Deschutes Public Library – Its More than Just Books!

Bend, Ore. – Stop in to the Deschutes County Public Library. It’s more than just books! The library offers an events calendar including an adult lecture series and classes that will educate and enrich!

Events

Introduction to Finding Grants
Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and learn to use the powerful grants database Foundation Directory Online. Registration is required.
Thursday, April 6, 3:30 p.m.

 

Internet Genealogy
Ann Amdori, Family History Consultant with the Redmond Family History Center, takes you through a few of the many free, online genealogy resources.
Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.

Library Book Club
Discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi as part of this year’s A Novel Idea community reads program with a fun, casual group.
Thursday, April 13, 12 p.m.


Time Management Techniques

SCORE mentors will teach you ways to better manage your day and how to identify “black holes” that eat up your time with little results. Registration required.
Thursday, April 13, 6—7:30 p.m.

Tinker Tuesday: Soldering and Desoldering School
We will explore the basic considerations in repairing solder joints in electronic devices or projects. Materials for practicing and evaluating your soldering skills will be available. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. at COCC RTEC

Computer Classes

Open Computer Lab
Practice or get help with tech questions.
Tuesdays, 1:30—3 p.m.

Windows 10 for Beginners

A demonstration of the basics of Windows 10. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet with Windows 10. Registration required.
Friday, April 7, 2—3:30 p.m.


Internet Searching

Learn tips and tricks to make your Internet searches more effective and to evaluate the information you find online. Registration required.
Friday, April 14, 2—3:30 p.m.

Google Drive for Beginners

Learn to use Google Drive to create and save files online. Participants will need an active, accessible google (gmail) account. Bring login information (username and password) to class. Registration required.
Friday, April 28, 2—3:30 p.m.

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Annual Rhubarb Festival

This event started in La Pine at L & S Gardens. Upon the retirement of Linda she graciously passed the event on to the La Pine Senior Activity Center.  Each year the community, gathers with everything Rhubarb.

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4th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower

Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend on May 19 from 3-6 PM to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby