Summer at Ruch Library
Written by:
Megan Pinder
The programs and services listed below, as well as the Ruch Library’s Seed Library, Wi-Fi, and cozy spaces, are free and accessible to every community member at the Ruch Library!
Talking About Values Across Political Divides, with Lowell Greathouse, 15+ years. How can we learn to share our values in ways that bring us together rather than push us further apart? 2-3:30 pm, Saturday, June 6.
Building Your Own Defensible Space, 12+ years. Join a conversation with Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative’s education team. 1-2 pm, Thursday, June 11.
Who Are “We the People”? with Eliot Feenstra, 15+ years. Reflect on what the Declaration of Independence means today, what it means to be American, and what it takes to work together for the benefit of all. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 13.
Guerilla Gardening, 10-19 years. Learn the basics of guerrilla gardening with Jordan Land from the Grange Co-Op and make your own native seed bombs. 1-2 pm, Tuesday, June 16.
A Special Storytime Program with The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 3+ years. Plant the “love of reading” seed with a special storytime, full of books, songs, play, and fun! 1-2 pm, Wednesday, June 17.
Sharing the Spirit of America. Join a nationwide simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence to mark the 250th anniversary of its first public reading. After the reading, there will be a sing-along and ice cream social. 2-4 pm, Wednesday, July 8.
From Doodling to Artistic Creations with Janis Mohr-Tipton, 13+ years. Experiment with transforming shapes into structured designs. 1-3 pm, Saturday, July 18.
Tea & Revolution: Women’s Role in the War of Independence, 18+ years. Learn about women’s crucial role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. 4:30-6 pm, Thursday, July 23.
Cyanotype Printing, 12-19 years. Make your own artistic prints using the sun to preserve images of plants and flowers. Noon-1 pm, Wednesday, July 29.
Film Viewing: House of Threads, 18+ years. An original documentary short produced byJackson County Library Service tells the intriguing story of a 120-year-old Applegate Valley property. 1-2 pm, Saturday, August 1.
Libby Overview, 18+ years. Learn how to effectively use the Libby system to access our digital library. 2:30-3:30 pm, Thursday, August 6.
The Magic of Microgreens. Join the Jackson County Master Gardeners for a family fun day learning how to grow your own microgreens! We will talk about seeds, taste-test microgreens, and set up containers for you to take home. 1-2 pm, Saturday, August 8.
Seamous O'Caellaigh Presents: Medieval Medicinal Plants, 18+ years. Explore treatments, medical texts, and the diagnostic techniques of Tudor England. Come for the presentation and leave with a self-made salve. Noon-2 pm, Saturday, August 15.
Death Café Conversation, 13+ years. Facilitated by Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance, this is an informal, respectful space to share stories, ask questions, and discuss the sometimes difficult topic of mortality in a way that brings connection and insight. 6-8 pm on the first Thursday of each month.
World Snack Tour, 10+ years. Discover a new country through music, trivia, games, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the samples; you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world! 1-2 pm on fourth Saturdays.
Preschool Storytime, 3-5 years. Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun at the library. 10:30-11 am, Tuesdays.
Community Resource Help. Need help with food, shelter, a medical provider, etc.? Meet with a member of our Community Resource Team by appointment or drop in. Noon-4 pm, Wednesdays.
Computer and Tech Help. Meet with a Technology Education Specialist by appointment or drop in. 10 am-12:30 pm, Tuesdays, and 2-4:30 pm, Thursdays.
Read Play Talk, 0-5 years. Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! RPT is open to everyone—young children and their families and caregivers. 10:30 am-noon, Thursdays.
Community Yoga, 13+ years. Join us for an all-levels yoga class with Dr. Rachel Stricker. The Community Room will open at 8:45 am, and class will begin at 9 am. Registration required at jcls.org/events or by calling 541-899-7438. Bring your own mat. 9-10 am on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Megan Pinder
Ruch Branch Manager
Jackson County Library Services
541-494-3284
7919 Highway 238, Ruch