Imagine a place where the community gathers, ideas flourish, and the spirit of learning thrives — a place that not only serves as beacon of knowledge, but also stimulates the…
A Journey Awaits — 2024 Summer Reading Program
Every nonprofit has its signature event. For the Boys and Girls Club, it’s the Taste of the Rogue; for Our Foster Kids, it’s the Masquerade Ball. For our Josephine Community…
The library budgeting process
It’s budget season! That means the library is in the process of building next year’s budget. While you now might have an impulse to stop reading, stick with me —…
The library by the numbers
What’s happening at the library? In one word — growth. This past year, our library experienced a surge in every area, showcasing a local trend that underscores the relevance of…
The rebirth of Williams library
In the heart of Southern Oregon, a literary phoenix has risen from the ashes. The Williams branch of the Josephine Community Library has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the…
Libraries bridge the digital divide
“Why do we need libraries when we have the internet?” I’m often asked this question. I’ve explained, summarized, and made the case for libraries, and through all the discussions I…
The life of a library book
Every day, more than 10,000 library books are circulating throughout homes in Josephine County. The four buildings in Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams, and Wolf Creek house about 125,000 items…
Complaints and compliments
Beyond fostering a love for reading and promoting knowledge, our local public library is a community connector, facilitating social interactions and civic engagement — sometimes in the most unlikely way….
Unpacking library card access in Josephine County
In a perfect world, everyone would know everything about how government works. The laws, the funding, the governing structure. But this isn’t a perfect world and government is complicated. In…