Klamath County Library

10/21/2026

Join us this month at the downtown branch, Thursday, October 29th from 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM for our Sashiko Stitching event, courtesy of the Society of Creative Anachronism!
This hands on workshop will cover the historical method of Sashiko Stitching. A decorative embroidery and repair method from the Edo Period of Japan (1603-1867). Traditionally it is done on indigo blue cloth with white cotton thread.
The Society for Creative Anachronism returns with historical crafts and seminars! Join us each month for exciting and inspiring lessons at the Downtown Library!
Registration is optional, but it helps us determine how many people to expect and how many supplies we need. Entry for this event will prioritize participants who have registered. Click the link below to learn more: • https://forms.gle/u9QyWbPenbQjCF1S9

10/20/2026

Join us on Wednesday October 28th, 5:30 PM at the downtown branch for an author reading of 'Letters to Captain Jack' by Godelieve Uyttenhove. 'Letters to Captain Jack' is a collection of fictional letters to Modoc leader Kintpuash (widely known by his English name "Captain Jack.") Kintpuash is best known for leading resistance efforts during the Modoc War of 1872-1873.
Uyttenhove has worked as a librarian in Sonoma, Marin, Humboldt, Modoc, Mendocino and Trinity counties in California, and Lake County in Oregon.

10/20/2026

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM at the Klamath County Museum for a special time capsule event as we look back at our community’s history and preserve a piece of today for the people of tomorrow!

Come see some of the items being collected for our time capsule, and listen to Matthew Voelkel, Klamath County Museum curator, and Tom Cooley of the Klamath County Historical Society, discuss the capsule and why it is important to preserve local history for future generations.

We hope to see you there!
TONIGHT at 6:00 PM at the Klamath County Museum

10/19/2026

Here are some highlights what we have planned for adult events this week at the downtown library branch! Please note that this list is not exhaustive, some adult programming is not listed such as our Chess Club. For a comprehensive list check our website. Programs with a * require registration beforehand.

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Don't forget! Our Merrill library branch has a fun tween/teen craft event on the 3rd Saturday of every month!

10/16/2026

The Friends of the Klamath County Library are excited to raffle off two beautiful quilts created through our Art for All program in celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary! These one-of-a-kind quilts were created by members of our community and are now ready to find new homes. Photos of each quilt have been provided. Their dimensions are approximately 4 feet by 4 feet.

Your ticket purchase helps support the Friends of the Klamath County Library, with proceeds going toward library programs and events.

The details: Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 (cash only) and can be purchased from any Klamath County Library Branch through Nov 20th. Two lucky winners will be drawn on December 7th. The drawing date allows time for tickets to make their way back from our outlying branches.

10/15/2026

Interested in writing? You're not alone! Join other writers at the downtown branch on Wednesday, October 28th, at 2:00 PM. Discuss each other's writing, get ideas, and feedback. The Writer's Group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. There's no better place to write than surrounded by books. Hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

Join us at the downtown branch on Wednesday October 21st 6:00 PM for Adult Craft! This month we will be doing Doodle Weaving. It is a simple and portable method to make freeform doodles using a loom and yarn. There is no registration required however supplies are limited for this event. Hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

Help us celebrate a special moment in our community's history! Join us at the Klamath County Museum on October 20 at 6:00 PM as we celebrate our time capsule in honor of the nation's Semi-Quincentennial (250th anniversary).

Want to leave a little piece of yourself for future generations? There's still time! Letters can be written and submitted during the celebration to be included in the time capsule.