The La Pine Library opened its doors in 2000 and has served as an important community hub ever since. This 8,099 square foot building is centrally located and is easily accessible to people who live in the city as well as the outlying areas of southern Deschutes County.
An extensive remodel in 2023 created a more open space that welcomes the community with more meeting and study rooms, an engaging children’s discovery space, and a cozy fireplace and reading area. Public computers give customers access to the internet as well as essential software, and fast, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The library’s large community meeting room hosts story times and informative presentations.
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- May
20
2024
10:00 AM - Monday - Community Room
Walk with your neighbors once a week.
Meet friends and build a new habit in this walking series! Our first meeting will include introductions and safety walking fundamentals. All abilities are welcome. Our number rule is no one will walk alone. Wear supportive walking shoes, breathable clothing, sun protection, and bring your walking sticks if needed. At every meeting, we will warm-up and cool down in the new LaPine Community Room in the Library. During this time, we will introduce a variety of wellness topics like sleep, seasonal eating, and brain health. Books on the topic of the week will be available for checkout.
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- May
21
2024
10:00 AM - Tuesday - La Pine Senior Center
Get help with your legal information questions.This is an in‐person program.
Jenny Pedersen, Community Librarian for legal services, will be available at La Pine Activity Center on the third Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30am to assist with legal information questions.
This program provides research training, legal reference assistance, and access to a variety of legal information resources. Library staff can help identify relevant legal research materials, provide instruction on effective use of resources including find court documents in OJCIN, and provide referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.
Library staff may not engage in the practice of law, and are prohibited from interpreting legal materials or giving legal advice.
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- May
21
2024
12:00 PM - Tuesday - Study Room
Get help with your legal information questions.This is an in‐person program.
Jenny Pedersen, Community Librarian for legal services, will be available at La Pine Library on the third Tuesday of each month to assist with legal information questions.
This program provides research training, legal reference assistance, and access to a variety of legal information resources. Library staff can help identify relevant legal research materials, provide instruction on effective use of resources including find court documents in OJCIN, and provide referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.
Library staff may not engage in the practice of law, and are prohibited from interpreting legal materials or giving legal advice.
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- May
21
2024
1:30 PM - Tuesday - Community Room
Discuss Shark Heart
with friends and neighbors.
Shark Heart - A Love Story
, Deschutes Public Librarys Novel Idea 2024 selection, is a sweeping love story that is at once lyrical and funny, airy and visceral, and an unforgettable novel about lifes perennial questions, the fragility of memories, finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life. This daring debut marks the arrival of a wildly talented new writer abounding with originality, humor, and heart.
Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart
, has a BFA in Theater from Southern Methodist Universitys Meadows School of the Arts, as well as masters degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School and Vanderbilts Peabody College. Her debut novel Shark Heart
was a Book of the Month selection, a New York Times book review editors choice, and the #1 Indie Next pick for August 2023. She is from Ardmore, Oklahoma and currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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- May
22
2024
1:00 PM - Wednesday - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes.
To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
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- May
22
2024
2:00 PM - Wednesday -
A safe afterschool drop-in program for teens.
Every Wednesday, librarians will host Wednesday Teen Hangout hours at our La Pine library. We will have different crafts and activities every week. This will be a safe space for young folks to hang out with each other after school.
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- May
22
2024
5:30 PM - Wednesday -
Discuss Shark Heart
with friends and neighbors.
Shark Heart - A Love Story
, Deschutes Public Librarys Novel Idea 2024 selection, is a sweeping love story that is at once lyrical and funny, airy and visceral, and an unforgettable novel about lifes perennial questions, the fragility of memories, finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life. This daring debut marks the arrival of a wildly talented new writer abounding with originality, humor, and heart.
Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart
, has a BFA in Theater from Southern Methodist Universitys Meadows School of the Arts, as well masters degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School and Vanderbilts Peabody College. Her debut novel Shark Heart
was a Book of the Month selection, a New York Times book review editors choice, and the #1 Indie Next pick for August 2023. She is from Ardmore, Oklahoma and currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89721787327 *ani* *zm*
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- May
26
2024
7:30 AM - Sunday - La Pine State Park
* Registration Required
Explore local birds with naturalist Damian Fagan.
Registration is required. Registered participants will receive meet-up instructions.
Learn to identify birds by sight, sound, and habitat preferences with Damian Fagan, a former National Park Service ranger and field biologist. Be prepared to walk up to two miles on uneven terrain.
Damian Fagan is a former National Park Service ranger and field biologist. He has led birding trips for COCC's Continuing Education program and is known to break out in spontaneous owl hooting!
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- May
27
2024
- May
28
2024
- May
29
2024
1:00 PM - Wednesday - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes.
To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
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- May
29
2024
2:00 PM - Wednesday -
A safe afterschool drop-in program for teens.
Every Wednesday, librarians will host Wednesday Teen Hangout hours at our La Pine library. We will have different crafts and activities every week. This will be a safe space for young folks to hang out with each other after school.
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- May
30
2024
4:00 PM - Thursday - Community Room
Pick your favorite herb to transplant and take home!
Learn about herbs, and transplant your own. You could take basil for a pizza garden, catnip to drive your cat crazy, flowers to support local bees, or many others. This program is intended for middle school aged people.
If you have or work with a child or adult that is neurodivergent and attending in-person programming is difficult or causes discomfort, please reach out to Josie at josieh@deschuteslibrary.org to request a take-home kit with instructions and materials. We will have a limited number of kits for neurodivergent children as well as autistic or neurodivergent adults that are interested in this program.
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- May
31
2024
- Jun
4
2024
10:00 AM - Tuesday - Community Room
Walk with your neighbors once a week.
Meet friends and build a new habit in this walking series! Our first meeting will include introductions and safety walking fundamentals. All abilities are welcome. Our number rule is no one will walk alone. Wear supportive walking shoes, breathable clothing, sun protection, and bring your walking sticks if needed. At every meeting, we will warm-up and cool down in the new LaPine Community Room in the Library. During this time, we will introduce a variety of wellness topics like sleep, seasonal eating, and brain health. Books on the topic of the week will be available for checkout. Email Rya Fennewald at ryaf@deschuteslibrary.org to be added to our list for walk reminders. Walks are weather and smoke-dependent. Check our online calendar for any weather-related cancellations.
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- Jun
4
2024
5:30 PM - Tuesday -
Learn about the different types of child abuse and signs to recognize.
This is an online program. Registration is required. This program will not be recorded.
We'll discuss what kinds of cases are referred to KIDS Center for evaluations. We'll also talk about different prevention strategies we can do in our daily lives. This presentation is ideal for organizations, businesses, or groups that are interested in learning more about the types of abuse present in our community and what we can do to protect kids and families.
KIDS Center is a medical model Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) providing child abuse evaluations that include a head-to-toe medical exam, child-friendly forensic interview, family advocacy, and mental health services to children and families impacted by abuse. In addition, our services include prevention programs to help teach adults in our community how to better protect children from abuse.
Children are referred for a KIDS Center evaluation by one of four community partners including law enforcement, DHS Child Welfare, medical providers, and licensed mental health professionals. Children and families can engage in KIDS Center advocacy and mental health services without participating in an evaluation. All of KIDS Center services are provided at no cost.
To register, visit kidscenter.org/events or call (541) 383-5958
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- Jun
5
2024
1:00 PM - Wednesday - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes.
To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.
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- Jun
5
2024
2:00 PM - Wednesday -
A safe afterschool drop-in program for teens.
Every Wednesday, librarians will host Wednesday Teen Hangout hours at our La Pine library. We will have different crafts and activities every week. This will be a safe space for young folks to hang out with each other after school.
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- Jun
6
2024
10:30 AM - Thursday - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 min.
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