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Thursday April 18 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Thursday April 18 1:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Community Movie Matinee
Join the Medford Library for a casual movie going experience with some small snacks provided. Then hang out afterwards to talk about the showing.March 7: Kite Runner (PG-13/127min/2007) & Life of Pi (PG-13/125min/2012)March 21: Lord Of the Rings marathon - The Fellowhip......More
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Thursday April 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Gold Hill Book Club 18+
The Gold Hill Library Book Club discusses thought-provoking books with other book lovers.March 21: Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverApril 18: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgMay 16: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Christopher Murray
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Thursday April 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Wild and Wooly Felting, 8+ YRS
Let’s celebrate spring and our pollinators making adorable needlefelted bees! This fun and easy fiber arts workshop will explore the techniques of needle felting, a dry method of felting that uses a special needle, loose wool and a foam surface to create 3-d sculptures ......More
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Thursday April 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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
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Thursday April 18 3:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Tween/Teen Movie Hangout, 10-14 YRS
Stop by the Ruch Library after school every 1st and 3rd 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!
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
"What’cha Brewin’?” Writing Group, 18+ YRS
The Rogue River Library brings back its writing lounge with “What cha Brewin?”. Come grab a cup of coffee and talk about your recent works in progress. You can ask for feedback, discuss general ideas, or just soak in the good vibes of fellow authors at work. The group w......More
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Easy Bokashi Composting at Home, 12+ YRS
We will discuss and demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently compost household food scraps, the microorganisms involved in Bokashi composting, and the importance of keeping food scraps out of landfills. Presenter Magdalena Winter is the program manager for Ashland......More
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Thursday April 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Trebuchet vs Catapult, 9+ YRS
In this program, kids will learn the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet and will be given supplies to make one of them and given opportunities for some friendly competition.
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Thursday April 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Poetry Reading: the Poetry of Art and Science, 18+ YRS
Local poets share poems that reflect their contemplations of the conjunction of art and science. An open mic session will follow, so bring your works to share with the group! All welcome.
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Friday April 19 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Friday April 19 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT
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, 97504April 19th 2024: 9:30am to 12pmDART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your......More
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Friday April 19 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
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.
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Friday April 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Art Afternoons at the Medford Library, 13+ YRS
Start your Third Friday at the LibraryJoin other creatives to make wearable art, do some art therapy or just play with your own art supplies. Some programs will support local organizations outreach to marginalized communities Then take a walk downtown for Third Friday ......More
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Friday April 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Let's Play! 8+ YRS
Come and play games with the White City Staff!
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Friday April 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Fuel Mitigation Close to Home - Defensible Space and Home Hardening with local Fire Experts, 18+ YRS
Join us at the Shady Cove Library along with local Fire Departments and Risk Reduction experts in learning about creating a defensible space in and around your home, as well as other fuel mitigation strategies. We will host different city, county and state representativ......More
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Friday April 19 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Homework Help
Medford Library is excited to offer a homework help program intended to support students K-6th with homework on Friday afternoons. Students will work in small groups with tutors from SOU, and will be provided a small snack. Pre-registration is advised as there are limit......More
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Friday April 19 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Taylor Swift Listening Party
Swifties, your time is now! Taylor’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department drops on Friday, April 19 and we’re hosting a hoopla listening party in the former computer lab upstairs in the Medford Library. Join us and listen to Taylor’s latest masterpiece while enjo......More
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Saturday April 20 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Saturday April 20 All Day
A Celebration of Taylor Swift, All Ages
Dear Reader,I Know Places for you to live your Wildest Dreams and have The Best Day --- YOUR LIBRARY! Don't go into Exile on April 20th! You don't have to Tolerate It by yourself, It's Nice To Have A Friend! This isn't a Hoax! Come and find Happiness in the many crafts......More
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Saturday April 20 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
“The Tortured Poets Department” Release Party, 15+
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album release, “The Tortured Poets Department” with Taylor-themed crafts, snacks, and photoshoot!
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Saturday April 20 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Blue Heron Park for Earth Day Celebration
DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at Blue Heron Park for Earth Day Celebration: 4385 Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR 97535Saturday April 20th from 12pm to 4pmDART's location will change regularl......More
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
CANCELED: Card Making Class, 14+ YRS
Learn the art of making your own greeting card. Come join us for a fun and creative "make and take" class and leave with your own handmade card!
