Medford, Oregon (August 22, 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 EVENTS 

Online programs take place via Zoom. Pre-registration is required; meeting or webinar details will be emailed to you when you register through the JCLS Events Calendar at jcls.org or by calling your library. 

Rodin Hiding in Plain Sight 

Thursday, September 1 • 6:00–7:00 PM 

Mallory Mortillaro will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. 

Windows in Time: The Many Cs of the YMCA: Civics, Christianity, Physical Culture and Community 

Wednesday, September 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM 

Historian and researcher Maureen Flanagan Battistella describes how the Young Men’s Christian Association influenced civic infrastructure, social relationships, and the lives of young men and women in Southern Oregon and the Pacific Northwest over the last 150 years.  

Intro to Film & Audio Editing, 12+ YRS 

First Wednesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM 

Are you interested in creating your own videos for Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, but don’t know where to start? The Medford Teen Library is hosting an online, three-part series: 

September 7: iPhone editing with iMovie 

October 5: Basics in Adobe and Final Cut 

November 2: Intro to Audio Editing 

Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World – Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba 

Thursday, September 8 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Bestselling author and expert in child development Dr. Michele Borba will discuss her book, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. 

Author Talk with Simon Winchester 

Tuesday, September 20 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Join us for a conversation with prolific British-American writer and journalist Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman, Pacific, The Perfectionists, and most recently, Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World

Banned Books: What YOUR Library Wants You to Know 

Thursday, September 22 • 5:30–7:00 PM 

In recognition of Banned Books Week, September 18-24, join us for a panel discussion on banned books with JCLS staff. 

Seven Steps to a Native Plant Garden, 18+ YRS 

Saturday, September 24 • 1:00–2:30 PM 

Learn how choosing native plants helps preserve and protect life on earth with Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman. 

Trust: Author Talk with Hernan Diaz 

Tuesday, September 27 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Join us for an afternoon with Pulitzer Prize finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Hernan Diaz, author of In the Distance and Trust

Teen General Knowledge Trivia 

Last Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM 

September 27, October 25, November 29 

Test your knowledge alongside your peers in this fast-paced, online trivia challenge! Bring your brain and a mobile device and you’re ready to go. 

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. 

SYSTEMWIDE TAKE & MAKE KITS 

Take & Learn: Bookmark This! 7+ YRS 

Available starting September 6 (Cougars), October 3 (Bats), and November 7 (Black Bears) 

Get fun facts, featured books and additional resources, plus instructions for how to create your own nature-themed bookmark! 

Take & Make: Mini Piñata, 3+ YRS 

Available starting Thursday, September 15 

Make a mini piñata to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

APPLEGATE LIBRARY 

The Mouse that Soared: Life and Times of the Legendary Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Author Talk with Paul Fattig 

Saturday, September 17 • 12:00–1:30 PM 

Local author Paul Fattig will discuss his book. 

Adventure Maps 

Tuesday, September 20 • 3:30–4:30 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

ASHLAND LIBRARY 

Take & Make: Decorate Your Own Adventure Journal, 13-18 YRS 

Available starting Saturday, September 3 

Decorate an adventure journal, then head outdoors to write tales of your adventures, things you see on hikes, or adventure bucket lists. 

Take & Make: Trouble with Tribbles, 13+ YRS 

Available starting Saturday, September 3 

Space… the final frontier. Through the adventures of the starship Enterprise, we’ve been introduced to many space beings, but none as troublesome (and as cute) as the tribble. Stop by the library to seek out the pesky hidden tribbles that have infiltrated our shelves, and/or pick up a kit to craft your own tribble! 

Books@Noon 

First Tuesdays • 12:00–1:00 PM 

September 6, October 4, November 1 

Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.  

Mindful Conversation: A Practice for Life, 18+ YRS 

Tuesday, September 6 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Peter Gibb, author of Mindful Conversation: Speak Openly, Connect Deeply, Live Joyously, will share how to enhance interpersonal communication by learning how to speak out and listen in. 

The skills and attitudes presented are appropriate for couples, families, friends, colleagues, and strangers. 

Watch With Us: Windows in Time 

First Wednesdays • 12:00–1:00 PM 

Watch a livestream of this month’s Windows in Time presentation in a group. Viewers will be able to ask questions of the presenter via chat, facilitated by library staff.  

