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LIBRARY EVENTS                                          FROM THE DIRECTOR
                                                        Reconnect with Your Passion
In-person Events                  page 3
                                                        Spring is a time of renewal, and that’s the same for your library.
Online Events                     pages 4–8
                                                        As we begin to re-emerge from some of the restrictions imposed
Take & Make Kits                  pages 9–15            by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are receiving vaccines,
Digital Services                  page 16               and as we are slowly starting to see life return to “normal,” your
                                                        library is here to meet your information and entertainment needs.
Focus on Health & Renewal         page 17
                                                        Staying healthy in 2021 is a goal I think we all share. Rebuilding
Eventos en español                páginas 18-31         efforts continue in the Phoenix and Talent communities that were
                                                        devastated by wildfires in September, and it’s great to see the
Events are free, open to the public, and for all
                                                        renewal in those communities. We have a long road ahead of us.
ages unless otherwise noted. Some programs
require registration by calling your library or         This spring, our library programs focus on health and renewal.
registering online. Times, dates, and locations         We hope that you will enjoy many opportunities to join us and learn
are subject to change. Some programs are                more about ways you can achieve your personal goals, whether it be
sponsored by the Friends of Jackson County              a new exercise to try, a gardening class, or a new budgeting strategy.
Libraries.
                                                        In April, the library itself will be refreshing its virtual presence to
All Jackson County Libraries will be closed             better serve you. We will be launching a new online catalog and
on Monday, May 31. You can always find great            a new website. Our goal with making both of these changes is to
content 24/7 at jcls.org.                               help you more easily discover the library resources and information
                                                        you need. We have used the same online catalog for over 20 years,
Jackson County Library District                         and we believe this new one will provide a better interface and
Board of Directors:                                     allow us to adapt to emerging trends in technology quickly.
Cathy Shaw (President), Eric Dziura (Vice President),
Susan Kiefer, George Prokop, and Jill Turner.           Our new website will be easy to access across multiple platforms
Members of the public are welcome to attend             and browsers and provide a playful, innovative way for you to
open meetings of the board on the 2nd Thursday          discover what’s happening at your library.
of each month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Meetings
                                                        We know that any change is hard, even when it’s meant to make
are held virtually or at the Medford Library.
                                                        your life easier! Our staff will be trained to use both new interfaces,
                                                        and if you have any questions, we are happy to give you a tour of
                                                        our new sites.

                                                        Here’s to spring, a time of renewal for ourselves, our libraries,
                                                        and our communities!

                                                                                         Kari May
                                                                                         Library Director
                                                                                         Jackson County Library Services

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IN PERSON EVENTS                                                                     MASKS & SOCIAL
                                                                                     DISTANCING
                                                                                                                   OUTSIDE
                                                                                                                   EVENT

Jackson County Library Services recognizes that public           Earth Day “Seed Bombs”
health and safety is a top priority. All in-person programs      Ashland Library: Thursday, April 22 • 3:00–4:00 PM
and events will adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions,         After the fires in September devastated our region, many
including masks and social distancing, and, when possible,       public areas could use new plant growth. Join us to make
meeting outdoors. In-person events may be canceled or            “seed bombs” (balls of soil and native seeds) on the library
rescheduled to take place online; please visit the JCLS Event    lawn. Then, when you have time, take your seed bombs to
Calendar at jcls.org for updates.                                a spot approved by Parks
                                                                 & Recreation and toss
Seed Library                                                     them as far as you can
Shady Cove Library: Saturday, March 6 • 2:00–4:00 PM             to help new life sprout
Get ready to garden! The Shady                                   there! Seed varieties
Cove Seed Library is hosting a                                   graciously donated by
spring seed giveaway. Sign up at                                 the North Mountain Park
the library to participate and                                   Nature Center and the
choose from a variety of heirloom                                Friends of the Ashland
vegetables and herbs.                                            Library.

                                                                 Ready to Roll: A Hands-on Bicycle Repair Workshop
Beethoven Live at Ruch Library                                   Applegate Library: Tuesday, May 4 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Ruch Library: Saturday, March 13 • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM              Ashland Library: Tuesday, May 11 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday at Ruch          Eagle Point Library: Tuesday, May 18 • 2:00–3:00 PM
Library. Community members of all ages will offer selections     Shady Cove Library: Tuesday, May 25 • 2:00–3:00 PM
of Beethoven’s music throughout the day. Musicians will play     Learn the basics of bike repair with a local bike mechanic,
from the Community Meeting Room to the ambient audience          so you can be ready to roll to work, the coffee shop, or one
in the library, offering solo and duet pieces on piano, cello,   of the many bike trails in the Rogue Valley during Bike to
violin, voice, and saxophone.                                    Work Month.

Spring Storywalk: Plant the Tiny Seed
Central Point: March 17–24
A storywalk is a great way to combine fresh air, movement,
and early reading skills. Take a self-guided stroll through
William Mott Memorial Park while reading pages from
the book Plant the Tiny Seed
by Christie Matheson placed
along the fence near the park’s
wetlands. This program is
co-sponsored by the Central
Point Library and Central Point
Parks and Recreation.

                                                                 Kundalini Yoga
                                                                 Shady Cove Library: Fridays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Spring Storywalk: Bloom Boom!                                    11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ashland: April 17-24                                             Learn new skills to cope with the stresses and challenges you
Take a self-guided poetic stroll outside in honor of National    face every day during yoga practice with Certified Kundalini
Poetry Month. Pages from the picture book Bloom Boom!            Yoga Teacher Linda Larson.
by April Pulley Sayre will be placed along a walking route
in Ashland. People of all ages are                               Coping with Stress
invited to enjoy the book’s nature                               Shady Cove Library: Friday, May 14 • 3:00–4:00 PM
photography and poetic language                                  Join us for a one-hour presentation on self-care, including a
celebrating springtime.                                          description of what happens when you are stressed. Receive a
                                                                 journal, pen, and helpful handouts. Pre-register by calling the
                                                                 Shady Cove Library at 541-878-2270.

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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.

                                                                    Teens Get Active: Intro to Tai Chi with Holly Hertel
 ALL AGES                                                           Wednesdays, March 3 & 31 • 5:00–6:00 PM
                                                                    Getting active doesn’t always mean you have to become the
Get Up and Go Bingo!                                                fastest or the strongest. Tai chi is a series of gentle physical
April 1–16                                                          exercises and stretches, with each posture flowing into the
Spring is here! Pick up or print a bingo card with challenges       next without pause. Learn basic movements to help connect
that take you outside to explore beautiful Jackson County:          your mind and body with experienced teacher Holly Hertel.
take a walk out your front door, tour a public garden, visit
a trail, and get points for each outing. When you get five in       Rogue Reads: Diverse Reads Challenge Wrap-up
a row you can redeem your bingo card for a cool, custom             Wednesday, March 3 • 4:00–5:00 PM
sticker. Cards and prizes available while supplies last.            Did you complete the Diverse Reads Challenge? Share and
                                                                    discuss the books you read and the things you’ve learned and
Middle Earth Walking Challenge                                      loved along the way!
May 1–31
The Middle Earth Walking Challenge is a fitness program
tied to literature. J.R.R. Tolkien’s series The Lord of the Rings
gives participants the fantasy challenge of saving Middle
Earth by walking from the Shire to Mt. Doom, with the
goal of destroying the One Ring. Track your miles at
jcls.beanstack.org to receive a special sticker and be
entered into a prize drawing.

