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JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES WWW.JCLS.ORG BUSQUE LA SECCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN LA PÁGINA 34
LIBRARY EVENTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Readers are Leaders!
Summer Reading page 3
That is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading program at Jackson
SYNC Audiobooks for Teens page 4
County Library Services. We are excited to celebrate leaders in our
Digital Services page 5 communities, from organizations to families, playgrounds to board
Social Services Assistance page 6 rooms. How can you be a leader for the people in your life? You can
Outreach to Child Care page 6 lead by example; you can lead by kindness; you can lead by being
a voice for equity and inclusion in your community.
Library of Things page 7
Ballet Folklórico page 8 When we pivoted last summer to a virtual Summer Reading program,
we were optimistic that we would be able to meet again in person by
Online Events pages 9-16
this summer. The future is still uncertain, but since the vaccine for
In-Person Events pages 17-33 COVID-19 has been opened to all eligible people in Jackson County,
Eventos en español páginas 34-63 we hope that things will start to return to normal this summer.
In fact, we have planned some outdoor activities at our branches,
Events are free, open to the public, and for all and we hope to see you soon! As always, we will follow current health
ages unless otherwise noted. Some programs and safety guidelines at all our programs and events.
require registration at jcls.org or by calling your
library. Times, dates, and locations are subject We are excited to provide a fun variety of activities and programs this
to change. Some programs are sponsored by summer, from popular Take & Make activity kits to programs about
the Friends of the Jackson County Libraries. bees, drumming, and leadership in literature for kids and teens; book
clubs for adults; and a reprise of last year’s popular Ballet Folklórico
All Jackson County Libraries will be closed performance, for which we hope to be able to have a live audience
on July 4th and 5th. You can always find as well as the recorded performance that will be available on our
great content 24/7 at jcls.org. YouTube Channel.
Jackson County Library District I’m excited to share that on Sunday, June 6, we are hosting an author
Board of Directors: talk with Dr. Dana Suskind, whose groundbreaking research and
book, Thirty Million Words, draws attention to the vital importance
Cathy Shaw* (President), Eric Dziura (Vice President),
of early literacy for lifelong success. We will then lead a special series
Susan Kiefer, George Prokop*, and Jill Turner.
for parents to help them lead early literacy efforts at home. A child’s
Members of the public are welcome to attend
first teachers are the adults they live with, after all.
open meetings of the board on
the 2nd Thursday of each What will you read this summer? Where will reading take you?
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Happy Reading!
Meetings are held virtually
or at the Medford Library.
*Term ends in June. Kari May
Library Director
Learn more at Jackson County Library Services
jcls.org/about/library-district/
COVID-19 Reminders Check out our new website and catalog!
Attendees at in-person programs and events must We recently upgraded our library website and catalog,
adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions, including making it easier than ever to find the books, programs,
wearing masks that cover mouth and nose and and information you need from the library.
maintaining adequate social distancing. Space
may be limited and programs may be available on Check us out at jcls.org!
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.
MASKS & SOCIAL OUTSIDE
DISTANCING EVENT
READERS ARE LEADERS
Summer Reading Program
Read books, attend programs, share your progress, and win prizes during
the Summer Reading program, June 1 through August 31.
What traits are needed to be a good leader? How can you be a leader in your community, classroom,
home, or on the playground? What are some of our community leaders’ favorite reads? Join your community
in reading books, attending programs, and learning what it means to be a leader.
Summer Reading is for everyone! No matter how young—or young at heart—you are, the Summer Reading
program is for you! Tracking the number of books or minutes you read, writing reviews, and attending
programs all count as progress toward summer success.
Sign up for Summer Reading at jcls.beanstack.org, or visit your local branch for assistance.
SYNC AUDIOBOOKS
Free Summer Audiobook Program for Teens
Through August 4, download two thematically paired audiobooks a week—pairs of high
interest titles based on weekly themes. Selections include dramas, autobiographies, fantasies,
thrillers, romances, and much more. Titles are accessible in Sora, the student reading app from
OverDrive. Each SYNC audiobook will be available to borrow into your SYNC library for a period of 7 days, but once
loaded into your app, they are yours to keep indefinitely. Sign up for email or text alerts and be first to know when new
titles are available to download at audiobooksync.com.
June 3-9, 2021: Off to Paris
ROOK by Sharon Cameron | Read by Caroline Feraday
SALTY, BITTER, SWEET by Mayra Cuevas | Read by Jennifer Jill Araya
June 10-16, 2021: Creating Change
CRESCENDO: THE STORY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS WHO FOREVER CHANGED A SOUTHERN TOWN
by Allen Cheney, Julie Cantrell [Contributor] | Read by Allen Cheney
EXTINCTION by Hannie Rayson | Read by Seamus Dever, Sarah Drew, Darren Richardson, Joanne Whalley
June 17-23, 2021: Listening to Art
POEMSIA by Lang Leav | Read by Saskia Maarleveld
THIS IS WHAT I KNOW ABOUT ART by Kimberly Drew | Read by Kimberly Drew
June 24-30, 2021: Take Pride in Your True Self
SASHA MASHA by Agnes Borinsky | Read by Agnes Borinsky
STAY GOLD by Tobly McSmith | Read by Theo Germaine, Phoebe Strole
July 1-7, 2021: Back Stories
DUST: HEIRS OF NEVERLAND, BOOK 1 by Kara Swanson | Read by Natasha Soudek
THE RAVEN’S TALE by Cat Winters | Read by Michael Crouch, Nicole Wood
July 8-14, 2021: Romance and Relationships
THE HENNA WARS by Adiba Jaigirdar | Read by Priya Ayyar
SAINTS AND MISFITS by S.K. Ali | Read by Ariana Delawari
July 15-21, 2021: The Chill of the Thriller
THE RUINOUS SWEEP by Tim Wynne-Jones | Read by Tim Wynne-Jones
THE BODY SNATCHER AND OTHER STORIES by Robert Louis Stevenson | Read by Roy McMillan
July 22-28, 2021: Gleefully Familiar...Twisted
NOT YOUR SIDEKICK: SIDEKICK SQUAD, BOOK 1 by C.B. Lee | Read by Emily Woo Zeller
SPELLSINGER 1 by Alan Dean Foster | Read by Terence Aselford and a Full Cast
July 29-August 4, 2021: Secrets
KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF by Tom Ryan | Read by Michael Crouch
STORM AND FURY: HARBINGER SERIES, BOOK 1 by Jennifer L. Armentrout | Read by Lauren Fortgang
Sync into a
good audiobook!
