Medford, Oregon (October 17, 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.
Windows in Time: Remarkable Women in Southern Oregon History
Wednesday, November 2 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Dr. Anna Sloan will highlight the stories of just a few of the extraordinary women who made their mark on our region over the past 150 years.
The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Author Talk with Lisa Napoli
Sunday, November 2 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli will discuss her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR.
Intro to Film & Audio Editing, 12+ YRS
Wednesday, November 2 • 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? Join us for an intro to audio editing.
Lessons in Chemistry: Author Talk with Bonnie Garmus
Thursday, November 10 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Author Bonnie Garmus discusses her debut New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry.
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Author Talk with Kwame Christian
Tuesday, November 15 • 9:00–10:00 AM
Join us for an enlightening hour with bestselling author Kwame Christian as he chats about his new book How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond.
Teen General Knowledge Trivia
Last Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM
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.
APPLEGATE LIBRARY
Adventures in Foraging, 18+
Tuesday, November 8 • 3:30–4:30 PM
Learn about options for foraging in the local area.
ASHLAND LIBRARY
Books@Noon
First Tuesdays • 12:00–1:00 PM
November 1
Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.
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.
November 2: Remarkable Women in Southern Oregon History
S.O. Fun! 9-12 YRS
Wednesdays in November • 2:00-3:00 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 Lego building, free art, theatre games, STEAM, special events, and more. Snacks provided.
Teen Hangout: Video Game Tournament, 13-19 YRS
Select Dates • 2:00–4:00 PM
November 9
Participate in a video game tournament on the Nintendo Switch. The top 3 winners get a prize!
Indigenous People and Plants of the Rogue Valley, 7-11 YRS
Wednesday, November 9 • 3:30–5:00 PM
The local indigenous people of the Rogue Valley have an intimate knowledge of plants, gained over thousands of years. Join the Ashland Children’s Department at North Mountain Nature Park to learn how native plants were used for food, medicine, and tools.
Conversations with Maestro Martin Majkut, 18+ YRS
Thursday, November 10 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Join Rogue Valley Symphony Music Director Martin Majkut in an exploration of upcoming RVS performances.
Build With Legos, 5+ YRS
Second Weekends • 1:00–3:00 PM
November 12-13
Enjoy free play with Lego bricks.
Teen Library Lock-In, 10-18 YRS
Saturday, November 12 • 5:00–7:00 PM
It’s the library you know and love… but after dark! Join us after the library closes to watch a movie, play games, make crafts, and more. Pre-registration is required, and teens must stay for the entire time, unless early pickup is coordinated by a parent/guardian.
My Adventure: Story Swap and Reminisce Café, 18+ YRS and Seniors
Sunday, November 13 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Reminisce and share stories during this guided conversation program. Discussion prompts will be used to spark memories of adventures to share with the group.
Take & Make: Cryptography and Ciphers, 13-18 YRS
Available starting Monday, November 14
Dive into your favorite stories about spies, heists, adventurers, and detectives as you learn about ciphers and cryptography with a workbook and journal you can use to practice your ciphers.
Choose Your Own Soda Adventure, 9-12 YRS
Wednesday, November 16 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Learn to make custom sodas using simple ingredients.
Create & Chat, 18+ YRS
Third Thursdays • 3:00–4:00 PM
November 17: Throw Pillows
Music in the Library, 5+ YRS
Select Thursdays • 3:00–4:00 PM
November 17
Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with relaxing music.
Take & Make: Fall into Adventure by Creating a UNIQUE Scrapbook, 18+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, November 19
Make a truly unique scrapbook with your personal photos, mementos, memories, and/or recipes.
Internet Security: How to Protect Yourself Online
Tuesday, November 22 • 1:00–2:00 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.
Board Game Afternoon, 13+ YRS
Last Sundays • 1:00–3:00 PM
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
November 28
Play chess, cribbage, and Scrabble upstairs in the Ashland Library.
