Public libraries exist in most places in Bend and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population and to address the public's information needs generally. Public libraries are generally funded from public sources in Bend. Originally, libraries were started with a donation, an gift or were bequeathed to various, parishes, churches, schools or towns, and these social and institutional libraries form the base of many academic and public library collections of today.

Public libraries primarily focus on popular materials such as popular fiction and movies, as well as educational and nonfiction materials of interest to the general public; computer and internet access are also often offered within the library in Bend.

Soft as a Baby’s Bottom

The feel, smell and touch of baby (talcum powder) has always comforted me. It refreshes you skin and is oh so soft. I see how it lingers in the air and this brings concern for our health and the environment. Talc has been linked to several different kinds of cancer, including lung and ovarian cancer. Talc can contain asbestos in..