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DIGITAL SERVICES
Overwhelmed by today’s technology?
Our Digital Services team can help. Learn how
to borrow and download audiobooks, eBooks,
movies, music, and magazines using Library2Go,
hoopla, Kanopy, and TumbleBook Library.
We can help you navigate our new catalog,
use Microsoft Office Suite, access research
databases, set up email, navigate your
computer or device, and more.
NEW CLASS
Assistance with Distance:
How to Use the
JCLS Catalog Book a Digital Services Specialist
As we continue to provide assistance during the time of COVID-19
Friday, June 4 • 2:00-3:00 PM restrictions, we are happy to schedule one-on-one appointments
Saturday, July 10 • 12:00 PM-1:00 PM using our new Assistance with Distance stations. We can also schedule
Tuesday, August 10 • 1:00-2:00 PM appointments using Zoom videoconferencing.
Learn how to get the most out of Reach out to us by email or phone to to find out about Assistance
the JCLS Library Catalog, including with Distance locations or schedule a session.
basic tips to get you started and
more detailed explanations for jcls.org/resources/computer-tech-help/ | digitalservices@jcls.org
lesser-known features. 541-734-3990
Borrow magazines, ebooks
& audiobooks, all in one app!
Read on Libby.
The one-tap reading app from our library.
” printer margins.
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SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE AT THE LIBRARY The JCLS Social Worker is available to help with navigating and contacting social services in Jackson County, including housing assistance, SNAP and other benefits, health referrals, veterans assistance, and much more. Drop-in or schedule an appointment at (541) 774-6759 Medford Library: Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-4:00 PM Ashland Library: Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 PM OUTREACH TO CHILD CARE The JCLS Outreach to Child Care program has openings for child care sites to receive monthly loans of book bags. This is a free early literacy program for providers who care for four or more children ages zero to six. When COVID-19 safety measures allow, 15-to-30-minute storytimes will also be offered. All Outreach to Child Care resources and services are available in English and/or Spanish. Each book bag contains a unique mix of 40 age-appropriate titles. Along with the book bags, sites may request supplemental materials such as theme bags of 10 books on selected topics, boxes of 10 board books for babies, and children’s music CDs. Materials are sent to your closest branch library for pick up. If delivery to your site is needed, it can be arranged. For more information, or to request this service, please contact: Nancy Peterson at (541) 774-6564 or npeterson@jcls.org Megan Pinder (bilingual) at (541) 774-6587 or mpinder@jcls.org 6 • Summer 2021 www.jcls.org | (541) 774-8679
YOUR LIBRARY CARD... MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE!
Check out our growing collection of things!
Air fryer. Binoculars. Board games. Bubble machines. Camping gear. Croquet sets. Digital microphone.
Electronics repair toolkit. Fly fishing rods. Folding picnic tables. Food dehydrator. Go Pro and Polaroid cameras.
Green screen. Inflatable sprinklers. Instant Pot. Kill-a-watt monitors. Kindles. Knitting and crochet kits.
Lawn games. Metal detector. Microscopes. Pickleball set. Portable PA system and DVD players.
Projector. Puzzles. Sewing machines. Stand mixer. Telescopes. Ukuleles. Wifi hotspots.
And a whole LOT more at jcls.org/LOT
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO
RITMO ALEGRE
Gala Performance 2021 • Friday, June 25 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Enjoy a live dance performance! Make the most of the summer weather and ”travel” to at least four
Mexican states (Jalisco, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Baja California Sur, and more). Have a great time while learning
about our neighbor nation through its dances and traditions. We will have a local Norteño band
livening up our 2021 Gala, and you will have the chance to learn some moves from our folk dances!
Outdoor event at Twin Creeks Park: 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop, Central Point, OR 97502
Wear a mask and maintain distancing.
This program is sponsored by JCLS and Central Point Parks & Recreation.
ONLINE EVENTS
Online programs take place via Zoom and/or Facebook LIVE. 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. Learn how
to join a Zoom meeting with this short video tutorial: https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ.
Job Seeking: Local Help and Resources
KIDS & FAMILES Wednesday, June 9 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 23 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Escape the Zoo! Virtual Escape Room, 6–10 YRS Wednesday, July 7 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Tuesday, August 10 • 2:00–3:00 PM Learn about local job search tools and resources in this
Wednesday, August 11 • 2:00–3:00 PM three-part series. Hear from experts at WorkSource Rogue
Thursday, August 12 • 2:00–3:00 PM Valley, BBSI, and Rogue Community College. Program
Work with other kids to solve a series of animal-themed clues, attendees can also book an appointment for a mock
leading you to the final code to unlock the zoo enclosure and interview and pick up a Job Fair in a Bag.
escape! This virtual escape room requires some reading ability
to solve the puzzles and word scrambles. Pre-registration Teen Tie-dye in the Garden, 12–18 YRS
required. Saturday, June 12 • 2:00–3:30 PM
Teens are invited to tie-dye shirts at the Medford Library.
Can’t join us in-person for our tie-dye event? Pre-register
for this virtual program, pick up a Take & Make tie-dye kit
a few days early, then join us on Zoom!
Tea Time Tuesdays, 12–18 YRS
Third Tuesdays • 1:00–2:00 PM
Book Clubs are great, but wouldn’t they be better with tea
and dessert? Pre-register for these online book discussions
featuring titles with strong leaders, then pick up the book
(yours to keep!), tea, and dessert two weeks prior to each
online event.
