A free talk and reading by bestselling author Ron Rash, two-time PEN/Faulkner Prize finalist and two-time recipient of the O. Henry Award. His latest is the poetic and haunting Appalachian novel "Above the Waterfall." This event is sponsored with theEugene Public Library Foundation's generous support. Read more.
Make It at the Library
Innovators, DIYers, artists, and crafters of all ages! Drop in at our second Maker Expo(3/12) for demos and hands-on fun with the Library's newest tech and craft tools: 3D printer (shown), green screen, art robot, embroidery machine, and more. Plus:Open Labs(3/20 - 3/26) to learn and explore on your own in the Downtown Library's new Maker Hub rooms and Easy Circuitry at the Bethel Branch (3/29).
For Kids & Teens
Now's the time: come to the Library to vote for your faves for this year's Oregon Reader's Choice Award and Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. During spring break, Louisiana's Kelly Thibodeauxconjures up magic with tall tales and fiddlin' tunes at shows for kids (Downtown 3/22; Bethel and Sheldon (3/26). And especially for teens: "Clueless" (3/23) and hands-on fun with 3D Printing (3/25).
Science for All
Did you see those headlines about scientists who just found evidence to prove Einstein's theory of gravitational waves? The UO's Dr. James Brauis one of them -- and he'll explain it to you (3/23). For kids: UO's S.P.I.C.E. educators lead a workshop to help you Get Ready for the Science Fair (3/29). Learn how to develop research projects, present data, and more. Bring your ideas and questions!
Musical Notes
Travel through time with Delgani String Quartet at a First Friday concert (3/4). They'll perform a tasting tour of 300 years of classical music in under an hour.
In connection with Eugene Opera's upcoming production of "Eugene Onegin," hear a talk (3/1) about how Tchaikovsky transformed Pushkin's classic novel-in-verse into an opera, or see the film "Onegin" (3/8), also based on the book.
Writing & Writers
Join Kim Stafford (shown) for a workshop titled "Open Letter" (3/5) to explore those "literary luxuries from before the digital age." Read landmark letters from the past, then pen your own missives to a friend or to the world. This month's Windfall Reading (3/15) features novelist Rosalind Trotter and poet Frank Rossini. And Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears visits to lead a poetry writing workshop (3/26).
Annual Book Sale
Here comes the Friends of Eugene Public Library's giant Book Sale (4/9 & 4/10). This fundraiser is a springtime tradition to help support Library programs, especially Summer Reading for kids and teens. Hundreds of volunteers team up to make it happen. Join in the fun this year: get information and sign up by emailing booksalevolunteer@gmail.com. And save the dates to shop for a good cause!
Job Openings at the Library
When Eugeneans voted to expand Library services for the coming five years, the promised changes were: more open hours, more programs, and more materials and technology. Over the next few months, Eugene Public Library will post employment opportunities at all levels and locations to support those services. Learn about positions and how to apply here.