CENTRAL POINT LIBRARY
The Central Theme: Book Discussion Group, 18+ YRS
First Tuesdays • 1:00–2:00 PM
November 1
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
November 2
Join the conversation about what programs and activities to create for all teens at the Central Point Library. Snacks provided.
EAGLE POINT LIBRARY
Eagle Point Book Club
First Tuesdays • 12:00–3:00 PM
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.
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.
Driver Safety With the AARP, 18+ YRS
Tuesday, November 8 • 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday, November 9 • 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
Boost safety awareness, refresh and improve driving skills, minimize crash risk, increase confidence, prolong mobility, and maintain independence. Completion of this course can yield discounted auto insurance premiums for individuals 55 and older. Please confirm this with your insurance provider. This 6-hour class is split into two 3-hour sessions with a 30-minute break for lunch (not included). Pre-registration required. Participants must attend both sessions. Registration closes one week ahead of the first class to allow course materials to be sent to participants.
My Adventure: Story Swap and Reminisce Café, 18+ YRS and Seniors
Thursday, November 10 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Reminisce and share stories during this guided conversation program. Discussion prompts will be used to spark memories of adventures to share with the group.
Music, Movement, and Me: Costume Party! 2+ YRS
Saturday, November 12 • 12:30–1:30 PM
Join JCLS Youth Services Coordinator Brystan Strong for a fun, high-energy program of movement and music. This program will engage children in play using dance, shakers, bubble machines, and more! Feel free to come in costume!
GOLD HILL LIBRARY
Paint Your Own Emoji, 6+ YRS
Saturday, November 5 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Express yourself with your own emoji design on canvas. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Digital Downloads: Accessing the Armchair Library, 18+ YRS
Monday, November 7 • 10:00–11:00 AM
Have you tried the library’s electronic media? If not, come to this presentation to learn how to obtain books, movies, music, and more online—all for free.
Driver Safety with the AARP, 18+ YRS
Monday, November 7 • 12:30–3:45 PM
Boost safety awareness, refresh and improve driving skills, minimize crash risk, increase confidence, prolong mobility, and maintain independence. Completion of this course can yield discounted auto insurance premiums for individuals 55 and older. Please confirm this with your insurance provider. This 6-hour class is the second of two 3-hour sessions. The first class is October 31st. Pre-registration required. Participants must attend both sessions. Registration closes one week ahead of the first class.
Take & Make: Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins, 18+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, November 12
Personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a beautiful leaf print.
My Adventure: Story Swap and Reminisce Café, 18+ YRS and Seniors
Monday, November 14 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Reminisce and share stories during this guided conversation program. Discussion prompts will be used to spark memories of adventures to share with the group.
Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS
Third Fridays • 3:00–4:00 PM
November 18: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
Art Hack, 11-18+ YRS
Saturday, November 19 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Art Hack is the slightly more refined cousin of Bad Art Night. Take a pre-painted canvas and add to the image. What do you imagine in the scene: dinosaurs, flowers, zombies, crocodiles, unicorns?
Romance Reader’s Book Club, 18+YRS
Monday, November 21 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Discuss The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver.
Sewing with Jill, 16+ YRS
Fourth Wednesdays • 5:00–7:00 PM
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.
Take & Make: Alphabet Soup, 3+ YRS
Available starting the fourth Monday of each month
November 28
Pick up a kit each month featuring a different letter of the alphabet. English and Spanish kits available.
JACKSONVILLE LIBRARY
Take & Make: Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins, 18+ YRS
Available starting Thursday, November 10
Personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a beautiful leaf print.
Song of the Redwing: Voice of the Wetlands, 3+ YRS
Saturday, November 12 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join local author Tish McFadden in this program designed around her book, Song of the Redwing, integrating storytelling, music, ecology, and art.
MEDFORD LIBRARY
Queer Coffee House @ the Library
First Tuesdays • 5:30–7:00 PM
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.
Windows in Time: Remarkable Women in Southern Oregon History
Wednesday, November 2 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Dr. Anna Sloan will highlight the stories of just a few of the extraordinary women who made their mark on our region over the past 150 years.