June 15: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
July 20: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
TEENS & TWEENS August 17: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Pride @ the Library: LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC
Panel Discussion
Saturday, June 5 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Celebrate Pride in Southern Oregon! Local community
members and JCLS staff will talk about their experiences of
being LGBTQ+ and QTPOC (queer, trans, person of color).
Panelists will explore questions about gender identity, race,
national and local history, and more.
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ONLINE EVENTS TEENS & TWEENS
Tween Book Club, 11–18 YRS Paint Your Inspiration, 12–18 YRS
Third Saturdays • 2:00–3:00 PM Saturday, July 17 • 1:00–3:00 PM
June 19: Girl Mans Up by M-W Girard What inspires you to be a leader? We’ll provide supplies,
July 17: Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed you bring the artistic expression! Pre-register for this online
August 21: Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly program and pick up a Take & Make kit, available at the
Medford and Ashland libraries starting July 10.
Paint Night, 12+ YRS
Thursday, July 22 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Join JCLS for a virtual paint night! Follow along with a
step-by-step video suitable for all skill levels to create your
own painting. Pre-register for this program, then pick up a
Take & Make kit from the Medford Library between July 9-20.
Driver’s Ed Trivia
Wednesday, July 28 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Prepare to take the driver’s license or learner’s permit exam
with a fun game of trivia! We’ll ask questions straight from
the DMV’s Oregon Driver Manual, so study up, and you may
win prizes! Need a manual? Stop by the library and we’ll
give you one.
Consider This: Becoming a Leader in your Community
Saturday, June 26 • 3:00–4:30 PM
Panelists from Community 101, Rogue Food Unites,
A Greater Applegate, and Housing Justice Alliance discuss
community leadership. Local food/drink gift cards are
available for participants while supplies last.
Queer Coffee House @ the (Virtual) Library
Saturday, July 3 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, August 7 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make a cup of coffee, and join us virtually! Share your
new favorite books, movies, and podcasts or projects
you’re working on. LGBTQ+ folx and allies are welcome!
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The Virtual Great Garden Escape, 12-18 YRS Books@Noon
Saturday, August 7 • 1:00–2:00 PM Tuesday, June 1 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Enjoy puzzles and cryptography? See if you can make Tuesday, July 6 • 12:00–1:00 PM
your way out of this virtual escape room. Tuesday, August 3 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.
Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party, 12–18 YRS Eagle Point Book Club
Tuesday, August 31 • 1:00–2:00 PM First Tuesdays • 2:00–3:15 PM
Celebrate the great work you did during the 2021 Summer June 1: Still Life by Louise Penny
Reading Program. Join other teens to talk about what you July 6: Becoming by Michelle Obama
read, then play games... with prizes! August 3: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
ADULTS
Dear Stranger: Jackson County Letter Exchange, 18+ YRS
June 1-30
Modeled after the Oregon Humanities “Dear Stranger” project,
our letter exchange invites Jackson County residents to write
a letter to a stranger. Each letter writer will be matched with
another. Write about anything you choose, but possible
prompts include: What does community mean to you?
How are you a leader in your community, or how would
you like to be? Learn more at jcls.org.
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Windows in Time: “Ten Quirky Things to Know About Pride @ the Library: LGBTQ+ and QTBIPOC
Historic Ashland” Panel Discussion
Wednesday, June 2 • 12:00–1:00 PM Saturday, June 5 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Peter Finkle will recount little-known tales from Ashland’s Celebrate Pride in Southern Oregon! Local community
start in the 1850s as a mill and agricultural town to its heyday members and JCLS staff will talk about their experiences
when the railroad connected the region with Portland and of being LGBTQ+ and QTPOC (queer, trans, person of color).
San Francisco in the 1880s. Panelists will explore questions about gender identity,
race, national and local history, and more.
Author Talk: Dr. Dana Suskind Discusses
Thirty Million Words
Sunday, June 6 • 4:00-5:00 PM
Dr. Suskind, author of Thirty Million Words: Building A Child’s
Brain: Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns, will discuss her book
and research on the importance of early language exposure
on a developing child.
Getting the Most Out of the JCLS Website
Wednesday, June 2 • 1:30–2:30 PM
Wednesday, July 7 • 1:30–2:30 PM
Friday, August 6 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Take a tour of the new JCLS website, and learn how to
get the most out of what it has to offer.
Naloxone 101
Thursday, June 3 • 5:00–6:00 PM
With recent increases in opioid-related overdose deaths
in Jackson County, individual citizens can play a key role in
preventing overdose. Learn how to administer this life-saving
drug, how Oregon state law protects you, and where to find
naloxone in our community.
How to Use the JCLS Catalog
Friday, June 4 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Saturday, July 10 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 10 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Learn how to get the most out of the JCLS Library Catalog,
including basic tips to get you started and more detailed
explanations for lesser-known features.
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Helpful Health Apps for iPhone Job Seeking: Local Help and Resources
Monday, June 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM Wednesday, June 9 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Discover some of the varied health apps you can access on Wednesday, June 23 • 6:00–7:30 PM
your iPhone. We will specifically focus on the iPhone’s Medical Wednesday, July 7 • 6:00–7:30 PM
ID info, the MyChart app, and the MyFitnessPal app. Learn about local job search tools and resources in this
three-part series. Hear from experts at WorkSource Rogue
Medford Library Book Chat Valley, BBSI, and Rogue Community College. Program
Second Tuesdays • 5:30–6:30 PM attendees can also book an appointment for a mock
June 8: Born with Teeth by Kate Mulgrew interview and pick up a Job Fair in a Bag.
July 13: I was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
August 10: Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg Sloan End of Life Choices Oregon
Friday, June 11 • 12:00–1:00 PM
End of Life Choices Oregon is an organization of doctors
and regional volunteers trained to provide skilled professional
guidance related to the Death with Dignity Act. Presented
by Jan Rowe, retired RN and hospice volunteer.
A Brief Overview of Cryptocurrency
Monday, June 14 • 10:30–11:30 AM
Curious about cryptocurrency? Learn how it works, a bit
of history, what to look for, and what to avoid.
