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History of Grants Pass BearFest
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin local artist Bob Eding to learn about the history of the Grants Pass public art installation known as “BearFest.” BearFest is a beloved community art project that showcases the talent of southern Oregon artists. Originally created in 2003, Evergreen Federal Bank introduced BearFest with 20 life-sized, fiberglass bears displayed as public artwork throughout downtown...
Adult Book Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesThe summer book club pick for adults is A History of Wild Places by Oregon author Shea Ernshaw. Borrow it with your library card in formats including print, e-book, e-audiobook, or Oregon Talking Book for readers with print disabilities. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and...
GP All ages story hour
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesCommunity members of all ages are invited to hear local storyteller Georgia Churchill. Georgia is an Illinois Valley local with over 40 years of storytelling experience. She uses the Viola Spolin method of improvisation and enjoys researching the history, locations, and cultures behind the tales she tells. This event is part of the 2023 Summer...
WMS All ages story hour
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesCommunity members of all ages are invited to hear local storyteller Georgia Churchill. Georgia is an Illinois Valley local with over 40 years of storytelling experience. She uses the Viola Spolin method of improvisation and enjoys researching the history, locations, and cultures behind the tales she tells. This event is part of the 2023 Summer...
WC Adult Book Club
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesThe summer book club pick for adults is A History of Wild Places by Oregon author Shea Ernshaw. Borrow it with your library card in formats including print, e-book, e-audiobook, or Oregon Talking Book for readers with print disabilities. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and...
The Great Escape
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesCheck out bags of books, sacks of stories, and volumes of volumes from the Williams library branch Help the books escape the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library before Saturday, September 16 during The Great Escape. Next month, thousands of pounds of books must be moved to the new Williams library branch location which sits...
Adult crafting circle
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBring your own creative project to work on and socialize with other local crafters. From seasoned makers to novice creators, all skill levels are welcome to enjoy this hour of uninterrupted creativity. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate.
Williams branch is closed for move
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe current Williams branch located at 20695 Williams Highway will close on Monday, October 2 to move to the new location. The loan period on all items checked out from the Williams branch through October 1 is extended until Saturday, October 14 and can be returned to the new location.
New Williams branch grand opening
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesBe a part of library history! Community members are invited to the grand opening of the new Williams branch on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am–12 pm located at 158 Tetherow Road. Hear remarks from library leadership at 10:30 am. Be a part of the historical photo at 11 am. Tour the new branch. The...
WC The Great Book Grab
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesIn an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Great Book Grab during open hours at the Wolf Creek branch. Participants will have a chance to “shop” The Great Book Grab’s selection and fill as many bags as they would...
GP Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses and how to safely observe them. During this program, participants will also learn about moon phases, types of full moons, and other observable lunar phenomena....
WC Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses and how to safely observe them. During this program, participants will also learn about moon phases, types of full moons, and other observable lunar phenomena....