July 15, 2016(Bend, OR)—Singer/songwriter Sam Cooke famously admits to not knowing much about geography, biology, history and slew of other subjects in his 1960 song What A Wonderful World. Save yourself from having to admit the same by attending “What Don’t You Know” programs this August at Deschutes Public Library. During the series you can explore Central Oregon birding, learn how to sling an insult like William Shakespeare, practice making stuff up in a fiction writing workshop, check out the sun with a solar telescope, hear about hip hop in the Northwest, and test your knowledge at a Library Trivia event at The Lot. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required for some programs.
The Fundamentals of Fiction: Let’s Make Stuff Up
Explore the basic building blocks of great fiction and start your NYT bestseller here!
Sunday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Space is limited and registration is required. +15 years
Backyard Birds of La Pine
Nature photographer and avid birder Tom Lawler shares photos and information about the area’s most common avian residents and visitors.
Thursday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.
La Pine Library
Local Author Fair
Get to know some of Central Oregon’s local authors. Books available for sale.
Sunday, August 14, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
Barbs by the Bard – An Insult Workshop
Learn to insult like William Shakespeare!
Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
Saturday, August 20, 2:00 p.m.
Redmond Library
Northwest Mix Tape – Hip Hop Culture and Influences
Explore how hip hop influenced language, fashion, art, and political life in the Northwest.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p.m.Sponsored by Oregon Humanities
Downtown Bend Library
Search and Rescue
Hear about the common myths and misconceptions about search and rescue.
Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.
East Bend Library
Tuesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m.
Redmond Library
Solar Viewing
Use solar telescopes to check out the sun with Bob from Sunriver Observatory.
Monday, August 22, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
Tuesday, August 23, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Sisters Library
Trivia Night at the Lot
Test your knowledge with a Library inspired trivia night at the Lot. Prizes and fun!
Tuesday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.
The Lot (745 NW Columbia St, Bend)
Backyard Birding & the Woodpeckers of Central Oregon
Join birding expert Steve Shunk for a look at the birds you’re most likely to find in Central Oregon and right in your own backyard.
Tuesday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library
Wednesday, August 31, 12:00 p.m.
Sisters Library
For more information about these or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz at (541)312-1032.
