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What books have made an impact on your life? Jackson County Library Services announces its Adult Summer Reading Program with the theme “Groundbreaking Reads.” Open to persons age 18 and older, the free adult program will run from June 10 until August 11.

Read or listen to four books and your name will be put into a drawing for a prize at your local branch. A grand prize of a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant of your choice will be drawn from all branch entries. The more you read the more chances you have to win. Participate in book discussions and special events. Programs vary from library to library, so check with your local branch for programs designed just for you.

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Birder Gwyneth Ragosine will share photos and maps that will inspire everyone to get out and see the local birds on Tuesday, June 18, from 2 – 3 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Gwyneth Ragosine is former president of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society. With a grant from the National Audubon Society, she has compiled a colorful brochure, Birding Hotspots of Jackson County which will be given to all who attend.

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Art historian Baila Miller will discuss the now famous Spirit of the 1913 Armory Show, the first large exhibition of modern art in the United States on Thursday, June 20, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

The Armory show became a milestone of unprecedented scope. For the first time, Americans saw avant-garde European art which included paintings and sculpture made in the style of Fauvism, Cubism, and Futurism. New Yorkers were more shocked than delighted! Little did they know that their attendance would make New York City the future capital of the art world and change the course of art history.

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Jackson County Library Services is proud to announce “Peter Britt to Eugene Bennett: The Remarkable Similarities of Artists 100 Years Apart” as the next topic in the 2013 “Windows in Time” history series offered in partnership with the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Lectures are at noon on Wednesday, July 3, at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and Wednesday, July 10, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Pat Harper, Library Manager for the Southern Oregon Historical Society, maintains the Peter Britt collection and is currently cataloging the Eugene Bennett collection, given to the Society after Bennett’s death in 2010. This talk will be illustrated with photos taken by Peter Britt and Eugene Bennett, and images of paintings by both artists. Ms. Harper will also discuss Britt and Bennett’s varied talents and their contributions to life in Jacksonville.

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Enjoy a monthly workshop for teen to adult scrapbooking enthusiasts on the first Monday of each month, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street. Bring your mementos and learn how to "smash" your special treasures together into a scrapbook journal. Contact the library for a supply list. The library will supply lots of table space.

July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2

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The public is invited to an exhibit of artwork by artist Elizabeth-Laws-Bestul, featuring oils and pastels of the Rogue Valley and her children, June 3 through July 31, during library open hours, at the Rogue River Branch Library, 412 East Main Street.

Ms. Laws-Bestul grew up in Rogue River during the 40s and 50s and spent her time swimming and fishing the rivers and streams of the Rogue Valley. She grew to love and appreciate the beauty found outdoors and all around. Her first art teacher, Ada Andrews, gave lessons at the Gold Hill library. Later, she joined “Women Artist of the Cascade Mountains,” founded by Medora Nankervis and continued to paint with the group for many years. Ms. Laws-Bestul belongs to the Josephine County Artist Association.

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Bobbi Murphy, a local artist who lives along the Upper Rogue River near the Table Rocks, has an exciting exhibit of her abstract and representational photography in the Eagle Point Branch Library, 239 West Main Street. The exhibit can be seen during library hours through the month of July.

Included in the exhibit are ten landscape images that she has taken on her travels through Southern Oregon, Alaska, and the Palouse region of Washington as well as portraits of Native Americans.

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People of all ages are invited to drop in, learn domino games, and play on Thursdays from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st Street.

Come play Jamaican, Mexican Train, Cuban, and French Dominos. Don't know how to play? Learn for free! The Friends of the Phoenix Library are proud to sponsor this program.

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The BrushStrokers Art Group presents "A New View of Spring" now through May at the Rogue River Branch Library, 412 East Main Street.

The BrushStrokers are members of the Josephine County Artists Association, a non-profit group of artists interested in fostering and promoting art in the community. JCAA supports art scholarships at the Grants Pass Museum of Art, donates art supplies to local veterans groups, and offers instructional art programs and workshops for association and community members.

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Children are invited to “Dig Into Reading” and join the 2013 Jackson County Library Summer Reading Program. Learn all about live worms, make art using natural earth paint, join Ms. Annie’s puppets as they discover archeology, and enjoy a variety of programs, activities, and storytimes at libraries throughout the county.

