Monique’s extraordinary journey from a single-wide trailer on a red dirt road in…
(Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will visit COCC April 16-17 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a “Rise” theme and a visit from Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, April 16-17, to include a series of readings and events at the Bend, Redmond and…
Now in its third decade, A Novel Idea continues to harness the power of books to foster empathy and understanding among people throughout Deschutes County. This year, Ritu Mukerji’s debut novel Murder by Degrees and the youth selection, The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash, promise to spark thought-provoking discussions and events, including in-person…
