Applegater Fall 2016
— Applegate Library —
Whew! It’s hard to believe that
summer has come and is on its way out!
That means school will be starting soon,
so be on the lookout for kiddos waiting
along the road for the bus or carpool ride.
Be patient when you get behind a school
bus, and by all means slow down in the
school zones.
Summer Reading was a great hit
this year. Twenty-two children, six teens,
and a handful of adults participated.
Our “Red, White, Blue I Spy” display
gathered the young and young-at-heart
looking to find not-so-hidden treasures.
Thanks to all who contributed, and
congratulations to all the winners.
Remember to stay active!
Come enjoy a movie at the library.
Bring the children every Saturday at
noon to watch a fun family film or
Wednesdays at noon for a classic film.
September films are all comedy, and in
October…you guessed it: thriller chillers!
And, our new copier can do it all—
color, black and white, is thumb-drive
compatible, has a scanner—and we can
even send faxes.
Upcoming events
• “Movie at Noon” every Wednesday
(classics) and Saturday (kid-friendly).
• Storytime every Saturday at 10:30 am,
followed by a fun craft.
• “Talk Story” with David Kennedy every
second Saturday of the month at 7 pm.
Join David as he continues a respected
tradition in many cultures where the
personal sharing of important stories
preserves them for future generations. Sit
with other members of your community
and share stories from your life. You
may come and listen or let your voice be
heard. Bring the kids, the grandparents,
and anyone in between.
• On Friday, September 30, at 5 pm, folk
musician Tim Holt will be performing
and discussing the songs of Tom Paxton,
U. Utah Phillips, Woody Guthrie,
and a number of other folk singers in
a program that will include railroad
songs, hobo songs, songs of the western
migration, and Dust Bowl ballads.
Tim will encourage everyone to
sing along to classics like “500 Miles,”
“The Wabash Cannonball,” and Woody
Guthrie’s “So Long, It’s Been Good
To Know Yuh.” Learn more about the
history of this restless nation as expressed
in its music and poetry.
All of these programs are sponsored
by Friends of Applegate Library (FOAL)
and are free to the public.
For more information, contact
branch manager Lisa Martin at 541-846-
7346 or lmartin@jcls.org.
— Ruch Library —
The Summer Reading Program at
Ruch Library was a roaring success with
over 100 children and a dozen adults
taking part. Way to go, Ruch readers!!!
Ruch Country Store sells paperbacks
and shares the profits with the Friends
of Ruch Library (FORL). People who
donate paperbacks to the store before
September 15 will have their name
entered into a drawing for a $25 gift
certificate to the Ruch Country Store.
FORL, in partnership with Ruch
School, would like to establish “Little
Libraries” in neighborhoods around
Ruch. The Little Libraries are larger than
mailboxes and hold a variety of donated
books that can be borrowed on the honor
system. We need (1) a location that is
visible and within reach for residents and
(2) a local resident to be the steward of
the Little Library, making sure it stays
well stocked (FORL will supply the
gently used books). If you are interested,
please call Peggy at 541-899-1699 or
come into the library.
Mark your calendars
Meetings, presentations, and two
book sales are coming up.
• FORL’s next meeting will be held
on Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 pm
in the library’s Community Room.
Community outreach and partnerships
will be discussed, so be sure to attend and
have your voice heard!
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— Williams Branch Library —
A fall full of fun!
Programs and events
• Storytime: Wednesdays at 3:30 pm
followed by a craft project.
• Infant and Toddler Stor ytime.
Beginning in September, the youngest
library patrons and their caregivers
are invited for this interactive playful
introduction to books and other little
ones in the community.
• Halloween Party: Saturday, October
29, 5 to 7 pm.
Eighth annual Readapalooza:
Free bookish fun for everyone
Come celebrate reading, books,
and community on October 22 and
23, during “Readapalooza,” hosted
by Josephine Community Libraries
in Grants Pass. The weekend is filled
with activities for all ages, including
a Storytime Celebration and the Plot
Planning Party for National Novel
Writing Month (November) on Saturday,
October 22, and the Community Read-
Aloud for children, teens, and adults
on Sunday, October 23. For more
information, visit josephinelibrary.org.
Overdue fees? No problem!
Come back to the library and start
the school year with a clean slate. Make
a donation to a local nonprofit right here
in Williams in lieu of cash for overdue
fees. Fees can accumulate quickly,
especially with stacks of children’s
books. Stop in during Back to School
Fine Amnesty from September 6 to 17.
Each donated item forgives $5 in fines.
Josephine Community Libraries will
credit accounts with previously incurred
fines regardless of how long overdue the
items are. Replacement costs for lost or
damaged items or lost library cards will
not be resolved by donations.
Volunteers always needed
and appreciated
The Williams Branch Library is
currently in need of volunteers to work
the front desk, help with the children’s
Summer Reading Program, and support
events with the Williams Friends of
the Library. Everyone is welcome.
Opportunities include helping with
children’s programs, special one-time
events, and tasks to keep our branch
vibrant and strong.
To join Williams Friends of the
Library, volunteer, or share your skills
with local children, please stop by the
Williams branch. The Williams library
is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays from 1 to 5 pm. For more
information, contact Brandace Rojo,
library assistant, Josephine Community
Libraries, at 541-476-0571 ext.112.
• Tom Landis will present “Monarchs
and Milkweed,” on Saturday, September
24, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Retired from
the forest service after 30 years as a
nursery specialist, Tom will tell us about
creating pollinator habitat for monarchs
and how to grow native milkweed
species—something we can do to make
a difference. You won’t want to miss this!
• Two book sales are coming up! Our
fall sale on Friday, September 30, and
Saturday, October 1, will be held from
10 am to 5 pm in the library, A-frame
Bookstore, and all points in between.
Our holiday sale will be held
on Tuesday, December 6, Thursday,
December 8, and Saturday, December
10, in the library’s Community Room
and A-frame Bookstore. Be sure to stop
by for some incredible bargains and
holiday gifts!
• “Memory Difficulties: Should I Be
Worried?” is the title of a presentation
by Sharon Johnson, MS, CAPS, and
associate professor emeritus at Oregon
State University. The informative
program will be held on Saturday,
October 22, from 2 to 4 pm.
• Dave Baker will be back in early
December for another look at the Arctic.
Stay tuned!
• Join us Tuesday mornings for Babies
and Wobbler’s Storytime at 10:15 am
and Preschool Storytime at 11:30 am.
It’s a great time for the little folks!
For more information, contact
branch manager Thalia Truesdell at 541-
899-7438 or ttruesdell@jcls.org.