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The Deschutes Public Library brings all sorts of fun programs to South County this summer. From family programs designed to entertain all ages, to teen specific events and classes, to kid centered fun and even adult oriented escapes there is certainly something for everyone. Here’s a list of some of the highlights, but visit deschuteslibrary.org/lapine/ and deschuteslibrary.org/sunriver/ for more information and a full list of upcoming events and classes.

children and teen Programs

lego block party — Read! Build! Play! Join other builders and a gazillion LEGOs.

La Pine — Saturdays, June 18, July 16 and August 20, 1 p.m. Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Adult

Sunriver — Saturdays, June 18, July 16 and August 20, 3 p.m. Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Adult

dance-o-rama — From square dance to the electric slide, come shake your groove thing, and make a cool instrument. Ages 6-11.

La Pine — Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

Sunriver — Wednesday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.

chocolate olympics — Racing, tasting, building: who will conquer the chocolate challenge? Ages 12 to 17.

La Pine — Friday, June 24, 1:30 p.m.

Sunriver — Tuesday, June 28, 1:30 p.m.

rock around the clock — Hand Jive, hula hoops and hopscotch. Can you master the pastimes your grandparents enjoyed? Let’s focus on the fun of the 50’s! Ages 6-11.

La Pine — Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

Sunriver — Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Learn at finley butte park — Lunch just got better! Your librarian is visiting the free lunch program at Finley Butte Park, located at 51390 Wailing Lane in La Pine.

La Pine — Thursdays, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 28 and August 4, 12 p.m.

oregon ho! — Come explore the desert, valley, mountains and ocean of our amazing state. A scavenger hunt to see if you know Oregon’s facts and lore! Ages 6-11.

La Pine — Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

Sunriver — Wednesday, July 6, 1:30 p.m.

The science of sports — “How do they do that?” Come learn the science behind the sports you love – and have fun doing it! Make your own pipe-cleaner snowboarder. Ages 6-11.

La Pine — Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Henna — Learn the history of henna body art and try it yourself. Ages 12 to 17

La Pine — Friday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.

Life size board games — Jump inside some of your favorite jumbo-fied board games. Ages 12 to 17

Sunriver — Tuesday, July 19, 1:30 p.m.

La Pine — Friday, July 22, 1:30 p.m.

little tigers wushu — Learn the basic kicking, jumping and stretching movements of this form of martial arts. Taught by instructors from Oregon Tai Chi. Ages 3-5 & 6-11

La Pine — Wednesday, July 20, 10 a.m.

Let’s be pioneers: old-fashioned family — Jacob’s Ladder? Cat’s Cradle? Maybe Hoops and Graces or Stilts! The whole family will enjoy these and other games that have been around for more than a hundred years. Led by High Desert Museum staff. Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Adult

Sunriver —Wednesday, August 3, 11 a.m.

La Pine — Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m.