Readers Are Leaders: Business Book Discussion
Third Tuesdays • 6:00–7:00 PM
Connect with other business and nonprofit leaders to
discuss works by pioneering authors on resilience.
June 15: Brené Brown
July 20: Carol Dweck
August 17: Gay Hendricks
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Literacy in the Early Years Brain Books
Lectoescritura en los primeros años Fourth Tuesdays • 2:30–4:30 PM
Select Wednesdays • 6:00–7:15 PM June 22: Let them Eat Tweets: How the Right Rules in an Age
This series is offered in Spanish only. Parents and caregivers of Extreme Inequality by Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson
are invited to learn how to introduce children to the world July 27: Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman
of literacy with Claudia Cervantes, Migrant Preschool August 24: The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a
Specialist and author of the book Con tu Ayuda Mamá. Better Life by Anu Partanen
This series, “Un mundo de letras,” empowers caregivers
to support the development of early literacy skills. Poetry Reading: Community
Participants will receive a gift bag with books and materials Thursday, June 24 • 6:00–7:00 PM
made possible by the Every Child Ready to Read Grant. Five local poets will read their works and discuss their writing
June 16: The Animal Alphabet process and their experiences finding and building community
July 14: From the Clothespin to the Pencil in unique ways.
August 18: I Love Books! How About You?
Consider This: Becoming a Leader in your Community
Getting to Know Library2Go Saturday, June 26 • 3:00–4:30 PM
Thursday, June 17 • 2:00–3:00 PM Panelists from Community 101, Rogue Food Unites,
Thursday, July 8 • 6:00–7:00 PM A Greater Applegate, and Housing Justice Alliance discuss
Saturday, August 14 • 1:00–2:00 PM community leadership. Local food/drink gift cards are
Learn about the digital resources available through available for participants while supplies last.
Library2Go and how to access this service.
Author Talk with Nancy Lane
Sunday, June 27 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Local author Nancy Lane will discuss her short story collection
Pretty Chrysanthemum and Other Stories.
Let’s Get Civic-al! Civics 101
Thursday, June 17 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Civic education empowers us to be well-informed, active
citizens, and gives us the opportunity to change the world
around us. Refresh your political literacy skills during
this crash course with Shawn Patterson, SOU Assistant
Professor of Political Science.
Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS
Third Fridays • 3:00–4:00 PM
June 18: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani
July 16: In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War
Correspondent Marie Colvin by Lindsey Hilsum and the
movie version, A Private War, directed by Matthew Heineman
August 20: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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Queer Coffee House @ the (Virtual) Library Green Burial: The Greenest Way to Go
Saturday, July 3 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Wednesday, July 14 • 12:00–1:30 PM
Saturday, August 7 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Curious about green, or natural, burial? Learn about
Make a cup of coffee, and join us virtually! Share your Oregon’s first and only dedicated natural burial ground,
new favorite books, movies, and podcasts or projects located here in the Rogue Valley.
you’re working on. LGBTQ+ folx and allies are welcome!
Maisey and Megan: A Conversation Between Friends
(And Romance Authors)
Thursday, July 15 • 6:00–7:00 PM
Maisey Yates and Megan Crane, two prominent local
authors, will ask each other questions and discuss their
work, reflecting on writing during the pandemic, what it’s
like to collaborate, and the misconceptions some people
have about romance novels.
Windows in Time: “Over Here: Jackson County
and World War I”
Wednesday, July 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Kevin Keating will discuss life in Southern Oregon during
WWI. Learn about War supporters, anti-war individuals, Megan Crane
and problems like prostitution and intimidation that
occurred in the Rogue Valley while the war was “over there.”
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Book Discussion Club
Sundays, July 11, 18 & 25 • 10:00–11:30 AM
Sundays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 • 10:00–11:30 AM
How has anti-racism changed in the United States in the past
200 years? Dominique Toyer, Research Director of Southern
Oregon Coalition for Racial Equity, will lead a discussion about
the evolution of anti-racism in the United States through a
discussion club about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Uncle
Tom’s Cabin. This is a supportive environment for learning
about race, racism, and anti-racism.
Maisey Yates
The Community Crochet: Granny Square Class
Saturday, July 17 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Let’s show how a community can come together to make
something beautiful! Crochet a 6x6” granny square(s) and
submit it to the Ashland Library by August 7th to have it
added to a blanket that will be displayed in the library.
Don’t know how to make a granny square? Sign up for
this virtual program to learn how!
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Let’s Get Civic-al! Volunteerism in the Rogue Valley Let’s Get Civic-al! Taking Action
Thursday, July 29 • 6:00–7:30 PM Thursday, August 19 • 6:00–7:00 PM
Interested in volunteering in your community? A panel There are many ways to act on issues that matter to you.
of volunteers from Rogue Valley organizations will discuss We’ll discuss the ins-and-outs on planning a protest, starting
what they do, current COVID-19 restrictions, and how a petition, and more. This is not a political program. We will
you can get involved, too. not tell you what issues to take on, just how to do it.
Human Trafficking 101
Intro to Google Photos Tuesday, August 24 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Monday, August 2 • 12:00–1:00 PM Human Trafficking is on the rise in Southern Oregon. Join
Learn about Google Photos and how to use it. Google Community Works, a domestic and sexual violence resource
Photos works on Apple devices as well as Android devices, center in the Rogue Valley, to learn what to do if you believe
so all are welcome to attend. you see or know someone who is being trafficked.
Windows in Time: “Making History Together: The 75-year Trivia Night
Story of the Southern Oregon Historical Society” Thursday, August 26 • 6:00–7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 4 • 12:00–1:00 PM Join JCLS for a fun evening inspired by our summer
From the beginning, the story of the Southern Oregon programming theme “Readers Are Leaders,” featuring
Historical Society (SOHS) was one of people coming together trivia about leaders of all types.
to enhance their community. Alice Mullaly will focus on the
stages of development that made SOHS a leader in historic
preservation and regional history education.
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Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association: Social Skills for Superheroes with Anna Minter, 5–10 YRS
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS Saturday, July 31 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, June 5 • 1:00–2:00 PM When we are helpers, we feel
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in good about ourselves.
