Medford, Oregon (April 18, 2022)—Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) offers free events, including online and in-person programs and Take & Make kits. The DART tech van also offers a schedule of community stops and programming. All event times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Please consult our online calendar at jcls.org to confirm events.
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Online programs take place via Zoom and/or Facebook LIVE. Meeting or webinar details will be emailed to participants when they register through the JCLS Events Calendar at jcls.org or by calling the library. Programs may be recorded and later made available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/JCLSBeyond. Learn how to join a Zoom meeting with this short video tutorial: https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ.
Booking It: Reading & Movement Club, 13+ YRS
First Mondays • 4:00–5:00 PM
May 2
Push yourself to read outside your comfort zone, and get outside while doing it! Listen to the selected audiobook while walking, hiking, running… however you like to move!
Books@Noon
First Tuesdays • 12:00–1:00 PM
May 3
Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.
Grant Writing: An Intensive Series
Select Tuesdays • 5:30–7:00 PM
May 3: Intro to Grant Writing & Case Statements
May 10: Impacts, Outcomes, & Partnerships
May 17: Evaluation & Budget
May 24: Credibility & Sustainability
Windows in Time: “Connections Across Landscapes: Building Stories out of Bones”
Wednesday, May 4 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Archaeologist Katie Johnson will examine excavations at the Jacksonville Chinese Quarter Site that resulted in the recovery of over 50 pounds of animal bones. These bones represent mealtimes, home cooking, adaptation and innovation of Oregon Chinese Americans in late nineteenth century.
Queer Coffee House @ The (Virtual) Library
First Saturdays • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
May 7
Make a cup of coffee, and join us virtually! Share your new favorite books, movies, podcasts, and projects you’re working on. LGBTQ+ folx and allies are all welcome!
Engage! Technology and Community Involvement
Select Tuesdays • 3:00–4:00 PM
May 10
Learn to use technology to engage in your community, including using GIS data to see what’s happening around you, finding free tax prep aid, signing up for Citizen Alert, and exploring volunteer opportunities.
Board Books Aren’t Boring!
Wednesday, May 11 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Not only are board books important for getting your little one ready to read—but they can be really fun, too! Join JCLS staff to learn about the different types of board books and why they are important, and come away with a list of favorites.
Book Bouquets Live Crafting Session, 13+ YRS
Saturday, May 14 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Learn how to turn old book pages into roses. Pick up a Book Bouquet Take & Make kit (available starting May 7 at the Medford and Ashland branches while supplies last) and join us on Zoom for step-by-step instructions. If you didn’t grab a kit, you are welcome to join us to learn how to make book bouquets using your own materials.
Worm Composting
Saturday, May 14 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Learn about worm composting from Master Gardener John Kobal. John will explain how to compost with worms, their benefits, various types of worm bins, and what worms eat.
Teen General Knowledge Trivia, 13+ YRS
Fourth Mondays • 4:30–5:30 PM
May 23
Test your knowledge alongside your peers in this fast-paced, online trivia challenge!
Check Out Kindle Books from Your Local Library
Thursday, May 26 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Learn how to check out eBooks for your Kindle from the library.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
Attendees at in-person programs and events must adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing masks that cover mouth and nose and maintaining adequate social distancing. Space may be limited and programs may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some programs take place outdoors. In-person events may be canceled or rescheduled to take place online; please visit the JCLS Event Calendar at jcls.org for updates.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Take & Learn: Bookmark This! 7+ YRS
Available starting Monday, May 2 at all branches
Pick up a handout with fun facts, featured resources, and instructions to create a themed bookmark exploring clouds.
Getting the Most Out of the JCLS Website
Central Point Library: Friday, May 6 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
CANCELED: Eagle Point Library: Friday, May 13 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Jacksonville Library: Wednesday, May 25 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Take a tour of the JCLS website, and learn what the library has available and the easiest ways to take advantage of library services.
APPLEGATE
Senior Driver Refresher Training
Friday, May 20 • 5:00–6:00 PM
Refresh your driving skills and your knowledge of the rules and hazards of the road as we review the multiple changes to the Oregon driver laws over the last 25 years.
ASHLAND
Take & Make: Book Bouquet, 13+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, May 7
Make a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers with repurposed pages from withdrawn books. Join us for a live, online crafting session on May 14th at 11:30 a.m.; pre-registration required.
Take & Make: Bookish Bites, 13+ YRS
Available starting May 8
Each month, make a dish found in a classic YA title or series. This month’s kits include a recipe, ingredients to make it, and some information on the Harry Potter series.
