Join Pat Harper, Archivist for the Southern Oregon Historical Society, in her exploration of the Hanley family adventures through the photographs, postcards, letters and documents that chronicle their lives in distant places.

Windows in Time Lectures are offered to the public free of charge and are co-sponsored by Jackson County Library Services and the Southern Oregon Historical Society.

Up next: See the upcoming lecture topics here. Join us in August for Amy Blossom's lecture, ""Hot Springs: Sacred Ground, Healing Properties?"

Baby Sign Language Classes

Summer Reading is for babies, too! Caregivers and children ages 3-36 months can learn to communicate with sign language during the Hand to Heart Baby Sign Language program at the Talent Library.

Storytime at your Library

We offer storytimes Monday through Saturday. See our Storytime Guide to learn which program is right for you!

Babies in the Library

Book Club Kits

JCLS offers everything you need to hold a book discussion group or club: 10 copies of a single book, a check out sheet, author information, and suggested discussion questions, all combined in a tote bag. Kits can be reserved up to 6 months in advance and are checked out for 6 weeks.

Reserve a kit now.

Looking for a Book Club?

Discover your next favorite book with Books @ Noon.

Challenge yourself with the Brain Books Discussion Group.

Join the Every Tuesday Reading Circle in White City or the 2nd Tuesday Book Chat in Medford.

See the complete list of book groups.

ScienceWorks: Build a Better World at Your Library

We've teamed up with ScienceWorks to offer free, hands-on STEM challenges for kids ages 5-14 this summer. Build skyscrapers out of doweling, construct amazing mazes for marbles, and design rockets for out-of-this-world adventure. Sessions are limited to 30 participants, so pre-registration at each library is required.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs for kids and teens:

Young Adult "Rock Art" Sculptures

Teens can create a rock art sculpture inspired by Ugo Rondinone's colorful large-scale public artwork, "Seven Magic Mountains," located in the desert outside of Las Vegas. For this program, teens will select 5-7 rocks just the right size and shape to stack and balance, then paint them with acrylics and glow-in-the-dark paint for a magical nighttime effect. For ages 12-18 only.

Be sure to check out all of our arts and crafts programs - there's something for everyone!

West African Drumming & Folktales

Experience the beauty of West African drumming and learn the fundamentals and stylistic intricacies of the music in this free, all-ages program. Laura Rich will discuss the cultural histories of each rhythm and read folktales from West Africa, while welcoming participation with gentle encouragement and patience.

Love music and movement? Our free programs include Kids Zumba, a Listening Lounge for Teens, Tai Chi, and Swing Dance.

Build your Own Town

Get creative and build your own town using a variety of materials on Wednesday, July 5 from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. at the Shady Cove Library.

Sequin Art

Create a sparkling sequin masterpiece. For kids ages 8+. Thursday, July 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Phoenix Library.

Tale Waggin' Readers Club

Read to registered companion dogs and earn your Summer Reading Certificate and prizes! Fridays through July 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Point Library

Our World, Our Water

Build an ocean in a bottle, and learn about water conservation with Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District. Wednesday, July 5 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the White City Library

Movies at the Library

See the full schedule here

Can't make it to a movie event? Download a movie from Hoopla using your library card.

Terra M.

New Gold Hill Library Manager

We're excited to welcome Terra M. as the Gold Hill Library Manager. Previously at the White City Library, Terra looks forward to serving the Gold Hill community.

Basic Computer Instruction

Basic computer and tablet courses for adults are 2 hours each and meet once weekly for 4 weeks. Reservations are encouraged. All courses are bilingual (English/Spanish).

See the complete schedule.

Happy Independence Day!

All Jackson County Library branches will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. We wish you a very safe and happy Independence Day!

See our branch hours and locations.

Windows in Time Lecture:

Hanley Family Adventures

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