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation This program will focus on
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and building self-confidence and
human-healthy future. comfort in different situations
and includes a Take & Make
kit to take home.
Learn to Lead with Sanctuary One, 10+ YRS
Wednesday, August 4 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sanctuary One is a care farm in the Applegate Valley.
Learn what a day in the life of a Sanctuary One volunteer
is like, and meet the goats Ned, Lucky, and Dusty!
Leadership in Literature: The Sword in the Tome, 12–18
YRS Saturday, July 10 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
From Arthur’s mythical blade Excalibur to Luke’s inherited
lightsaber, swords are as much symbols in literature
as they are tools for the characters. Learn about the
symbology of swords in literature, followed by a brief
fight choreography lesson.
TAKE & MAKE KITS
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Friday, August 6
Folk artists are everyday
people who use their skills
and imaginations to create
unique works of art. Make
your own folk art from ancient
madrone wooden discs hand
painted with jelly pens.
Be a Drum Leader with Laura Rich, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, July 28 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Experience the beauty of West African drumming and,
through the rhythms taught, learn the fundamentals
and stylistic intricacies of the music.
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Teen Tie-dye on the Lawn, 12–18 YRS Be a Drum Leader with Laura Rich, 5+ YRS
Saturday, June 12 • 2:00–3:30 PM Tuesday, July 20 • 1:00–3:00 PM
Tie-dye a shirt and mask on the library lawn. Take home your Experience the beauty of West African drumming and,
dyed creations as well as an iron-on summer reading decal through the rhythms taught, learn the fundamentals and
to add to your shirt later. stylistic intricacies of the music.
Be a Fire Safety Leader
Monday, June 21
Kids Session: 2:00–3:00 PM
Teen Session: 3:00–4:00 PM
Location: Fire Station 1 Parking Lot, 455 Siskiyou Blvd.
in Ashland
Learn about fire safety with Ashland Fire & Rescue. Kids will
get to climb inside a fire engine, hold a fire hose, and see fire
fighters put on all their gear. Teens will practice using a fire
extinguisher, learn
how to prevent fires
and the best ways
to put fires out, and
get tips for packing
a go-bag. Space is Leadership in Literature: The Sword in the Tome,
limited; first-come, 12–18 YRS
first-served. Wednesday, August 11 • 12:00–1:00 PM
From Arthur’s mythical blade Excalibur to Luke’s inherited
lightsaber, swords are as much symbols in literature
as they are tools for the
characters. Learn about
the symbology of swords
Summer Reading Kick-off in literature, followed by
Tuesday, June 22 & Wednesday, June 23 • 12:00–6:00 PM a brief fight choreography
Visit the children’s, teen, and adult departments to sign up for lesson.
Summer Reading and collect a goody bag while supplies last.
Learn to Lead with Sanctuary One, 10+ YRS
Wednesday, July 7 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Sanctuary One is a care
farm in the Applegate
Valley. Learn what a day
in the life of a Sanctuary
One volunteer is like, Social Skills for Superheroes with Anna Minter, 5–10 YRS
and meet the goats Tuesday, August 17 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Ned, Lucky, and Dusty! When we are helpers, we feel good about ourselves.
This program will focus on building self-confidence and
comfort in different situations and includes a Take & Make
kit to take home.
Storytime for Adults: Everyday Things You Can Do to Help
Your Child be Ready to Read! 18+ YRS
Monday, July 19 • 10:00–11:00 AM
Learn simple things you can do to support your child’s brain
development, language acquisition, and early literacy skills
during this interactive session. Get the hands-on experience
you need to take storytime home with you. Limited childcare
will be available. Pre-registration required.
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TAKE & MAKE KITS Community Leader Thank You, 3+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, July 17
Give a shout-out to the leaders in your community. This kit
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
has supplies to write a note to whomever you think needs
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
one: a fire fighter, garbage collector, doctor, or anyone else!
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Hang it in your window or stick it in your yard to thank a
local leader.
We Are All a Piece of the Puzzle, 4+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, June 5
Hummingbird Feeders, 18+ YRS
How will you make an impact? This kit has a puzzle piece
Available starting Saturday, July 24
and art supplies; return your decorated piece to the Ashland
Attract hummingbirds with nectar in a hanging feeder.
Library to be included in a collaborative display.
Amish Friendship Bread Starter, 18+ YRS
Chalk it Up! Positivity in Your Neighborhood, 18+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, August 7
Available starting Saturday, June 12
Make a sweet sourdough
Make outdoor chalk art and create positive messages in
starter for quick bread,
your neighborhood. Kits include sidewalk chalk as well
rolls, or muffins.
as tips and techniques to take your art to the next level.
Complete the 10-day
Post a photo of your work and tag JCLS on social media!
steps, then separate
it to bake, maintain,
Celebrate Pride!
or share with a friend.
Available starting Saturday,
June 26
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride
this year by painting a Pride
flag and button.
Community Resource Kit, 13+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, August 14
This informational kit will introduce you to local service
organizations and agencies for food assistance, medical care,
or crisis support.
Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Wednesday, August 18
Water Conservation Leaders, 12–18 YRS
Folk artists are everyday
Available starting Wednesday, June 30
people who use their skills
We’re challenging teens to be water
and imaginations to create
conservation leaders in their
unique works of art. Make
households this summer. Pick up a
your own folk art from ancient
kit with a copy of Neal Shusterman’s
madrone wooden discs hand
dystopian novel Dry, a reusable water
painted with jelly pens.
bottle, and a water conservation
challenge sheet. Conserve water
this month and beyond!
Glue-Resist Dyed Inspiration Scarf, 18+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, August 21
Use glue and fabric dye to create a scarf with special meaning
for you. The patterns you use to decorate your scarf will resist
The Community Crochet, 18+ YRS
the dye and stand out after it is washed.
Available starting Saturday, July 3
Let’s show how a community can come together to make
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
something beautiful! Pick up supplies to crochet a 6x6” granny
Available starting Wednesday, August 25
square(s), and submit it to the Ashland Library by August
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make
7th to have it added to a blanket that will be displayed in the
a poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts
library. Not sure how to make one? Register for our virtual
to spark your creativity.
program on July 17th to learn how.