 TEENS & TWEENS
Teens Get Active Challenge!
March 1–31
Using the World Walking app or website and a pedometer
(we’ll give you one if you don’t already have one), log your
steps to help our team virtually walk across the country.
This challenge includes two tai chi classes and an intro to         Queer Coffee House @ the Virtual Library
K-POP dancing. Let’s move!                                          Saturday, March 6 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                                    Saturday, April 3 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                                    Saturday, May 1 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                                    Make a cup of coffee, and join us virtually! Bring a list of
                                                                    your recent favorite books, movies, and podcasts. Share
                                                                    what projects you’re working on, whether that be knitting,
                                                                    beading, woodworking, pet training, etc. LGBTQ+ folx
                                                                    and allies are all welcome.

                                                                    Medford Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), 12-18 YRS
                                                                    Tuesday, March 9 • 4:30–5:30 PM
                                                                    Tuesday, April 13 • 4:30–5:30 PM
                                                                    Tuesday, May 11 • 4:30–5:30 PM
                                                                    T.A.G. members are dedicated, motivated teens in grades
                                                                    7-12 who meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and
                                                                    movies, make crafts, and make decisions on programming
                                                                    and displays. Register for this program or contact the
                                                                    Medford Teen Library to be added to the mailing list.

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ONLINE EVENTS
 Internet Basics for Beginners                                   Teen Trivia
 Wednesday, March 17 • 1:00–2:00 PM                              Fourth Wednesdays • 4:00–5:00 PM
 Are you new to the Internet and just don’t know how to start    Join us for a game of trivia using Zoom and Kahoot.
 or where to get help? Here is the place where you can ask the   The winner will get to choose a free book!
 questions you have been afraid to ask.                          March 24: General Knowledge Trivia
                                                                 April 28: General Knowledge Trivia
 A Beginner’s Class in K-POP                                     May 26: Mental Health & Wellness Trivia
 Wednesday, March 17 • 3:00–4:00 PM
 Looking for a fun way to get active? Do you stan BLACKPINK?
 Then check out this amateur K-POP workshop!

 Random Fandom
 Third Saturdays • 12:30–1:30 PM
 March 20: Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter
 April 17: Marvel vs. DC, Round 3
 May 15: It’s Your Turn!

                                                                 Virtual Escape Room: Operation Yggdrasil
                                                                 Wednesday, April 14 • 3:00–5:00 PM
                                                                 Detectives of the Jackson County area: we’ve heard tell of
                                                                 your previous escapade and have a new mission for you.
                                                                 An evil wizard has poisoned Yggdrasil, the tree of life, and has
                                                                 stolen the book from our collection that has the recipe for the
 Tween Book Club                                                 antidote in it. We need your help to break into the wizard’s
 Third Saturdays • 2:00–3:00 PM                                  lair, find the book with the antidote, and concoct the panacea
 March 20: From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Jenae Marks        to save the tree of life and stop the end of the world as we
 April 17: Sincerely You by Savannah Maddison                    know it.
 May 15: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
 by Eleanor Coerr

                                                                  ADULTS
                                                                 Books@Noon
                                                                 Tuesday, March 2 • 12:00–1:00 PM
                                                                 Tuesday, April 6 • 12:00–1:00 PM
                                                                 Tuesday, May 4 • 12:00–1:00 PM
                                                                 Share what you are reading, and find your next great read.

                                                                 Eagle Point Library Book Club
                                                                 First Tuesdays • 2:00–3:00 PM
                                                                 March 2: I was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon.
                                                                 April 6: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s
                                                                 Shining Women by Kate Moore
                                                                 May 4: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

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ONLINE EVENTS                                        ADULTS

Windows in Time:                                              Life, Loss, and Legacy
“Jacksonville’s German-Speaking Settlers”                     Friday, March 5 • 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Wednesday, March 3 • 12:00–1:00 PM                            Lily Myers Kaplan, author of Loss to Legacy, teaches how to
Immigrants from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland             use story and reflection as stepping stones for being with—
wielded a decided influence over the Jacksonville             and finding transformation through—all forms of loss.
community during the second half of the 19th Century,         The social-isolation, loss of everyday norms, disruption of
contributing significantly to the culture and scope of        safe environments or home, and death of loved ones during
local life. Carolyn Kingsnorth, President of Historic         the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our hearts
Jacksonville, Inc., will share stories of these settlers      and minds. Yet these experiences can also become the
and how their legacy shaped the community today.              raw material we draw upon for realizing our most treasured
                                                              values, recognizing lessons learned, and envisioning how
                                                              we wish to inhabit our daily lives and our communities.
                                                              You will need pen and paper for engaging with this
                                                              experiential presentation.

                                                              Queer Coffee House @ the Virtual Library
                                                              Saturday, March 6 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                              Saturday, April 3 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                              Saturday, May 1 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                              Make a cup of coffee, and join us virtually! Bring a list of
                                                              your recent favorite books, movies, and podcasts. Share
                                                              what projects you’re working on, whether that be knitting,
                                                              beading, woodworking, pet training, etc. LGBTQ+ folx
                                                              and allies are all welcome!

                                                              Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the
                                                              Latest Research
                                                              Monday, March 8 • 3:00–4:00 PM
                                                              Learn about the latest research in brain and body wellness,
Grantwriting: An Intensive Series                             and gain insights into lifestyle choices that keep your brain
Select Wednesdays • 6:00–7:30 PM                              and body healthy as you age. JCLS is partnering with the
Are you new to the grantseeking process? This grantwriting    Oregon chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to provide
workshop series will help participants learn and progress     this presentation, with hands-on tools for healthy aging.
from any level of experience and knowledge.
March 3: Intro to Grantwriting & Case Statements
March 17: Impacts, Outcomes, & Partnerships
March 31: Evaluation & Budget
April 14: Credibility & Sustainability

                                                              Medford Library Book Chat
                                                              Tuesday, March 9 • 5:30–6:30 PM
                                                              Tuesday, April 13 • 5:30–6:30 PM
                                                              Tuesday, May 11 • 5:30–6:30 PM
                                                              Discuss interesting books with other readers on the second
                                                              Tuesday of each month. Book selection is determined at the
                                                              monthly meetings. Please check back for more information.

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ONLINE EVENTS                                         ADULTS

 Intro to Tai Chi with Holly Hertel                                Internet Basics for Beginners
 Wednesday, March 10 • 10:00–11:30 AM                              Wednesday, March 17 • 1:00–2:00 PM
 Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches,   Are you new to the Internet, and just don’t know how to start
 with each posture flowing into the next without pause. Learn      or where to get help? Here is the place where you can ask the
 some of the basic movements to help connect your mind and         questions you have been afraid to ask.
 body with experienced teacher Holly Hertel.
                                                                   A Beginner’s Class in K-POP
                                                                   Wednesday, March 17 • 3:00–4:00 PM
                                                                   Are you looking for a fun way to get active? Do you stan
                                                                   BLACKPINK? Check out this amateur workshop on Zoom!
                                                                   Let’s dance!