September 7: The Many Cs of the YMCA: Civics, Christianity, Physical Culture and Community 

October 5: The Railroad to Butte Falls: From Tourism to Logging 

November 2: Remarkable Women in Southern Oregon History 

Introduction to Outdoor Survival, 13+ YRS 

Wednesday, September 7 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Location: North Mountain Park, near the Umma. 

Learn the basics of outdoor survival—making a shelter, filtering water, starting a fire, and more—with Michele, an instructor from SOU’s Outdoor Adventure Leadership program. 

Build With Legos, 5+ YRS 

Second Weekends • 1:00–3:00 PM 

September 10-11, October 8-9, November 12-13 

Enjoy free play with Lego bricks. 

Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure, 8+ YRS 

Wednesday, September 14 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Work as a team to solve clues and find the Treasure of the Library! 

Create & Chat, 18+ YRS 

Third Thursdays • 3:00–4:00 PM 

September 15: Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins 

October 20: Needle-Felted Pumpkins 

November 17: Throw Pillows 

Teen Hangout: Video Game Tournament, 13-19 YRS 

Select Dates • 2:00–4:00 PM 

September 17, October 12, November 9 

Participate in a video game tournament on the Nintendo Switch. The top 3 winners get a prize!  

Banned Books Week with the Teen Department, 13+ YRS 

September 18–24 

Learn about Banned Books Week and the freedom to read with bingo, a scavenger hunt, trivia, and more. 

Adventure Maps 

Monday, September 19 • 3:00–5:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

The Great Outdoors Book Group, 18+ YRS 

Third Wednesdays • 2:00–3:30 PM 

Meet at North Mountain Park to discuss books related to nature and the great outdoors. 

September 21: Bring an example of nature-inspired poetry to share.  

October 19: The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf 

Music in the Library, 5+ YRS 

Select Thursdays • 3:00–4:00 PM 

September 22, October 27, November 17 

Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with relaxing music.  

Flamenco Guitar with Grant Ruiz, 18+ YRS 

Saturday, September 24 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JCLS! Flamenco and classical guitarist Grant Ruiz presents an hour of Spanish music and singing. Ruiz is a founding member of the Guitar Society of Southern Oregon and is currently an adjunct professor of guitar at SOU. 

Board Game Afternoon, 13+ YRS 

Last Sundays • 1:00–3:00 PM 

September 25, October 30, November 27 

Join Fun Again Games for an afternoon of drop-in board games. 

Game Day, 18+ YRS 

Last Mondays • 1:00–4:00 PM 

September 26, October 31, November 28 

Play chess, cribbage, and Scrabble upstairs in the Ashland Library. 

Tween D&D Club: Intro to Character Building 

Wednesday, September 28 • 2:30–4:30 PM 

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons, but haven’t played and don’t know where to start? Or, are you a seasoned player who wants to hang out and build characters? This event is for you! We’ll provide an overview of the game and teach you how to build a character. 

Reptiles & Amphibians with Bugs-R-Us, 5+ YRS 

Wednesday, September 28 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Learn about the differences between reptiles and amphibians, their life cycles, and the important role these animals play in the environment. 

BUTTE FALLS LIBRARY 

Adventure Maps 

Thursday, September 22 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

CENTRAL POINT LIBRARY 

The Central Theme: Book Discussion Group, 18+ YRS 

First Saturdays • 1:00–2:00 PM 

September 3, October 1, November 5 

Share what you are reading, and find your next great read. 

Central Point Teen Advisory Group, 13+ YRS 

First Wednesdays • 4:00–5:00 PM 

September 7, October 5, November 2 

Join the conversation about what programs and activities to create for all teens at the Central Point Library. Snacks provided.  

Adventures in Foraging, 18+ YRS 

Tuesday, September 20 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Learn about options for foraging in the local area. 

EAGLE POINT LIBRARY 

Special Storytime with Miss Katie Sings, 0-7 YRS 

Thursday, September 1 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Miss Katie is a songwriter, music teacher, and filmmaker based in Chicago. Through her songs, she promotes social-emotional learning, tenderness, creativity, and justice. Join us to see this family-friendly virtual presentation in-person at the Eagle Point Library. 

Watch With Us: Rodin Hiding in Plain Sight 

Thursday, September 1 • 6:00–7:00 PM 

Mallory Mortillaro will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Join us to see this virtual presentation in-person at the Eagle Point Library. 

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. 

