Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles this November with Deschutes Public Library. Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors, attend an introductory class on the Ennegram and discover the world’s most endangered marine mammal. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. 

Fall Leaves Craft* 

Collect the beautiful fall leaves you’ve been admiring and join this all-levels watercolor class. Artist Lee Kellogg guides participants in capturing the rich, vibrant colors of autumn. Registration required. 

• Thursday, November 21 • noon • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Enneagram 101 

Attend an introductory class on the Enneagram, a system of nine interconnected personality types. Dating as far back as 5,000 years, the Enneagram explores how and why behaviors and internal messages motivate our lives. 

• Tuesday, November 19 • 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Repair Café 

Join us at the Repair Café to give new life to broken or worn-out items. Bring your small appliances, clothing, electronics, or household items and skilled volunteers will help you repair them—free of charge! 

• Wednesday, November 20 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Redmond Proficiency Academy | 657 SW Glacier Avenue #2710, Redmond 

Menopause 101 

Menopause is a transition most women will live through yet many cannot define it. In this discussion, Dr. Erin LeGrand and Dr. Sarah Hellmann provide scientific, evidence-based information about menopause as well as how women can safely manage the ways it affects their quality of life. 

• Wednesday, November 20 • 6:00 p.m.  • Sisters Library | 110 North Cedar Street, Bend 

Save the Vaquita 

Discover the story of the world’s most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita. Join Rebecca Myers from Vaquita SAFE as she explores the vaquita’s life cycle, the reasons behind their endangered status, and conservation efforts. 

• Saturday, November 23 • 1:30 p.m.  • La Pine Library | 16425 1st Street, La Pine 

• Sunday, November 24 • 11:00 a.m.  • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend 

For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.