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 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…
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…
Plant-based cooking demonstration at the library
Library partners with Blue Zones Project for series of seasonal cooking demonstrations Josephine Community Library has partnered with Blue Zones Project of Grants Pass to offer “Cooking with Dee: Summer…
Library offers weekly tech help at all branches
Learn to download e-books, format a resume, edit a photo, and more The library is now offering a range of technology-related assistance every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m….
Library hosts spring cleaning workshop
Local professional organizer of Efficient Spaces teaches community how to de-clutter Does downsizing years of accumulated possessions seem overwhelming? Community members are invited to join professional organizer Jenny Morin of…
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…
Healthy cooking demonstration at the library
The community is invited to attend “Cooking with Dee: Springtime Fun Time” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the bookstore of the Grants Pass branch of…
Library helps to bridge digital divide in rural communities
Williams branch Manager awarded a Digital Inclusion Fellowship through NTEN Josephine Community Library Williams Branch Manager Ellie Avis has been awarded a Digital Inclusion Fellowship through the Nonprofit Technology Enterprise…
Sharing Our Lives with Animals
Library offers Oregon Humanities Conversation Project Community members are invited to an Oregon Humanities Conversation Project about “Sharing Our Lives with Animals” with Karin Bolender Hart, PhD from 5–6:30 p.m….
Oregon Poetry Association to host poetry seminars at library
Partnership brings series of poetry seminars to Grants Pass in 2019 The community is invited to the first in a series of six bi-monthly free poetry seminars from 1 to…
Library survey confirms need for new books and buildings
Results from Josephine Community Library District end-of-year survey Results of the annual library survey distributed in November reveal the public’s ongoing interest in print books and newer, better facilities. “When…
Oregon Poetry Association to host last poetry workshop of the year
Library partnership brings series of poetry workshops to Grants Pass In the spirit of all things traditional, the community is invited to explore time-honored forms of poetry at “Poetry Alive:…
Healthy holiday cooking demonstration at the library
Library partners with Blue Zones Project to demonstrate plant-based holiday recipes Community members are invited to attend “Healthy Holiday Eating” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 17 in…
Poetry Alive: Resist, Persist, Make Poetry
What is the role of poetry in a democracy? Join us for the next session in the “Poetry Alive!” workshop series titled “Resist, Persist, Make Poetry” from 1 to 3…
#SorryNotSorry: When, Why, and How We Apologize
An Oregon Humanities Think & Drink event Ever wonder what public figures are doing when they say they’re sorry? The art of public apology and “sounding apologetic” is a fairly…
GED preparation workshop
Free online tools to prepare for the GED exam available with library card The community is invited to a GED Workshop from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 offered at…
Showing up: What does it mean to belong to a community?
Library invites public to Oregon Humanities Conversation Project Community is a place where people are supported and thrive. It is a place to find others who share common ground, where…
Better hours, more programs
Read the March 12, 2018 issue of the JCLI eNewsletter. Highlights include new hours at the Grants Pass branch, Oregon Humanities Conversation Project at the Illinois Valley branch, Cow Scrabble…
Public invited to talk about how recipes build community
Library offers “Stone Soup” Oregon Humanities Conversation Project Sometimes the most overlooked objects can offer the most perceptive insights about ourselves and others. The community is invited to join writer…