“Know Macabre” this October with Deschutes Public Library

Test the waters of the macabre this October with Deschutes Public Library. Hear spooky cemetery stories and folklore from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Get to know some of nature’s creepy critters with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Step into the eerie corridors of a mansion for a preview night of The Haunting of Hill House. Felt, stab, and sculpt to create skulls for Día de los Muertos. Write your own obituary in four easy steps. Take a haunting walk through the library during the Literary Ghost Walk. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.

Black Magic Drawings*
Celebrate the colors of fall—from fiery leaves to frightful faces. Join artist Lee Kellogg for a creative session of coloring seasonal designs on black paper using bold colored pencils. Registration required.
• Sunday, October 19 • 2:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend

The Haunting of Hill House Preview Night
Step into the eerie corridors of a mansion in this thrilling play based on Shirley Jackson's novel, The Haunting of Hill House. First-come, first-served. No tickets are required. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 16 • 7:30 p.m. • Cascades Theatrical Company | 148 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend

Crea y Pinta tu Propia Máscara*
En este taller aprenderemos a crear máscaras desde cartulina, diseñando la estructura con pliegues, cortes y pegado. Una vez construida la base, cada participante podrá decorarla con pinturas fluorescentes y neón que brillan en la oscuridad. Esta clase está dirigida a niños a partir de 6 años y a sus familias. Requiere registro previo.
• Sábado, 18 de octubre • 5:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond

Halloween Art Play*
Think pumpkin stamping, potion-making, sticky spiderweb walls, and plenty of orange and black creations to discover. Intended for children ages 0-5; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
• Monday, October 20 • 10:30 a.m. • Two Suns Art Studio + Makerspace | 70 SW Century Drive, Bend

Grieving and Healing in Nature
Hear about the redemptive and healing powers of nature. Adam Sawyer shares a series of photos and essays that detail how time spent in the outdoors has aided in his recovery from not just addiction, but the sudden and devastating loss of his life partner and home in early 2022.
• Tuesday, October 21 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
• Wednesday, October 22 • noon • Sisters Library | 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters

Yes, No, Goodbye: The History of the Ouija Board*
The Ouija Board has inspired fear, sparked creativity, and provided relief for the bereaved for over 125 years. Learn more about the history of this mysterious board game and its connection to the Spiritualism movement that swept through America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Registration required.
• Thursday, October 23 • 5:00 p.m. • Online only | Register for Zoom link

Spooky Treats for Kids*
Enjoy a spooky drink while watching a demonstration on how to make Monster Whoopie Pies and Mummified English Muffin Pizzas. Put together a plate to take home. Intended for youth ages 10 and up and their caregiver. Registration required.
• Thursday, October 23 • 5:30 p.m. • Arome | 432 SW 6th Street, Redmond

The Dead and Rituals of Death
Dealing with death—both in terms of the bodies of the dead and the grief of those left behind—are issues that all societies have to address. Explore some of the diverse ways in which communities deal with bodies, and make sense of death and think about what lies beyond.
• Friday, October 24 • 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
• Saturday, October 25 • 11:00 a.m. • La Pine Library | 16425 1st Street, La Pine

Literary Ghost Walk
Join the ghosts of authors past as they haunt the Downtown Bend Library for an evening of fun. Meet the spirits of writers like Edward Gorey, Dorothy Parker, Shel Silverstein, and more—they’re dying to tell you about their works.
• Wednesday, October 29 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend

Discover Owls: Denizens of the Dark?
What makes owls so mysterious? Learn about their nocturnal habitats and the roles these birds play in traditional mythologies, while learning about owls of Central Oregon.
• Tuesday, October 28 • 1:00 p.m. • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond
• Wednesday, October 29 • 5:30 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend

Needle-Felted Sugar Skull Ornament*
Decorate a felt sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos using wool and a special needle. This is a great project for beginners who want to try out needle felting, and you can take home a unique ornament. Intended for teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
• Thursday, October 30 • 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, 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.