                                                                   Gold Hill Library Book Club, 18+ YRS
                                                                   Third Fridays • 3:00–4:00 PM
                                                                   March 19: Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
                                                                   April 16: Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
                                                                   May 21: The Parisian by Isabella Hammad

                                                                   Brain Books
                                                                   Fourth Tuesdays • 3:00–5:00 PM
 Library2Go for Nook and Kobo: Transferring Books                  Discuss nonfiction titles full of big ideas.
 with Adobe Digital Editions                                       March 23: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our
 Wednesday, March 10 • 12:00–1:15 PM                               Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
 Learn how to check out library books and transfer them            April 27: What We Talk About When We Talk About Books:
 to your Kobo or Nook e-reader. Learn how to search for,           The History and Future of Reading by Leah Price
 check out, and download titles from the Library2Go website.       May 25: Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism
                                                                   Hurts Us All by Michael Shellenberger
 Beneficial Insects for a Healthy Garden
 Saturday, March 13 • 2:00–3:00 PM                                 ¡Salud! Here’s to Your Health!
 Insects are crucial for                                           Tuesday, April 6 • 6:00–7:30 PM in English
 gardens and landscapes                                            Thursday, April 8 • 6:00–7:30 PM in Spanish
 for many reasons. Kristina                                        When it comes to the health of you and your loved ones,
 Lefever, President of                                             finding quality information can be tough. Join JCLS and La
 Pollinator Project Rogue                                          Clinica for a panel discussion with local health care and library
 Valley, will talk about                                           professionals as we discuss COVID-19, talking to your doctor,
 which insects are best for                                        understanding your prescriptions, and finding authoritative
 a healthy garden, why we                                          health information. Personal medical log books are available
 love them, and how to                                             for all who register for this event. This program is made
 attract and keep them                                             possible by the National Institutes of Health and the National
 in our gardens.                                                   Library of Medicine.

 Impact Investing
 Wednesday, March 17 • 12:00–1:00 PM
 Learn about investing with the purpose of creating beneficial
 environmental or social impacts, such as investing in
 renewable energy or affordable housing, with Certified
 Financial Planner™ Michal Slate.

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ONLINE EVENTS                                        ADULTS

Windows in Time: “The Old Wood House: The History and         Windows in Time: “Scandals From the Oregon Railways,
Conservation of a Regional Icon”                              1884-1923”
Wednesday, April 7 • 12:00–1:00 PM                            Wednesday, May 5 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Marvin Wood, a wounded Civil War veteran, came to the         The 1880s arrival of the railroad to Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon area in 1868 and established a homestead      brought many lifestyle changes and advantages to our
just north of Eagle Point. Presenter Skip Geear discusses     small, then-isolated communities. Ashland author Sue
the work done to restore the Wood House so that visitors      DeMarinis discusses the scandals that also linked the
can learn about life in the late 1800s.                       rails to our area’s little-known history.

Best Veggies for the Rogue Valley
Saturday, April 10 • 12:00–1:00 PM
                                                              Gardening Success in Raised Beds
Beginning gardener? New to the Rogue Valley? Master
                                                              Saturday, May 8 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Gardener Ronnie Budge will teach the basics of vegetable
                                                              Learn how to garden successfully in raised beds. Certified
gardening and offer tips for how to succeed with varieties
                                                              Master Gardener John Kobal will discuss how to build and
that grow well in our climate.
                                                              place raised beds, soil types and amendments, critter control,
                                                              extending the vegetable growing season, and cover crops.
Poems of Grief and Solace
Friday, April 16 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Applegate author Diana Coogle will read poems from her
new book From Friend to Wife to Widow: Six Brief Years.

Money Matters: Budgeting, Credit, Debt, Retirement,
and Fraud Prevention
Saturday, April 17 • 10:00–11:30 AM in English
Saturday, April 24 • 10:00–11:30 AM in Spanish
Learn ways to budget, manage financial strife, plan for the
future, avoid scammers, and build your credit in this class
offered in partnership with Rogue Credit Union.

                                                              In Our Own Voice
                                                              Thursday, May 13 • 6:30–8:00 PM
                                                              Individuals in recovery from mental illness discuss their paths
                                                              to recovery and living well with mental illness. This program
                                                              is presented in cooperation with NAMI of Southern Oregon,
                                                              a nonprofit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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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.

                                                                   Teens Make Terrariums, 13+ YRS
  ASHLAND LIBRARY                                                  Available starting Sunday, April 18
                                                                   Bring some greenery into your home with a hanging
 Whipper-Whopper, 3+ YRS                                           terrarium.
 Available starting Saturday, March 13
 This simple, yet satisfying, project will have your child         Money Matters for Teens: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
 running like the wind. After March 13, visit jcls.org/blog for    and Fraud Prevention, 13+ YRS
 a related Storytime Short and step-by-step instructions.          Available starting Monday, April 19
                                                                   Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
 Energy Bars, 5+ YRS                                               yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters Kit
 Available starting Saturday, March 20                             for Teens made possible through a partnership with
 Make a snack that’s high in protein and nutrients. If you have    Rogue Credit Union.
 a peanut or tree-nut allergy, please notify eanderson@jcls.org
 for accommodation, while supplies last.

 Dancing Ribbon Wands, 3+ YRS                                      Garden-to-Go, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Saturday, March 27                             Available starting Saturday, April 24
 Make a paper tube ribbon wand, then dance, skip, and run          Start your own mini garden-to-go! Each library department will
 to see the ribbons fly! After March 27, visit jcls.org/blog for   offer a different kit: flowers (children), veggies & edible flowers
 a related Storytime Short and step-by-step instructions.          (teens), and a windowsill herb garden (adults).

 Butterfly Wind Catcher Garden Art, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Saturday, April 10
 Create a wind catcher and watch the butterflies play as
 it catches the breeze! After April 10, visit jcls.org/blog for
 a related Storytime Short and step-by-step instructions.

 Money Matters for Kids: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
 and Fraud Prevention, 8-12 YRS
 Available starting Monday, April 12
 Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
 yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
 Kit for Kids made possible through a partnership with
 Rogue Credit Union.

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
Teen “Stress Less” Journaling Kit, 13+ YRS                      Snuggle Bunny Sock Craft, 3+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, May 1                              Available starting Saturday, May 22
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and journaling            Everyone needs a hug and a snuggle now and then.
is a good way to improve mental health. Kits include a          After May 22, visit jcls.org/blog for a related Storytime Short
composition notebook, gel pens, supplies to decorate the        and step-by-step instructions to make a snuggle bunny.
cover, and journaling prompts. Follow @jclsteens on Instagram
for more prompts on our Instagram story throughout May.         Teen “Stress Less” Coloring Kit, 13+ YRS
                                                                Available starting Saturday, May 22
Share the Love: Appreciation Card Craft, 3+ YRS                 Focus on putting pencil to paper while letting outside
Available starting Saturday, May 8                              stressors melt away with an advanced coloring book and
Create a beautiful card of appreciation for a special person    a set of colored pencils.
in your life. After May 8, visit jcls.org/blog for a related
Storytime Short and step-by-step instructions.
                                                                 BUTTE FALLS LIBRARY
                                                                Blustery Day Kite Kit, 5+ YRS
                                                                Available starting Tuesday, March 2
                                                                Make a kite, then watch it fly! Kits include activity sheets
                                                                and a related reading list.