Registration for the program is free and begins as soon as school is out in June. Children (ages 2-12) are invited to sign up at their local branch library. All children who read or listen to ten books will receive a special bookmark, a reading certificate, a coupon for a free kid’s meal from HomeTown Buffet, and a pass to the Kid Time! Discovery Experience center. Kids who complete the program will also be eligible to enter local branch library drawings for additional prizes.

Parents of infants and toddlers 0-24 months can read to their children and receive a gift book, a signed certificate, and a bookmark.

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Learn all about live worms – what they are and what they do for our planet. This program includes information on building and maintaining compost bins at home. Enjoy this free program at one of these library locations.

Wednesday, June 12, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Gold Hill Branch, 202 Dardanelles Street
Thursday, June 13, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Butte Falls Branch, 626 Fir Avenue
Friday, June 21, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Eagle Point Branch, 239 West Main Street
Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Phoenix Branch, 510 West 1st
Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Prospect Branch, 150 Mill Creek Drive
Thursday, June 27, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rogue River Branch, 412 East Main Street
Monday, July 1, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., White City Branch, 3143 Avenue C
Saturday, July 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Talent Branch, 101 Home Street
Tuesday, July 9, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Ashland Branch, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard
Thursday, July 11, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Jacksonville Branch, 340 West “C” Street
Monday, July 15, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Central Point Branch, 116 South Third Street
Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Applegate Branch, 18485 North Applegate Road
Wednesday, July 24, 1:00 -2:00 p.m., Shady Cove Branch, 22477 Highway 62
Thursday, July 25, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Ruch Branch, 7919 Highway 238
Wednesday, August 7, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Medford Branch, 205 South Central Avenue

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Instructor Laura Rich bridges cultural gaps by sharing musical traditions from other cultures using drums from West Africa. Children learn to play traditional drum rhythms. Join in a free drumming workshop at one of these library locations. Ms. Rich will also share West African folktales.

Tuesday, June 11, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m., Shady Cove Branch

Tuesday, June 25, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. (ages 3-5) and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ages 6-12) Ashland Branch

Saturday, July 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Talent Branch

Tuesday, July 23, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Rogue River Branch

Wednesday, July 24, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (ages 5-10), Eagle Point Branch

Thursday, July 25, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. (ages 3-5), and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (ages 6 and up), Jacksonville Branch

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Ms. Annie of “Gracious Me” fame will delight her audience with new adventures into the world of archeology with her trusty puppet team to assist her. She will dig into all sorts of antics and dish out dirt loads of laughter as she “digs into reading” at these library locations.

Thursday, June 27, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Talent Branch, 101 Home Street

Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Phoenix Branch, 510 West 1st

Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Rogue River Branch, 412 East Main Street

Wednesday, August 7, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Gold Hill Branch, 202 Dardanelles Street Street

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Do you dig chocolate, cookies, raisins and cereal? Have you ever made lasagna with them? Here’s your chance to get cooking with chocolate and other goodies at Kids Culinary Creations on Monday, June 24, at the Central Point Branch Library, 116 South Third Street.

Sign up for one of the free hands-on demonstrations at 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 – 2:30 p.m., taught by members of the Central Point Friends of the Library. Children ages 5 – 12 with an accompanying adult will learn how to create chocolate gardens, candy pizzas, and other yummy snacks. Reserve a spot by Wednesday, June 19, by calling the Central Point Branch Library at 541-664-3228.

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Preschool children and their families are invited to enjoy Preschool Storytimes on Mondays from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12 noon, and Wednesday mornings from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., and Toddler Storytimes (ages two years and up) on Wednesdays from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library Children’s Department, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Storytime Themes:
May 28 and May 29: "Baa, Baa Books"
Week of June 3: "Mice"
Week of June 10: "Dig into Reading Critters"
Week of June 17: "Stories around the Campfire"
Week of June 24: "Time to Get Dressed"

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Make nature-inspired art with natural paints and your own smooth rock brought from home. Instructor Leah Mebane explains that natural earth pigments were the earliest recorded materials used by our ancestors to make all natural paint, and their use pre-dates recorded history. Make your own history and art at the following library locations.

Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Shady Cove Branch, 22477 Highway 62
Wednesday, June 19, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Medford Branch, 205 South Central Avenue
Saturday, June 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Ruch Branch, 7919 Highway 238
Tuesday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Butte Falls Branch, 626 Fir Avenue
Wednesday, July 10, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Gold Hill Branch, 202 Dardanelles Street.

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This magical three-day event will take place July 13 – 15 at the Britt Gardens in Jacksonville and is a guaranteed amazing day out for the entire family. The theme, “Dig Deep-Adventures Await!” was inspired by the Jackson County Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Dig into Reading.”

Children and adults can look forward to over 30 booths of hands-on arts and crafts and daily feeding of the beloved litter-eating dragons, Rosabelle and Pebbles. Older children will enjoy crafts such as candle making, pottery, and wood working while younger children will have a chance to make their own puppets, sand and easel art, and have their faces painted. The whole family can look forward to child-focused stage performances, yummy food from the Dragon Deli, and activities like storytelling on the hill. Enjoy stories read by local celebrities, including a few well known news anchors!

The festival runs for a total of 3 sessions over a three-day period:
Saturday, July 13, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Admission for all the adventure you can handle is $3 per day per person. The Storytelling Guild’s goal has always been to offer a wonderful day of entertainment and education while keeping the cost to families as low as possible.

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Storytime is one of the best ways to prepare your child for school. Family Storytime is for preschool children, siblings, and parents on Monday evenings from 5:30 – 6:00 pm. Preschool Storytime is for preschoolers with a parent or caregiver on Wednesday mornings from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Both are presented at the Medford Branch Library Children’s Department, 205 South Central Avenue.

Family Storytime Themes:
June 3: Froggies
June 10: Marvelous Mud
June 17: The Library
June 24: Dinosaurs (simple craft included)

Preschool Storytime Themes:
May 29: It’s Magic!
June 5: Things with Wings
June 12: Tracks and Trains
June 19: Henhouse Hullaballoo
June 26: Seashore

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The following Jackson County Branch Libraries have ongoing story and activity times just for Babies, Wobblers, and Toddlers groups, beginning the week of September 24.

Ashland:
Babies, Tuesdays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Wobblers, Tuesdays, 10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Central Point: Babies and Wobblers, Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Eagle Point: Babies and Wobblers, Fridays 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Medford:
Babies, Mondays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Babies, Tuesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Wobblers, Wednesdays, 10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Wobblers, Wednesdays, 10:50 – 11:10 a.m.

Rogue River: Babies and Wobblers, Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

White City: Babies and Wobblers, Mondays, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Babies groups are a gentle story and rhyme time especially for prewalking babies, ages 0-12 months. Parents, caregivers, and siblings are welcome, too. Wobblers groups are designed for 12-24 month-old babies who are up and running. This program includes a lively storytime, rhymes, and simple music and games. The Toddlers group is for children who enjoy sitting on laps for stories but are not quite ready for preschool storytime.

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Area teens (ages 12-18) are invited to look “Beneath the Surface” this year and join Jackson County Library Services’ Teen Summer Reading Program. Make a necklace or wristband using repurposed T-shirt loops, create a mask that reflects your “inner self” or join your friends for Wii gaming. The library offers free movies, art activities, and gaming days all summer long.

Teens who write a review of a book, graphic novel, audio or eBook, or library program can earn the chance to win one of 15 Kindle eReaders and other prizes. Selected reviews will be posted on the Teen section of the library Website, www.jcls.org.

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Come and join in activities just for teens on Saturdays from 1 – 3 p.m. during May. All activities are held in the Medford Teen Library of the MedfAshland Teen Library's Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 10 with lots of great activities. Join in the fun at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Here’s just a sampling of the fun to come:
Monday, June 10, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: CD Scratch Art. Decorate with cool designs on CDs.

Saturday, June 15, 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m.: Teen Gaming Day. Play video and board games.

Monday, June 24, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: “Zenstones.” Drawing zentangle designs on river rocks.

