Deschutes Public Library Redmond Branch Opening

Walking into the new 40,000-square-foot Redmond Public Library gives you the same sense as opening a book and listening to the spine crackle for the first time: open to possibilities. Unlike the renovations happening at other libraries in the Deschutes Public Library system, the Redmond branch is completely new, though built on the same site.

The ceiling and trusses are bright wood, and the library is divided up into different areas, several of which were requested by Redmond residents.

“It’s an amazing feeling to be here after all the years of planning,” said Chantal Strobel, assistant director of community engagement for the library system. “We’re just thrilled…We know that this will become the main community space for this community and it’ll be here for 100 years.”

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(✍️: Noemi Arellano-Summer, The Bulletin, 📸: Joe Kline, The Bulletin)