by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | March 2024 What’s happening at the library? In one word — growth. This past year, our library experienced…
The rebirth of Williams library
by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | November 2023 In the heart of Southern Oregon, a literary phoenix has risen from the ashes. The Williams…
Libraries bridge the digital divide
by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | October 2023 “Why do we need libraries when we have the internet?” I’m often asked this question. I’ve…
The life of a library book
by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | September 2023 Every day, more than 10,000 library books are circulating throughout homes in Josephine County. The four…
Complaints and compliments
by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | July 2023 Beyond fostering a love for reading and promoting knowledge, our local public library is a community…
Unpacking library card access in Josephine County
by Kate Lasky Originally published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier | June 2023 In a perfect world, everyone would know everything about how government works. The laws, the funding,…