The Great Outdoor Book Club
Select Wednesdays • 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: North Mountain Park Pavilion, behind the Nature Center
Join Ashland Library staff for a new book group focusing on nature and the great outdoors. Pre-registration required.
May 18: The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Pete Seeger Presents Woody Guthrie
Saturday, May 21 • 3:30–5:00 PM
Location: North Mountain Park Pavilion, behind the Nature Center
Musician and storyteller Tim Holt portrays Pete Seeger, sharing songs and stories about Seeger’s legendary friendship with Woody Guthrie.
Take & Make: Backyard Campout in a Bag! 18+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, May 28 • 12:00–4:00 PM
This kit will inspire you to head outside for a night to remember: s’mores, music, campfire stories, fairy lights, activity ideas, and more.
CENTRAL POINT
CANCELED Casual Memoir Writing Group, 18+ YRS
Third Wednesdays • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
May 4 & 18
Complete a short 250-500-word memoir of a specific memory, using a simple, friendly method (or bring a part of your memoir you’ve already written) to share with the group for supportive feedback and encouragement.
CANCELED DART Spark Space @ Central Point Library
Saturday, May 7 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Enjoy Spark Space outside with the DART Van! DART Spark Space will have stations set up in the Central Point library parking lot providing free access to writing, coding, and robotics tools for all ages. The day will be broken up into three two-hour blocks for three age groups: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for ages 3-7; 12:00–2:00 PM for ages 8-12; 2:00–4:00 PM for ages 13-18.
CANCELED Brain Games, 55+ YRS
Second Fridays • 2:00–4:00 PM
May 13
Keep your gray matter active by playing games like Scrabble or Dominoes, or with puzzles and coloring projects.
EAGLE POINT
Eagle Point Book Club
First Tuesdays • 2:00–3:15 PM
May 3: The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordburg
Yarnia!
Wednesdays • 2:00–3:30 PM
Learn to knit or crochet. Supplies provided. For all levels.
Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale
Thursdays • 12:30–3:00 PM
Shop for new or gently used items including books, CDs & movies. Proceeds benefit the Eagle Point Library.
Create Your Own Comic Strip
Saturday, May 7 • 12:00–4:00 PM
Create your own three or four panel comic strip.
Free Comic Book Day!
Saturday, May 7 • 12:00–4:00 PM
Pick up a free comic book—yours to keep! Available while supplies last.
Africa: Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa
Thursday, May 19 • 4:00–5:30 PM
Eagle Point residents Paul and Barbara Young reflect on a 2019 trip to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. This presentation considers economic, political, and educational aspects, but mostly focuses on vacation experiences and safari encounters.
GOLD HILL
Take & Make: Outdoor Reading Scavenger Hunt, 3+ YRS
Available starting Monday, May 2
Use this kit to explore our community and teach your little one to read at the same time. Each kit has pictures of items found in Gold Hill, along with the word.
Take & Make: Make Yourself a Kite, 6+ YRS
Available starting Monday, May 16
Pick up a Take & Make kit with supplies to decorate a kite inspired by the Japanese koinobori design (an easy-to-fly windsock kite that looks like a carp).
Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS
Third Fridays • 3:00–4:00 PM
May 20: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Tween Book Club, 11-18 YRS
Third Saturdays • 2:00–3:00 PM
May 21: The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Take & Make: Alphabet Soup, 3+ YRS
Available starting May 23
Each month, pick up a craft featuring a letter of the alphabet. Kits are available in English and Spanish.
Sewing with Jill, 16+ YRS
Fourth Wednesdays • 5:00–6:00 PM
May 25
Join other sewing enthusiasts to learn to sew or work on projects you have already started. Open to all levels. There will be some supplies and sewing machines available, but please bring your own if you have them. Children ages 8-15 are welcome with an adult to supervise and assist.
JACKSONVILLE
Author Talk with Jennie Englund
Saturday, May 14 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Local Young Adult novelist Jennie Englund will read from her novel, Taylor Before and After, and will answer questions about the writing and publishing process.
Kid Stitching: Learn How to Finger Knit and Create Amazing Projects
Wednesday, May 11 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Instructor Bonni Engelhardt will demonstrate how to use your own hands to create beautifully knitted projects with a simple stitch. This is a fabulous and easy craft for kids of all ages.
MEDFORD
“Choose Your Own Adventure” Read Outside Game
Through May 15
Pick up a game board from the Children’s Department, then embark on a quest to complete the activities on your path. Return your completed game by May 31st for a prize.
