JCLS is honored to host a special Q&A with Max Brooks, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of World War Z. Brooks will discuss his latest novel, Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre. During the event we will also announce a special scavenger hunt to win your very own copy of Devolution. Register here.
All fifteen branches are now open. During this next stage in the reopening process, the hours of operation will vary by location, with some libraries returning to full hours and others remaining at modified hours. Learn more.
Summer reading is going digital for 2020! Sign up with the Beanstack app, read, track your progress, and win prizes! Keep a look out for Take & Make kits available at your local branch.
Join Evan and Vanessa for a special YouTube storytime. Evan and Vanessa are bilingual (English and Spanish) children's and family musicians, as well as co-creators of the Spanish learning podcast for kids "Eat Your Spanish!"
New to JCLS, Udemy offers a selection of video training courses on a variety of topics. Access available to Full Service (including Non-Resident) card holders only. eCard holders may upgrade to a Full Service card by visiting any branch.
Library Connect is the new Jackson County Library Services blog, created out of a desire to connect with the public while library staff were sheltered at home and unable to connect in person with patrons. Read Kristin's post, "Learning about Ourselves by Reading about Other Cultures: A Visit to Africa."
NewsBank provides access to local and national news periodicals, including the Ashland Tidings and Mail Tribune.
Check out employment opportunities with the Jackson County Library District.
New to JCLS, Creative Bug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
We've compiled several lists of library resources for you while you #StayHome, as well as several links to outside information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here.
If you or someone you know needs assistance filing for unemployment, looking for a job, completing the Census, or connecting to local area resources and assistance programs, please check out and share our resource list.
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