Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Library: Butte Falls Library Join us at the Butte Falls Library for a weekly neighborhood walk. Come join in and help us establish the 'Bookin It' walking group. We will begin at the Butte Falls Library and head around, just outside, and/or through town, starting out in a different directions. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The group will meet rain or shine.
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 10/03/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 12:30pm - 3:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Meeting Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Eagle Point Library<br> <p>Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Point Library.</p></div>
Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Presenter: Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub Location: Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A+B Side) Library: Ruch Library Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration required. Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups are offered in collaboration w
Date: 01/04/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Community Meeting Room Library: Gold Hill Library The individual creation of a meditation strand is rooted in many ancient traditions. The Greeks have worry beads, Catholics use Rosary beads and Buddhists have malas, to name a few. The repetitive action of stroking beads has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sense of relaxation. In the context of grief (a theme present in Afterlife), patrons can both choose
Date: 10/29/2024 Time: All Day Event Presenter: Marie Shaneyfelt Location: Library: Medford Library The Medford Teen Library requests your scariest stories once again! Teens will submit one original story that fits the prompt, "Something isn't what it Appears to be" OR "Someone isn't who they appear to be". Bonus points if the writers are also able to follow the fall theme - Find the Magic. These stories must be: Under 5 thousand words and withing young adult literature guidelines (no exc
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 09/13/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 2:00pm - 4:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Large Study Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Central Point Library<br> <p>Join us for some creative down time. Coloring provides a number of different health benefits for adults such as promoting mindfulness, reducing stress, and calming anxiety. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided, or bring your own. </p> <hr> <p> </p></div>
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 11/10/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 1:00pm - 4:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Ashland Library<br> <p>Join the Ashland Children's Department for free play with Lego bricks. The only limit is your imagination!</p></div>
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 05/28/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 3:00pm - 5:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Community Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Central Point Library<br> <p>Explore new interests with cool STEAM programs. Each session will explore a different topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated. <span style="color:#3498db;"></span></p></div>
Date: 09/14/2024 Time: 12:00pm - 4:15pm Location: Meeting Room Library: Eagle Point Library The Eagle Point Library is a safe, free, and fun place to play board games, card games, and role playing games in the Upper Rogue. Every other Saturday, bring your games and come play with fellow gamers. A Dungeons and Dragons campaign will be hosted by an Eagle Point community member, and everything you need to join in will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own dice and other materials if you'
Date: 09/13/2024 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Meeting Room Library: Eagle Point Library Cultivating Companions is a free seven week program to bring rural older adults together. Learn how to grow indoor plants, use them for art and cooking, and make new friends. Join the Jackson County Master Gardeners in your local library branch to learn new skills and meet new faces. Space for the program is limited. Please fill out the attached flier and return to Grace Florjancic, the Master Gardener
Date: 12/20/2023 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Presenter: Barry Kraft Location: Community Meeting Room Library: Jacksonville Library Join Oregon Shakespeare Festival's acclaimed actor, dramaturg, and lecturer Barry Kraft in a rousing rendition of the beloved Christmas story,The Polar Express. Train whistles will sound, and Kraft's melodious voice will ring out! A simple train craft will be offered after the story. Barry has been an actor, dramaturg, and lecturer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival fo
Date: 03/07/2024 Time: All Day Event Presenter: Friends of the Ashland Library Location: Library: Ashland Library The Friends of the Ashland Public Library are offering an essay contest to illustrate the value of books and reading to middle school students in Ashland. Students in grades 6th-8th are encouraged to submit a 300-500 word essay discussing a book that's touched their life; those with the best entries will win a cash prize! The deadline for submissions is March 15th. To learn more
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 11/19/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 3:00pm - 5:00pm<br> <strong>Presenter:</strong> John Sutton<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Meeting Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> White City Library<br> <p>Explore new interests with cool STEAM programs. Each session will explore a different topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated. </p></div>
Date: 05/15/2024 Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Presenter: Anna Rands Location: Meeting Room Library: Eagle Point Library Join us for the opportunity to make art with Ivy, the tortoise! Ivy will be hanging out here in Eagle Point to meet teens and inspire attendees to get creative! We'll provide the materials and Ivy will provide may fun moments for photographers and artists alike while she makes her rounds and snacks on some delightful produce!
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 12/30/2023<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 1:00pm - 3:30pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Medford Library<br> <p>On the last Saturday of every month we're hosting a viewing party for all ages in the Medford Teen Library! Each month will be a surprise viewing... and there will be popcorn!</p></div>
Date: 11/12/2024 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Jackson County Search and Rescue Location: Meeting Room Library: Eagle Point Library We're fortunate to live so near a wide array of outdoor activities. The option to experience hiking, rafting, snowboarding/skiing, and a picnic in the woods are all within a short walk or drive from school or home. Unfortunately, sometimes, a person become lost in the wilderness, turning an enjoyable day into an anxious, fear-filled event. Jackson County Search
Date: 08/16/2024 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Presenter: An educator from MNCH. Location: Meeting Room Library: Shady Cove Library Dive into an ocean of hands-on science fun while exploring Oregon's underwater environments. Discover the amazing variety of life beneath the waves in beautiful kelp forests or rugged, rocky reefs. Engage in activities and investigations that will inspire you to protect Oregon's diverse ocean habitat.
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 10/20/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 1:00pm - 2:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Storytime Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Medford Library<br> <p>Join us for weekly themed Lego building to make whatever you like! Let your creativity soar on your own or in collaboration with others!</p> <hr> <p> </p></div>
Date: 07/13/2024 Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm Presenter: Leah Finney & Maddy Tuttle Location: Library: DART Mobile Tech Van DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at Garfield Park: Ashland, OR 7/13/24 from 11am-1:30pm DART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your branch library for updates! The van is staffed by a Mobile Services Specialist who can help you sign up for a library card or u
Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm Presenter: Anna Rands, Haylie Courtney, Austin Woodall, Matt Beccaria, Michael Workman Location: Carpenter Conference Room Library: Medford Library Join the Medford Library for a casual movie going experience with some small snacks provided. Then hang out afterwards to talk about the showing. September 5: Marx Brothers: Duck Soup (NR, 70min, 1933) & Marx Brothers: Night at the Opera (TV-G, 92min, 1935) September 19: Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13/19