Sisters Library will host grand opening

Sisters’ new public library is already a haven for Sisters residents and visitors, with expansive space, more computer stations and a comfortable reading area.

The library will host an official grand opening ceremony on Saturday, January 21. The ribbon cutting for the 8,300-square-foot library begins promptly at 10 a.m. The new library is located at 110 N. Cedar St.

“We are inviting the community of Sisters to join us for a week-long celebration of its new and improved Library,” said Sisters Public Library Manager Peg Bermel. “We have several fun events planned, for all ages, to celebrate the opening of the new library. The grand opening on Saturday will offer music, yummy treats and tours of the new library.”

The keynote speaker for the grand opening is author/poet Kim Stafford. Mr. Stafford will share his writings and discuss the important role of libraries in our society.

The celebration will last one week with the following events:

• Saturday, January 21, Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m. to noon. Keynote speaker Kim Stafford; music by Brad Tisdale and students from the Americana Project; refreshments.

• Tuesday, January 24, Teen Celebration for ages 12-17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Steve Esselstyn, Bend Police will present a crime scene investigation program.

• Saturday, January 28, Children’s Celebration for ages three to 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. International storyteller Heather McNeil will share stories, face painting, animal balloons and a puppet show.

• Art Exhibit sponsored by the Friends of the Sisters Library beginning January 21.

The art exhibit will be at the library until March 1.

For more information call Peg Bermel at 312-1071.