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JX Reads: Summer Reads in Jackson County

By Mike Green,
Natalie Golay
Published August 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM PDT
A summer shot of Ashland Creek in Lithia Park.
A summer shot of Ashland Creek in Lithia Park.

In this inaugural edition of JX Reads, we visit with the manager of the Bear Creek Area and Ashland branch library, Kristin Anderson, to talk about popular summer book reads and library activities. Also joining the conversation is Josh Letsinger, Community Engagement Manager at the Jackson County Library Services.

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Kristen Anderson, Ashland Branch Library Manager, and Josh Letsinger, Community Engagement Manager at Jackson County Library Services, join Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on August 12, 2025.
JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay
Kristen Anderson, Ashland Branch Library Manager, and Josh Letsinger, Community Engagement Manager at Jackson County Library Services, join Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on August 12, 2025.
Some of the most popular 2025 summer reads at the Jackson County Library Services.
Jackson County Library Services
Some of the most popular 2025 summer reads at the Jackson County Library Services.

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Mike Green
Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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Natalie Golay
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.
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