Here is a list of closures/delayed openings at JCLS branches because of the weather on Tuesday, Feb. 17: CLOSED - Applegate, Ruch, Jacksonville, Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Butte Falls, Prospect. Opening at noon - Medford, Central Point, Gold Hill, Rogue River, White City, Eagle Point, Shady Cove

Decisions, decisions. ❤️😨 #libraries

In "Flirting Lessons" by Jasmine Guillory, a confident charmer agrees to help a recently single woman brush up on her flirting skills - but somewhere between practice dates and playful banter, the lessons start feeling very real. It's our Read of the Week. What are you reading?

"Harold & Maude," 1971's dark comedy/drama that stars the late Bud Cort, is our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek. Stream it here with your library card: bit.ly/4r7Zhgy

This week on the JCLS Connect Blog, we talk about unique POVs in books (and the luge.) It's all connected, dear reader. #libraries

We can't wait to see you. 👀

Master Storyteller Will Hornyak weaves together a variety of myths, stories, and poems that offer unique perspectives on aging, life, death, rebirth and the many thresholds we cross in this life. Come see him Sunday at the Ashland Library! More info here: bit.ly/3Zn5eKj

Did you know #Kanopy has anime? Among the selections is the 1996 cyberpunk classic "Ghost In The Shell." It's our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek, and you can stream it here with your library card: bit.ly/4qlqZp5

"James" by Percival Everett reimagines a familiar American tale with wit, heart, and urgency. It’s provocative, moving, and deeply human. More here: bit.ly/4kkX4fa What are you reading?

Join the the Jackson County Library Foundation next Thursday, February 12, to discuss The Well Re(a)d Book Club's latest read, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, at Naumes Suncrest Winery!

This week's blog talks about the delight that comes with getting a glimpse into the creation of art that we hold dear. We're so excited for the Shelby Van Pelt author talk and her reflections on writing "Remarkably Bright Creatures." #libraries

Just got word that we're going to fill the entire theater at our upcoming Shelby Van Pelt author talk at the Craterian. Y'all are amazing and we love you.

Basically George R.R. Martin the last decade or so on his progress on "Winds of Winter": #GroundhogDay

A heartfelt thank you to Coffee Bach's in Phoenix for allowing us to visit and promote our ongoing Rogue Reads program. The coffee was warm and good, and the welcoming atmosphere was remarkably bright. ☕️💙🩵

We're going to make you an offer you can't refuse. Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic paragon "The Godfather" is our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek! Stream it here with your library card: bit.ly/3MgAR5l

We have added a countdown timer to our Rogue Reads page for the upcoming Shelby Van Pelt author talk event. When you're done reading this, we'll be about 10 seconds closer! #RemarkablyBrightCreatures #ShelbyVanPelt

Whales. Pluto. Flannel. Pokemon. And more. It's all here in our latest JCLS Connect Blog installment.

Who here has read "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt? Tag yourself. We're Marcellus. Also, if you want to come out and *see* Shelby Van Pelt give a talk on her book, check this out: bit.ly/4p2Rqju 🐙🔍

🎉 Jackson County patrons have logged a little over 100,000 MINUTES for the Winter Reading Program, Rogue Reads! We're halfway through this reading challenge, so keep going! You can join our specially made Reading Challenges by downloading the Beanstack app & logging in with your library card. 😍

A mystery that proves Richard Osman can turn sharp wit, big heart, and clever twists into pure comfort reading. 🕵️📚 "The Impossible Fortune" is smart, funny, impossible to put down, and it's our #FridayReads selection! What are you reading?

If you remember Quint's famous speech from "Jaws," then you know of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. 2016's "U.S.S. Indianapolis: Men of Courage" is our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek. Stream it here with your library card: bit.ly/3YYz8Ez

Something old, something new. With books we borrow, both will do. Check out our lists of the most popular titles JCLS patrons checked out last year in this week's JCLS Connect Blog! #libraries

Jackson County Library Services will host a Jan. 26 workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Medford Library teaching the basics of starting a business. Attendees will learn about testing a business idea, along with skills and tools needed. More info here: jcls.libcal.com/event/16023029 #libraries

"There are days that define your story beyond your life. Like the day they arrived." Denis Villeneuve's 2016 high concept sci-fi "Arrival" is our @kanopy #FlickOfTheWeek. Stream it here with your JCLS library card: bit.ly/4bGNBfI

A journey downward isn’t just about where you go, but what you’re willing to lose. Check out out our #FridayReads selection, Katabasis by @rfkuang.bsky.social, for some extended weekend reading. More here: bit.ly/4jIURdh 📖 What are you reading?

