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ParentsParent Resource Shelf
Magazine Available for Southern Oregon Parents and Families!Available free of charge throughout Southern Oregon at libraries, cafes, retail stores, medical offices, etc. Rogue Valley Parent Serving All Families in Jackson County and Southern Oregon, www.roguevalleyparent.com.
Find a variety of books and materials on parenting in this special collection. These materials are designated in the library catalog by Junior Parent Resources as part of the call number. Collections are located in the children's area of the Central Medford, Ashland, Central Point, Gold Hill and Rogue River Branch Libraries. Topics include:
Check out our practical parenting booklist online. Here you will find a sampling of items available to you with your Jackson County Library card.
City of Medford Medford Family Connection Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Wonderful Web Sites for Kids. PBS Parents ...a site that helps you raise a child who is ready to learn. http://www.pbs.org/parents/issuesadvice/ Articles and information on a variety of topics including reading & language, behavior & development, health & safety, work & family, and much more.
Customized library tours are available for Scout troops, after school groups and other clubs by contacting your local library .
Jackson County Libraries offer a variety of books and resources for homeschooling families. Link to the Homeschooling page http://www.jcls.org/jr_homeschooling.html for more information about homeschooling in Jackson County and for available resources or contact your local library.
Presentations are given to parent groups on topics such as "Why Read to Your Child?," "How to Share Books," "Selecting Books for Babies and Preschool Children," "Use of the Library as a Parent Resource," and "Brain Research." Examples of best books and handouts are available. Please contact Marian Barker at 541-774-6423 or e-mail: mbarker@jcls.org for information.
Outreach To Child Care Services Jackson County Library Services provides age-appropriate books and storytimes to young children in participating daycare sites throughout Jackson County. Services are also provided to Spanish-speaking daycare sites. The Outreach to Daycare program helps set the foundation for reading and a love of books in young children by making high quality picture books accessible to children in daycare. For more information about Outreach to Daycare and volunteer opportunities, please contact Judy Hale, Coordinator, at 541-774-6564 or by e-mail, jhale@jcls.org. |
