On June 28, 1914, a young Serbian nationalist killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Tensions in the Balkans were on the rise and the assassination led to a series of events that exploded into the world’s first global conflict, known at the time as the “Great War.” By the end the war in 1918 more than 20 million soldiers had lost their lives and 21 million more were wounded. Know WWI at Deschutes Public Library this August. All programs are free and open to the public.
A Soldier Returns
Sean Davis, Iraq War veteran and author of The Wax Bullet War.
Tuesday, August 5 • 6pm
Downtown Bend Library
The Guns of August
Bob Boyd brings a human perspective to the experiencers of French and German soldiers on the Western Front.
• Wednesday, August 6 • 1pm
Sunriver Library
• Thursday, August 7 • 6pm
East Bend Library
The Great War
The history and legacy of WWI, and what we can still learn from it.
• Monday, August 11 • 6pm
Dowtown Bend Library
• Tuesday, August 12 • 12pm
Sisters Library
WWI and WWII Soldiers on Film
Jake Agatucci explores the perceptual difference of WWI and WWII soldiers through a comparison of selected WWI and WWII films.
• Tuesday, August 19 • 6pm
Redmond Library
• Wednesday, August 20 • 6pm
Downtown Bend Library
Beyond All Quiet on the Western Front
Explore new, classic and eclectic WWI titles with Community Librarians Nate and Paige. They’ll have suggestions for your next WWI read.
• Tuesday, August 26 • 2pm
Touchmark (19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend)
• Wednesday, August 27 • 6pm
Downtown Bend Library
Contact Liz, 541/312-1032, lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
For more information about this or other library programs, please call 312-1032 or visit www.dechuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz at 312-1032.