                                                                Plant a Posy, 3+ YRS
                                                                Available starting Tuesday, May 4
                                                                Plant flower seeds and
                                                                watch your posy grow!
                                                                Kits include fun
                                                                coloring sheets.

Parent and Teen “Stress Less” Spa Kit, 13+ YRS
Available starting Saturday, May 8
Make a green tea eye mask and sugar scrub for yourself
                                                                 CENTRAL POINT LIBRARY
and another to gift.
                                                                Soaps with Dried Flowers, 5+ YRS
                                                                Available starting Tuesday, April 27
Lavender Relaxation Aromatherapy, 3+ YRS
                                                                Make soap as a Mother’s Day gift, or just for fun.
Available starting Saturday, May 15
Make your own aromatherapeutic relaxation roll-on with
lavender essential oil.

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
  EAGLE POINT LIBRARY                                         GOLD HILL LIBRARY
 Blustery Day Kite Kit, 5+ YRS                                March Fairy, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, March 2                          Available starting Monday, March 1
 Make a kite, then watch it fly! Kits include activity        Make a March clothespin fairy, complete with a ruffled
 sheets and a related reading list.                           dress and jeweled wings.

 St. Patrick’s Day Craft, 5+ YRS                              Superhero Cuffs, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, March 16                         Available starting Monday, March 8
 Make a fun, creative St. Patrick’s Day craft. Kits include   Make your own
 activity sheets and a related reading list.                  superhero cuffs
                                                              using recycled
 Money Matters for Kids: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,             paper rolls.
 and Fraud Prevention, 8-12 YRS
 Available starting Monday, April 12
 Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
 yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
 Kit for Kids made possible through a partnership with
 Rogue Credit Union.

 Money Matters for Teens: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
 and Fraud Prevention, 13+ YRS
 Available starting Monday, April 19
 Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
 yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters Kit    Self-Care Sewing Project: Fingerless Glove Handwarmers,
 for Teens made possible through a partnership with           13+ YRS
 Rogue Credit Union.                                          Available starting Monday, March 15
                                                              Sew a pair of fingerless gloves that can be warmed in
 Earth Day Activity, 3+ YRS                                   the microwave or oven. Kits include fabric, Velcro, and rice;
 Available starting Tuesday, April 20                         you supply thread and a sewing machine (or check one
 Celebrate Earth Day by planting a vegetable to start         out from the Library of Things at jcls.org/lot).
 your garden.
                                                              April Fairy, 3+ YRS
                                                              Available starting Monday, April 5
                                                              Make an April clothespin fairy, with an upcycled outfit in
                                                              honor of Earth Day.

 Mother’s Day Craft, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, May 4
 Make a memorable craft with your preschooler.

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
Earth Day Crafts, 3+ YRS
Available starting Monday, April 12                                MEDFORD LIBRARY
Make a variety of recycled crafts for Earth Day, including
bottle cap magnets and a pencil holder.                            Sun and Rainbow Craft, 3+ YRS
                                                                   Available starting Sunday, March 7
May Fairy, 3+ YRS                                                  Capture the sun and wind, and welcome in the spring with
Available starting Monday, May 3                                   this cheerful paper plate craft.
Make a May clothespin fairy to celebrate Asian Pacific
American Heritage Month, complete with an origami                  Cloud in a Cup, 3+ YRS
paper kimono.                                                      Available starting Sunday, March 14
                                                                   Have fun while learning how it rains with this STEAM science
Origami Peace Cranes, 6+ YRS                                       experiment.
Available starting Monday, May 10
Learn to fold origami peace cranes.                                Heart Sachet, 3+ YRS
                                                                   Available starting Sunday, March 21
                                                                   Breathe easy with this fun and aromatic felt heart sachet craft.
                                                                   Kits contain the herbs and the materials; you just need to
                                                                   bring along a bit of sewing magic!

                                                                   Walking Chart, 5+ YRS
                                                                   Available starting Sunday, April 4
                                                                   Take a walk! Put together a walk chart to give you some
                                                                   things to look for when you are out and about.

                                                                   DIY Garden Markers, 3+ YRS
                                                                   Available starting Sunday, April 11
                                                                   Make plant markers for your garden, flower pot, or window
                                                                   planter.

                                                                   Pea Pod Craft, 3+ YRS
                                                                   Available starting Sunday, April 11
                                                                   Kids + this cute craft go together
Grow Your Own Flowers, 3+ YRS                                      like peas in a pod!
Available starting Monday, May 17
Grow flowers with your kit, which includes seeds, soil,
and a small flower pot.

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Sand Mandalas, 5+ YRS
Available starting Monday, March 15
Design a sand mandala. This fun project can be restful and
restorative, using the ancient practice of mandala art to
make your own unique creation.

Pop-up Flower Cards, 5+ YRS
Available starting Monday, April 19                                Money Matters for Kids: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
Make a beautiful card that POPS with flowers, just in time         and Fraud Prevention, 8-12 YRS
for Mother’s Day. Send your paper bouquet to mom,                  Available starting Monday, April 12
grandma, or someone else you love.                                 Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
                                                                   yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
Grow Your Own Wheatgrass, 3+ YRS                                   Kit for Kids made possible through a partnership with
Available starting Monday, May 17                                  Rogue Credit Union.
Grow a container of wheatgrass for smoothies, juicing, or
your pets. It’s also a fresh, green addition to a spring basket!

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
 “Tie-Dye” Mask, 5+ YRS                                        Tooth Craft, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Sunday, April 18                           Available starting Sunday, May 9
 Mask up and have fun with this “tie-dye” paper mask craft.    Make a wonderful tooth craft to remind you that good
 Kits include food dye and paper masks. All you need is a      dental hygiene makes for happy teeth.
 spray bottle to make the vibrant colors swirl and flow.
                                                               Garden Craft, 3+ YRS
 Teens Make Terrariums, 13+ YRS                                Available starting Sunday, May 16
 Available starting Sunday, April 18                           Come to the Medford Children’s Library to paint a terracotta
 Bring some greenery into your home with a hanging             pot, or help us plant seeds and starts in the Children’s Garden.
 terrarium.

 Money Matters for Teens: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
 Fraud Prevention, 13+ YRS
 Available starting Monday, April 19
 Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
 yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
 Kit for Teens made possible through a partnership with
 Rogue Credit Union.

 Cinco de Mayo Maraca Noisemakers, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Sunday, April 25
 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun-filled noisemaker.

 Teen “Stress Less” Journaling Kit, 13+ YRS
 Available starting Saturday, May 1
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and journaling
 is a good way to improve mental health. Kits include
 a composition notebook, gel pens, supplies to decorate        Teen “Stress Less” Coloring Kit, 13+ YRS
 the cover, and journaling prompts. Follow @jclsteens          Available starting Saturday, May 22
 on Instagram for prompts on our Instagram story               Focus on putting pencil to paper while letting outside
 throughout May.                                               stressors melt away with an advanced coloring book and
                                                               a set of colored pencils.

