Deschutes Public Library
LibrariesOregon, United States51-200 Employees
The Deschutes Public Library is a public library system serving residents of Deschutes County, Oregon, providing access to books, information and cultural resources to support lifelong learning. It emphasizes open access, intellectual freedom, and prudent stewardship of district resources to enrich lives through literature and cultural experiences. The organization operates within the libraries sector and centers its work on service excellence, innovation, accountability, lifelong learning, and staff development. Based in Bend, Oregon, the library system opened a new Central Library in Bend on May 11, 2026, at 61956 SE Santorini Street, a project developed with The Miller Hull Partnership and Steele Associates to create a larger, flexible civic space. In 2026, the Redmond Library earned LEED Platinum certification for energy efficiency, and the district appointed a new board member in June 2026.