Medford, Oregon (January 17, 2023) — Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) offers free events, including online and in-person programs and Take & Make kits. 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.libcal.com or by calling your library.
Understanding Vegetable Garden Fertilizers
Saturday, February 4 • 1:00-2:30 PM
Be ready for spring garden planting by refreshing your knowledge of soil testing and the types of nutrients plants need to grow and produce a bountiful harvest. Susan Koenig will cover types of fertilizers, how much fertilizer to use, and when and how to apply them.
No-dig Lasagna Gardening and Spring Garden Cleanup
Saturday, February 18 • 1:00-2:30 PM
Learn to create new ornamental and vegetable garden beds and borders without digging as well as simple eco-friendly strategies to clean up your garden for spring from Master Gardener Janine Salvatti.
Teen General Knowledge Trivia
Last Tuesdays • 4:30-5:30 PM
February 28
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!
ONLINE AUTHOR TALKS
Lana Harper Discusses Poison Priestess (Lady Slayers Series)
Thursday, February 9 • 4:00-5:00 PM
Grace M. Cho Discusses Tastes Like War
Thursday, February 16 • 10:00-11:00 AM
Eric Gansworth Discusses If I Ever Get Out of Here
Tuesday, February 21 • 4:30-5:30 PM
Sadeqa Johnson Discusses Yellow Wife
Tuesday, February 28 • 1:00-2:00 PM
IN-PERSON EVENTS
Attendees at in-person programs and events must adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions. 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.libcal.com for updates.
SYSTEMWIDE TAKE & MAKE KITS
Take & Make: Bookmark This! 7+ YRS
Available starting February 6 (wolves)
Get fun facts, booklists, and other resources. Plus, color and cut out your own bookmark!
Applegate Library
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, February 7
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Applegate Valley Musicians and Troubadours, 3+ YRS
Saturday, February 11 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Listen to local musicians or other performers from the Applegate Valley. Sponsored by Friends of the Applegate Library and Friends of the Ruch Library.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 18 • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Ashland Library
Rogue Reads: Musical Mobiles, 7+ YRS
Wednesday, February 1 • 3:00-4:00 PM
In Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile that represents how these areas in your life come together to create who you are. Amina’s Voice is the Rogue Reads title for middle grade youth.
Community Table, 18+ YRS
First Saturdays • 12:00-3:00 PM
February 4
Stop by the Ashland Library’s Community Table to find out about the local organizations that make our community a special place to live. Staff from a local organization will be present on the main floor of the library to introduce themselves and their organizations. Call the Ashland Library for details.
Rogue Reads: “Silent Disco” Dance Party, 13+ YRS
Monday, February 6 • 4:00-5:00 PM
You might think that libraries and dance parties wouldn’t go together. Well, think again! We’re going to DISCO the afternoon away — silently! Curious? We’ve curated a playlist with some of the best dance tracks of all time. Join us with your own mobile device, headphones, and funky attire, and we’ll take care of the rest: food, glowsticks, and an awesome dance party vibe.
Books@Noon
First Tuesdays • 12:00-1:00 PM
February 7
Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.
Big Ideas Discussion Series, 18+ YRS
First Tuesdays • 4:00-5:30 PM
Listen to prominent local experts discuss relevant and timely issues affecting our community. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Ashland Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Jackson County Library Services.
February 7: “The Past, Present & Future of Public Broadcasting in Our Region” with Paul Westhelle and Phil Meyer
Windows in Time: Community Support 101 – What the Carpenter Family Gave Us, 18+ YRS
Wednesday, February 8 • 12:00-1:00 PM
One family that has contributed to the Southern Oregon community for generations is the Carpenter Family. Alice Mullaly will talk about this special family and their wonderful contributions to the Rogue Valley, like USO clubs in WWII, the Red Cross, the Community Hospital, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, hundreds of Carpenter Foundation grants, and more.
