Book to Film: The Mauritanian

Book to Film meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm to watch films based on books and discuss both the book and the movie. Pick up your copy of the current title at the Reference and Information Desk.

We'll be discussing The Mauritanian by Mohamedou Ould Slahi (which was originally published in a heavily-censored version as Guantanamo Diary) and the memoir's 2021 film adaptation on Wednesday, October 27th at 5:30pm.

Memoir Book Group: Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls

The Memoir Book Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm to discuss a variety of perspectives on the human condition: tales of humor, tragedy, persecution and triumph.

For more information, email Amanda at InterLibraryLoan@KlamathLibrary.org or call 541-882-8894. You can pick up your copy of the current title at the downtown library's Information and Reference Desk.

We'll be discussing Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls by David Sedaris on Tuesday, October 5th at 6pm.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Interested members of the public are welcome to attend. 

The Board is meeting both online and in person. If you would like to attend in person, please call the library at 541-882-8894 ahead of your visit. If you would like to attend via Zoom teleconferencing, please email Library Director Nathalie Johnston at njohnston@klamathlibrary.org to request a video link.

Spanish Playtime

Miss Katie and volunteer Spanish language educator Reina Barton are presenting a brand new program to develop Spanish language skills! Enjoy stories, songs, activities and crafts, as well as free play time to work on your conversation skills en español. Ages 0-12.

Adult Board Game Night

The library’s gong sounded, marking closing time. “All right,” the players said as they packed up the pieces of Die Hard: The Board Game, on the cusp of seeing hero John McClane finish his battle against the heavily-armed thieves in Nakatomi Plaza. “We’ll finish it next time.”

That was 18 months ago.

Conservation Photography in the Klamath Basin: A Short History

Since the early 1900s, wildlife photographers have used their images to advocate for conservation of the country’s natural resources, including the creation of the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how wildlife photography helps folks connect with nature in America’s public lands with an online presentation by park ranger Steve Rooker on Wednesday, September 15th at 2pm.

Astronomy at Home

You don’t need a telescope to search the night skies! Learn all about how you can use binoculars, mobile device apps and your good ol’ eyesight to explore astronomy with Astronomy at Home on Thursday, September 16th at 6pm at the downtown Klamath County Library.

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