Children’s Garden StoryWalk
Throughout May
Visit the garden outside the Children’s Department to “Read Outside.” Pages from a picture book will be displayed for you to follow along and enjoy.
Take & Make: Butterfly Kit, 3+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, May 1
Pick up a Take & Make kit in the Children’s Department and learn about caterpillars, cocoons, & butterflies. We will be growing butterflies from caterpillars in May. Visit often to watch their progress, then come to our “Butterfly Release Party” on May 25th.
Windows in Time: “Connections Across Landscapes: Building Stories out of Bones”
Wednesday, May 4 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Archaeologist Katie Johnson will examine excavations at the Jacksonville Chinese Quarter Site that resulted in the recovery of over 50 pounds of animal bones. These bones represent mealtimes, home cooking, adaptation and innovation of Oregon Chinese Americans in late nineteenth century.
Take & Make: Book Bouquet, 13+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, May 7
Make a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers with repurposed pages from withdrawn books. Join us for a live, online crafting session on May 14th at 11:30 a.m.; pre-registration required.
Tabletop Gaming Day, 13+ YRS
First Saturdays • 1:00–3:00 PM
May 7
Get your game on! Play classic and new board games.
Take & Make: Bookish Bites, 13+ YRS
Available starting May 8
Each month, make a dish found in a classic YA title or series. This month’s kit includes a recipe, ingredients to make it, and some information on the Harry Potter series.
Take & Make: DIY Picnic Blankets, 18+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, May 8
Make your own picnic blanket, and don’t forget to bring a book to read outside!
Elements of Home Art Display
May 8–June 2
Elements of Home, created by De La Raíz (From the Root) Latinx Story Project, is a mobile art exhibit of four paintings created by two Southern Oregon Latinx artists that explore the connection of home and our relationship with water, air, fire, and Earth. Artists Tahiz Perezchica and Alexandra Vanderlip were inspired by the land that sustains us, and were able to weave stories and personal cultural style into the artwork.
Medford Book Chat
Second Tuesdays • 5:30–6:30 PM
May 10: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) 12-18 YRS
Second Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM
May 10
T.A.G. members are dedicated, motivated teens in grades 7-12 who meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, and make crafts. Contact a Medford Teen Librarian to join!
Make Yourself a Kite
Wednesday, May 11 • 3:30–4:30 PM
Decorate a kite inspired by the Japanese koinobori design (an easy-to-fly windsock kite that looks like a carp). This program will be held outdoors. A limited number of kite kits will be available to take home if you’re unable to attend in person.
Worm Composting
Saturday, May 14 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Learn about worm composting from Master Gardener John Kobal. John will explain how to compost with worms, their benefits, various types of worm bins, and what worms eat.
Bike Safety Basics
Saturday, May 14 • 2:00–4:00 PM
Gear up for Go by Bike Week by joining Mike Vergeer from Rogue Valley Transportation District for a basic bike safety class. Part of the class will include a presentation on bike safety tips, while the other half will consist of hands-on safety drills and a test ride. To take part in the drills and test ride, bring a helmet and a bicycle in good working condition.
Take & Make: Flat Stanley Adventures, 3+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, May 15
Make your own Flat Stanley (or other Flat Friend). Kits include a travel journal to record your adventures together.
Tea Time Tuesday, 13+ YRS
Third Tuesdays • 4:00–5:30 PM
Each month, the Medford Teen Library will provide a title, tea, and a snack for our teen patrons to read and discuss. Registered participants can pick up the book (yours to keep!) two weeks prior to the event at the Teen Library. Pre-registration required.
May 17: Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
Ramblin’ Round: Songs of the Open Road
Saturday, May 21 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Tim Holt will perform and discuss the songs of Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Woody Guthrie, and others in a program that will include railroad songs, hobo songs, songs of the Western migration, and Dust Bowl ballads.
Butterfly Release Party
Wednesday, May 25 • 3:30–4:30 PM
Our caterpillars have eaten, grown, and emerged from their chrysalides as butterflies. Now it’s time to wish them farewell. We’ll gather in the Children’s Garden to read a story and review their life cycle before watching them fly off into the world.
Shared Space: Livable City Discussion Group
Fourth Wednesdays • 5:30–6:30 PM
Explore the built environment and topics of livability with other Medford community members.
May 25: Learn about open space with City of Medford staff.
PHOENIX
Take & Make: Pressing Wildflowers, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, May 3
This kit includes a flower press and identification guide to local wildflowers.