                                                               Memorial Day Poppy Flower, 3+ YRS
                                                               Available starting Sunday, May 23
                                                               Celebrate Memorial Day with a torn paper poppy flower
                                                               remembrance craft.

                                                               PHOENIX LIBRARY
                                                               Friends Forever, 3+ YRS
                                                               Available starting Tuesday, March 2
                                                               Make Owen the Hippo and Mzee the Tortoise, Bea the Giraffe
                                                               and Wilma the
                                                               Ostrich, or other
                                                               animal friends!
 Pop-up Mother’s Day Card, 5+ YRS                              Kits include
 Available starting Sunday, May 2                              pictures of
 Give the gift of hearts and flowers to your favorite person   animal friends
 on Mother’s Day!                                              and a reading
                                                               list on animal
 Parent and Teen “Stress Less” Spa Kit, 13+ YRS                friendships.
 Available starting Saturday, May 8
 Make a green tea eye mask and sugar scrub for yourself
 and another to gift.

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
Pollinator Plant for Budding Gardeners, 3+ YRS
Available starting Thursday, April 1                           ROGUE RIVER LIBRARY
Grow a pot of beautiful Black-Eyed Susans to attract
bees and butterflies.                                          Positivity Rocks!, 3+ YRS
                                                               Available starting Monday, March 1
                                                               Spread positivity by painting one rock for yourself and
                                                               another to hide and brighten someone’s day.

Sleep Fun, 3+ YRS
Available starting Thursday, April 1
Make a relaxing jar to help you sleep, then read and
see photos of animals and the different ways they sleep.
Receive a free stuffed animal with each kit.                   Self-Care Bingo, 6+ YRS
                                                               Available starting Monday, April 12
Funny Art, 3+ YRS                                              Practice self-care with a bingo card of actions: yoga,
Available starting Saturday, May 1                             journaling, even taking a nap! Complete a row of activities
Ha-ha! Make a fun,                                             to be entered to win a self-care gift basket.
funny, crazy work
of art, then bring                                             Money Matters for Kids: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
it back to the                                                 and Fraud Prevention, 8-12 YRS
library for a prize.                                           Available starting Monday, April 12
                                                               Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
                                                               yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
                                                               Kit for Kids made possible through a partnership with
                                                               Rogue Credit Union.

                                                               Money Matters for Teens: Budgeting, Credit, Debt,
                                                               and Fraud Prevention, 13+ YRS
                                                               Available starting Monday, April 19
 PROSPECT LIBRARY                                              Learn how to create a budget, build credit, and protect
                                                               yourself from financial fraud with this Money Matters
                                                               Kit for Teens made possible through a partnership with
Blustery Day Kite Kit, 5+ YRS                                  Rogue Credit Union.
Available starting Wednesday, March 3
Make a kite, then watch it fly! Kits include activity sheets   DIY Gardening, 3+ YRS
and a related reading list.                                    Available starting Monday, May 24
                                                               Grow vegetables and flowers to celebrate World Plant
Plant a Posy, 3+ YRS                                           a Vegetable Garden Day (May 19) and Water a Flower Day
Available starting Wednesday, May 5                            (May 30).
Plant flower seeds and watch your posy grow! Kits include
fun coloring sheets.

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TAKE & MAKE KITS
                                                                  Lavender Garden-to-Go, 3+ YRS
  SHADY COVE LIBRARY                                              Available starting Tuesday, April 20
                                                                  Grow your own lavender at home.
 Blustery Day Kite Kit, 5+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, March 16                             Rock Cactus, 3+ YRS
 Make a kite, then watch it fly! Kits include activity sheets     Available starting Saturday, May 1
 and a related reading list.                                      Make a fun rock cactus—it might make a cute Mother’s
                                                                  Day gift!
 Monstrously Silly Activities, 3+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, March 30
 Inspired by the My Beastly Book series, unleash your inner
 monster, and get silly. This kit includes great activities for
                                                                   WHITE CITY LIBRARY
 kids who enjoy drawing.
                                                                  Blustery Day Kite Kit, 5+ YRS
 Water Bottle Wind Spirals, 3+ YRS                                Available starting Monday, March 1
 Available starting Tuesday, April 13                             Make a kite, then watch it fly! Kits include activity sheets
 In honor of Earth Day, repurpose water bottles into              and a related reading list.
 something beautiful.
                                                                  St Patrick’s Day Craft, 5+ YRS
 Lavender Pillow, 6+ YRS                                          Available starting Monday, March 15
 Available starting Tuesday, April 27                             Make a fun, creative
 Make a tiny lavender pillow with this kit containing             St Patrick’s Day craft.
 fabric, thread, needle, and lavender buds.                       Kits include activity
                                                                  sheets and a related
                                                                  reading list.

                                                                  April Showers, 5+ YRS
                                                                  Available starting Monday, April 5
                                                                  Make an April showers craft. Kits include activity sheets
                                                                  and a related reading list.

                                                                  Earth Day Project, 5+ YRS
 Plant a Posy, 3+ YRS                                             Available starting Monday, April 19
 Available starting Tuesday, May 4                                Make a fun Earth Day project. Kits include activity sheets
 Plant flower seeds and watch your posy grow! Kits include        and a related reading list.
 fun coloring sheets.
                                                                  Let’s Celebrate Cinco De Mayo, 5+ YRS
 Journaling Kit, 9+ YRS                                           Available starting Monday, May 3
 Available starting Tuesday, May 18                               Make a fun Cinco De Mayo craft. Kits include activity sheets
 Put thoughts on paper with a journal, gel pen, and               and a related reading list.
 handouts on mental health awareness.
                                                                  Plant a Posy, 3+ YRS
                                                                  Available starting Monday, May 3
                                                                  Plant flower seeds and watch your posy grow! Kits include
  TALENT LIBRARY                                                  fun coloring sheets.

 Craft Stick Bird Feeder, 3+ YRS                                  Plant a Memory, 5+ YRS
 Available starting Tuesday, March 16                             Available starting Saturday, April 3
 Make a craft stick bird feeder. Kit includes some bird seed to   Make seed paper greeting cards—your friends will get
 get you started.                                                 a fun letter from you, and they can plant it to grow
                                                                  beautiful flowers.

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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 Flipster. We can
help you use Microsoft Office Suite, access research
databases, set up email, navigate your computer
or device, and more.

We’re Zooming!
                                                         NEW CLASS
Book a Digital Services Specialist
As we continue to provide assistance during the
                                                       Library2Go for Nook and Kobo: Transferring
time of COVID-19 restrictions, we are happy to         Books with Adobe Digital Editions
schedule one-on-one appointments using Zoom            Wednesday, March 10 • 12:00–1:15 PM
videoconferencing. Reach out to us by email or         Have a device that requires transferring library eBooks
phone to schedule a session.                           through your computer in order to read them? This online

jcls.org/digitalservices                               class will make it easier. Register on the JCLS Events
                                                       Calendar at jcls.org.
digitalservices@jcls.org
541-734-3990

  COMING SOON...

Summer Reading 2021: Readers are Leaders!
What traits are needed to be a good leader? How can you be a leader in your community, classroom, home,
and on the playground? What are our community leaders currently reading? Explore these questions and
more during Summer Reading 2021: Readers are Leaders! Join your community in reading books, attending
programs, winning prizes, and learning what it means to be a leader. Our all-ages Summer Reading Program
takes place June through August.