Eagle Point Book Club 

First Tuesdays • 2:00–3:15 PM 

September 6: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 

October 4: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 

November 1: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 

Yarnia! 

Wednesdays • 2:00–3:30 PM 

Learn to knit or crochet. Supplies provided. For all levels.  

Adventure Maps 

Saturday, September 17 • 2:00–3:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

GOLD HILL LIBRARY 

Moon Phases Slider, 6-12 YRS 

Wednesday, September 7 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Learn about the phases of the moon and make your own moon phase slider.  

Adventures in Foraging, 18+ YRS 

Saturday, September 10 • 2:00–3:00 PM 

Learn about options for foraging in the local area. 

Adventure Maps 

Wednesday, September 14 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS 

Third Fridays • 3:00–4:00 PM 

September 16: A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan  

October 21: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 

November 18: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris 

Learn to Sew with a Pattern for Proper Fit, 12+ YRS 

Saturday, September 17 • 1:00–3:00 PM 

Learn to sew a simple pattern to create the proper fit. The library will have several sewing machines to use; if you have your own machine, please bring it. This class is for those who know the basics of using a sewing machine, but want to learn more about pattern sewing. Children age 14 and under with a parent. 

Starry Sky Storytime and STEM Program, 6-12 YRS 

Wednesday, September 21 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Learn about constellations during this special storytime and craft activity. 

Getting Started with Volunteering as a Senior, 50+ YRS 

Saturday, September 24 • 2:00–3:00 PM 

Learn about the benefits of volunteering and opportunities in our community. The program is a warm-up event for our Gold Hill Library Volunteer Fair in October. 

Take & Make: Alphabet Soup, 3+ YRS 

Available starting the fourth Monday of each month 

September 26, October 24, November 28 

Pick up a kit each month featuring a different letter of the alphabet. English and Spanish kits available. 

Sewing with Jill, 16+ YRS 

Fourth Wednesdays • 5:00–7:00 PM 

September 28, October 26 • November 23 

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 LIBRARY 

Who’s In Your Yard? Common Feeder Birds of the Rogue Valley, 18+ YRS 

Thursday, September 15 • 5:30–6:30 PM 

Erin Ulrich, President of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, will identify the common birds that visit our backyard feeders, as well as which birds are migrating through the area at this time. She will also discuss Project FeederWatch, a citizen science project through Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology.  

Internet Security: How to Protect Yourself Online 

Wednesday, September 28 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Email scams, phishing, malware—is it even safe to be connected? Discover tools to help you remain paranoia-free while enjoying the benefits of the internet without compromising your security or privacy. 

MEDFORD LIBRARY 

Take & Make: Trouble with Tribbles, 18+ YRS 

Available starting Friday, September 2 

Space… the final frontier. Through the adventures of the starship Enterprise, we’ve been introduced to many space beings, but none as troublesome (and as cute) as the tribble. Stop by the library to seek out the pesky hidden tribbles that have infiltrated our shelves, and/or pick up a kit to craft your own tribble!  

Teen Gamer Day, 13+ YRS 

First Saturdays • 1:00–4:00 PM 

September 3, October 1, November 5 

What kind of gamer are you? Video games? Board games? Charades? We’ve got them all! Challenge your friends—or even our Teen Library staff—to a game!  

Update Your Stereo System with Bluetooth & Raspberry Pi, 13+ YRS 

Select Tuesdays • 2:30–3:30 PM 

September 6, October 4, November 15 

Medford Library Adams Room 

Do you have an old stereo system that still rocks, but can’t connect to your smartphone or Spotify app? Well, now you can use a Raspberry Pi (a $35 computer the size of a deck of playing cards) to add Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, or Apple AirPlay connections to that stereo. This project is for the moderately geeky—visit the events calendar at jcls.org for the supply list and to pre-register. 

Queer Coffee House @ the Library 

First Tuesdays • 5:30–7:00 PM 

September 6, October 4, November 1 

Join us for this longstanding program, now in Medford! We’ll gather to watch movies, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are all welcome. 

Choose Your Own Adventure 

Tuesdays, September–November • 4:00–5:00 PM 

We read the stories aloud, and you decide what happens! Listen to a different Choose Your Own Adventure book, and help us make choices that will determine what happens in each story. In October, the choices you make are a little bit scarier, with a different Give Yourself Goosebumps book being read aloud every Tuesday. Adults, teens, and kids are all welcome! 