Monday, July 8, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: T-Shirt Wearable Art. Teen boys and girls can make a necklace or a wristband using repurposed t-shirt loops, trinkets, beads, buttons, and yarns.

Saturday, July 20, 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m.: Teen Gaming Day. Play video and board games.

Monday, July 22, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Popsicle Stick Wristbands. Create painted designs, collage, or wrapped hemp to decorate your wrist.

Monday, August 5, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: T-shirt Beach Bags. Recycled fashion for summer fun.

Monday, August 12, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Succulent Terrariums. Plant your own mini-garden.

Saturday, August 17, 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m.: Teen Gaming Day. Play video and board games.

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Medford Teen Library's Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 10 with lots of great activities. Join in the fun at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue.

Monday, June 10, 2 – 4 p.m.: Movie. A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason. (2003, PG) Tuesday and

Wednesday, June 11 and 12, 2 – 4 p.m.: Watercolor Mural. Do you dig Summer Dreams? Paint your summer dream and include it on our wall mosaic.

Saturday, June 15, 1 – 3 p.m.: Chess Club and Board Games.

Monday, June 17, 2 – 5 p.m.: Movie. A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an "unexpected journey" with a spirited group of Dwarves. (2012, PG-13)

Tuesday, June 18, 2 – 4 p.m.: Duct Tapepalooza. Create all kinds of colorful stuff with Duct Tape!

Monday, June 24, 2 – 4 p.m.: Movie. A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge. (2002, PG-13)

Tuesday, June 25, 2 – 4 p.m.: T-Shirt Wearable Art. Teen boys and girls can make a necklace or a wristband using repurposed t-shirt loops, trinkets, beads, buttons, and yarns.

Monday, July 1, 2 – 4 p.m.: Filmed in Astoria, a group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. (1985, PG)

Tuesday, July 2, 2 – 4 p.m.: CD Scratch Art. Decorate with cool designs on CDs.

Wednesday, July 3, 2 – 4 p.m.: Wii Fun and Games.

Monday, July 8, 2 – 4 p.m.: Movie. Ethan meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. (2013, PG-13)

Tuesday, July 9, 2 – 4 p.m.: Mask Making (part 1). Create a mask from a cast of your face that “unearths your inner you.”

Wednesday, July 10, 2 – 4 p.m.: Wii Fun and Games.

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Teen boys and girls (ages 10 and up) can make a necklace or a wristband using repurposed t-shirt loops, trinkets, beads, buttons, and yarns. This program will include a book talk with titles of interest to teens. Join the fun at the following libraries.

Monday, June 17, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Central Point Branch, 116 South Third Street
Thursday, June 20, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Rogue River Branch, 412 East Main Street
Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Medford Branch, 205 South Central Avenue
Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Gold Hill Branch, 202 Dardanelles Street
Friday, June 28, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Eagle Point Branch, 239 West Main Street
Monday, July 8, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Ashland Branch, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard
Tuesday, July 9, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Shady Cove Branch, 22477 Highway 62
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Jacksonville Branch, 340 West “C” Street
Friday, July 19, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (drop in), Prospect Branch, 150 Mill Creek Drive
Saturday, July 20, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Ruch Branch, 7919 Highway 238
Monday, July 22, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Phoenix Branch, 510 West 1st
Thursday, July 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Talent Branch, 101 Home Street
Monday, July 29, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., White City Branch, 3143 Avenue C Street

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Come play one of the oldest games on earth. The Chess Club will meet on the third Saturday of each month from 1-3 p.m. in the Medford Branch Teen Library, 205 South Central Avenue. All ages are welcome to drop in and test their skills.

All levels of players are welcome. Family board games are also available to play in the Teen Library.

Third Saturday Chess Club schedule from 1-3 p.m. for 2013:

June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21

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The Mystery Readers Roundtable will meet on the third Tuesday of the month, June 18, from 2 – 3 p.m., in the Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st Street.

Talk about selected topics with other mystery lovers. June is the time for mysteries on the lighter side. How about a bit of suspense mixed with a bit of romance?

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The Mystery Readers Roundtable will meet on the third Tuesday of the month, June 18, from 2 – 3 p.m., in the Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st Street.

