Plays Out Loud: “The Princess Bride”

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Have you ever wanted to dip a toe in the theatre world? Participate in a reader's theatre, a low-stress reading of the famous tale of true love and adventure with script in hand. We'll take on characters from the and read the script together from start to finish within 2-hours.  Beginners welcome in this low-stress …

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Oregon’s Best Wildflower Hikes

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes us on a slide show tour of the state’s prettiest wildflower displays, with ideas for hikes and tips on identifying the flowers. Sullivan has hiked every trail he could find in Oregon, and has written a series of comprehensive “100 Hikes” guides that covers them all. His …

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Search for a Giant Squid with Author Amy Seto Forrester

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

An interactive STEM story time adventure! This program is best suited for ages 6-9, but open to all. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Join Oregon author Amy Seto Forrester for an interactive session all about her exciting, ocean-themed, choose-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers: Search for a Giant Squid. After story time, kids and …

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