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New Central Library in Bend ready to open to the public
Deschutes Public Library
announced the new Central
Library in Bend will open to
the public on Monday, May 11.
This comes just less than two
years after the official groundbreaking ceremony on the site
on May 21, 2024. The library
is located at 61956 SE Santorini St.
“We are excited to share the
new Central Library with the
people of Deschutes County,”
Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg said.
“Bend’s last library was built
more than 20 years ago, so it’s
increase our services, resources
and public meeting spaces. Plus,
centralizing operations gives
us the ability to move items to
our other libraries throughout
the county more quickly and
efficiently than ever before.”
The Central Library is the
largest in the Deschutes Public Library District at nearly
100,000 square feet.
Even before the Central
Library
opens on Monday,
Central Library in Bend will open on May 11.
May 11, the Central Library
essential that our library system along with the new Redmond drive-thru will open for holds
keeps pace with our county’s Library and remodeled neigh- pick-ups and book returns.
growth. The Central Library borhood libraries allows us to Drive-thru service started in
March, with holds pick-up
available Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Books,
DVDs and magazines can be
returned at the book drop,
located just after the drive-thru
window, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
When placing a hold to be
picked up at the Central Library, customers will need to
select “Central DRIVE-THRU” as their pick-up location.
With sustainability being a
defining feature, the library
includes many areas worth
exploring on your visit.
Sunriver Stars Community Theater: A season of voices, laughter and imagination
By Megan Steffens
As the final whispers of “Voices” fade, we want to extend our
heartfelt thanks to the incredible cast and crew who brought
this haunting and intimate
production to life.
From the first rehearsal to the
final moment under the lights,
their dedication, creativity and
courage made this show something truly special.
We are also deeply grateful to
the audiences who joined us in
the Pozzi Room and leaned into
the story with us.
Your support of live community theater is what makes
productions like “Voices” possible, and we loved sharing that
experience with you.
Now, we turn our attention
to our next deliciously fun production, “Death by Chocolate.”
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Congratulations to our newly-cast group of performers
who are already hard at work
bringing this fast-paced comedy
to the stage.
Performances will take place
June 4, 5 and 6 at Sunriver
Christian Fellowship.
This show is packed with
mystery, mayhem and plenty
of laughs, and we can’t wait to
share it with you.
Summer is just around the
corner, which means our annual
Kids Drama Camp is returning
soon.
Sign-ups will be opening
shortly, so keep an eye on our
website for registration details.
Returning families should also
watch their email for early information.
This camp continues to be
one of our favorite traditions,
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giving young performers a
chance to build confidence, creativity and friendships while experiencing the magic of theater.
Looking ahead to fall, we’re
especially excited to announce
our signature all-ages musical,
“The Story of the Velveteen
Rabbit.”
This heartwarming production will take place Nov.
5, 6 and 7 at Benham Hall
at SHARC.
With opportunities for performers of all ages and a beloved
story at its center, this promises
to be a wonderful celebration of
imagination, love and what it
means to become real.
Thank you for continuing to
support Sunriver Stars Community Theater. We can’t wait
to see you at the theater this
summer and beyond.
Visit sunriverstars.org for
information on summer camp
and upcoming plays.
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July 2026 on
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This Is Not
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involving all owners
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