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Social Skills for Superheroes with Anna Minter, 5–10 YRS Leadership in Literature: A Hunger Games Water Fight,
Thursday, June 17 • 2:00–3:00 PM 12–18 YRS
When we are helpers, we feel good about ourselves. Thursday, August 12 • 1:00 AM–2:00 PM
This program will focus on building self-confidence and Play a round of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games—but much
comfort in different situations and includes a Take & Make safer and more fun! Discuss the leadership traits shown
kit to take home. in the books, then take 20 minutes to build a lean-to out of
cardboard and tape. When time is up, defend yourself and
your shelter with water-soaker balls! Aside from being fun,
this program teaches strategic thinking and organization.
Leadership in Literature: The Sword in the Tome,
12–18 YRS
Tuesday, August 24 • 12:00–1:00 PM
From Arthur’s mythical blade Excalibur to Luke’s inherited
lightsaber, swords are as much symbols in literature
as they are tools for the characters. Learn about the
symbology of swords in literature, followed by a brief
fight choreography lesson.
Safari Animals and Quicksand Dig with Bugs-R-Us TAKE & MAKE KITS
Tuesday, June 22 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
Learn about well-known animals from Africa and Asia; touch
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
sample furs, pelts, and feathers; then play a game to save
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
an animal stuck in quicksand—whomever you save, you
get to keep!
Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, July 27
Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association:
Folk artists are everyday
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS
people who use their skills and
Thursday, June 24 • 1:00–2:00 PM
imaginations to create unique
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in
works of art. Make your own
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation
folk art from ancient madrone
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and
wooden discs hand painted
human-healthy future.
with jelly pens.
Leadership in Athletics: Olympic Obstacle Course,
12–18 YRS
Tuesday, July 20 • 12:00–1:00 PM
In honor of the 2021 Olympic Games, compete in a mini
version of the Olympic games! Participate in an obstacle
course accessible to a variety of different ability levels,
with medals awarded to the top competitors.
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, August 17
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make
a poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts
to spark your creativity.
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Outdoor Toddlerobics Bilingual StoryWalk®: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tuesday, June 1 • 10:00–11:00 AM August 30-September 6
Tuesday, June 15 • 10:00–11:00 AM Location: William Mott Memorial Park, 2190 Jeremy St.
Location: Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop in Central Point
in Central Point Stroll through William Mott Memorial Park while reading
Toddlerobics is back, and we are taking it outdoors! pages of the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar / La Oruga Muy
Join us for movement, music, bubbles, and more. Hambrienta by Eric Carle, placed along the path crossing
the park. A StoryWalk® is a great way to combine fresh air,
Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association: movement, and early reading skills! Please be conscious of
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS others who are enjoying the StoryWalk® and wear a mask
Friday, June 4 • 4:00–5:00 PM when closer than six feet.
Location: Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St. in Central Point
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation TAKE & MAKE KITS
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
human-healthy future.
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Casual Memoir Writing Workshop
Wednesday, June 9 • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Glitter Fireworks, 3+ YRS
Wednesday, July 21 • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Available starting Saturday, June 26
Wednesday, August 18 • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Create glitter fireworks with this easy and fun experiment
Come and complete a short 250-500-word memoir
using supplies most people have on their shelves. We supply
of a specific memory using a simple, friendly method.
the food coloring and the glitter.
Then share your memoir, if desired, with the group
for supportive feedback and encouragement.
Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, July 6
Bilingual StoryWalk : Wild Symphony
®
Folk artists are everyday people who use their skills and
June 21-28
imaginations to create unique works of art. Make your own
Location: Bohnart Park, Buck Point St. in Central Point
folk art from ancient madrone wooden discs hand painted
Enjoy a StoryWalk® and music featuring the book Wild
with jelly pens.
Symphony / La sinfonía de los animales by Dan Brown. Stroll
through the park to read the book and use your smart phone
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
to scan the QR codes to
Available starting Tuesday, July 20
listen to the symphony
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make
that accompanies the
a poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts
story. Please be
to spark your creativity.
conscious of others
who are enjoying the
Community Leader Thank You, 3+ YRS
StoryWalk® and wear
Available starting Tuesday, July 20
a mask when closer
Give a shout-out to the leaders in your community. This kit
than six feet.
has supplies to write a
note to whomever you
think needs one: a fire
fighter, garbage collector,
doctor, or anyone else!
Hang it in your window
or stick it in your yard
Ballet Folklórico Ritmo Alegre - Gala 2021
to thank a local leader.
Friday, June 25 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop
in Central Point
Enjoy a live dance performance while learning about
Mexico through its dances and traditions. A local Norteño
Amphibious Rubber Duck, 10+ YRS
band will liven up our 2021 Gala, and you will have the
Available starting Tuesday, August 3
chance to learn some moves from our folk dancers!
What happens when you add a motor to a rubber duck?
Find out with this kit!
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Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association:
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS
TAKE & MAKE KITS
Thursday, June 10 • 1:00–2:00 PM Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and
human-healthy future. Positivity Rocks, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 1
Storytime for Adults: Everyday Things You Can Do Spread positivity by painting one rock for yourself and
to Help Your Child be Ready to Read! 18+ YRS another to hide and brighten someone’s day.
Thursday, June 17 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Learn simple things you can do to support your child’s brain Water Conservation Leaders, 12–18 YRS
development, language acquisition, and early literacy skills Available starting Tuesday, June 8
during this interactive session. Get the hands-on experience We’re challenging teens to be water
you need to take conservation leaders in their
storytime home households this summer. Pick up a
with you. Limited kit with a copy of Neal Shusterman’s
childcare will dystopian novel Dry, a reusable water
be available. bottle, and a water conservation
Pre-registration challenge sheet. Conserve water
required. this month and beyond!
Plant a Pumpkin, 3+ YRS
Available starting Monday, June 21
Plant a pumpkin for your fall garden.
