Treasured Snuggle Bunnies, 5+ YRS
Make a calming lavender-scented stuffed bunny to snuggle, read to, and share your adventures.
Make a calming lavender-scented stuffed bunny to snuggle, read to, and share your adventures.
Join storyteller Will Hornyak on a journey of imagination featuring unforgettable characters, memorable plots and far-flung lands of myth and legend. From Oregon tall tales and Mexican fables to Native...
Play detective with real owl pellets. We'll provide latex gloves, tweezers, and magnifying glasses so you can find out what the owls have eaten. Learn about owls in the environment...
Yo ho ho, its a day of fun! Explore the treasures of land and sea through books and activities.
Drop in to share favorite memories from your life during this conversation program.
Make a calming lavender-scented stuffed bunny to snuggle, read to and share your adventures.
Kids in grades K-2 will learn how to be prepared and take action for emergencies like home fires or local hazards. Participants will receive a storybook to continue learning at...
Make a treasure box for your trinkets (while supplies last).
Learn about the differences between moths and butterflies as we interact with some of the BIGGEST and most spectacular preserved specimens on earth! This program highlights life cycles and importance...
Hear tales about one of our favorite fantastical creatures: the dragon! Then, create your own bedazzled dragon egg to take home and treasure forever.
Local author, Paul Fattig will speak on The Mouse that Soared: Life and Times of the Legendary Siskiyou Smokejumber Base.
Create a treasure map to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th). This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. Give your map the...
Decorate or carve a mini pumpkin. Light refreshments will be available too.
Participants will learn more about options for foraging in the local area.
In Amina's Voice by Hena Khan, there are many aspects to Amina that combine to make her who she is: family, friends, interests, beliefs, and community. Create a music-themed mobile...
Create a glittering piece of upcycled art décor during this relaxing crafternoon. Paint an old CD, then scratch in an intricate design when the paint is dry to reveal a...
The classic era of rock & roll music was a time of incredible creativity in the arts and in artful ways of living. It was a tumultuous time, too, when...
Engage and have fun learning the basics of ukulele playing: chords, simple songs, tuning and make some joyful noise with local music enthusiast Scott Carey. Bring your own ukulele or...
Turn your kitchen scraps into valuable garden compost. Learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin using red wiggler worms, learn about worm ecology, and tricks to speed...
Make your space more musical with this beginner-friendly macrame project. Pick up a kit with everything you will need to make a wind chime and join others in your community...
Come hear local musicians or other performers from the Applegate Valley. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Applegate Library and Friends of the Ruch Library.
West African drum rhythms are played for culturally significant events and purposes, and generally have an accompanying story. Hear stories and participate in making music with local storyteller and musician...
This spring, get outside with your family! Pick up a kit with supplies (while they last) for a variety of outdoor fun: Help our natural eco-system with some seed bomb...
To celebrate Spring,come make a seed bomb! Seed bombs are little mounds of seeds and soil used to help reseed natural plants to wild areas. In this program, learn more about native...
Join JCLS and the Rogue Valley Audubon Society to learn about birding in your own backyard. Novice and experienced birders alike are invited to learn about simple identification practices and...
Shop for new and gently used items including books, CDs & movies. All proceeds benefit the Applegate Library.
What does a business librarian do?” Roslyn Donald, JCLS Business Librarian, can answer that question and more. Are you thinking about starting a business or nonprofit? Need some help looking...
Summer is hot. Cool down with some ice cream! This recipe, inspired by Kingdom Hearts, will make you a bunch of seal salt ice cream popsicles! All non-perishable items and...
Local knitter, Beate Foit, will be on hand to guide your projects during this drop-in knitting time. Beate Foit loves knitting and has taught knitting and design in adult education...
Learn about the basics of types of rocks and minerals, including fossils, and have an in-depth discussion about how we use minerals in everyday life. The creation of fossils and...
Level up your knowledge of the animal world! Learn more about animals an animal rehabilitation with Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center. In this program you'll listen to a read...
We will be learning about 15 well known animals from Africa and Asia: Elephant, Lion, Tiger, Zebra, Giraffe, etc. ... the best part is the petting! Furs, pelts, horns, skulls...
Local Applegate resident and ceramicist, Allie Parkin of Squirrel Medicine Pottery, will teach pinch techniques plus some fun texturing using natural objects. We will stroll outside the library to find...
Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance (SOLADA) is connecting compassionate, dedicated, service-oriented individuals who are promoting positive death literacy in word and action. We are co-creating a community around conscious living...
Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance (SOLADA) is connecting compassionate, dedicated, service-oriented individuals who are promoting positive death literacy in word and action. We are co-creating a community around conscious living...
Love piano music? We will have that! Love guitar, ukulele and cello? We will have that too! Browse the library, pick up your holds and listen to local musicians play...
Love piano music? We will have that! Love guitar, ukulele and cello? We will have that too! Browse the library, pick up your holds and listen to local musicians play...
Travel across the Oregon Trail, collect supplies, and avoid calamity in this live action version of the famous computer game. Kids will travel through checkpoints by participating in a series...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Come to the Applegate Library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy some fun games and treats.
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
It's all about these flying mammals and their important role in the eco-system. The program features 8 different species of preserved bat specimens as well as a bat skeleton and bat echolocation sounds....
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Discover the beautiful world of natural colors right outside your door. We'll explore how to make watercolor from garden grown and foraged plants such as coreopsis, onions, beets, and oak gall....
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Meet with a Digital Services Specialist, by appointment or drop in. Have a technology question? The Digital Services department is here to help. This includes, but is not limited to,...
Join our friends from PBS for a special screening of Free for All: The Public Library at YOUR local library! Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries...
The thought of a bee swarm can be scary - but in fact it's a very natural process! Learn more about this, and other fun bee related topics with the...
Insects need safe spaces to shelter and hide from predators. Kids can help them by taking action and building a bug hotel to put in their garden or outside area!
Readings by Paul Tipton of excerpts from his recently published book, STRANGE NEW COWBOYS, Vietnam Stories and Poems, interspersed with poems by members of The Applegate Poets on the prompt,...
Discover the beautiful world of natural colors right outside your door. We'll explore how to make watercolor from garden grown and foraged plants such as coreopsis, onions, beets, and oak gall....
What’s better than normal slime? Slime you can manipulate with a magnet! Spring into a cool re-action with this slightly messy but fun activity!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program! Win prizes, engage in a scavenger hunt, enjoy light refreshments, and get ready for summer!
This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world and make music together.
Making Earth Dumplings-also known as seed cookies, are an ancient Japanese practice. Making seed bombs is a wonderful way to bring nourishment to the soil, to flowers and adds JOY! Come...
Practica danzas folclóricas tradicionales y aprende sobre las diversas culturas de diferentes estados de México en un ambiente divertido y acogedor. No se requiere experiencia. Practice traditional folk dances, and...
This is the original portable zoo! Witness some of the largest preserved insects on Earth! Some are larger than your head! Special attention is paid to the world of insects,...
This is the original portable zoo! Witness some of the largest preserved insects on Earth! Some are larger than your head! Special attention is paid to the world of insects,...
In this hour-long program, Kristina will share philosophies and practicalities in creating a more wild and alive landscape for your home and community. What plants and practices can make our...
Our region is a biodiversity hotspot. In this program we'll dig into details about the region's unique nature, highlight some of our favorite spots on public lands, and talk about...
Singer, songwriter Cole Cullen (colecullen.com) will perform songs from his recently released CDs with a possible guest or two.
Love Scandinavian folk music? We will have that! Love keyboards, fiddles and cello? We will have that too! Browse the library, pick up your holds and listen to local musicians...
Learn about the rich history of piñatas and create your own using common crafting supplies. Fill them up with a mix of spicy and sweet candies, then break them open...
Beaver can build water security and habitat resiliency for your land. They can also be a nuisance. This class introduces beaver biology, what they do and why they do it....
Join in the fun of painting or carving your very own mini pumpkin. Come in costume for a special treat!
Get ready for Día de los muertos by painting your own sugar skull. Follow a traditional pattern or give it your own spin. This program will be presented in English and...
Visit the Applegate Library and choose your holiday craft. Several different craft stations--from painting ornaments, to making candy cane houses and holiday cards, to painted rocks and pinecone birdfeeders--there will...
Join us for gentle Hatha yoga for every body. This foundational practice benefits mind, body, and spirit. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT AND/OR BLANKET. No registration or experience required. Teri Auker Becker...
Bring your preschoolers (ages 3-5) to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun at the library. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books and reading and help young children...