Teen Hangout: Video Game Tournament, 13-19 YRS
Second Wednesdays • 2:30-4:30 PM
February 8
Participate in a video game tournament on the Nintendo Switch. The top 3 winners get a prize!
S.O. Fun! 9-12 YRS
Select Wednesdays • 3:00-4:00 PM
February 8 & 22
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.
Beginning Ukulele for Teens, 13-18 YRS
Second Sundays • 2:00-3:00 PM
February 12
Learn some basics of playing ukulele with Tish McFadden, founder of the Rum Tum School of Music in Ashland. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one of ours!
Cozy Crafternoon, 13-18 YRS
Third Thursdays • 4:00-5:00 PM
February 16: Crochet an Octopus
Join us for a cozy afternoon of crafting. Pre-registration recommended.
Rogue Reads: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Saturday, February 18 • 2:00-3:30 PM
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Rogue Reads Teen Book Club: If I Ever Get Out of Here, 13-18 YRS
Tuesday, February 21 • 3:30-5:30 PM
Join us in discussing the Rogue Reads YA selection, If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Gansworth from 3:30-4:30. Then, stick around to watch Eric Gansworth’s live virtual author talk immediately afterward on our big screen, 4:30-5:30. Snacks and drinks provided!
Tween D&D, 9-13 YRS
Select Wednesdays • 3:00-5:30 PM
February 22
Stop by the library to play a short Dungeons & Dragons adventure!
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, February 22 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
Select Thursdays • 3:00-4:00 PM
February 23
Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with relaxing music. Enjoy it in passing, or sit for a while and listen. This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.
History and Culture in Popular Music, 18+ YRS
Monday, February 27 • 4:00-5:30 PM
American popular music is a powerful and visible aspect of pop culture: one of our most prominent forms of cultural expression. Join Southern Oregon University’s Dr. Vicki Purslow on a journey from 1959 to the present as we track historical and cultural events to the development of popular music.
Butte Falls Library
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Thursday, February 9 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Thursday, February 23
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Central Point Library
S.O. Fun! (School’s Out): Cool Kids Read Books, 7-11 YRS
Wednesdays • 2:00-3:00 PM
S.O. Fun! Cool Kids Read Books is a weekly library program that encourages literacy and reading. Each week, kids will listen to a chapter of a book followed by a craft activity and discussion. Snacks will be provided.
LEGO Days, 5+ YRS
Wednesdays • 3:00-4:00 PM
Come and enjoy building your imagination’s creations! Don’t know what to build? Every week there will be a cool, new prompt to spark your creative gears into motion. Builds will be displayed for a week to allow the community to admire your awesome skills!
Rogue Reads: “Silent Disco” Dance Party, 13+ YRS
Thursday, February 2 • 4:30-5:30 PM
You might think that libraries and dance parties wouldn’t go together. Well, think again! We’re going to DISCO the afternoon away — silently! Curious? We’ve curated a playlist with some of the best dance tracks of all time. Join us with your own mobile device, headphones, and funky attire, and we’ll take care of the rest: food, glowsticks, and an awesome dance party vibe.
Coffee & Crosswords, 55+ YRS
Select Tuesdays • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
February 7 & 21
Older adults are invited to sit down and enjoy a cuppa and a breakfast treat, work on some games and puzzles, and listen to music. Come alone, or bring a friend or two!
Feed the Birds Craft Day, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 25 • 1:00-3:00 PM
Winter sure is a hard time to be a bird — help the little critters out by joining us in building recycled birdfeeders at the library! Supplies will be available, however feel free to bring your own (clean!) milk cartons and tin cans for making doubles.
Eagle Point Library
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.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 4 • 1:00-2:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Eagle Point Book Club
First Tuesdays • 12:30-3:00 PM
February 7: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Rogue Reads: “Silent Disco” Dance Party, 13+ YRS
Thursday, February 9 • 4:00-5:00 PM
You might think that libraries and dance parties wouldn’t go together. Well, think again! We’re going to DISCO the afternoon away — silently! Curious? We’ve curated a playlist with some of the best dance tracks of all time. Join us with your own mobile device, headphones, and funky attire, and we’ll take care of the rest: food, glowsticks, and an awesome dance party vibe.