Our latest Windows In Time gives a glimpse into the life of A.W. Lafferty, who, in the early 1900s, represented 18 Oregon counties over the Oregon & California Railroad land fraud scandal, a cause he was involved for the rest of his life. Check out the fascinating presentation here: bit.ly/454jtHi

This week's JCLS Connect Blog takes a look at our Chilton Library database, a very useful resource for car repair and maintenance. (There's also a Calvin & Hobbes reference.) bit.ly/4jDEIpa #libraries #ChiltonLibrary

Cold days call for compelling stories ❄️ "The Academy" by Elin Hilderbrand is where status and secrets collide. Intrigued? Check it out for some weekend reading here: bit.ly/45pviIn

Adapted from the classic series of graphic novels, an animated search for sunken treasure like you've never seen before. "The Adventures of Tintin" is our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek. Stream it here for free with your library card: bit.ly/45MU2dt

The Medford Library will host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, January 12. Scheduling an appointment is highly recommended, although drop-ins are welcome. Donors will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX! #libraries #RedCross

Keep that engine running with the Chilton Automotive Library, the definitive source for automobile maintenance and repair. Learn more here: jcls.org/databases

Why should we emulate octopi going in 2026? Read about it in this week's JCLS Connect Blog. #libraries #octopi

"Atmosphere" is about space travel; but even more about the emotional gravity between the people brave enough to leave Earth. Check out our Friday Reads selection for some weekend reading here: bit.ly/4s4w6vB What are you reading? #libraries

If you need some "best of" books in your life, we've got you covered with the latest episode of Read This!, where we discuss the top reads of 2025. #libraries

We were at Rogue X earlier today for the Rogue Valley Growers Indoor Winter Market! Thanks to everyone who stopped by! #libraries

This week on the blog, JCLS mascot Opal does an eight-armed takeover to tell you about Beanstack and Rogue Reads! #RogueReads #libraries

New piece in the Rogue Valley Times about #RogueReads!

Bold, tense, and quietly mesmerizing. "Audition" by Katie Kitamura is the kind of novel you feel as much as you read. What are you reading this weekend? #FridayReads

Before "Toy Story," there was "The Christmas Toy," Jim Henson's 1986 Christmas special about friendship and the holiday spirit. It's our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek! Stream it here with your library card: bit.ly/3KJEu2O

Coming soon from @jclsor.bsky.social: bit.ly/44lvN5z #libraries #librarymarketing

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me Quality films on @kanopy.com Get started with your library card here: www.kanopy.com/en/jcls/

This week on the blog, we're reminded to look for the warmth and glints of light when it's cold and dark out. #RogueReads #libraries

Take a look at some of the awesome Rogue Reads displays our Eagle Point, Central Point, Prospect, and White City branches put together!

Before "Stranger Things," another group of young friends living in a small town faced another threat to humanity — from the stars. "Super 8," 2011's sci-fi film about friendship and letting go is our @kanopy.com #FlickOfTheWeek! Stream it here with your JCLS library card: bit.ly/48C3FMK

A raw, intimate memoir where Arundhati Roy traces her extraordinary, complicated bond with her mother... fierce, brilliant, and impossible to forget and it's our #FridayReads selection! Check it out with your library card for some weekend reading here: bit.ly/4peVUn4

In 2025, you will have the option to sign up for a card (for free) that gives you access to books, movies, music, digital content, and more. It is important that you do this.

Opal, our 2025 Rogue Reads mascot, just wanted to say good morning and happy Friday! 🐙 #libraries

Our Rogue Reads event guides, bookmarks, and sticker offerings — starring JCLS's cephalopod celebrity, Opal — have arrived! Dive in and pick yours up soon! More about Rogue Reads here: jcls.org/roguereads/ #libraries

As Rogue Reads kicks off at JCLS, here's a special reading of one of the program's flagship reads, "The Octopus Escapes" by Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala! #libraries

This week on the blog, we're looking at gift giving, and why so many gifts made by hand are the ones that endure. #libraries bit.ly/4pPABsh