Talk about selected topics with other mystery lovers. June is the time for mysteries on the lighter side. How about a bit of suspense mixed with a bit of romance?

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The Siskiyou Sleuths Book Group will discuss Trackers by Deon Meyer on Wednesday, June 26, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

In Trackers, internationally acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer expertly weaves together the main character Lemmer’s story with a missing person investigation and the machinations of a top intelligence agency. Wielding a phenomenal cast of characters, Meyer delves deep into the people, the breathtaking landscapes, and the politics and problems of this fascinating country. A best-seller in South Africa, Trackers is an insightful novel that will take your breath away.

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The Central Point Friends of the Library book discussion group “Bookworms” meets each month from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Central Point Library, 116 South Third Street.

Upcoming Book Topics:

July 1: Any fiction or non-fiction book under the topic of “myths and legends,” including such topics as Aesop’s Fables, Uncle Remus, King Arthur’s Court, Robin Hood, and Evolution of the Dragon.

August 5: Any fiction or non-fiction book under the topic of “pulp fiction,” (adventure, westerns, crime, science fiction), including such titles as Tarzan or Sherlock Holmes, or such authors as Upton Sinclair, Jack London, and H. G. Wells.

September 9: Any fiction or non-fiction book written by Mark Twain, including such favorites as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.

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The Monday Movies series continues on Mondays from 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st Street. All ages are welcome.

June 10: To keep lonely zookeeper Griffin Keyes from leaving, the zoo animals break their time-honored code of silence and teach him the rules of courtship, animal style. (2001, PG)

June 17: When a gang of organized criminals place the mall under siege and take hostages, mall cop Paul Blart remains inside and tries to thwart the group to hilarious result in this comedy. (2009, PG)

June 24: Zapped by their dad’s electronic magnetic shrinking invention, the children suddenly find themselves at eye-level with the ants. Swept up and put out with the trash, the tiny troupe must begin a thrill-filled adventure of "size"-mic proportions. (1989, PG)

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James Bond returns to the screen in this free film showing on Wednesday, June 26, from 2:00 – 4:25 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. This movie is considered by many to be one of the best Bond films made. Rated PG-13.

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Friends of the Gold Hill Library present their summer list of Afternoon Movies at the Library at the Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street. Movie times are 3 – 5 p.m. and are shown on the second and fourth Friday of the month.

June 14: A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero. (2008, Rated PG)

June 28: A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason. (2003, Rated PG)

July 12: A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. (2012, Rated PG-13)

July 26: On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew, and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. (2008, Rated PG)

August 9: The neighboring gardens of Montague and Capulet are at war, but the gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, are in love. (2011, Rated G)

August 23: The March sisters live and grow in post-Civil War America. (1994, Rated PG)

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For decades Ray Harryhausen crafted the mythic monsters and creatures that fueled our Saturday afternoons at the movies. He created puppets and then brought them to life using stopmotion animation. He is universally regarded as the master of his craft. In remembrance of Mr. Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013), 12 of his fantastic films will be shown this summer at the Central Point Library, 116 South Third Street, on Wednesdays in June, July, and August from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. No movie will be shown on August 7.

June 5: A giant gorilla is captured in Africa and then wreaks havoc in Hollywood. (1949, Not Rated)
June 12: The Golden Gate Bridge and all of San Francisco are menaced by a gigantic octopus. (1955, Not Rated)
June 19: A ship from Venus crashes in the ocean near Sicily releasing the Ymir. (1957, Not Rated)
June 26: Sinbad encounters a giant cyclops, a dragon, a cobra woman, and other wonders. (1958, Rated G)
July 3: Escaped Civil War POWs land on an island inhabited by huge animals and Captain Nemo. (1961, Not Rated)
July 10: A Greek hero searches for the golden fleece and duels with skeletons. (1963, Rated G)
July 17: H.G. Wells’ story of a journey to the Moon and the creatures encountered there. (1964, Not Rated)
July 24: Raquel Welch is pursued by cavemen and dinosaurs in this prehistoric adventure. (1966, Not Rated)
July 31: Cowboys vs. dinosaurs! (1969, Rated G)
August 7: Sorry, no movie today.
August 14: Sinbad battles an evil wizard, Kali, a centaur, and a griffin. (1973, Rated G)
August 21: Sinbad sets out on a dangerous quest to help a Caliph who has been turned into a Baboon. (1977, Rated G)
August 28: Perseus defeats Medusa and the fierce Kraken. (played by Laurence Olivier). (1981, Rated PG)

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Do you ever wonder why you have a response to someone or something that makes no sense to your analytical mind? The answer may be discovered in your creative right brain. Author Roxanne Rae will discuss her new book Sandtray: Playing to Heal, Recover, and Grow on Monday, June 17, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard.