Rogue Reads: Live Looping with Larry Smith, 13+ YRS
Thursday, February 16 • 4:00-5:00 PM
Larry Smith, bass player and music professor at Rogue Community College, will create original music in a live looping session using songs inspired by or featured in the Rogue Reads selection Music is History by Questlove. Live looping involves recording, layering, and texturing tracks in real time to create a performance. Audience participation is invited, and there be discussion about how music evokes community, connection to history, and collective emotional meaning. A short Q&A will follow the performance with a chance for attendees to explore sounds in the live looping set-up.
Gold Hill Library
Teen Hangout, 14-18 YRS
Wednesdays • 4:00-5:00 PM
Stop by the Gold Hill Library to meet with other teens, play board games, watch movies, discuss books, and use the homework help and library databases.
Old Sams Valley School: A History by Ludlow Sibley, 18+ YRS
Saturday, February 4 • 2:00-3:00 PM
Ludlow Sibley will give a talk on the history of the Old Sams Valley School built in 1921.
Rogue Reads: Movement & Me: A Musical Sensory Experience, 3+ YRS
Monday, February 6 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for a special sensory program of songs and play with a simple ribbon wand decorated by participants. This program is for all children, but especially welcoming to those who find large groups intimidating and geared toward engaging children who may have a challenging time in a more traditional setting. Pre-registration required.
Rogue Reads: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Saturday, February 10 • 2:00-3:30 PM
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Friend Speed Dating for Seniors, 50+ YRS
Monday, February 13 • 1:00-2:00 PM
This low-key social event is designed to help adults make new friends. Every attendee spends five minutes talking with each of the other attendees; the “matching” period is followed by time for coffee and snacks.
Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS
Third Fridays • 3:00-4:00 PM
February 17: Music is History by Questlove
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 18 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Sewing with Jill, 16+ YRS
Fourth Wednesdays • 5:00-7:00 PM
February 22
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.
Upriver to Morning with Tish McFadden, 3+ YRS
Saturday, February 25 • 2:00-3:00 PM
Join local author Tish McFadden in this program about her book Upriver to Morning.
Take & Make: Alphabet Soup, 3+ YRS
Available starting February 27
Pick up a kit featuring a letter of the alphabet. English and Spanish kits are available.
Romance Reader’s Book Club, 18+ YRS
Monday • 2:00-3:00 PM
February 27: Dating Dr. Dil by Lisa Sharma
Creative Writing Lounge, 18+ YRS
Fourth Fridays • 3:00-4:00 PM
February 24
Visit the library’s writing lounge to write, collaborate, and receive feedback from other writers.
Jacksonville Library
Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies
Wednesdays in February • 3:00-4:00 PM
Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, February 8 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Monday, February 13
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
“No Strings Attached” Book Club, 18+ YRS
Fourth Thursdays • 3:00-4:30 PM
February 23
Join us to discuss the different books we’re reading — recent reads, old favorites, or anything in-between. No required reading, just read what you love, then share with the group!
Medford Library
Windows in Time: Community Support 101 – What the Carpenter Family Gave Us, 18+ YRS
Wednesday, February 1 • 12:00-1:00 PM
One family that has contributed to the Southern Oregon community for generations is the Carpenter Family. Alice Mullaly will talk about this special family and their wonderful contributions to the Rogue Valley like USO clubs in WWII, the Red Cross, the Community Hospital, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, hundreds of Carpenter Foundation grants, and more.
S.O. Fun! 6-11 YRS
Wednesdays • 2:00-3:30 PM
S.O. Fun! (School’s Out) is a weekly library program for school-age children. Each week features themed activities: gaming, crafts, STEAM, and more. Drop in, hang out, and have fun with us! Snacks provided.
