‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in August.

Explore traditional American maritime tattoos and learn to decode meaning in Western paintings. Design and carve your own rubber stamp and satisfy your tastebuds with fresh squid ink pasta. Get an inside look at what it takes to become a journalist and how to pitch a news story. Kids and teens can design and create a self-published zine. 

Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. 

Anchors and Ink: The History and Legacy of Maritime Tattoos 

From the earliest days of maritime tattooing, sailors have covered themselves in images that symbolized their lives at sea. Educator Julia Triezenberg outlines the history of American maritime tattoos and their continued popularity. 

• Friday, August 1 • 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend  

• Saturday, August 2 • 10:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

Stamp Making: Make Your Mark* 

A symbol is a single image—a leaf, a spiral, a key—that can become a visual shorthand for something much more meaningful. Design and carve your own stamp with a linoleum block to ink up and share. Registration required.  

• Tuesday, August 5 • 5:30 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

• Wednesday, August 13 • 5:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Children's Museum of Central Oregon Pop-Up Exhibits 

Join the Children's Museum of Central Oregon and check out some favorite exhibits during this open playtime. Intended for children ages 0-11; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

• Wednesday, August 6 • 10:30 a.m.–noon • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend 

Wanderlust Tours: Supporting INClusion Kayak Adventure* 

We’re celebrating disabilities! Join Wanderlust Tours for a special paddling tour on one of the most stunning Cascade Lakes. Intended for youth with disabilities ages 7 and up. Registration required. This program is full. 

• Thursday, August 7 • 9:00 a.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

How to Read a Painting* 

Have you ever looked at a painting and wished to understand it more? Gain practice in visual and contextual analysis of the more common symbols and tropes seen in Western painting. Registration required.  

• Friday, August 8 • noon  • Online only 

 
Zines for Teens* 

Learn about the power of self-expression and how to make your own one-page mini-magazine with Heather from the Bend Zine Library. Intended for teens ages 12–17. Registration required.  

• Friday, August 8 • 6:30 p.m.  • The Pavilion | 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend 

Fresh Squid Ink Pasta* 

See a demonstration on how to make fresh pasta from scratch. Incorporate squid ink and shrimp to create a dish that looks and tastes amazing. Registration required. 

• Tuesday, August 12 • 5:30 p.m. • Arome | 432 SW 6th Street, Redmond 
   

Knowledge in Peril: Censorship and Bibliocide 

Explore censorship, intellectual freedom, and the fight for open access. This presentation covers how banning and confiscating books are harmful ways of trying to control ideas, and what censorship looks like in today’s libraries. 

• Wednesday, August 13 • 4:00 p.m. • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend 

Sprout Film Festival 

This unique event, which focuses on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes. 

• Friday, August 15 • 6:30 p.m. Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

Taller de Papel Marmoleado en Español 

Exploraremos la técnica del marmoleado sobre papel en familia. Esta clase está dirigida para niños a partir de 5 años y a sus familias. 

• Sábado, 16 de agosto • 11:00 a.m. • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend 

The Old Man and The Daiquiri–A Literary Tasting Event*  

Attend an evening of literary exploration featuring four distinct Hemingway daiquiris, an introduction to the author whose name is synonymous with the cocktail, and curated readings from his celebrated works. Registration required; ages 21+ 

• Saturday, August 16 • 7:00 p.m. • Kobold Brewing, The Vault | 245 SW 6th Street, Redmond 

Dirt Pride: A Film + Conversation About Belonging 

Join filmmaker and community organizer, Christina Rosetti, for a short film screening of Dirt Pride followed by a community conversation about belonging.  

• Monday, August 18 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 
   

We Become a Poem en English y Español 

Celebrate multilingual voices and poetic expression. Participants are invited to write poetry in any language (or mix languages) through playful prompts, simple poetic forms, and exploration of sound, rhythm, and voice. 

• Tuesday, August 19 • 12:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend  

Kids' Stippling Pet Portraits with Anastasia Zielinski* 

Dive into the captivating world of stippling art, transforming simple dots into stunning portraits. Intended for youth ages 8+; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required. 

• Thursday, August 21 • 2:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

Telling Our Stories Through the Lens 

Explore the fundamentals of photography through the basics of composition, shutter speed, and aperture, to move beyond snapshots and into intentional storytelling. Intended for teens ages 12–17. 

• Thursday, August 21 • 5:30 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

The Art of Journalism Storytelling 

Get an inside look at what it takes to become a journalist and how to create and pitch news story with local journalist Aaron Rasheed.  

• Saturday, August 23 • noon • Sisters Library | 110 N Cedar Street, Sisters 

• Tuesday, August 26 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Gather:Make:Shelter–The Monograph Tour 

The Monograph Tour features the works of Gather:Make:Shelter artists who reimagine what it means to be an artist and community member. In tandem with their completed creative work, featured artists will speak publicly about the power of creating amidst their experience with houselessness. 

• Saturday, August 23 • 3:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

• Sunday, August 24 • 3:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

The Bulletin: History and People 

Learn the history of the Bend community's newspaper, the people who made it happen, and what makes the legacy of The Bulletin unique in Oregon journalism. 

• Wednesday, August 27 • 1:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Stippling Pet Portraits with Anastasia Zielinski* 

Discover how dots can create delightful and detailed portraits that you’ll be proud to showcase. Stippling is a unique technique that uses countless tiny dots to build up an image, creating beautiful gradients and depth. Registration required. 

• Wednesday, August 27 • 2:30 p.m. • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend 

Zentangle Postcards* 

Awaken your creative spirit as you focus on simple designs and repetitive patterns that are relaxing and easy to learn. Registration required. 

• Thursday, August 28 • 10:30 a.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

• Sunday, August 31 • 3:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend 

Editing with Intention: Honoring the Image 

Whether you're new to photo editing or refining your skills, walk away with practical knowledge to edit with both confidence and cultural awareness. Intended for teens ages 13–17. 

• Thursday, August 28 • 5:30 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond 

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.