Deschutes Public Library system's Summer Reading Programs
All events are free and take place at the area library unless otherwise noted.
StoryStars
Who: Bobby Norfolk
Where: Tower Theatre, Bend
When: June 16, 1 p.m.
Free tickets available at all libraries Saturday.
Special programs
Reach For the Stars: Children experience an indoor planetarium. Ages 6–11. Limited to 30 kids. Free passes available the day of the event.
Downtown Bend: June 21, 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
La Pine: June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Redmond: June 21, 3 p.m.
Sisters: June 19, 2 p.m.
Sunriver area: June 20, 2 p.m.
Overnight at the Library: Kids and parents get to sleep over at the library. The evening will include lots of games, crafts, stories and activities. Ages 6–11 — children must be accompanied by their parent. Registration required, beginning June 16.
Downtown Bend: July 13, 7 p.m.
East Bend: July 28, 7 p.m.
Redmond: June 30, 7 p.m.
Make Magic: Magician Bill Mitchell performs.
Bend: Highland Magnet School, 701 N.W. Newport Ave., July 9, 5:30 p.m.
La Pine: July 9, 2 p.m.
Redmond: July 9, 10:30 a.m.
Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty: Stevens Puppets from Chicago performs its marionette show of Sleeping Beauty.
Bend: Juniper Elementary School, 1300 N.E. Norton Ave., July 17, 5:30 p.m.
Redmond: Lynch Elementary School, 1314 Kalama St., July 18, 11:30 a.m.
Sisters: July 18, 3 p.m.
Sunriver Area: July 17, 11 a.m.
Fly with the Owls: The High Desert Museum staff will talk about owls and bring one for children to see in person.
Downtown Bend: July 30, 11 a.m.
La Pine: Aug. 2, 11 a.m.
Sisters: Aug. 1, 11 a.m.
Story Times
Ages 0–5, June 11–Aug. 18
Downtown Bend
Baby Steps: 10:15 a.m. Monday and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Toddlin' Tales: 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays
Preschool Parade: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Fridays
East Bend
Toddlin' Tales: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Preschool Parade: 11 a.m. Wednesdays
Saturday Stories: 10 a.m. Saturdays
La Pine
Family Fun: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
Redmond
Baby Steps: 11 a.m. Thursdays
Toddlin' Tales: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays
Preschool Parade: 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Sisters
Family Fun: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
Sunriver Area
Family Fun: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Night Crawlers
This is a weekly program with crafts, stories and games for kids ages 6–11.
Programs include:
Week 1: Out of the World: Kids “travel” to planets.
Week 2: Creatures of the Night: Learn about nocturnal animals like leopards and possums. (Program will not take place in La Pine or Sunriver)
Week 3: Night Shivers: Scary, funny stories and spooky portrait craft.
Week 4: Star Watch: Kids design their own stars of the night.
Week 5: Monster Mash Up: Kids create their own monsters to take home and hear fun monster stories.
Week 6: Let's Go Batty: Learn about bats with stories and activities.
Week 7: Dream Big — Party: Final celebration for the summer program.
Downtown Bend: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, beginning June 28
July 5: Creatures of the Night
July 12: Night Shivers
July 19: Star Watch
July 26: Monster Mash Up
Aug. 2: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 9: Dream Big—Party!
East Bend: 1 p.m. Thursdays, beginning June 28
July 5: Creatures of the Night
July 12: Night Shivers
July 19: Star Watch
July 26: Monster Mash Up
Aug. 2: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 9: Dream Big— Party!
La Pine: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning June 27 (no program July 4)
July 11: Night Shivers
July 18: Star Watch
July 25: Monster Mash Up
Aug. 1: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 8: Dream Big — Party!
Redmond: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, beginning June 26
July 3: Creatures of the Night
July 10: Night Shivers
July 17: Star Watch
July 24: Monster Mash Up
July 31: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 7: Dream Big — Party!
Sisters: 1 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning June 26
July 3: Creatures of the Night
July 10: Night Shivers
July 17: Star Watch
July 24: Monster Mash Up
July 31: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 7: Dream Big—Party!
Sunriver Area: 1 p.m. Wednesday, beginning June 27 (no program July 4)
July 11: Night Shivers
July 18: Star Watch
July 25: Monster Mash Up
Aug. 1: Let's Go Batty
Aug. 8: Dream Big — Party!
Teen Summer Program
Rockin' Rockets: Ages 10–17; Kids learn what makes rockets go and how they have been used for space exploration.
Downtown Bend: July 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
La Pine: July 16, 2-3:30 p.m.
Redmond: July 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sisters: July 11, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sunriver Area: July 24, 2-3:30 p.m.
Glow-in-the-Dark Crafts: Ages 10–17; kids create glow-in-the dark projects and learn how it works.
Downtown Bend: July 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
East Bend: June 29, 2-3:30 p.m.
La Pine: June 6, 1:30 p.m.
Redmond: July 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
Game Days: Ages 10–17; kids can play video or board games with buddies.
Downtown Bend: June 21 and Aug. 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
La Pine: June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Late-Night Lock-in: Ages 12-17; Teens get to hang out in the library after hours and join in activities and games with supervision from library staff. Permission slip is required.
Downtown Bend: June 15, 7-11 p.m.
Capture It: A Photography Workshop: Ages 12-17; Teens should bring a camera and learn about software and editing tools.
Sisters: Aug. 9, 2:30-4 p.m.
Do-it-Yourself Spa Day: Ages 12-17; Teens can create their own beauty treatments with supplies provided.
Downtown Bend: June 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
East Bend: July 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Redmond: July 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
Terrific Tie Dye: Ages 12-17; Teens can learn to tie dye; supplies and bandanas provided.
Downtown Bend: Aug. 16, 2-3:30 p.m.
Redmond: June 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
For grown-ups
Adults can also join a summer reading program in Deschutes county. Find details by visiting www.deschuteslibrary.org.