I’m With the Banned, 18+ YRS
First Wednesdays • 4:30-5:30 PM
Once a month, read and discuss a banned book. Explore what caused these books to be banned, what being banned means, and how this impacts us as a society. The January discussion welcomes both adults and teens. Stop by the Reference desk to pick up a copy!
February 1: Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Teen Gamer Day, 13+ YRS
First Saturdays • 1:00-4:00 PM
February 4
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.
Music Movies
Select Sundays • 1:00-3:45 PM
February 5: La La Land (2016), PG-13
February 19: Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021), PG-13
February 26: Walk the Line (2005), PG-13
Queer Coffee House @ the Library, 13+ YRS
First Tuesdays • 5:30-7:00 PM
February 7
Gather to watch movies, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are all welcome.
Music & Movement @ the Medford Library, All Ages
Saturday, February 11
Throughout the day, visit the Medford Library for programs for all ages. Snacks provided.
Music, Movement, and Me, 2+ YRS: 12:30-1:15 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!
Magical Mysterious Musical Take & Play, 18+ YRS: 12:00-4:00 PM
Pick up a surprise musical instrument from the Medford Library reference desk — yours to keep! Play it, and bring the magic of music to your community.
Rogue Reads: “Silent Disco” Dance Party, 13+ YRS: 1:00-3:00 PM
You might think that libraries and dance parties wouldn’t go together. Well, think again! We’re going to DISCO the afternoon away — silently! Curious? We’ve curated a playlist with some of the best dance tracks of all time. Join us with your own mobile device, headphones, and funky attire, and we’ll take care of the rest: food, glowsticks, and an awesome dance party vibe.
Rogue Reads: Musical Mobiles, 7+ YRS: 2:00-3:00 PM
In Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile that represents how these areas in your life come together to create who you are. Amina’s Voice is the Rogue Reads title for middle grade youth.
Medford Book Chat
Second Tuesdays • 5:00-6:10 PM
February 14
Discuss interesting books with other readers on the second Tuesday of each month.
Medford Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), 12-18 YRS
Second Tuesdays • 4:30-5:30 PM
February 14
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.
Songwriting 101, 18+ YRS
Thursday, February 16 • 3:00-4:30 PM
Learn the basics of writing original songs, tips and tricks for editing your own work, and hear examples from local songwriters during this introduction to songwriting with the Southern Oregon Songwriters Association.
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, February 21
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Tea Time Tuesday, Ages 13+
Select Tuesdays • 4:30-6:00 PM
Meet in the Teen Library to discuss our chosen book while drinking tea and eating snacks.
February 21: If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Gansworth
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 25 • 1:00-2:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Teen Movie Matinee, 12+ YRS
Last Saturdays • 1:00-3:00 PM
February 25
Join us in the Medford Teen Library for a surprise viewing… with popcorn!
Phoenix Library
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Wednesday, February 1
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Birds and Bird Nests, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 4 • 1:00-2:00 PM
Learn about local backyard birds, how they live, and their importance to the world with Bugs-R-Us. This program includes examples of nests, feathers, bird calls, local bird trivia, and more.
Take & Play: Learn to Play the Recorder, 8+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, February 7
Pick up a kit with a recorder and an instructional booklet — yours to keep!
Prospect Library
Internet Security: How to Protect Yourself Online
Wednesday, February 1 • 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.
Rogue Reads: What it Was: Growing Up When the Music Mattered, 18+ YRS
Saturday, February 4 • 12:00-1:30 PM
The classic era of rock & roll music was a time of incredible creativity in the arts and in artful ways of living. It was a tumultuous time, too, when struggles over civil rights, the Vietnam War, political assassinations, and gender equity sometimes made it seem the world was coming apart. The music helped us get through it. Revisit those times with James Pagliasotti, the first rock & roll columnist for the Denver Post, where he covered music and counterculture from 1968-1974.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Friday, February 10 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Friday, February 24
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Rogue River Library
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Available starting Monday, February 6
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.
