Coffee with Friends, 18+

Meet you neighbors and share a cup of coffee or tea, conversation, crosswords, boards games, puzzles, or crafts. Coffee with Friends meets the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Community Meeting Room, Gold Hill Library

Gold Hill Walking Club 18+

Join us at the library for a weekly neighborhood walk every Wednesday. We will begin at the Gold Hill Library and take the path to the Gold Hill Sports Park and back. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The club meets rain or shine.

Gold Hill Library

Spark Space: LEGO Explorers, 5+

Come and enjoy building your imagination's creations! Don't know what to build? Every week there will be a cool new prompt to spark your creative gears into motion. Builds will be displayed for a week to allow the community to admire your awesome skills!

Community Room, Central Point Library

Yarnia!

Learn to knit or crochet. Supplies provided. For all levels.

Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library

Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from you......More

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.

Community Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn, 0-5 YRS

Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration requir......More

Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration required. Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups are offered in collaboration with Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub. To find a group near you: https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/early-learning-hub-2/.

Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale

Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Point Library.

Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library

Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from you......More

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.

Eagle Point Library

Tween/Teen Movie Hangout, 10-14 YRS

Stop by the Ruch Library after school every 2nd and 4th Thursday to enjoy a movie with other tweens and teens! There will be time to discuss a few movie options and vote for a favorite before the showtime at 4:00 PM. Popcorn provided! Please note: this program does not ......More

Stop by the Ruch Library after school every 2nd and 4th Thursday to enjoy a movie with other tweens and teens! There will be time to discuss a few movie options and vote for a favorite before the showtime at 4:00 PM. Popcorn provided! Please note: this program does not occur during Medford School District vacations.

Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale, ALL AGES

Check out the Friends of the Library book sale. Childrens, teens and adult books available at reasonable prices!

Shady Cove Library

Color Like A Kid Again! 18+ YRS

Join us for some creative down time. Coloring provides a number of different health benefits for adults such as promoting mindfulness, reducing stress, and calming anxiety. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided, or bring your own.

Community Room, Central Point Library

Yarnia!, 13+ YRS

Learn how to knit and crochett. Everything is provided and this is available for all levels.

Meeting Room, Shady Cove Library

Build With LEGO Bricks, 5+ YRS

Join the Ashland Children's Department for free play with Lego bricks. The only limit is your imagination!

Ashland Library

Build With LEGO Bricks, 5+ YRS

Join the Ashland Children's Department for free play with Lego bricks. The only limit is your imagination!

Ashland Library

Ukulele Practice/Play Together, 18+ YRS

Come practice and play your ukulele with others. All are welcome. Some ukulele experience is required; this is not a class. If you do not have a ukulele you can borrow one from the JCLS Library of Things.

Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library

Chair-Based Yoga for Aging Well, 18+ YRS

By popular demand, Lori Taft Sours now offers free, bi-monthly chair-based yoga classes at the Jacksonville Library! Chair yoga is a wonderful way to safely move your body, nurture your nervous system, and support skillful aging. These slow, mindful chair-based yoga cla......More

By popular demand, Lori Taft Sours now offers free, bi-monthly chair-based yoga classes at the Jacksonville Library! Chair yoga is a wonderful way to safely move your body, nurture your nervous system, and support skillful aging. These slow, mindful chair-based yoga classes include seated movement, optional standing poses, conscious breathing, and guided relaxation. Lori Taft Sours has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for 15 years and has an advanced yoga teaching credential and over 820 hours of teaching experience. She specializes in yoga for healthy aging and nervous system resilience.

Community Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library

Spark Space Hours, 8+ YRS

Explore new interests with cool STEAM programs. Each session will explore a different topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated. Child must be capable of self-direction and ......More

Explore new interests with cool STEAM programs. Each session will explore a different topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated. Child must be capable of self-direction and unaided use of a hot glue gun.

Community Room, Central Point Library

Medford Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), 12-18 YRS

T.A.G members are dedicated, motivated teens in grades 7-12 who meet up to brainstorm ideas for the library, discuss our favorite pop culture, and make crafts! Anyone is welcome to join and snacks ARE provided!

Medford Library

Community Yoga, 13+ YRS

Join us for an all levels yoga class every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Dr. Rachel Stricker will support you on your yoga journey. The Community Room will open at 8:45 and class will begin promptly at 9:00. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT. Dr. Rachel S......More

Join us for an all levels yoga class every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Dr. Rachel Stricker will support you on your yoga journey. The Community Room will open at 8:45 and class will begin promptly at 9:00. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT. Dr. Rachel Stricker is the owner of Elevate Medicine Collective in Jacksonville and lives in Ruch with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She has been teaching yoga for 15 years and a practicing naturopathic physician for 10 years. She received her yoga training at Authentic Yoga Teacher Training and Arizona Vedic Chant in Scottsdale, Arizona, and her naturopathic medical training at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. She is currently working on her PhD in the Quantum Science of Integrative Medicine through the University of Technology in Jaipur, India.

Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

Gold Hill Walking Club 18+

Join us at the library for a weekly neighborhood walk every Wednesday. We will begin at the Gold Hill Library and take the path to the Gold Hill Sports Park and back. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The club meets rain or shine.

Gold Hill Library

Yarnia!

Learn to knit or crochet. Supplies provided. For all levels.

Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library

Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from you......More

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.

Community Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn, 0-5 YRS

Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration requir......More

Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration required. Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups are offered in collaboration with Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub. To find a group near you: https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/early-learning-hub-2/.

Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale

Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Eagle Point Library.

Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library

Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from you......More

Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.

Eagle Point Library

Bilingual Storytime for Spanish Learners, 3-10 YRS

Is your family interested in learning Spanish? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday for a 30-minute bilingual Storytime, followed by some informal conversation and practice with other families. All language learning levels are welcome.

Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library

OBOB/UBOB Preparation/Practice, Grades 3rd - 12th, 9 - 18 YRS

The Butte Falls Library will be hosting time and space for students and coaches to come together to practice and prepare for their competition later in the year. The Oregon Battle of the Books is a wonderful contest for students from all over Oregon and JCLS is proud to......More

The Butte Falls Library will be hosting time and space for students and coaches to come together to practice and prepare for their competition later in the year. The Oregon Battle of the Books is a wonderful contest for students from all over Oregon and JCLS is proud to be a part and to help set students up for success!

Butte Falls Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale, ALL AGES

Check out the Friends of the Library book sale. Childrens, teens and adult books available at reasonable prices!

Shady Cove Library

DART Mobile Tech Van @ Kelly Shelter

DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at Kelly Shelter: 685 Market St, Medford, OR, 97504June 21st 2024: 9:30am to 12pmDART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your ......More

DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at Kelly Shelter: 685 Market St, Medford, OR, 97504June 21st 2024: 9:30am to 12pmDART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your branch library for updates!The van is staffed by a Mobile Services Specialist who can help you sign up for a library card or use a laptop. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. DART is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon, and from the Jackson County Library Foundation.

DART Mobile Tech Van

Central Point Friends of the Library Book Sale

Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Central Point Library.

Central Point Library

Yarnia!, 13+ YRS

Learn how to knit and crochett. Everything is provided and this is available for all levels.

Meeting Room, Shady Cove Library