About the Library

At Josephine Community Library, people and ideas come together. Inside our four branches — or anywhere with an Internet connection — you’ll discover countless books and useful tools of all kinds. Best of all, our helpful staff and volunteers will make sure you find exactly what you need.

OUR STORY

Volunteering

Volunteers make the library’s work possible by cataloging books and other materials, assisting patrons on the computers, hosting children’s storytimes, providing behind-the-scenes expertise, and more.

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Job openings

Josephine Community Library supports diverse recruitment. If you're looking to launch a career in libraries, check out available job openings.

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District information

Josephine Community Library District was formed in 2017 with a permanent, dedicated tax of assessed property value for those living within the library district boundaries. Funds raised by the tax can only be used for the library district and cannot be diverted to other county departments. Meet the board of directors, access the library’s annual budget, learn about our strategic direction, and more.

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Planning better buildings

Josephine Community Library Foundation is a nonprofit that raises and protects funds to support programs beyond the reach of the library’s regular tax-funded operating budget. The foundation focuses on funding projects that build community and provide open access to information, including updated facilities, technology, and materials.

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Libraries are there for all of us regardless of our age or position or politics or anything else that separates us.

Laurel Samson, board member

Email newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter to stay connected to your library. We’ll share updates on events, technology upgrades, new titles in the collection, volunteer opportunities, and more.

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Latest News

Free tutoring through the library

For many families, tutoring can feel out of reach — costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month just to help a child pass a class or stay on…

Southern Oregon PBS Screening at the Library: The American Revolution

Grants Pass, October 31, 2025— Josephine Community Library invites the public to a special screening of The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns docuseries exploring the origins, conflicts, and enduring…

Library Offers “Declaration 1776” Exhibit for Community Display in Josephine County

Grants Pass, October 23, 2025— Josephine Community Library invites organizations, schools, and public agencies in Josephine County to host Declaration 1776, a new Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History traveling…

Library Lease Agreement Approved by County and District

Grants Pass, October 1, 2025 — At its business session on Tuesday, September 30, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners (BCC) voted 2–1 to approve a new five-year lease agreement…

Library Continues Declaration 250 Series with Focus on Civil Rights

Grants Pass, October 1, 2025— Following an enthusiastic turnout of 80 participants at the kickoff session, Josephine Community Library invites the public to the next two events in the Declaration…

Library beefs up security

There are some issues at the library that cannot be softened with humor or reframed with clever words. Homelessness is one of those issues — and its impact on the…

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Supporting the library

The library district partners with Josephine Community Library Foundation to enhance library services through donations and grants. To make a monetary donation, please visit the foundation’s website.

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Policies

View policies that have been adopted by the Josephine Community Library District Board of Directors and govern the district’s activities.

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