Make Art
Saturday, May 14 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Decorate mandala rocks
ROGUE RIVER
Read Outside Reading Challenge
May 1–31
Read outside—figuratively and literally! Get some fresh air as you take part in a reading challenge that encourages you to read outdoors or outside your comfort zone.
Solar Print DIY
Monday, May 16 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Join us on the International Day of Light to learn about the power of the sun and light in our lives, and create a unique solar-printed bookbag using paint, found objects, and the sun!
Take & Make: Solar Print DIY, 6+ YRS
Available starting Monday, May 16
Pick up supplies to create a unique solar-printed bookbag using paint, found objects, and the sun!
RUCH
Take & Make: Nature Bingo Challenge, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, May 3
Pick up a bingo card; each square relates to reading in or about nature. Read at the beach, in a tree house, or to your pet. There are dozens of challenges!
First Saturday Book Barn Sale
First Saturday • 12:00–4:00 PM
May 7
Shop for new or gently used items including books, CDs & movies in the Book Barn next to Ruch Library. Book donations are also welcome. Proceeds benefit the Ruch Library. Sponsored by the Friends of Ruch Library (FORL).
Forest Creek History
Saturday, May 14 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Forest Creek is a tributary of the Applegate River. From its origins to the confluence, people have settled, mined, logged, built barns and schools, and buried their dead in the Log Town Cemetery. Annice Black will tell a story of the neighbors who populated the places along the Creek from the 1850s to current days.
SHADY COVE
Suncatcher Nature Craft
Tuesday, May 10 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Go on a nature hunt at the park or in your backyard to collect flowers, clovers, or leaves, then bring the found items to the library to make a suncatcher craft.
Egypt
Tuesday, May 17 • 5:00–6:00 PM
Learn about Egypt in this fascinating talk by Carole Nielson.
TALENT LIBRARY
Find & Read: Outdoors! 3+ YRS
May 17–24
This week, books will be hidden in plain sight in outdoor locations around Talent. Find and read the books, then pass them on to a friend or keep them for your own collection!
WHITE CITY
Plant a Posy, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, May 4 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Plant a flower in a pot for your mom, grandma, or someone special in your life.
Succulent Planter, 8+ YRS
Tuesday, May 17 • 3:30–4:30 PM
Create a mini succulent garden using an Altoids tin.
Spark Space LEGO WeDo Robotics, 7+ YRS
Wednesday, May 25 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Build LEGO models using LEGO WeDo, then program them to move and react.
DART – Direct Access to Resources and Technology
DART is a library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one. Visit DART to meet with a Mobile Services Specialist to sign up for a library card or use a laptop. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. DART’s location or schedule may change. See the most up-to-date schedule of stops at jcls.org/DART or call the library for updates.
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Ashland Senior Center
Location: 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
Friday, May 6 • 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Tuesday, May 17 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Friday, May 20 • 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Tuesday, May 31 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Apple Literacy at the Ashland Senior Center
Location: 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
Select Tuesdays • 2:45–4:15 PM
Master your Apple device! The DART Van will not provide Apple devices; please bring your own.
May 17: Preinstalled Apps, Family Sharing, Documents, and Office Suite on the MacBook
May 31: MacBook Accessibility and Cybersecurity
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Newbridge Place
Third Thursdays • 1:00–5:30 PM
May 19
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Patriot Station
Fourth Thursdays • 1:00–5:30 PM
May 26
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Quail Run Apartments
First Tuesdays • 1:00–4:00 PM
May 3
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Rogue River Estates
Wednesdays, May 4 & 18 • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Snowberry Brook
Wednesdays, May 11 & 25 • 1:00–5:30 PM
CANCELED DART Spark Space @ Central Point Library
Saturday, May 7 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Enjoy Spark Space outside with the DART Van! DART Spark Space will have stations set up in the Central Point library parking lot providing free access to writing, coding, and robotics tools for all ages. The day will be broken up into three two-hour blocks for three age groups: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for ages 3-7; 12:00–2:00 PM for ages 8-12; 2:00–4:00 PM for ages 13-18.
Intro to Libby
Applegate Library: Tuesday, May 24 • 3:00–3:50 PM
Applegate Library: Tuesday, May 24 • 4:00–4:50 PM
Prospect Library: Friday, May 13 • 2:00–2:50 PM
Prospect Library: Friday, May 13 • 3:00–3:50 PM
Learn how to use Libby, an app that lets you log in to the library to access eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. No device? No problem! The DART van will provide the tablets needed for this class.