Ashland Library
Meet the Author: Lucretia Weems
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesJoin us for a talk from Lucretia Weems, author of "This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany, 1650-1850." These are the forgotten stories of a remarkable group of European women. They made tremendous contributions to the world of plants and plant exploration, overcoming the gender bias and marginalization of their time. Some traveled […]
Workshop: Testify to Electrify!
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesFollowing on September's successful Rally for Climate and Clean Air, the Rogue Climate Action Team is hosting a workshop in advance of the City of Ashland's public engagement sessions on an emissions standard for new homes in Ashland, to be held later in October. We'll be providing updates on the ordinance, help one another prepare […]
Books at Noon
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesJoin a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.
Big Ideas: The Future of Ashland’s Schools
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesJoin local experts for a discussion of the future of public schools in Ashland. What does it mean for our community that we have fewer kindergarteners than high school seniors? Where do charter and alternative schools fit in? Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District, has been a proud educator for more than […]
What’s Ahead for Ashland Public Schools?
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesPublic education is the bedrock of American democracy and essential for an informed citizenry. But what does it mean when Ashland now has fewer kindergartners than high schoolers – and where do charter/alternative schools fit in? “The Future of Ashland Schools” is a free public discussion planned for 4 to 5:30 Tuesday, Oct. 3, in […]
Windows in Time: The Tumultuous “Jackson County Rebellion:” One Historian’s Personal Perspective
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesDuring the early 1930s — the "worst hard times" of the early Great Depression — Jackson County experienced a political convulsion of political extremism. Two local demagogues relentlessly issued reckless (and untrue) charges and baseless accusations in their newspapers during the early Depression. Their campaign to wrest control of county government away from the local […]
Cozy Crafts & Parallel Play at the Ashland Library
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesDo you enjoy being around creative people but not so much the social aspects of a crafting group? Come down to the Gresham Room to work on your own latest creative endeavor, with no pressure to interact and be social. Don't have a project at this time? No problem! We will also have supplies and instructions available for […]
Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesTake some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Once a month, 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 Symphony.
What Makes a Cheese?
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesHave you ever wondered what makes a Cheddar different from a Swiss? (Hint: it’s not just the holes.) Many cheeses we’re familiar with in the grocery store start with the same basic ingredients, so what about the cheesemaking process results in such a wide range of flavors, textures, and smells? Jackson County Library Services invites […]
Books at Noon
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesJoin a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.
Big Ideas: The 21st Century Evolution of Criminal Justice in Oregon
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesJoin a local expert for a discussion of the criminal justice system and how it has changed in Oregon for the 21st Century. What do average citizens need to know and understand? Lorenzo Mejia is a retired judge for the Jackson County Circuit Court. Judge Mejia moved to Jackson County in 1988 to take a […]
Speak the Speech: Shakespeare Open Mic
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, United StatesCelebrate the 400th Anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio by speaking his words out loud! You are invited to read or recite a favorite Shakespearean sonnet, monologue, or soliloquy with a group of other Shakespeare lovers. Come with a reading prepared or pick up one of our suggestions for an impromptu recitation. Listeners […]