Windows in Time: The Many Cs of the YMCA: Civics, Christianity, Physical Culture and Community 

Wednesday, September 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM 

Historian and researcher Maureen Flanagan Battistella describes how the Young Men’s Christian Association influenced civic infrastructure, social relationships, and the lives of young men and women in Southern Oregon and the Pacific Northwest over the last 150 years.  

S.O. Fun! 6-11 YRS 

Wednesdays September–November • 2:00–3:30 PM 

No program on November 23 

S.O. Fun! (School’s Out) is a weekly library program for school-aged children. Drop in, hang out and have fun with us! Activities include games, crafts, build-it challenges, STEAM, and more. Snacks provided. 

I’m With the Banned, 18+ YRS 

First Wednesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM 

Meet to read and discuss a banned book each month. The October 5th discussion is for both adults and teens.  

September 7: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller 

October 5: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow (adult and teen) 

November 2: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair 

Back to School SOS Kit, 12+ YRS 

Saturday, September 10 • 1:00–3:00 PM 

School is back in session. That’s a great thing, but some days… not so much. Come to the Teen Library and make a survival kit full of essential items to get through the good and the bad days. 

Medford Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), 12-18 YRS 

Second Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM 

September 13, October 11, November 8 

T.A.G members are dedicated, motivated teens in grades 7-12 who meet to brainstorm ideas for the library, discuss pop culture, and make crafts. Snacks provided. 

Medford Book Chat 

Second Tuesdays • 5:30–6:30 PM 

September 13: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 

October 11: The Road to Character by David Brooks 

November 8: Pax by Sara Pennypacker 

Historic Cemetery Tour 

Tuesdays, September 20 & October 18 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Location: I.O.O.F Eastwood Cemetery Mausoleum Entrance, 1581 Siskiyou Boulevard, Medford 

Medford’s oldest pioneer cemetery was founded by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) in 1890 and became City owned in 1972. The cemetery remains a unique part of Medford’s history and continues to sell burial spaces and mausoleum crypts. Walk with us and hear about Medford’s earliest families and local history and recognize the valuable role pioneer cemeteries play in urban settings. The cemetery is located in Medford near Bear Creek Park.  

Food Preservation 101, 18+ YRS 

Tuesday, September 20 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Join OSU’s Southern Oregon Extension Center for a presentation from the Master Food Preserver Program. Learn about different types of food preservation, what foods are great for canning and preserving, and how to preserve fresh food yourself.  

Tea Time Tuesday, 12-18 YRS 

Third Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM 

Discuss books while drinking tea (or a different themed beverage) and eating snacks. Any teen is invited to join! Books are available in the library collection or in the Hoopla app. 

September 20: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray 

October 18: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas 

November 15: This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab 

Movie Matinee, 13+ YRS 

Last Saturdays • 1:00–3:00 PM 

View and discuss movies in the Teen Library. 

September 24: The Book Thief (PG-13/2014/131m) 

October 29: Casper (PG/1995/100m) 

November 26: Ready Player One (PG-13/2018/140m) 

Adventures in Foraging, 18+ YRS 

Tuesday, September 27 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Learn about options for foraging in the local area. 

Shared Space: Livable City Discussion Group, 18+ YRS 

Wednesdays • 5:30–6:30 PM 

Explore the built environment and topics of livability with other Medford community members. This program is co-sponsored by the City of Medford and JCLS. 

September 28: Discuss Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond and roots and solutions to the housing crisis.  

October 26: Join us for a presentation on the housing needs and upcoming projects in Medford and the surrounding community. 

PHOENIX LIBRARY 

Make an African Sunset, 3+ YRS 

Saturday, September 3 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Using construction paper and your choice of African animal, make a gorgeous African sunset. Two lucky kids will win copies of Atinuke’s book Africa, Amazing Africa. Pre-registration required. 

Improvisational Quilting Adventures, 16+ YRS 

Second Saturdays • 3:00–4:00 PM 

September 10, October 8, November 12 

Let’s connect, collaborate, and share your love of color, fabric, and quilting with a new technique called improvisational quilting—freedom from measuring, matching, and perfection! We provide a basic stash of fabric to get you started. You may bring your own fabric to use, or add it to the collective bin. A few sewing machines will be set up to share, one borrowed from JCLS Library of Things catalog. 

