Applegater Winter 2014
15
— Williams Branch Library —
— Applegate Library —
Here’s the library news, straight from
the new branch manager, Lisa Martin.
First I want to let everybody
know how fortunate I feel to be the next
branch manager of the Applegate Library,
and I say “next” because there is nothing
new about me. I have some big shoes to
fill after Phyllis Zerr left her mark, but I
have learned so much from her, and now
I can enjoy her as my friend and not the
boss. Thank you, Phyllis, for all your time
and commitment serving this community.
A few changes
• Story time is now on Saturdays at 10 am. 
• Michelle LaFave started a  Saturday
morning craft class that is right after Story
Time.
• Over the last couple of weeks there has
been a bug hunt, which the children have
really enjoyed.
• For the next couple of weeks there will
be a scavenger hunt. This is a really fun way
to help your child get acquainted with the
library.
• Great news! Our library is adding four
hours on Wednesday mornings from 10 am
to 2 pm starting in January 2015. I am so
excited about this new adventure and to
know that you will all be a part of it.
Saturday morning
craft schedule
December 6: Snowflakes. Come help us
fill our bulletin board with snowflakes and
take some home with you!
December 13: Christmas tree craft
December 20: Solstice stars
December 27: Winter collages
January 3: Snow bunnies paper craft
January 10: Good health potpourri. Make
your very own blend of potpourri using an
array of herbs and spices.
January 17: Patchwork
January 24: Watercolor painting
January 31: Recycled pop-can helicopters—
great fun!   
O u r l i b r a r y c o m m u n i t y i s
expanding! Come enjoy the fun!
Lisa Martin
Applegate Branch Library Manager
541-846-7346
— Ruch Library —
Ruch Library is happy to add a Babies
and Wobblers Story Time on Thursdays at
4 pm for children from birth to 36 months.
This is specifically designed to help very
young children develop language skills
and learn to love books and reading. Each
session focuses on a different skill such as
rhyming, repetition, reading, and talking.
Older siblings are welcome. All children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Regular Preschool Story Time is on
Tuesdays at 11:30 am, usually followed by
a craft. We hope you and your little ones
can attend.
As usual, we will be offering
LEGO Fun on the first Saturday
of each month from 12 to 4 pm for
children over four years old. Come and
join us for this fun family activity. You are
never too old for LEGOS!
Be sure and stop by Ruch Library for
some great holiday ideas. We have books
and magazines with craft, gift, decorating,
holiday food, and party ideas—all certain
to get your creative juices flowing.
In January we will be adding
two more hours, enabling us to be open
for 18 hours a week! Hooray! Thanks so
very much to the Friends of Ruch Library
for funding our Saturday hours for the last
six years, and thanks to all the community
members who gave so generously to make
this happen.
We will continue to host free
computer classes if there is interest in the
Applegate. Please contact Ruch Library if
you are interested in signing up for future
classes. The schedule and curriculums are
available at the library.
See you at the library!
Thalia Truesdell
Ruch Library Branch Manager
541-899-7438
ttruesdell@jcls.org
You’ll find Williams Branch Library a cozy place for books and more this winter.
Community programs
• Preschool and Toddler Story Time every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Introduce your child to
the library with fun stories and crafts.
• Chess Group every Monday at 3:45 pm. Open to all ages and skill levels.
• Preschool art class (ages 3 to 5 with a parent). Wednesday, December 10, from 11 am
to 12 pm. Walk-ins welcome.
• Free art class for youth (ages 6 to 12) by Crystal Pyren of Luna Blue Farm. Friday,
December 12, from 2:15 to 3:45 pm. Pre-register at the desk or call 541-846-7020.
Technology connections
• We have two new computer workstations, generously provided by Four Way
Community Foundation.
• Josephine Community Libraries continues to provide Williams residents access to
technology services, including a Wi-Fi hotspot, computer workstations, print and copy,
and research databases.
Private fund-raising efforts
Library services will continue, as will private fund-raising efforts, in the aftermath
of voters rejecting Measure 17-62 to form the Josephine Community Library District.
“Naturally, we are very disappointed in the outcome of the election, as are the
15,000-plus yes voters throughout the county,” said Josephine Community Libraries
(JCL) Executive Director Kate Lasky. “We know firsthand the difference libraries make
to people, families, and communities. However, we remain committed to providing
library services in Josephine County.”
“We are now at a crossroads,” said Pat Fahey, JCL Board President. “In order to
stabilize our budget, drastic cuts will need to be made. The board will begin the process
of reevaluating the levels of library services our budget can sustain.”
Added Lasky, “In the meantime, with the help of our generous donors and heroic
volunteers who make our libraries possible, we’ll continue to provide free and open
access to information throughout our community.”
We welcome volunteers and suggestions from the community. Stop in or contact
Branch Manager Danielle Schreck at 541-846-7020.
Danielle Schreck, Branch Manager • 541-846-7020
Josephine Community Libraries, Williams Branch
For Love of the Applegate update
It was a warm, balmy evening about two months ago when the Applegate Trails
Association (ATA) held a fund-raiser at Red Lily Vineyards. Round tables, draped in
white linen and highlighting lovely flower centerpieces, set the stage for this elegant
occasion.
One of our founders, Audrey Eldridge, had volunteered to help the ATA organize
this event. While waiting for the ladies’ room, Audrey happened to stand next to a
woman she’d never met before. As they became acquainted, Audrey learned that she was
new to our area, that she’d somehow ended up on our website that very morning. She
clicked on our calendar of events, saw the ATA happening, and voila—there she was!
So there you have it. It appears that what began a year ago has grown into
something of value in our rural community. We are joyous about our efforts having
been recognized by someone new as we continue to support—through our bimonthly
calendar, our website, our wits, and our humor—a stronger, more vibrant Applegate
Valley!
It was about a year ago that four unruly women gathered at Thalia Truesdell’s
home on a mission that ended up being totally unexpected and exciting. That night
“For Love of the Applegate” was created. Here’s some of what we’ve been up to:
• We are continuing to create a viable network for nonprofit-type organizations so that
their information will be more frequently and easily available to our rural community.
• At the moment we are working with 26-plus organizations.
• Our bimonthly calendar can be viewed on our website at www.forloveoftheapplegate.
com. This calendar will alert you to the special events held by these organizations.
In Community Spirit,
Thalia Truesdell, Audrey Eldridge, Erika Fey
Kristi Cowles, 541-846-7391
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