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FOCUS ON HEALTH & RENEWAL
Kanopy Great Courses
Thoughtful entertainment from your library
JCLS patrons can access four films, one Great Course, and unlimited Kanopy Kids movies each month with their library
card. Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare
and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Check out these Great Courses
selections focusing on health and renewal at bit.ly/kanopy-health-renewal.

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EVENTOS DE LA                                            DE LA DIRECTORA
BIBLIOTECA                                               Vuelve a conectarte con tu pasión
                                                         La primavera es tiempo de renovación y lo mismo ocurre en su biblioteca.
                                                         Conforme resurgimos de algunas de las restricciones impuestas por la
Los eventos son gratuitos, abiertos al público           pandemia de COVID-19, hay más personas recibiendo vacunas y conforme
y para todas las edades, a menos que se                  comenzamos a regresar a “la normalidad” lentamente, su biblioteca está
especifique. Algunos programas requieren                 aquí para satisfacer sus necesidades informáticas y de entretenimiento.
inscripción en jcls.org o llamando a su biblioteca.      Permanecer sano en el 2021, creo que es una meta que todos compartimos.
                                                         Los esfuerzos de reconstrucción continúan en las comunidades de Phoenix
Los horarios, fechas y locaciones están sujetos a
                                                         y Talent que sufrieron devastación debido a los incendios en septiembre,
cambio. Algunos programas están patrocinados             y es maravilloso ver la renovación en esas comunidades. Nos queda un
por Friends of the Jackson County Libraries.             largo camino por recorrer.

                                                         Esta primavera, nuestros programas de la biblioteca se enfocarán en salud
Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas el
                                                         y renovación. Esperamos que disfrute muchas oportunidades de unirse a
lunes, 31 de mayo. Siempre puede encontrar
                                                         nosotros y aprender más sobre las maneras que usted puede lograr sus metas
genial contenido 24/7 en jcls.org.                       personales, ya sea un nuevo tipo de ejercicio que quiera intentar, una clase
                                                         de jardinería o una nueva estrategia presupuestal.
Jackson County Library District
                                                         En abril, la biblioteca misma revitalizará su presencia virtual para mejor
Junta directiva:
                                                         servirle. Lanzaremos un nuevo catálogo en línea y un nuevo sitio web. Nuestra
Cathy Shaw (presidente), Eric Dziura (vicepresidente),   meta con estos dos cambios es ayudarle a que más fácilmente descubra los
Susan Kiefer, George Prokop y Jill Turner. Los           recursos e información de la biblioteca que usted necesita. Hemos venido
miembros de la comunidad pública son bienvenidos         usando el mismo catálogo en línea por más de 20 años y creemos que este
a las reuniones abiertas cada 2do jueves de cada         nuevo proporcionará una mejor interacción informática, permitiéndonos
mes de 4:00-6:00 p.m. Las reuniones se llevan a          adaptarnos a las emergentes tendencias tecnológicas rápidamente.
cabo virtualmente o en la biblioteca de Medford.         Nuestro nuevo sitio web será de fácil acceso a través de múltiples plataformas
Más información en jcls.org/jcld.                        y navegadores, proporcionando una innovadora y divertida manera mediante
                                                         la cual, usted descubrirá qué ocurre en su biblioteca.

                                                         ¡Sabemos que cualquier cambio resulta difícil, incluso cuando la intención
                                                         es hacer la vida más fácil! Nuestro personal tendrá la capacitación para usar
                                                         ambas nuevas interfaces. Si usted tiene cualquier duda, con gusto le daremos
                                                         un tour de nuestros nuevos sitios.

                                                         ¡Con la esperanza de una primavera llena de renovación para nosotros
                                                         mismos, nuestras bibliotecas y nuestras comunidades!

                                                                                        Kari May
                                                                                        Directora de la Biblioteca
                                                                                        Jackson County Library Services

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                                                                                                           BIBLIOTECAS

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                                                 A                      BIBLIOT                            4–10 ABRIL,
                                                                                                           2021
EVENTOS EN PERSONA
                                                                                        MASCARILLAS Y
                                                                                                                      EVENTOS
                                                                                        DISTANCIAMIENTO
                                                                                                                      EXTERNOS
                                                                                        SOCIAL

Jackson County Library Services reconoce que la salud             Listos para ir en bici: Un taller donde se ponen
y seguridad pública es la más alta prioridad. Todos los           manos a la obra para reparación de bicicletas
programas en persona y eventos seguirán las actuales              Biblioteca de Applegate: martes, 4 de mayo • 2:00–3:00 PM
restricciones para COVID-19, incluyendo mascarillas y             Biblioteca de Ashland: martes, 11 de mayo • 2:00–3:00 PM
distanciamiento social y, cuando sea posible, haciendo            Biblioteca de Eagle Point: martes, 18 de mayo • 2:00–3:00 PM
las reuniones afuera. Los eventos en persona pudieran             Biblioteca de Shady Cove: martes, 25 de mayo • 2:00–3:00 PM
ser cancelados o reprogramados para llevarse a cabo               Aprenda los conceptos básicos de reparación de bicicletas con
en línea; por favor visite el calendario de eventos de            un mecánico de bicicletas local para que esté listo para ir al
JCLS en jcls.org para ver actualizaciones.                        trabajo, al café o a uno de los muchos senderos para bicicletas
                                                                  en el Rogue Valley durante el Bike to Work Month.
Biblioteca de semillas
Biblioteca de Shady Cove: sábado, 6 de marzo • 2:00–4:00 PM
¡Prepárese para sembrar! La biblioteca de semillas de Shady
Cove presenta un evento de
primavera para regalar
semillas. Inscríbase en la
biblioteca para participar y
seleccionar de una variedad
de verduras criollas y hierbas
de olor.

Beethoven vive en la biblioteca de Ruch
Biblioteca de Ruch: sábado, 13 de marzo • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
A celebrar el 250˚ cumpleaños de Beethoven en la biblioteca
de Ruch. Miembros de la comunidad de todas las edades
ofrecerán selecciones musicales de Beethoven durante el
día. Los músicos tocarán desde el Community Meeting Room
a toda persona en la audiencia de la biblioteca, ofreciendo       Kundalini Yoga
solos y duetos en piano, violonchelo, violín, voz y saxofón.      Biblioteca de Shady Cove: viernes, 7, 14, 21, y 28 de mayo •
                                                                  11:00 AM–12:00 PM
“Bombas de semillas” para el Día de la Tierra                     Aprenda nuevas habilidades para lidiar con el estrés y retos
Biblioteca de Ashland: jueves, 22 de abril • 3:00–4:00 PM         que enfrentamos diariamente durante una práctica de yoga
Después que los incendios en septiembre devastaran nuestra        con una maestra de Kundalini yoga certificada, Linda Larson.
región, muchas áreas públicas se beneficiarían de tener nuevo
crecimiento de plantas. Acompáñenos a hacer “bombas de
semillas” (bolas de tierra con semillas nativas) en el área con
césped de la biblioteca. ¡Luego, cuando usted tenga tiempo,
lleve sus bombas a un lugar aprobado por Parks & Recreation
a lanzarlas lo más lejos que pueda ayudando a que nueva vida
retoñe ahí! Las variedades de semillas han sido amablemente
donadas por el North Mountain Park Nature Center y Friends
of the Ashland Library.

