Spring into summer at the Applegate Library
Written by:
Christine Grubb
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Upcoming events
Yoga Nidra with Sound Healing, 18+ years. This is a perfect class for anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in need of a restorative pause. No prior experience is needed. Bring your body, your breath, and an openness to rest. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one. 5-6 pm, Thursday, June 4.
Building Your Own Defensible Space, 12+ years. Why are Southern Oregon's forests increasingly vulnerable to megafires—and what can you do about it? Join Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative's fire education team for this hands-on, one-hour program where you'll explore the science behind wildfire behavior, discover how homes actually ignite, and take action by building and evaluating your own defensible space model. 11 am-noon, Friday, June 12.
Trees & Plants with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us, 3+ years. Explore the green world around us as we learn about local trees and plants. Learn how trees and plants give back to us and more. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tuesday, June 16.
Roll into the Library: Board Game Day, 6+ years. Beat the heat and roll the dice at Board Game Day at the library! Bring your favorite game or try something new while meeting other game lovers in the community. 3-5 pm, Thursday, July 16.
Film Viewing: House of Threads, 18+ years. House of Threads, an original documentary short produced by Jackson County Library Services, tells the story of local homeowner Heather Paladini, her 120-year-old property, and her search for answers. If houses are historic artifacts, Heather's is a whole museum. 1-2 pm, Saturday, July 18.
Pollinator Pals Seed Science Workshop, 7-12 years. Join the Pollinator Pals team for a seed science workshop where we’ll dissect beans under microscopes, use dancing to prepare wildflower seeds, and learn all about how to make your own pollinator garden. 1-2 pm, Saturday, July 25.
Natural History of the Oregon Trail with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us, 3+ years. This discussion will cover the basics of the Applegate and Oregon Trails, as well as the animals, plants, and geology encountered by the settlers. You will learn about game animals as well as predators. You will pet hides, horns, and feathers from the mammals and birds that we discuss. 1-2 pm, Tuesday, August 4.
Seamus O'Caellaigh Presents: Medieval Medicinal Plants, 18+ years. Modern minds look at plants and see pretty flowers and possibly a seasoning for their next dinner. A pre-modern mind saw treatments for pustules, pestilence, and pain. Come for the presentation, and leave with a salve. Seamus O’Caellaigh is the author of Pustules, Pestilence, and Pain: Tudor Treatments and Ailments of Henry VIII. 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Friday, August 14.
Creating a Family Tale, 18+ years. Starting with a photocopy of one of your old family photos, you will create a memento to treasure. Bring a family anecdote or two, and you have the basics for your own personal memory book. All materials, besides your photo, will be provided.
1-2:30 pm, Thursday, August 20 and 27.
Reminders
Veterans Outreach will be here from 10 am-3 pm the second Tuesday of every even month (6/9, 8/11, 10/13, and 12/8 for the rest of the year).
A Tech Ed Specialist will be here on Tuesdays from 10 am-12:30 pm on a first-come, first-served basis, or make an appointment at teched@jcls.org, or by phone at 541-734-3990.
The Applegate Library meeting room can be booked (with a full-service library card) for your meeting, program, or event (even when the library is closed) at jcls.libcal.com/reserve/ap-meeting.
Wi-Fi is available 24/7 in our parking lot and available inside during open hours.
Preschool Storytime is on Fridays from 11-11:30 am.
Christine Grubb
541-846-7346