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Tween D&D, 9-13 YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 12/01/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 1:00pm - 3:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Guanajuato Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Ashland Library<br> <p>Stop by the library to play a short D&D adventure! Bring your own character, or use one of our pre-made ones. We'll have dice to spare, but you're encouraged to bring your own, if you have them.<strong> </strong>Registration encouraged but not required; this event will be capped at 8 participants.</p></div>
Rogue Reads: Make Your Own Meditation Strand, 18+ YRS
Date: 01/20/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Meeting Room Library: White City Library The individual creation of a meditation strand is rooted in many ancient traditions. The Greeks have worry beads, Catholics use Rosary beads and Buddhists have malas, to name a few. The repetitive action of stroking beads has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sense of relaxation.
In the context of grief (a theme present in Afterlife), patrons can both choose beads th
Holiday Closure
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 09/02/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> All Day Event<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <p>All branches of Jackson County Library Services will be closed today. You can always find great content 24/7 through our <a href="https://jcls.org/downloads">Digital Content</a>.</p></div>
Read Renew Repeat: Learn Hands Only CPR with the American Red Cross, 13+YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 08/22/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 3:00pm - 4:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Butte Falls Library<br> <p>Many people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. In this program, you can learn how to perform Hands-Only CPR – so that you can help deliver life-saving care until professional responders arrive. <strong>This program is not a certification program.</strong></p></div>
Rogue Reads: Make Your Own Meditation Strand, 18+ YRS
Date: 01/04/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Community Meeting Room Library: Gold Hill Library The individual creation of a meditation strand is rooted in many ancient traditions. The Greeks have worry beads, Catholics use Rosary beads and Buddhists have malas, to name a few. The repetitive action of stroking beads has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sense of relaxation.
In the context of grief (a theme present in Afterlife), patrons can both choose
Community Movie Matinee
Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm Presenter: Anna Rands, Haylie Courtney, Austin Woodall, Matt Beccaria, Michael Workman Location: Carpenter Conference Room Library: Medford Library Join the Medford Library for a casual movie going experience with some small snacks provided. Then hang out afterwards to talk about the showing.
September 5: Marx Brothers: Duck Soup (NR, 70min, 1933) & Marx Brothers: Night at the Opera (TV-G, 92min, 1935)
September 19: Avatar: The Way of Water (PG-13/19
Color Like A Kid Again! 18+ YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 09/13/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 2:00pm - 4:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Large Study Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Central Point Library<br> <p>Join us for some creative down time. Coloring provides a number of different health benefits for adults such as promoting mindfulness, reducing stress, and calming anxiety. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided, or bring your own. </p>
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Chalk Art Party, 3+ YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 06/20/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> All Day Event<br> <strong>Presenter:</strong> Natalie Kelly and Jamie Leach<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Storytime Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Medford Library<br> <p>Join us on the official first day of summer for fun decorating the Children's Garden with colorful chalk art!</p></div>
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn, 0-5 YRS
Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Presenter: Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub Location: Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A+B Side) Library: Ruch Library Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration required.
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups are offered in collaboration w
CANCELED: Cultivating Companions: Growing Connections Through Plants, 50+YRS
Date: 09/13/2024 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Meeting Room Library: Eagle Point Library Cultivating Companions is a free seven week program to bring rural older adults together. Learn how to grow indoor plants, use them for art and cooking, and make new friends.
Join the Jackson County Master Gardeners in your local library branch to learn new skills and meet new faces. Space for the program is limited.
Please fill out the attached flier and return to Grace Florjancic, the Master Gardener
'Bookin It'.....Butte Falls Walking Group 18+
Date: 10/03/2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Library: Butte Falls Library Join us at the Butte Falls Library for a weekly neighborhood walk. Come join in and help us establish the 'Bookin It' walking group. We will begin at the Butte Falls Library and head around, just outside, and/or through town, starting out in a different directions. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The group will meet rain or shine.
Special Storytime, Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with Miss Jenna, 3+ YRS
Date: 03/06/2024 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Library: Eagle Point Library Join Miss Jenna as she leads a Special Storytime in honor of Dr. Seuss and participation with Read Across America week. Attendees will hear some classic Dr. Seuss books, enjoy rhythm, movement and themed crafts during this Special Storytime.
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child, everywhere to celebrate reading on March 2nd, the birthday of the specta
"Ruin It" Thrifted Art, 12+ YRS
Date: 07/24/2024 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Presenter: Miki Hocker Location: Gresham Room Library: Ashland Library Join us in Ashland and make something cool even cooler! We will be taking old thrifted artworks and giving them new life. Can you change the story of a painting? What can you add or take away to give it a new vibe or message? Learn a new skill for upcycling art and frames. Explore your artistic creativity with paint, decoupage, collage, fabrics, and more! All skill levels welcome. Snack
Take & Make: Hot Cocoa Ornaments
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 12/01/2023<br> <strong>Time:</strong> All Day Event<br> <strong>Presenter:</strong> Ari Shaneyfelt<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Medford Library<br> <p>Warm yourself up with some hot chocolate this winter! Our Take & Make lets you make your own special hot cocoa in an ornament that you can keep for yourself, or give as a gift!</p>
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Teen Gamer Day, 12+ YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 06/21/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> All Day Event<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Medford Library<br> <p>What kind of gamer are you? Video games? Board games? Charades? We've got them all! Challenge your friends or our Teen Library staff to a game every Friday in the Teen Library.</p>
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Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 10/03/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 3:30pm - 4:30pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Eagle Point Library<br> <p>Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.</p></div>
Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 10/03/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 12:30pm - 3:00pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Meeting Room<br> <strong>Library:</strong> Eagle Point Library<br> <p>Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Point Library.</p></div>
Cozy Crafts and Parallel Play, 18+ YRS
Date: 01/09/2024 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Gresham Room Library: Ashland Library Do you enjoy being around people or other creatives but not so much the socializing aspects? Well this program might be just right for you! Come to the Ashland Library for an hour of working on your own latest creative project, without the pressure to interact and be social. Don't have a project at this time? No problem! We will also have supplies and instructions available for you to try your hand at someth
Read Renew Repeat: Teen Walking Challenge, 13+YRS
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 06/01/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> All Day Event<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Ruch Library<br> <p>Renew yourself, create new habits, and read some books with this walking challenge! Using the World Walking app or website and a pedometer – don’t worry, we’ll give you one if you don’t already have one. Log your steps and virtually explore USA Landmarks and Icons!</p></div>
Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies
<div><strong>Date:</strong> 04/04/2024<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 3:30pm - 4:30pm<br> <strong>Location:</strong> <br> <strong>Library:</strong> Eagle Point Library<br> <p>Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.</p></div>