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“Know Media” this October with Deschutes Public Library
Get curious, think critically,
and connect beyond the screen
for “Know Media” this October
with Deschutes Public Library.
First-time voters can build civic
literacy skills, explore reliable
information tools, and take the
conversation beyond the media
by connecting directly with
community leaders.
Reflect on the stories we tell
about our lives through an
obituary-writing workshop or
get hands-on creating a zine.
Sharpen your scam-spotting
skills with data-driven thinking
and learn to separate common
myths from the psychological
realities behind them. Teens
can test their wits in a K-popthemed escape room at the
library or get creative with needle-felted aliens. All programs
are free and open to the public.
Programs marked with an asterisk
(*) require registration.
against scams.
• Oct. 13 at noon at La Pine
Library, 16425 1st St.
How Local News Shapes
Civic Life*
Join a community conversation about how people find,
share, and make sense of local why local journalism matters,
news. This program will explore how social media and community networks shape what we
know, and what is means to
build a healthier, local information ecosystem. Registration is
encouraged but not required.
• Oct. 1 at 6:15 p.m. at
Redmond Library, 827 SW
Deschutes Ave.
• Oct. 2 at noon at Cent r a l L i b r a r y, 6 1 9 5 6 S E
Santorini St., Bend
Tools for First-Time Voters
A healthy democracy depends
on people knowing how their
government operates and where
to find reliable, fact-based information about elections. This
program covers what the Voter’s
Pamphlet is, how to register to
vote and more.
• Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at La
Pine Library, 16425 1st St.
• Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at
Redmond Library, 827 SW
Deschutes Ave.
• Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at Central
Library, 61956 SE Santorini St.
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(Before It Beats You)
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Youth Media Literacy: Two
Truths and AI
Can you tell the difference
between an AI-generated photo
or paragraph and the real thing?
Come test your knowledge and
test your friends with this fun
competition game and win
prizes. Intended for ages 6-11.
• Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at La Pine
Library, 16425 1st St.
don't even realize it. The result
• Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at Central
is a flood of misinformation Library, 61956 SE Santorini
that drives bad decision making St., Bend
at every level. Learn how to
shut out misinformation with Sculpture Needle Felt: Alien
data-driven thinking.
Autopsy*
• Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at
Wool isn't from outer space,
Central Library, 61956 SE but maybe you can make
something that looks out of
Santorini St., Bend
this world. Learn the skill
and art of needle felting to
Escape Room: Galaxy
make a 3D sculpture of an
Challenge*
Join a K-pop-themed escape alien autopsy. Teens ages 14+.
room at the library. In under Registration required.
• Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. at La Pine
an hour, track down whatever
Library,
16425 1st St.
information you can to uncover
• Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Central
the truth and spread the word.
Intended for teens ages 13-17. Library, 61956 SE Santorini
St., Bend
Registration required.
• Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at
Central Library, 61956 SE Myths, Monsters, and Media:
The Psychology
Santorini St., Bend
• Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at of True Crime
A growing interest has
Redmond Library, 827 SW
spawned
a massive wave of trueDeschutes Ave.
crime podcasts, hit television
series, and a surge in forensic
Know AI: How to Stay Safe
Artificial intelligence now science majors—all despite
impacts nearly every part of our serial murder remaining an exlives: from medicine, shopping ceptionally rare phenomenon.
and entertainment to travel, Explore why we’re drawn to
and even the way we commu- rare crimes and learn to separate
myth from reality.
nicate. Yet for many, AI still
• Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Central
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