Grants Pass, August 13, 2025— Josephine Community Library is launching Declaration 250, an eight-part public history series marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The free program begins…
Library hosts astronomy program in partnership with local astronomer at Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek branches
Grants Pass, August 1, 2025— Community members of all ages are invited to join local astronomer Joe Stodola from the Grants Pass Astronomers Club for a program at the Grants…
New exhibit at Grants Pass library explores global legacy of the Declaration of Independence
Grants Pass, July 8, 2025— Throughout July, Josephine Community Library is featuring an original exhibit panel at the Grants Pass branch honoring the global impact of the Declaration of Independence….
Library Lease Negotiations Move Forward as Talks Continue
Grants Pass, July 1, 2025 — Following a productive library lease negotiation meeting on July 1, leaders from the Josephine Community Library District report that discussions about the lease for…
Library Director Named Zonta Community Woman of the Year
Grants Pass, June 17, 2025 — Josephine Community Library Director Kate Lasky was named Community Woman of the Year by the Zonta Club of Grants Pass during the organization’s annual…
Library offers free Summer Reading Program for all ages
Josephine Community Library kicked off the 2025 Summer Reading Program on Saturday which runs from June 14 through August 9 with activities, in-person weekly crafts, a reading challenge, and prizes…
Library Unveils New BearFest Bear, “Beary Tales”
Josephine Community Library invites the community to a special celebration as it unveils a brand-new BearFest bear, generously sponsored by Evergreen Federal Bank. The public event will take place on…
Library Officials Meet with County Commissioner to Discuss Lease Future
Yesterday, representatives from the Josephine Community Library District met with Commissioner Chris Barnett and the district’s legal counsel to discuss the future of the Grants Pass library building lease. During…
Library District Calls for Lease Resolution, County Moves Toward Talks
Grants Pass, May 7, 2025 — The Josephine Community Library District (JCLD) is once again calling on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners to renew the lease for the Grants…
Library director named Librarian of the Year
Grants Pass, April 25, 2025 — The Oregon Library Association (OLA) honored Josephine Community Library Director Kate Lasky as its 2025 Librarian of the Year today at the awards banquet…