Celebrate Independence Day, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 29
Be a Drum Leader with Laura Rich, 5+ YRS Make a surprise craft to celebrate Independence Day!
Thursday, July 8 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Experience the beauty of West African drumming and, Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
through the rhythms taught, learn the fundamentals and Available starting Tuesday, July 13
stylistic intricacies of the music. Folk artists are everyday people who use their skills and
imaginations to create unique works of art. Make your own
Eagle Point StoryWalk®: From Head to Toe folk art from ancient madrone wooden discs hand painted
July 17-24 with jelly pens.
Enjoy a StoryWalk® with your
preschooler and get to know the Recycling Craft, 13+ YRS
town of Eagle Point. The library and Available starting Tuesday, August 3
shops will have window displays of Make a coaster from recycled magazines.
Eric Carle’s book From Head to Toe.
A StoryWalk® is a great way to Thyme to Make Your Own Vinaigrette, 18+ YRS
combine sunshine, movement, and Available starting Tuesday, August 24
early reading skills. Afterward, come Make a vinaigrette for your garden greens. Included are
into the library to get your hand herbs, recipes,
stamped! Please be conscious of and a bottle;
others who are enjoying the you supply the
StoryWalk® and wear a mask oil and vinegar.
when closer than six feet.
Leadership in Literature: The Sword in the Tome, 12–18 YRS
Thursday, August 12 • 1:00–2:00 PM
From Arthur’s mythical blade Excalibur to Luke’s inherited
lightsaber, swords are as much symbols in literature as
they are tools for the characters. Learn about swords
and their symbology in literature, followed by a brief fight
choreography lesson.
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Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association: Rainbow Picture Frame, 6+ YRS
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS Available starting Monday, June 21
Friday, June 11 • 2:00–3:00 PM Craft a picture frame out of rainbow-colored popsicle sticks.
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and
human-healthy future.
Be a Drum Leader with Laura Rich, 5+ YRS
Wednesday, July 21 • 3:00–4:00 PM
Experience the beauty of West African drumming and,
through the rhythms taught, learn the fundamentals
and stylistic intricacies of the music.
Bubble Party Storytime
Wednesday, August 18 • 3:00–4:00 PM Fun Without Fire - Sparkler Fireworks Craft 3+ YRS
Enjoy outdoor fun on the library lawn during this Available starting Friday, July 2
special storytime. Create a sparkler fireworks craft from a pencil and
colored cellophane paper.
July Butterfly Fairy, 3+ YRS
Available starting Wednesday, July 7
Make a butterfly clothespin fairy.
Native Plant Passport, 6+ YRS
Available starting Monday, July 12
TAKE & MAKE KITS Learn to identify native plants, fill out your plant passport,
then return to the library for stamps and stickers to complete
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
the activity.
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Monday, July 26
Leadership Bingo Traits, 6+ YRS
Folk artists are everyday people
Available starting Wednesday, June 2
who use their skills and imaginations
Pick up a bingo card of leadership traits and activities. Return
to create unique works of art. Make
your completed card to the Gold Hill Library for a free book!
your own folk art from ancient
madrone wooden discs hand
June Rainbow Fairy, 3+ YRS
painted with jelly pens.
Available starting
Wednesday, June 2
August Flower Fairy, 3+ YRS
Make a rainbow
Available starting Monday, August 2
clothespin fairy.
Make a flower clothespin fairy.
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Monday, August 16
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make
a poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts
to spark your creativity.
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Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association: Home Fermentation with FermentWorks
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS Wednesday, August 4 • 4:00–5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 9 • 3:00–4:00 PM Wondering how to preserve all the overflow from your
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in summer garden? Christopher and Kirsten Shockey, award-
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation winning authors and founders of FermentWorks and the
hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and online Fermentation
human-healthy future. School, will demonstrate
how to ferment foods with
little to no equipment.
Social Skills for Superheroes with Anna Minter, 5–10 YRS
Wednesday, August 18 • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Southern Oregon Songwriters Association When we are helpers, we feel good about ourselves.
Outdoor Performance This program will focus on building self-confidence and
Saturday, June 26 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM comfort in different situations and includes a Take & Make
Local songwriters will perform original works outdoors kit to take home.
in front of the library. Come for all or part of this morning
concert to enjoy our incredible local talent!
Learn to Lead with Sanctuary One, 10+ YRS
Wednesday, June 30 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Sanctuary One is a care farm in the Applegate Valley. Learn
what a day in the life of a Sanctuary One volunteer is like,
and meet the goats Ned, Lucky, and Dusty!
Art with Miss Molly:
Grow Happy
Wednesday, July 21
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Teacher and artist Molly
Moncrief will read the book
Grow Happy by John Lasser,
then lead kids in watercolor
painting basics. Paint flower
gardens and write about TAKE & MAKE KITS
how to “grow happiness.”
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Community Leader Thank You, 3+ YRS
Storytime for Adults: Everyday Things You Can Do to Help
Available starting Monday, June 21
Your Child be Ready to Read! 18+ YRS
Give a shout-out to the leaders in your community. This kit
Wednesday, July 28 • 10:30–11:30 AM
has supplies to write a note to whomever you think needs
Learn simple things you can do to support your child’s brain
one: a fire fighter, garbage collector, doctor, or anyone else!
development, language acquisition, and early literacy skills
Hang it in your window or stick it in your yard to thank a
during this interactive session. Get the hands-on experience
local leader.
you need to take storytime home with you. Limited childcare
will be available. Pre-registration required.
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Teen Tie-dye in the Garden, 12–18 YRS Learn to Lead with Sanctuary One, 10+ YRS
Saturday, June 12 • 2:00–3:30 PM Wednesday, July 14 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Tie-dye a shirt in the Adult Garden area. We’ll provide you with Sanctuary One is a care farm in the Applegate Valley. Learn
everything you need, and you’ll get to take home the shirt and what a day in the life of a Sanctuary One volunteer is like,
a Summer Reading decal to iron onto it once it’s dry! Make and meet the goats Ned, Lucky, and Dusty!
sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Can’t join
us in person? Pre-register for this event, then pick up a kit
to tie-dye at home and join us via Zoom.