Prior to acquiring language, we “think” and make meanings based on our sensory experiences, using “Picture Thinking.” As we gain language this image thinking recedes, yet remains at the core of our being. Sandtray is a versatile and multisensory method using sand, water, and miniatures to form a three-dimensional “world” in a tray of sand. A person can uncover and access the implicit or image-thinking portion of his or her mind that lies out of the reach of everyday consciousness. Used both in psychotherapy and for personal growth, Sandtray provides a means to access our deeply held beliefs and/or resources.

Ms. Rae will be presenting the principles used in the Sandtray process and case studies of adults and children. This book was written for mental health students and professionals. Its story-driven format has also been useful to foster and adoptive parents, teachers, and others interested in discovering their own implicit thinking processes.

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“If you want to get away from it all, don’t take it all with you!” says Anne McAlpin, nationally known travel author, the featured speaker at the next Guild Lecture to be held on Wednesday, June 19, from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., in the Large Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue.

It’s all about traveling light these days. Anne McAlpin is a travel expert and author of Pack It Up: Travel Smart, Pack Light!, copies of which are available at the library. Based on her recent trip to Turkey and Greece, Ms. McAlpin will demonstrate how to pack the perfect carry-on bag under 18 pounds for a two-week trip! She makes packing fun by demonstrating an invaluable set of travel tips for any type of adventure.

Ms. McAlpin has been a featured guest on Oprah, CNN, and The Today Show. She has packed more than 25,000 times, traveled to over 73 countries, and cruised through the Panama Canal 98 times.

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Find out how your eReader or audio device works with library software and how to use it to access thousands of books anytime. Demonstrations will show how to use the library to get the most out of your device. These free workshops require a basic working knowledge of your eReader. There will be an introductory session to give an overview of Library2Go, as well as time for questions and one-on-one assistance during Need2Know: Digital Book Downloads presentations at the following libraries in June:

Monday, June 10
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Gold Hill Branch Library

Thursday, June 13
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Ashland Branch Library

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Have you downloaded the new Windows 8? You may ask yourself “What is the Charms Bar?” or “Where is my Start Button?” Find out the answers to these questions and more helpful hints during the newest Need2Know presentation “Intro to Windows 8” on Saturday, June 29, from 2 – 3 p.m., in the Adams Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue.

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Sign up now for free Adult Basic Computer Demonstrations offered in June at Jackson County branch libraries. All hands-on demonstrations are bilingual (English and Spanish). Seating is limited. Reservations are encouraged. Please call your local library branch to reserve a spot in any or all sessions. The start dates of each four-week session are:

Jacksonville (541-899-1665):
June 3 (1-3 p.m.)

Medford (541-774-8679):
June 3 (5-7 p.m.)
June 4 (2-4 p.m.)
June 5 (10 a.m.-12 noon)
June 5 (2-4 p.m.)

Phoenix (541-535-7090):
June 4 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Central Point (541-664-3228):
June 6 (4-6 p.m.)

Prospect (541-560-3668):
June 7 (2-4 p.m.)

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The Jackson County Friends of the Libraries groups hold gently-used book sales to help support library programs and activities. Find some great bargains and help your community’s library at the same time.

Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Ashland Branch
Friday, May 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Gold Hill Branch
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Gold Hill Branch
Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Eagle Point Branch
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25 – 26, 1 – 6 p.m.: Shady Cove Branch
Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Ashland Branch
Friday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Shady Cove Branch
Friday, June 28, 12 noon – 4 p.m.: Rogue River Branch
Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Rogue River Branch
Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Butte Falls Ernest Smith Memorial Park

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All branches libraries of Jackson County Library Services will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2013 for Independence Day.

