((Left) Heather Quinn (Right) Dan Flores) Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and author Beth Piatote, Ph.D. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize, established in 2014 by author and Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, honors and…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The Redmond Library is being recognized nationally and regionally for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The library is featured in the September/October 2025 issue of American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association (ALA). Highlighted in the publication’s Superior Sustainability section, the Redmond Library is celebrated…
(The Art in the West Closing Party on Saturday, September 20 features artist demonstrations and live music in celebration of the annual exhibition | Photo by Todd Cary) September at the Museum Are you ready to experience wonder? From the return of the Indigenous Speakers Series and a literary celebration to an exhibition closing party…
Your Library Card: Swap & Save September is library card sign-up month! Streaming movies. Learning a language. Taking craft classes. Reading magazines. An endless collection of books. Your library card unlocks it all… for free! We’ve rounded up six popular things you might be paying for right now that you can get through your library—no subscription…
(Photo by Todd Cary) Sawmill Demonstration Last chance to see the sawmill in action on August 28! For the final time this year, the sawmill will roar to life! On Thursday, August 28, experience the sounds, sights and smells of the Lazinka Sawmill as a team of Museum staff in period dress share stories about…
(Hannah Pittard) Join us for a reading and book signing with Hannah Pittard, an extraordinary writer with six books to her credit, including the recently released and darkly comic “If You Love It Let It Kill You.” The novel, which blends fiction and autobiography, recounts the breakup of her marriage, and was praised by The…
(Artwork courtesy of High Desert Museum) 2025 High Desert Rendezvous Let’s Celebrate the Museum Together The longest-running fundraiser in Central Oregon is back, and you don’t want to miss it! On Saturday, August 23, the High Desert Rendezvous takes over the Museum for a fun-filled night, celebrating the Museum’s mission to wildly excite and responsibly…
Roundabout Books will host Jonathan Bach, raised in Bend, to discuss his new book, “High Desert, Higher Costs: Bend and the Housing Crisis in the American West,” grown out of his 2021 “Portland Business Journal” article about Bend’s runaway housing market. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on September 4 at 6:30pm. Nestled against…
(Animal Mask Making by Debra M. Fisher) Bend artist Debra Fisher has turned her 30 years of teaching theater arts into a book about mask making. This comprehensive, full-color step-by-step guide is well designed and easy to understand. With the growing lack of arts education in schools this book is an asset for teachers and…
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…