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EVENTOS EN LÍNEA
Los programas en línea toman lugar vía Zoom y/o por Facebook LIVE. Los detalles de reuniones o de
un webinar se le enviarán por email una vez usted se inscriba a través del JCLS Events Calendar en
jcls.org o llamando a su biblioteca. Aprenda a unirse a una reunión por Zoom mediante este corto
video tutorial: https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ.

 TODAS LAS EDADES                                                     ADOLESCENTES Y PREADOLESCENTES
¡A jugar bingo!                                                      ¡Reto para que los adolescentes se pongan activos!
1–16 de abril                                                        1–31 de marzo
¡La primavera está aquí! Venga por una tarjeta de bingo con          Usando la aplicación o sitio web World Walking y un pedómetro
retos que lo llevarán a explorar el bello condado Jackson:           (nosotros le daremos uno si no tiene uno ya usted), mantenga
salga a una caminata, tomar un tour de un jardín público,            registro de su número de pasos para ayudar a nuestro equipo
visitar un sendero y acumular puntos por cada salida. Cuando         a caminar atravesando el país virtualmente. Este reto incluye
tenga una hilera de cinco puede canjear su tarjeta de bingo          dos clases de tai chi y una introducción a baile K-POP.
por una genial calcomanía especialmente diseñada. Las tarjetas       ¡A movernos!
y premios estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.

Reto para caminata “Middle Earth”                                    Adolescentes activos: Introducción a tai chi
1–31 de mayo                                                         con Holly Hertel
El reto de caminata “Middle Earth” es un programa de ejercicio       Miércoles, 3 y 31 de marzo • 5:00–6:00 PM
físico ligado a la serie de literatura de J.R.R. Tolkien, El señor   Ponerse activo no siempre significa ser el más rápido o el
de los anillos, que ofrece a los participantes el reto de fantasía   más fuerte. Tai chi es una serie de ejercicios físicos ligeros
para salvar Middle Earth caminando desde el “Shire” a “Mt.           y estiramientos, donde cada postura fluye a la siguiente
Doom”, con la meta de destruir “El Anillo”. Mantenga record          sin pausa. Aprenda movimientos básicos que fomentan
de sus millas en jcls.beanstack.org para recibir una especial        la conexión de su mente y cuerpo con la experimentada
calcomanía y entrar a un sortero para un premio.                     maestra Holly Hertel.

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EVENTOS EN LÍNEA
 Rogue Reads: Cierre del reto de lecturas diversas             Clase de K-POP para principiantes
 Miércoles, 3 de marzo • 4:00–5:00 PM                          Miércoles, 17 de marzo • 3:00–4:00 PM
 ¿Completó el reto de lecturas diversas? ¡Comparta y hable     ¿Buscando una manera divertida de estar activo? ¿Está
 de los libros que leyó, las cosas que aprendió y que le       obsesionado con BLACKPINK? ¡Entonces cheque este taller
 encantaron!                                                   amateur de K-POP!

                                                               Random Fandom
                                                               Cada tercer sábado • 12:30–1:30 PM
                                                               20 de marzo: Serie Gallagher Girls por Ally Carter
                                                               17 de abril: Marvel versus DC, 3er round
                                                               15 de mayo: ¡Es su turno!

 Cafecito queer en la biblioteca virtual
 Sábado, 6 de marzo • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
 Sábado, 3 de abril • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
 Sábado, 1ro de mayo • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM                       Club de lectura para preadolescentes
 ¡Hágase una taza de café, y reúnase con nosotros              Cada tercer sábado • 2:00–3:00 PM
 virtualmente! Traiga una lista de sus libros favoritos        20 de marzo: From the Desk of Zoe Washington por Jenae Marks
 recientes, películas y podcasts. Comparta los proyectos en    17 de abril: Sincerely You por Savannah Maddison
 los que está trabajando, ya sea tejido, trabajo de cuentas,   15 de mayo: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes por
 carpintería, entrenamiento de mascotas, etc. Las personas     Eleanor Coerr
 LGBTQ y más, además de aliados son todos bienvenidos.

 Grupo asesor de adolescentes en Medford (T.A.G., por
 sus siglas en inglés), 12-18 años
 Martes, 9 de marzo • 4:30–5:30 PM
 Martes, 13 de abril • 4:30–5:30 PM
 Martes, 11 de mayo • 4:30–5:30 PM
 Los miembros de T.A.G. son adolescentes dedicados y
 motivados de 7mo a 12vo grado que se reúnen para
 compartir ideas, hablar de libros y películas, hacer
 manualidades y tomar decisiones sobre programación
 y exposiciones. Inscríbase a este programa o póngase
 en contacto con Medford Teen Library para agregarlo
 a la lista de correo.

 Conceptos básicos del internet para principiantes
 Miércoles, 17 de marzo • 1:00–2:00 PM
 ¿Es usted nuevo al internet y simplemente no sabe cómo
 comenzar o dónde conseguir ayuda? He aquí el lugar donde
 puede hacer preguntas que haya tenido temor de preguntar.

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EVENTOS EN LÍNEA
Trivia para adolescentes                                              Clase de K-POP para principiantes
Cada cuarto miércoles • 4:00–5:00 PM                                  Miércoles, 17 de marzo • 3:00–4:00 PM
Únase a un juego de trivia usando Zoom y Kahoot.                      ¿Buscando una manera divertida de estar activo?
¡El ganador puede escoger un libro gratis!                            ¿Está obsesionado con BLACKPINK? ¡Entonces cheque
24 de marzo: Trivia de conocimientos generales                        este taller amateur de K-POP!
28 de abril: Trivia de conocimientos generales
26 de mayo: Trivia de salud mental y bienestar                        ¡Salud!
                                                                      Martes, 6 de abril • 6:00–7:30 PM en inglés
Habitación de escape virtual: Operación Yggdrasil                     Jueves, 8 de abril • 6:00–7:30 PM en español
Miércoles, 14 de abril • 3:00–5:00 PM                                 Cuando se trata de su salud y la de sus seres queridos,
Detectives del área del Condado Jackson: hemos escuchado              encontrar información de calidad puede ser difícil. Únase
de sus previas aventuras y tenemos una nueva misión para              a JCLS y La Clínica para una plática en un panel con
ustedes. Un malvado hechicero ha envenado a Yggdrasil, el             profesionales de salud y de la biblioteca locales para
árbol de vida, y ha robado el libro de nuestra colección que          hablar de temas que incluirán COVID-19, saber hablar con
contiene la receta para el antídoto. Necesitamos ayuda para           su doctor, entendiendo su receta, y encontrando información
allanar la madriguera del hechicero, encontrar el libro con           de salud acreditada. Hay cuadernos de registros médicos
el antídoto y confeccionar la panacea para salvar el árbol            personales disponibles para toda persona que se inscriba
de vida y detener el fin del mundo como lo conocemos.                 a este evento. Este programa se ha hecho posible por el
                                                                      National Institutes of Health y National Library of Medicine.