Creative Writing Lounge, 18+ YRS
Second Thursdays • 3:00-4:00 PM
February 9
Visit the library’s writing lounge to write, collaborate, and receive feedback from other writers.
Take & Make: CD Window Hanging
Available starting Monday, February 20
Make mesmerizing CD decor to hang in your window.
Internet Security: How to Protect Yourself Online
Tuesday, February 21 • 2:30-3:30 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.
Rogue Reads: What it Was: Growing Up When the Music Mattered, 18+ YRS
Thursday, February 23 • 4:00-5:30 PM
The classic era of rock & roll music was a time of incredible creativity in the arts and in artful ways of living. It was a tumultuous time, too, when struggles over civil rights, the Vietnam War, political assassinations, and gender equity sometimes made it seem the world was coming apart. The music helped us get through it. Revisit those times with James Pagliasotti, the first rock & roll columnist for the Denver Post, where he covered music and counterculture from 1968-1974.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Friday, February 24 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Crafty Concert, 3+ YRS
Saturday, February 25 • 12:00-1:30 PM
Make it, play it… music! Craft your own instrument, then put on a show.
Ruch Library
Applegate Valley Musicians and Troubadours, 3+ YRS
Saturday, February 11 • 11:30-3:30 PM
Listen to local musicians or other performers from the Applegate Valley. Sponsored by Friends of the Applegate Library and Friends of the Ruch Library.
Shady Cove Library
Rogue Reads: Live Looping with Larry Smith, 13+ YRS
Friday, February 3 • 4:00-5:00 PM
Larry Smith, bass player and music professor at Rogue Community College, will create original music in a live looping session using songs inspired by or featured in the Rogue Reads selection Music is History by Questlove. Live looping involves recording, layering, and texturing tracks in real time to create a performance. Audience participation is invited, and there be discussion about how music evokes community, connection to history, and collective emotional meaning. A short Q&A will follow the performance with a chance for attendees to explore sounds in the live looping set-up.
Rogue Reads: “Silent Disco” Dance Party, 13+ YRS
Friday, February 10 • 3:00-4:00 PM
You might think that libraries and dance parties wouldn’t go together. Well, think again! We’re going to DISCO the afternoon away — silently! Curious? We’ve curated a playlist with some of the best dance tracks of all time. Join us with your own mobile device, headphones, and funky attire, and we’ll take care of the rest: food, glowsticks, and an awesome dance party vibe.
Rogue Reads: Musical Mobiles, 7+ YRS
Wednesday, February 15 • 3:00-4:00 PM
In Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile that represents how these areas in your life come together to create who you are. Amina’s Voice is the Rogue Reads title for middle grade youth.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Friday, February 17 • 3:00-4:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal
Friday, February 17 • 5:00-6:00 PM
Dan and Carol Nielson will discuss the history and the majesty of Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal.
Talent Library
Take & Play: Learn to Play the Recorder, 8+ YRS
Tuesday, February 7 • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Pick up a kit with a recorder and an instructional booklet — yours to keep!
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Saturday, February 11 • 2:00-3:00 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Rogue Reads Take & Make: Musical Mobiles, 7+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, February 21
In Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile that represents how these areas in your life come together to create who you are. Amina’s Voice is the Rogue Reads title for middle grade youth.
White City Library
Musical Art
Saturday, February 11 • 1:30-2:30 PM
Inspired by the work of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, who expressed his interpretation of music through his art, participants will listen along to music and let it inspire their own masterpiece.
Rogue Reads: Songs That Tell Stories, 5+ YRS
Monday, February 13 • 3:30-4:30 PM
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician Laura Rich, percussionist with the Art Council of Southern Oregon.
Rogue Reads: Musical Mobiles, 7+ YRS
Wednesday, February 15 • 2:30-3:30 PM
In Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile that represents how these areas in your life come together to create who you are. Amina’s Voice is the Rogue Reads title for middle grade youth.
Rogue Reads: Mini Macramé Wind Chime, 18+ YRS
Monday, February 27 • 3:30-5:00 PM
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macramé project.