Bend Public Library

Bend Public Library Review

Inspirational quotes such as Christa McAuliffe's "What are we doing here? We're reaching for the stars," adorn the outer walls of this 40,000 square-foot structure. You may feel like you're reaching for the stars yourself when you ascend the main staircase—Scandinavian-style blond wood and sharp modernist architectural lines abound, and light pours through a wall-size glass window by sculptor Maya Radoczy. Upstairs, the library's fine collection, national and international periodicals, and dozens of public Internet terminals bask in a light-flooded, vaulted space. Downstairs, to the left of the lobby, find the extensive Children Services section.