Library partners with Grants Pass businesses for family outdoor reading activity Josephine Community Library has partnered with downtown Grants Pass businesses to launch its first Storybook Walk throughout the month…
Library offers laptops, mobile hotspots, and printing service
Josephine Community Library has expanded service to include the lending of six refurbished laptops and 10 new US Cellular mobile hotspots in an effort to aid community members who may…
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 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…
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…
Library of Things
Library offer service that allows items for checkout: devices, educational toys, instruments Josephine Community Library is now lending a spectrum of items, from musical instruments and educational toys to crafting…
Fine free for children and teens
Effective June 1, 2019 Josephine Community Library will no longer charge fines on children and teen items, and existing fines will be waived. “Historically, overdue fines amount to less than…
Library offers e-books and audiobooks for all ages
Upcoming workshop to demonstrate e-book and audiobook downloading for all levels Community members are invited to learn how to download free e-books and audiobooks using e-readers and smart phones at…
Día de los Niños at the library
Library increases Spanish-language materials through Libros for Oregon The community is invited to browse recently enhanced Spanish-language materials and celebrate the Hispanic culture during Día de los Niños from noon…
POSTPONED: The Great Book Grab
**Due to rain, this event has been postponed to Sunday, April 28.** We apologize for any inconvenience. Bring a bag. Fill it with books. Keep them for free! The community…
Grants Pass Rotary Foundation receives grant to give books to children
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues for children in Josephine County The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has awarded the Grants Pass Rotary Foundation a yearly $20,000 for the next three years…
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 Grants Pass…
Winners announced for Readapalooza Community Read-Aloud
South Middle School student wins $500 for her school library Participants of all ages showed up to the library in costume, well-rehearsed and with props to compete in the 10th…
Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime at the library
Library promotes learning about other cultures through special storytime and craft Families are invited to wear their favorite Day of the Dead inspired costumes and visit the library for Día…
Back to School Fine Amnesty
Library forgives fines for donations to Food Bank For library patrons who have accumulated overdue fines, paying the total amount can be overwhelming. As a relief and way to support…
Library helps children prepare for Kindergarten
Families with children who will be starting Kindergarten in 2019 are invited to take part in the Kindergarten Backpack Program at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library District….
Musical Storytime
Storytime featuring live music led by award-winning local author Families are invited to the children’s library at the Grants Pass branch at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 for a…
“Sew Fun” at the Illinois Valley library
Free sewing classes for children Families are invited to “Sew Fun,” a series of sewing classes for kids held every Friday in July and August from 11 a.m. to noon…
“See Sound with a Tonoscope” at the library
Library offers STEM-based children’s program at all four branches Children are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) this summer through “See Sound with a Tonoscope” at all…
“Birds and Birds’ Nests” children’s library program
Bugs-R-Us Educational visits all four library branches The community is invited to join Bugs-R-Us Educational as they visit all four branches of Josephine Community Libraries during the Summer Reading Program…
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program
Families are invited to join the free Summer Reading Program at any of the four branches in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek beginning Saturday, June 23 and…
Library and Rotary raise $58,000 so far
The library and the four Rotary Clubs in Josephine County have raised $58,000 towards their goal of $200,000 for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library five-year program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library…
Young children qualify for a free book each month
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library kicks off May 1 The four Rotary clubs in Josephine County have teamed up with Josephine Community Library District and Josephine County Library Foundation to bring…
New Art Installation at the Illinois Valley Library
Free children’s storytime and art craft during open house The community is invited to celebrate newly installed artwork designed by brother-sister duo Wild Cloud Creative during an open house between…