A Novel Idea 2026 Unveiled

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend | Bend, OR

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Be the first to know! Join us as we reveal A Novel Idea...Read Together 2026.
The concept behind A Novel Idea is simple: pick a great book, engage with community through thought-provoking and relevant programming, and wrap up the project with free and accessible visits from the authors. We can't wait to share what we're reading together in 2026.

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Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, United States

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