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.
November 2: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Teen Gamer Day, 13+ YRS
First Saturdays • 1:00–4:00 PM
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!
International Games Month Game: Game Day
Saturday, November 5 • 12:00–3:00 PM
Celebrate International Games Month! Play games throughout the library: board games, video games, giant games, trivia, lotería, and more. Bring your family and friends and join the fun — all ages welcome.
Take & Make: Secret Book Safe, 18+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, November 6
Create a book with a secret compartment to store treasures, valuables, or whatever else you want!
Teen Writing Lounge, 12-18 YRS
Sundays in November • 12:00–3:45 PM
In observance of NaNoWriMo, JCLS invites our teen writers to visit our writing lounge for a dedicated space to write, featuring calming music, brain food, and a collaborative space to work and collaborate.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Tuesdays, September–November • 11:00–11:30 AM & 4:00–4:30 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!
Medford Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), 12-18 YRS
Second Tuesdays • 4:30–5:30 PM
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
November 8: Pax by Sara Pennypacker
An Improv Adventure with the Rogue Valley Improvers, 12+ YRS
Saturday, November 12 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Like to laugh? Need some humor? Enjoy a free improvisational show with an adventure theme by the Rogue Valley Improvers. Snacks provided.
Take & Make: DIY Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm, 12-18 YRS
Available starting Sunday, November 13
In November, everything needs to be Pumpkin Spice! Make autumn-themed lip balm.
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.
November 15: This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
Update Your Stereo System with Bluetooth & Raspberry Pi, 13+ YRS
Select Tuesdays • 2:30–3:30 PM
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.
Third Friday Medford: Paint Night, 18+ YRS
Friday, November 18 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Paint a mini-masterpiece around the theme “Fall into Adventure,” and submit it to be displayed at Central Art. Paint supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Artwork that does not adhere to the event’s rules & guidelines will not be accepted for Central Art’s display.
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.
Movie Matinee, 13+ YRS
Last Saturdays • 1:00–3:00 PM
View and discuss movies in the Teen Library.
November 26: Ready Player One (PG-13/2018/140m)
PHOENIX LIBRARY
Lego Day Adventure, 3+ YRS
Saturday, November 5 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Play with Lego bricks, and build something you have never built before! Snacks provided.
Improvisational Quilting Adventures, 16+ YRS
Second Saturdays • 3:00–4:00 PM
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.
ROGUE RIVER LIBRARY
Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins, 18+ YRS
Monday, November 14 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a beautiful leaf print.
RUCH LIBRARY
Some Geology of Southern Oregon, 12+ YRS
Saturday, November 12 • 1:00–3:00 PM
Learn how and why many of the geologic features of Southern Oregon were formed with presenter Mark Prchal.
SHADY COVE LIBRARY
My Adventure: Story Swap and Reminisce Café, 18+ YRS and Seniors
Friday, November 4 • 3:30–4:30 PM
Reminisce and share stories during this guided conversation program. Discussion prompts will be used to spark memories of adventures to share with the group.
Birth of a Book: Author Talk with Michelle Andersen
Wednesday, November 9 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Children’s author Michelle Andersen, creator of The Owl Who Asks Why, will discuss the birth of a book. Michelle will take you step-by-step through the process of writing a book.
Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins, 18+ YRS
Wednesday, November 16 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a beautiful leaf print.
TALENT LIBRARY
Leaf-Printed Cloth Napkins, 18+ YRS
Friday, November 18 • 1:30–2:30 PM
Personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a beautiful leaf print.
WHITE CITY LIBRARY
Paint a Sugar Skull, 8+ YRS
Wednesday, November 2 • 2:00–3:00 PM
This Día de los Muertos, celebrate the holiday by painting a sugar skull. Follow a traditional pattern, or give it your own spin!
Decorate a “Fall into Adventure” Book Bag, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, November 16 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Decorate a book bag to take on your adventures. Paint leaves and press them onto your bag to create a print that celebrates the fall season, or design your own style by using supplied materials.