 ADULTOS
Introducción a tai chi con Holly Hertel
Miércoles, 10 de marzo • 10:00–11:30 AM
Tai chi es una serie de ejercicios físicos ligeros y estiramientos,
donde cada postura fluye a la siguiente sin pausa. Aprenda
movimientos básicos que fomentan la conexión de su mente
y cuerpo con la experimentada maestra Holly Hertel.

                                                                      Cuestiones de dinero: Presupuesto, crédito, deuda,
                                                                      jubilación y prevención de fraude
                                                                      Sábado, 17 de abril • 10:00–11:30 AM en inglés
                                                                      Sábado, 24 de abril • 10:00–11:30 AM en español
                                                                      Aprenda maneras de hacer presupuestos, manejo de
                                                                      problemas financieros, plan a futuro, evitar estafadores
                                                                      y a establecer su crédito en esta clase que ofrecemos
                                                                      \en sociedad con Rogue Credit Union.

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KITS PARA HACER Y LLEVAR
Los kits para hacer y llevar contienen actividades manuales para hacerla en el momento o llevar a casa. Los kits
están disponibles comenzando en las fechas mencionadas en el orden que llegan hasta agotar existencias.

                                                                   Cuestiones de dinero para niños: presupuestos, crédito,
  BIBLIOTECA DE ASHLAND                                            deuda, prevención de fraude, 8-12 años
                                                                   Disponible a partir del lunes, 12 de abril
 Whipper-Whopper, más de 3 años                                    Aprenden cómo crear un presupuesto, crear historial
 Disponible a partir del sábado, 13 de marzo                       crediticio y saber protegerse de fraude financiero con este
 Este simple, aunque satisfactorio proyecto tendrá corriendo       kit de cuestiones de dinero para niños, hecho realidad en
 a su niño como el viento. Después del 13 de marzo, visite         sociedad con Rogue Credit Union.
 jcls.org/blog para un cuento en cortometraje relacionado
 al tema e instrucciones paso a paso.                              Adolescentes haciendo terrarios, más de 13 años
                                                                   Disponible a partir del domingo, 18 de abril
 Barritas energéticas, más de 5 años                               Traigan algo de vegetación/follaje a casa con un
 Disponible a partir del sábado, 20 de marzo                       terrario colgante.
 Haciendo un snack alto en proteína y nutrientes. Si tienen
 alguna alergia a cacahuate/maní o nueces, por favor               Cuestiones de dinero para adolescentes: presupuestos,
 notifiqué a eanderson@jcls.org para hacer acomodos,               crédito, deuda, prevención de fraude, más de 13 años
 hasta agotar existencias.                                         Disponible a partir del lunes, 19 de abril
                                                                   Aprenden cómo crear un presupuesto, crear historial
                                                                   crediticio y saber protegerse de fraude financiero con
                                                                   este kit de cuestiones de dinero para adolescentes, hecho
                                                                   realidad en sociedad con Rogue Credit Union.

                                                                   Jardín para llevar, más de 3 años
                                                                   Disponible a partir del sábado, 24 de abril
                                                                   ¡Comience su propio mini jardín para llevar! Cada
                                                                   departamento de la biblioteca ofrecerá un kit diferente:
                                                                   flores (niños), verduras y flores comestibles (adolescentes)
                                                                   y un jardín de hierbas para el alféizar de la ventana (adultos).

 Varitas de listones para bailar, más de 3 años
 Disponible a partir del sábado, 27 de marzo
 ¡Haciendo una varita de listones con tubo de cartoncillo,
 luego, a bailar, saltar y correr para admirar los listones
 volando! Después del 27 de marzo, visite jcls.org/blog
 para un cuento en cortometraje relacionado al tema e
 instrucciones paso a paso.

 Manga de viento de mariposas para el jardín, más de 3 años
 Disponible a partir del sábado, 10 de abril
 ¡Haciendo una manga de viento y a ver mariposas volando en
 la brisa! Después del 10 de abril, visite jcls.org/blog para un   Kit para llevar un diario y “liberarse del estrés” –
 cuento en cortometraje                                            adolescentes, más de 13 años
 relacionado del tema                                              Disponible a partir del sábado, 1ro de mayo
 e instrucciones paso                                              Mayo es el mes de concientización de la salud mental y llevar
 a paso.                                                           un diario es una buena manera de mejorar la salud mental.
                                                                   Los kits incluyen una libreta, bolígrafos de tinta gel, material
                                                                   decorativo para la cubierta y consejos para llevar un diario.
                                                                   Siga @jclsteens en Instagram para otros consejos en nuestra
                                                                   historia de Instagram durante mayo.

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KITS PARA HACER Y LLEVAR
Compartiendo amor: manualidad de tarjetas de
apreciación, más de 3 años                                      BIBLIOTECA DE BUTTE FALLS
Disponible a partir del sábado, 8 de mayo
Creando una bella tarjeta de apreciación para alguien          Kit para hacer un papalote para un día tempestuoso,
especial en su vida. Después del 8 de mayo, visite             más de 5 años
jcls.org/blog para un cuento en cortometraje relacionado       Disponible a partir del martes, 2 de marzo
al tema e instrucciones paso a paso.                           Haciendo un papalote, luego ¡verlo volar!
                                                               Los kits incluyen hojas de actividades
                                                               y lista de lectura relacionada.

                                                               Plantando un ramillete, más de 3 años
                                                               Disponible a partir del martes, 4 de mayo
                                                               ¡Plantando semillas de flores y viéndolas crecer! Los kits
                                                               incluyen divertidas hojas para colorear.

                                                                BIBLIOTECA DE CENTRAL POINT
                                                               Jabones con flores disecadas, más de 5 años
                                                               Disponible a partir del martes, 27 de abril
Kit spa para “liberarse del estrés” – Padres y                 Haciendo jabones como regalo del Día de las Madres o solo
adolescentes, más de 13 años                                   para diversión.
Disponible a partir del sábado, 8 de mayo
Haciendo una mascarilla de té verde para los ojos y un
exfoliante de azúcar para uno mismo y otro de regalo.

Aromaterapia relajante de lavanda, más de 3 años
Disponible a partir del sábado, 15 de mayo
Haciendo su propio roll-on relajante de aromaterapia
con aceite de esencia de lavanda.

Manualidad para hacer un acogedor conejito de calcetín,
más de 3 años
Disponible a partir del sábado, 22 de mayo
Todos necesitamos de un abrazo y acurrucarnos de vez en
cuando. Después del 22 de mayo, visite jcls.org/blog para un
cuento en cortometraje relacionado al tema e instrucciones
paso a paso para elaborar un acogedor conejito.

Kit para colorear y “liberarse del estrés” – adolescentes,
más de 13 años
                                                                BIBLIOTECA DE EAGLE POINT
Disponible a partir del sábado, 22 de mayo
Enfocándonos en llevar lápiz al papel liberando las cosas      Kit para hacer un papalote para un día tempestuoso,
que nos estresan con un libro para colorear y un set de        más de 5 años
lápices de colores.                                            Disponible a partir del martes, 2 de marzo
                                                               Haciendo un papalote, luego ¡verlo volar! Los kits incluyen
                                                               hojas de actividades y lista de lectura relacionada.

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