Friends of Hannon Library Speakers Series

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

On November 14, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm, “Libraries Preserving History” will be a panel presentation on the ways in which archives help to preserve history and support scholarship. This event is in the Meese Room (305) at Hannon Library. From the most monumental events to the details of everyday life, archives preserve and organize history and […]

Friends of the Hannon Library present: Challenges For Today’s Libraries

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

The Friends of the Hannon library will host a panel discussion entitled "Challenges for Today's Libraries" from 5:30 to  6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, room 206. The discussion will address current issues affecting librarians and library patrons alike, in both public and academic libraries. Nationally and locally, libraries face […]

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Friends of Hannon Library Speakers Series

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

On October 3, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm, the Friends of Hannon Library will host a panel discussion on “Challenges for Today’s Libraries.” The discussion will address current issues affecting librarians and library patrons alike, in both public and academic libraries. Nationally and locally, libraries face daunting issues. A host of challenges – rising costs, funding cuts, […]

Friends of Hannon Library 50th anniversary celebration

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

SOU's Hannon Library has served the University and the community for nearly a century. The Friends of Hannon Library, established in 1974 by a group of SOU librarians, faculty members, and interested citizens, has worked since then to enrich the library’s collections and support library activities. On May 9, all are invited to celebrate the […]

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Author Jan Wright event at Ashland library

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Author and Southern Oregon Historical Society archivist Jan Wright will give a talk on Oregon historical figure John Beeson at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The presentation will focus on Beeson's advocacy for indigenous people, which politically disqualified him for residency in Territorial Oregon. Wright's […]

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Oregon Outcast: John Beeson’s Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1859

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Author and Southern Oregon Historical Society archivist Jan Wright will discuss the research behind her book, "Oregon Outcast: John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1859" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305.

Free

Why The Rogue Valley Is A Treasure In the Climate Changing Wine World

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Winegrower John Pratt will speak about the Rogue Valley as a treasured location for top-shelf location for quality grapes and wine at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The event is free and open to anyone. It is presented by Friends of the Hannon Library. Pratt's […]

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Why The Rogue Valley Is A Treasure in the Climate Changing Wine World

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Celestina Vineyard owner and Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association president John Pratt will give a talk on why the Rogue Valley is a treasure in the climate-changing wine world at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305.

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CANCELLED: Annual William Stafford Celebration

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

The Friends of Hannon Library will host the 29th William Stafford Poetry Celebration at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, Meese Room from  7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Poet Joan Peterson will be the special guest poet. Featured poets will be Barret O’Brien, Steve Dieffenbacher, Alma Rosa Alvarez, and Dave Moodie. In-person audience members […]

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Thomas A. Dodson to read from “No Use Pretending”

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Writer and librarian Thomas A. Dodson will read from his short story collection, "No Use Pretending," at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305. Dodson's work has appeared in The Missouri Review, Gulf Coast, The Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere, and "No Use Pretending" was selected […]

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Jeffrey LaLande talks about “The Jackson County Rebellion”

Hannon Library 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, United States

Local historian and archeologist Jeff Lalande will discuss his new book, "The Jackson County Rebellion" — a chronicle of a historic populist uprising during the Great Depression — at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, according to a news release. The talk, hosted by Friends of […]

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