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemistry Magic Show with Marissa Shepherd, ALL AGES
Great balls of fire, secret messages, and mystery magical color changing solutions. It is magic? No, it’s science! Be amazed by a chemistry magic show full of fun for the whole family. Come for the explosions, and stay for the liquid nitrogen ice cream that will be made......More
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Art Adventure Club, 9-12 YRS
Join us at the Butte Falls Library as we embark on artistic adventures! Youth and adults are invited to come and participate in creative projects, work with paints, clay, beads, etc. This activity will continue every other Saturday through the school year.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Fuel Mitigation Close to Home - Defensible Space and Home Hardening with local Fire Experts 18+ YRS
Join us at the Ruch Library along with local Fire Departments and Risk Reduction experts in learning about creating a defensible space in and around your home, as well as other fuel mitigation strategies. We will host different city, county and state representatives to ......More
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Cool Trees, Cool Climate! 5+YRS
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the Medford Library! Cool Trees, Cool Climate! includes an exciting story circle, planting your own tree to take home, and a tree craft - all made with upcycled materials! Supplies are provided and we'll plant and craft in our wonderf......More
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Molecular Gastronomy, 18+YRS
Explore kitchen chemistry through Molecular gastronomy. Molecular gastronomy is a branch of food science that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that arise when cooking. Learn about foams and gels through hands on edible experiments!
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Saturday Matinee at the Library 13+
Bring your friends and watch Book Club The Next Chapter starring Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen.
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Saturday April 20 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
The Tortured Poets Department Listening Party and Celebration Extravaganza
Swifties, we're finally getting a new "Manuscript"! Taylor’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department is "Fresh out the Slammer" on Friday, April 19 and we’re hosting a hoopla listening party the day after to celebrate the magic and "The Alchemy" of Taylor Allison Sw......More
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Sunday April 21 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Sunday April 21 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Shakespeare's Birthday Party, All Ages
Celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th birthday at the Ashland Library! This free, all-ages event will include crafts, live Renaissance music from Musica Matrix, a talk on Designing Shakespeare from OSF staff, a Shakespeare Open Mic, mask making and improv for kids, a pr......More
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Sunday April 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lego Club, 6+ YRS
Join us for weekly themed Lego building challenges, or make whatever you like! Let your creativity soar on your own or in collaboration with others!
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Sunday April 21 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Spontaneous Shakespeare, 9-14 YRS
Improv meets Shakespeare! Forsooth cans’t thou shareth thy disc of breaded cheese? Woulds’t thou call it pizza? Join us for this fun workshop where participants will tap into their spontaneous creativity through theatre exercises and improv games. Plus we’ll take a litt......More
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Monday April 22 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 7:00pm PDT
Take & Make: Spontaneous Garden Kits, 13+ YRS
Pick up a Take & Make kit with supplies to start a spontaneous garden using a seed bomb! Learn about native plants with this fun kit. Kits are available in the Teen Area while supplies last.
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 7:00pm PDT
Take & Make: Bird Feeder, 3+ YRS
Pick up a Take & Make kit with supplies to make a bird feeder in celebration of Earth Day!Kits are available while supplies last.
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Monday April 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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.
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Tuesday April 23 All Day
Storywalk in the Park, 3+ YRS
Stroll through beautiful William Mott Memorial park on a StoryWalk, presented in partnership with Cental Point Parks and Recreation. As you make your way through the park, you will read along with the illustrated children's book, Wonder Walkers, by Micha Archer, display......More
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Tuesday April 23 All Day
Take and Make: Seed Packet Art, 4+ YRS
April is National Garden Month! Celebrate by making seed packet art! The kit will include blank seed packets, markers to draw pictures of plants and flowers on the seed packets with, and gardening information and activity sheets. Kits are available while supplies last.
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 7:00pm PDT
Take & Make: No Sew Fleece Bags, 18+ YRS
Pick up a Take & Make kit with supplies to make your own no sew fleece bag. Use fleece, cord, and other supplies provided to create a small bag for carrying trinkets, dice, or whatever else you choose. Available in a variety of fabrics and patterns.Kits are available wh......More
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Tuesday April 23 2:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Phoenix Family Film, Peter Pan and Wendy, 5+ YRS
Follow the adventures of Peter Pan, a boy who does not want to grow up, and how he recruits three siblings in London, and together they embark on a magical adventure on the enchanted island of Neverland. Rated PG
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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Gentle Qigong, 18+ YRS
Relax your mind and enliven your spirit as you are guided through a sequence of gentle movements. This free, 4-week session is offered as an invitation into regular Qigong practice. No registration or special equipment required. Drop-ins welcome.
