This is the downtown Bend branch of the Deschutes Public Library system (note: you'll find reviews…read moreunder 'Downtown Bend Library' as well and Yelp seems uninterested in combining the pages despite being asked). - It's a fine library. Big(ish), well-stocked with books, magazines, CDs and such, has numerous free computers, has a good wi-fi system. - Lots of reading areas with comfortable seating. - Staff are friendly and helpful. - A great local section if you're interested in learning about Central Oregon. - Plentiful parking and lots of bike racks. - The online system (which serves the Deschutes system not just the Bend branch) works well and includes downloadable ebooks.

Wasted Resources The DPL has a number of rooms set aside for…read morestudy and tutoring. Some of those rooms are meant for groups. However, when those rooms are not being used by groups, they could be used by individuals who might be working on projects that require more space or maybe they need to do a study call over Zoom or Google Meets. However, the DPL does not allow that under any circumstances at least that's what I was told. Seems a waste of resources to heat, cool and light a space that no one is using. I guess the DPL doesn't mind blowing the public's money in order to follow random rules that make about as much sense as gills on cactus.

Everything about the library sysyem was terrific until the planning started for the new library…read more The new library is in a word overkill and a hugh waste of taxpayers' money. And when thinking about the planning for the opening of the new library and the virtual closing of the existing downtown library the planning is in my mind nonexistent. Bend is a city of 100.000 and we virtually have no ibrary at this time. The plans for the remodeling of the existing downtown library are again a waste of $. It is in a word "perfect" as is. I would guess that if the public had any idea of how the $ were to be spent (wasted) the library bond issue would have been voted down! The plan of how to spend the bond proceeds should have been "as needed" instead of spend (blow) it all!

Human Citizens of Bend:…read more How are you so fortunate to have this amazing collection of resources? I came here to say: The staff have always been most helpful. Thank you for helping me with kindness and empathy when I needed it.

It was not near as hard to get a hold of them as I thought it was going to be Yes. It took time,…read morebut I just sat on hold and did some laundry.

The young man who answered our questions (Brandon) was most helpful and mailed all the…read moredocumentation we need. Great service.

I've used the Meeting Room multiple times in the last few months re: safety presentations &…read moretraining. The facility is fabulous, comfortable for attendees, quiet & private. I will be reserving this room many more times in the future. Thank you Sisters Library!!

Awful librarian. I came in with my service animal to use the printer, which I have done several…read moretimes. I was asked about my service animal (an inappropriate amount of questions) and then told I couldn't have him with me despite the fact that I told them his tasks because to her those tasks weren't actual service animal tasks and apparently I don't have a service animal. I then had to reiterate the fact that I do have a disability and this is my service animal SEVERAL times and even then she was not convinced and only left when I asked if I needed to file a complaint. I printed my pages and left and will not be returning and will be reporting the incident. What an awful human to discriminate against disabled individuals like that.

I love having a downtown Post Office. Very convenient, and the service and friendliness is superb.read more

The gals who work at this post office are amazing. They are very friendly and efficient, even when…read morethere is a long line and I can imagine they are under some stress. Also, they always provide options in terms of cost, packaging, turnaround, insurance for whatever you are delivering. I hope that nothing changes in this post office!

Your web info should include the time you close for a lunch break. Before leaving the house, I…read morechecked to see if the Powell Butte office would be open and the hours did not mention this. Thank you.

It would be nice if they could remember how to utilize the parcel lockers. They now are forcing us…read moreto pick up our packages at the post office creating long lines and long wait times with only one person working at the counter.

The Wakefield House is a one of a kind for sure! Absolutely STUNNING! The amenities are great and…read moreto be right in the middle of downtown Sisters is so much fun. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

As with National Park rangers, interacting with US Forest Service folks is invariably a pleasant…read moreexperience. I came in for maps, and maps they have aplenty. Not only maps, but also lots of outdoor-related literature such as the Roadside Geology of Oregon and other books. And some trinkets. But I was impressed - not surprised - with the helpfulness of the ranger at the counter in explaining what they had in the way of trail and 4WD maps for the Deschutes and Ochoco forests. Super helpful. If you need forest service information or materials, drop in. You'll be glad you did.

We went in here to get our mushroom permits for a foray we were going on. We were not expecting…read morethis gorgeous facility, especially because it's a government building. I guess I was expecting something like the DMV (which in Bend is actually pretty nice). This place is like a lodge or resort. Aside from aesthetics, it also has a ton of Oregon souvenirs (all forestry related), maps of all the parks, forests, campgrounds, etc, and lots of brochures on things like the John Day Fossil Beds. It's like the adventure version of the Bend Visitor Center. I would highly recommend stopping in if you are new to the area but want to do a hike or explore the natural landscape. They also sell Adventure Passes (the ones for parking on Forest land) and permits. Personal use mushroom permits are free.