Thanks to a grant from The Four Way Community Foundation, Josephine Community Library was able to repair the parking lot at the Illinois Valley branch. The $8,900 grant allowed the…
Library launches new website for digital services
Sponsors fund new “online branch” of Josephine Community Library Thanks to generous grants from Oregon Community Foundation and Josephine Community Library Foundation, Josephine Community Library launched a new website to…
Library begins offering curbside service
In response to the Office of the Governor’s decision to place Josephine County in Phase Two of the Oregon reopening plan, Josephine Community Library is moving into chapter two of…
Imagine Your Story
Library offers free virtual Summer Reading Program Although the library’s doors are temporarily closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community is invited to join the free…
Library takes steps to reopen, quarantining books
In response to the Office of the Governor’s decision to place Josephine County in Phase One of the Oregon reopening plan, Josephine Community Library (JCL) is implementing its reopening procedures….
"Little Fires Everywhere" e-book club on Facebook
Join the library’s virtual book club on Facebook! In April, we will be reading Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. The e-book is available through the Libby or Overdrive app…
Library continues purchasing ebooks to better serve community during pandemic
Patrons encouraged to submit suggestions for purchase The library continues to serve the community virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on the purchase of e-books. The library is purchasing…
Library offers electronic library cards and WiFi during temporary closure
In an effort to better serve the community while the library is closed and the public is homebound, Josephine Community Library (JCL) is now offering online library card registration, as…
e-Library Cards Now Available
how to get your library card online With the libraries closed, you can still use your library card to access thousands of online library resources. If you don’t have a library…
Library closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
All four branches closed Monday, March 16 until further notice In response to the Office of the Governor’s decision to close all Oregon K12 schools statewide, Josephine Community Library (JCL)…
The year in review
If there’s one word to describe 2019, it would be fulfilling. Here’s a smattering of awesomeness from the past year! Book and materials Since the passing of the library district,…
Customer Service Workshop for new and seasoned volunteers
Curious about what it’s like to volunteer at the library? Join the Customer Service Workshop on Saturday, January 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the bookstore at the Grants…
E-book workshop for all levels and devices
Community members are invited to learn how to download free e-books and audiobooks using e-readers and smart phones at the E-Book Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January…
Library invites local organizations to join Latinx Interagency Networking Committee
Josephine Community Library District invites representatives from local businesses and organizations who serve the Spanish-speaking population to join the first Latinx Interagency Network Committee (LINC) session hosted in Josephine County…
Library survey confirms computers and internet important community service
Results of the annual Josephine Community Library community survey distributed in November confirm the public’s ongoing interest in print books for children and adults, and the importance of volunteers. There…
Much Ado About Writing with Carole T. Beers
The community is invited to the third in a series of bi-monthly writing workshops from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 11 in the bookstore at the Grants Pass…
Library holds haiku contest online
Josephine Community Library will host a haiku poetry-writing contest during the temporary closure of the Grants Pass branch from December 14–26 on social media. Participants can enter for a chance…
Grants Pass library branch to temporarily close for floor repair
The Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library will temporarily close December 14 through December 26 for floor repair. During this time, due dates and library card expiration dates are…
Library seeks community input through public survey
Josephine Community Library launched its annual public survey to gain insight to inform future improvements to services due by Friday, November 15 in order to be counted. The anonymous survey…
The Great Book Grab POSTPONED to October 6
Due to rain in the forecast, The Great Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library has been POSTPONED AGAIN from Sunday, September 29 to Sunday, October…
K9 Reading Buddies 10 Year Anniversary
Children’s library hosts celebration of therapy dog program Children and their families are invited to spend some extra time sharing stories with the K9 Reading Buddies therapy dogs from 3–5…
Great Book Grab postponed
Due to rain in the forecast, The Great Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library has been POSTPONED from Sunday, September 22 to Sunday, September 29…
The Great Book Grab
Bring a bag. Fill it with books. Keep them for free! The community is invited to grow its at-home book collection during the Great Book Grab at the following branches…
From the Heart: Author Drawings by Rick Bartow
Library hosts Oregon-native Rick Bartow traveling art exhibit Josephine Community Library is proud to host the “From the Heart: Author Drawings by Rick Bartow” traveling exhibit from Tuesday, September 11,…
Library hosts James Basker book talk
How Antislavery Writers Changed History Josephine Community Library is proud to welcome native son James Basker, renowned scholar, author, and educational leader, for a special afternoon book talk surrounding the…
40,000 Years of Art History in 40 Minutes
Library partners with Grants Pass Museum of Art for free program The community is invited to explore thousands of years of art history from major civilizations with the Grants Pass…
July 2019 newsletter
Read the July 19, 2019 issue of the library eNewsletter. Highlights include 40,000 Years of Art History program, Library foundation job opening, Partnership Highlight, and more happening at the Grants…
June 2019 newsletter
Read the June 20, 2019 issue of the library eNewsletter. Highlights include the Summer Reading Program, Sustainable Gardening Series, Sensational Storytime, and more happening at the Grants Pass, Illinois Valley,…
Sustainable Gardening Series
In partnership with and the Josephine County Master Gardeners™, the Sustainable Gardening series offers adults a chance to learn the basics and the not-so-basics of home gardening from 1 to…
May 2019 newsletter
Read the May 22, 2019 issue of the library eNewsletter. Highlights include Friday Tech Time, Library of Things, teen book club, Something About Poetry, and more happening at the Grants…