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On Monday, March 11, the Library2Go Web site www.jcls.org, will convert to a new, easier downloadable eBook platform.

Some of the new features include:

· One-Step Checkout™. Once you’ve logged in with your library card number, it takes just one click to borrow a title.

· OverDrive Read™ enables instant access to eBooks, online or offline, with no software or downloading required. If the title is available to borrow, you can download the title or you can choose to start reading right away in your Web browser.

· A new responsive design optimizes the Web site for mobile and desktop use.

Workshops are available on an ongoing basis. See www.jcls.org for schedules. We look forward to providing our community with this fast and easy new downloadable eBook experience. If you have any questions, be sure to contact Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679.

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Jackson County Library Services has received a $27,944 grant to improve public library services to children. The Ready to Read Grant funds early literacy programming, such as Babies in the Library, and enhanced Summer Reading programs throughout Jackson County libraries.

The Ready to Read Grant was established by the State Legislature in 1993 to assist local libraries in helping to achieve the Oregon Benchmarks for childhood learning and development. This annual grant, funded by the General Fund of the State of Oregon, is administered by the State Library. Oregon libraries may use these funds for the statewide summer reading program for children ages 0-14 and early literacy services for children ages 0-6.

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Did you know that 75 percent of the electricity used in the average home to power home electronics and appliances is consumed while the products are turned off? Find out how much electricity your electronic devices use—whether on or off.

On your next visit to your local library branch, check out a Kill A Watt™ monitor. These monitors measure how much electricity your electric appliances and devices (such as microwaves, computers, TVs, phone chargers, and game consoles) are consuming when plugged in. Kill A Watt monitors can also be used to measure “phantom” energy loads: the amount of energy an electronic device will draw, even when in standby mode. One Jackson County Library Services patron commented, “We also got the electricity monitor thing, had a fridge that was sucking up power, got a new one. Thanks.”

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The Jackson County Commissioners received a check for $122,992 from US Bank on October 17, 2012 representing the annual interest paid on a bequest of $2.5 million left to Jackson County Library Services by Kenneth A. and Lucille D. Hulburt. These former educators from the Rogue Valley funded the bequest to provide for programming and collection enhancements to benefit mature readers and youth ages six to sixteen.

With the annual funds from the trust, Jackson County Library Services has been able to provide programs such as free Adult Basic Computer courses to nearly 5,500 adults and patron technical support services, including hands-on demonstrations and training in e-media, to hundreds of residents. Added this last year were workshops on cloud computing and free downloadable music through the new Freegal service. Funds have also been used to enhance the Library2Go downloadable service by adding copies of eBooks and audio books for Jackson County patrons, alleviating hold times for popular titles.

For six to sixteen year-olds, the popular library Booktalking program at middle schools around the county has introduced great books to more than 3,500 teens. Funds are also used for Summer Reading programming.

This year Hulburt bequest funds were instrumental in the ability to offer the first ever JCLS Family Literacy Day held at the Medford Library on June 9, 2012. Over 200 people visited the “Literacy Resource Room” where they learned about literacy organizations and opportunities.

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Jackson County Library Services is pleased to announce that it has joined Library Ideas™/Freegal™ Music Service, a network of Public Library websites that offer access to over 3 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Freegal Music Service will allow Jackson County Library Services to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to over 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries.

Jackson County residents with a library card can download up to three Music tracks in the MP3 format each week. Freegal Music Service is also available via mobile apps for Jackson County Library cardholders. The Freegal Music free apps are available in the Apple® App Store and Google Play®.

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume Deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go. This easy step-by-step program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters. WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process. Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success.

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Whether you are in the doctor’s office, at your kitchen table, or under the hood of your car, Jackson County Library Services is excited to announce a way to bring the library to you.

Download the free Gale AccessMyLibrary mobile application for the iPhone or Android by searching “AccessMyLibrary.” Research is simple, allowing access to Jackson County Library Services' Online Resources from Gale wherever you are. AccessMyLibrary finds your global position and locates libraries within a ten-mile radius.