Leadership in Literature: The Sword in the Tome,
12–18 YRS
Monday, June 21 • 1:00–2:00 PM
From Arthur’s mythical blade Excalibur to Luke’s inherited
lightsaber, swords are as much symbols in literature as
they are tools for the characters. Learn about swords
and their symbology in literature, followed by a brief
fight choreography lesson.
The Great Garden Escape, 12–18 YRS
Tuesday, August 3 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Enjoy puzzles and cryptography? See if you can make your
way out of this escape room! Space is limited, so arrive early
to get a spot! If you’re interested in taking part, but don’t want
to come into the building, or the spots are all filled by the
time you get here, check out the Virtual Great Garden Escape
program happening August 7.
Bee a Leader with the Southern Oregon Bee Association:
How Bees Live and Work Together, 8+ YRS
Tuesday, August 10 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Learn how thousands of bees live and work together in
harmony, watch live honeybees at work in an observation
Natural Dye Pride Flags hive, and discover ways you can lead a bee, plant, and
Friday, June 25 • 1:00–3:00 PM human-healthy future.
Celebrate Gilbert Baker and learn out how he created the
original Pride flag, then dye a Pride flag using natural materials. Social Skills for Superheroes with Anna Minter, 5–10 YRS
Thursday, August 19 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Be a Drum Leader with Laura Rich, 5+ YRS When we are helpers, we feel good about
Friday, July 9 • 1:00–2:00 PM ourselves. This program will focus on
Experience the beauty of West African drumming and, building self-confidence and comfort
through the rhythms taught, learn the fundamentals and in different situations and includes a
stylistic intricacies of the music. Take & Make kit to take home.
Leadership in Athletics: Olympic Obstacle Course,
12–18 YRS
Saturday, August 21 • 1:00–2:00 PM
In honor of the 2021 Olympic Games, compete in a mini
version of the Olympic games! Participate in an obstacle
course accessible to a variety of different ability levels,
with medals awarded to the top competitors.
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Heroics, Wit, and Wisdom: A Storytelling Event Positivity Rocks, 3+ YRS
Wednesday, August 25 • 1:00–2:30 PM Available starting Sunday, July 25
Hear tales of brave lads and clever Spread positivity by painting one rock for yourself and
girls and how they used their another to hide and brighten someone’s day.
heads to overcome peril and
adversity! Expert storyteller Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
and Medford Children’s Librarian Available starting Saturday, July 31
Wally Clark will entertain you Folk artists are everyday people who use their skills and
with a handful of stories that imaginations to create unique works of art. Make your own
are bound to excite and inspire! folk art from ancient madrone wooden discs hand painted
with jelly pens.
TAKE & MAKE KITS
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
DIY Mason Bee House, 3+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, June 13
Make a fun and whimsical bee or bug house to celebrate
National Pollinator Week, June 21-27.
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Saturday, June 26
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make a
Community Leader Thank You, 3+ YRS
poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts to
Available starting Sunday, August 8
spark your creativity.
Give a shout-out to the leaders in your community. This kit
has supplies to write a note to whomever you think needs
one: a fire fighter, garbage collector, doctor, or anyone else!
Hang it in your window or stick it in your yard to thank a
local leader.
Festive Pom-pom Party Poppers! 3+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, June 27
Make a festive hand-held party popper. Celebrate
Independence Day safely with a scattering of pom-poms—
a complete delight for kids of all ages.
Seed Bombs, 3+ YRS
Available starting Sunday, July 11
Glossy Skittles Paint, 3+ YRS
Make Super Green Seed Bombs! Help the world become
Available starting Sunday, August 22
a more colorful place by spreading wildflower seeds with
It’s a Skittles painting experience! We supply the candy, paper,
this easy craft.
and other essentials... you supply the fun and the imagination!
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TAKE & MAKE KITS Water Conservation Leaders, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 22
Take & Make kits contain hands-on activities to make or We’re challenging teens to be
do at home. Kits are available beginning on the dates listed water conservation leaders
on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. in their households this
summer. Pick up a kit with
Community Leader Thank You, 3+ YRS a copy of Neal Shusterman’s
Available starting Tuesday, June 1 dystopian novel Dry, a
Give a shout-out to the leaders in your community. This kit reusable water bottle, and
has supplies to write a note to whomever you think needs a water conservation
one: a fire fighter, garbage collector, doctor, or anyone else! challenge sheet. Conserve
Hang it in your window or stick it in your yard to thank a water this month and
local leader. beyond!
National Parks, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 1
Learn about our beautiful National Parks. Kits contain a painting
set and instructions on how to paint the Grand Canyon.
Emoji + Ravioli = EMOJIOLI, 5+ YRS Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Lead the Way, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 15 Available starting Tuesday, July 6
Make three felt emojiolis (emoji raviolis). Kit includes three We’re raising awareness about the need for fire prevention
pre-sewn emoji pouches that you fill with oat groats, then with a Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl kit full of goodies:
hand-sew shut and decorate with different facial expressions. comics, flyers, bandanas, stickers, craft stick puppets, and
These are perfect for tossing and juggling as you explore coloring sheets.
your emotions. Adult supervision recommended for kids
under age 9 (sewing needle involved). Fantasy Folk Art, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, July 13
Folk artists are everyday people who use their skills and
imaginations to create unique works of art. Make your own
folk art from ancient madrone wooden discs hand painted
with jelly pens.
Dolores Huerta, An American Leader, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, June 22
American labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta
is a terrific example of American leadership. This kit contains a
banner of her iconic slogan, Si Se Puede, to color and decorate.
Positivity Activism, 12–18 YRS
Available starting Tuesday, July 13
Spread joy in your community! Pick up supplies to make a
poster and sidewalk chalk messages, along with prompts to
spark your creativity.
The Endangered Species Act: How We Save Animals
& Plants, 3+ YRS
Available starting Tuesday, July 20
Make a variety of animals that have been saved—or are
being saved—by this incredible law!
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