Safari Animals and Quicksand Dig with Bugs-R-Us, 6+ YRS 

Saturday, September 24 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Learn about 15 animals from Africa and Asia, then handle and pet the furs, pelts, horns, skulls, and feathers from some of these amazing animals. You’ll also get a chance to rescue (and keep!) an animal that has gotten stuck in the quicksand. 

PROSPECT LIBRARY 

Adventure Maps 

Friday, September 23 • 4:00–5:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

ROGUE RIVER LIBRARY 

Mandala Rock Painting 

Saturday, September 17 • 12:00–1:30 PM 

Learn how to paint mesmerizing mandalas on rocks!  

Adventure Maps 

Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00–2:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

RUCH LIBRARY 

First Saturday Book Barn Sale 

Saturday, September 3 • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM 

Saturday, October 1 • 12:00–4:00 PM 

Shop for new or gently used items including books, CDs, & movies in the Book Barn next to Ruch Library. Book donations are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Ruch Library. Sponsored by the Friends of Ruch Library (FORL). 

Wild and Random Basket Making Class, 16+ YRS 

Saturday, September 17 • 12:00–4:00 PM 

Join us for a creative basket-making adventure using reed and natural materials. All materials will be provided, plus extras to take home and try another project! No prior experience necessary. Taught by Fiber Artists Gayle Erbe-Hamlin and Thalia Truesdell. Pre-registration required. 

SHADY COVE LIBRARY 

Adventure Maps 

Wednesday, September 14 • 2:30–3:30 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

Computer Basics, 18+ YRS 

Friday, September 16 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Learn how to use a mouse, copy and paste, sign up for a free email account, and more during this basic introduction to computers. Windows laptops will be provided. 

Virginia 

Tuesday, September 20 • 5:00–6:00 PM 

Join Dan and Carole Nielson as they discuss Virginia and its rich history, starting with its settlement in 1607. You will learn about Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Mt. Vernon, John Smith, and Pocahontas. 

Adventures in Foraging, 18+ YRS 

Friday, September 30 • 3:00–4:00 PM 

Learn about options for foraging in the local area. 

TALENT LIBRARY 

Adventures in Foraging, 18+ YRS 

Saturday, September 3 • 1:30–2:30 PM 

Learn about options for foraging in the local area. 

Adventure Maps 

Wednesday, September 14 • 3:30–4:30 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

Take & Make: Adventures with Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear, 5+ YRS 

Available starting Tuesday, September 20 

Pick up a kit with supplies for your adventures: a Woodsy Owl backpack, Smokey Bear nametag and headband, and a Jr. Ranger Activity Book. When you finish the activities in the book, mail it to the Forest Service to receive a badge and patch! Kids who color one of the included pictures of Woodsy and Smokey—or draw their own—will have their artwork displayed in the Talent library. 

Live Action Adventure Board Game, 12+ YRS 

Wednesday, September 28 • 3:30–4:30 PM 

In this treasure hunting live-action board game, teens will play against each other to get to the “buried treasure” before everyone else. Roll giant dice, step on giant spaces, and get into the competitive spirit! 

WHITE CITY LIBRARY 

Adventure Maps 

Wednesday, September 21 • 2:00–3:00 PM 

Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

Make Your Own Mini-Piñata, 8+ YRS 

Monday, September 26 • 3:30–4:30 PM 

Hispanic and Latinx/a/o Heritage Month is here! Learn about the rich history of piñatas, and create your own using common crafting supplies. Fill them up with a mix of spicy and sweet candies, then break them open and enjoy! 

DART Tech Van 

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 @ Talent Fire Relief Center Resource Fair 

Saturday, September 10 • 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 

Parking lot behind Talent Town Hall: 206 E. Main St., Talent 

Join Rogue Action Center, Rogue Climate, JCLS, and other organizations at the Talent Fire Relief pop-up event, featuring food trucks, housing assistance, resources, supplies, and more. 

DART Mobile Tech Van @ Overdose Awareness Event 

Saturday, September 17 • 2:00–5:00 PM 

Hawthorn Park: 501 E Main St., Medford 

Join Max’s Mission, DART, and other community organizations as we gather to remember those who have been lost to overdose.  

DART Mobile Tech Van @ Greater Medford Multicultural Fair 

Saturday, September 24 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM 

Pear Blossom Park: 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford 

Visit DART as we join a celebration of culture at the Greater Medford Multicultural Fair! Free books will be available while supplies last. JCLS is an official event sponsor. 

DART is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon, and from the Jackson County Library Foundation.