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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Spark Space Hours, 10-15
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.
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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Strawberry DNA Extraction, 13+YRS
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is the molecule that controls everything that happens in a cell. With only a few household items, you can extract DNA...from strawberries! Learn how – and live your CSI dreams – in this hands-on program!
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Tuesday April 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Watercolor Wonders, 3+ YRS
Visit the Ashland Public Library and join the Children's Department as we study the anatomy of flowers through watercolor! Gain knowledge of botanical science and watercolor techniques.
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Tuesday April 23 5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Writers' Workshop, 18+ YRS
Discuss your writing projects with other writers. Each meeting will start with a facilitated collaborative discussion about a themed topic. After the discussion there will be time for quiet writing. March 26: Voice April 23: Research & OutlinesMay 21: Dialogue & POV......More
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Wednesday April 24 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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.
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Wednesday April 24 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Molecular Gastronomy, 18+YRS
Explore kitchen chemistry through Molecular gastronomy. Molecular gastronomy is a branch of food science that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that arise when cooking. Learn about foams and gels through hands on edible experiments!
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Wednesday April 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Apps & Apps: Libby and JCLS, 18+ YRS
Feed your body and your brain! Join us as we explore how the Libby eBook and eAudiobok and the JCLS apps can make your library life easier, while snacking on some great appetizers.
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Wednesday April 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Slime-a-Mania!, 5+ YRS
Are you slime obsessed!? Come make your very own custom cloud slime to squish, squeeze, and stretch for a fun, sensory experience. You decide what your own slime will look and feel like, as you select the color, scent, and crunchy bits! This program is generously suppor......More
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Wednesday April 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Science and Math Extravaganza! 6+ YRS
Come to the Medford Library Childrens Department for some after school Science and Math fun!
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Wednesday April 24 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Yarnia!
Learn to knit or crochet. Supplies provided. For all levels.
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Wednesday April 24 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make Your Own Slime!, 5+
Join us at the Eagle Point Library to make your own slime! Bring yourself or bring a friend to this slimy yet satisfying experience!
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Strawberry DNA Extraction, 13+YRS
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is the molecule that controls everything that happens in a cell. With only a few household items, you can extract DNA...from strawberries! Learn how – and live your CSI dreams – in this hands-on program!
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Strawberry DNA Extraction, 13+YRS
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is the molecule that controls everything that happens in a cell. With only a few household items, you can extract DNA...from strawberries! Learn how – and live your CSI dreams – in this hands-on program!
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Thursday April 25 8:00am - 2:30pm PDT
DART Mobile Tech Van @ Careers In Gear
DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at Careers in Gear at the Jackson County ExpoApril 25th 2024: 8am - 2:30pmDART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your branch ......More
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
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
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Thursday April 25 12:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
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.
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Thursday April 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
'Bookin It'.....Butte Falls Walking Group 18+
Join us at the Butte Falls Library for a weekly neighborhood walk. Come join in and help us establish the 'Bookin It' walking group. We will begin at the Butte Falls Library and head around, just outside, and/or through town, starting out in a different directions. It's......More
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Thursday April 25 1:00pm - 2:40pm PDT
Train Movies: Unstoppable (2010) - PG-13, 18+ YRS
Based on a true story of a runaway freight train and the veteran engineer and young conductor who attempt to stop it. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, and Rosario Dawson. Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and peril, and some language.Join us for all of the movi......More
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Thursday April 25 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
"No Strings Attached" Book Club, 18+ YRS
Join us to discuss the different books we're reading — recent reads, old favorites, or anything in-between. No required reading, just read what you love, then share with the group!
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Thursday April 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen.This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Sy......More
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Thursday April 25 3:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Día de peliculas, 8+ YRS
Join us the last Thursday of each month for a movie day in Spanish. Please note that the audio and closed captions for these films will only be provided in Spanish. Popcorn and light refreshments provided.
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Thursday April 25 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Haikus and You Poetry Slam, 8+ YRS
Learn how to craft your very own haiku, and then join the Medford Children's Department staff in doing dramatic readings of your brand new works.
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Thursday April 25 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Electric Circuits, 5+ YRS
Electricity is a form of energy and it's flow of charged particles are called a circuit. Electricity flows in a loop, carrying energy from a power supply to things like lights and motors and then back to the power supply. In this program we will learn about 2 simple cir......More
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Spark Space: Yarn Art, 10+
Use yarn to form a picturesque image on canvas!