Adult Focused
IV Only Hope: A survivor’s story of the Holocaust
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesBefore she died in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her internment in ghettos and concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, powerful stories published by her son. During this program, Irving Lubliner, will share excerpts from his book, Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust, shedding light on his mother’s fortitude and resilient spirit.Participants will...
GP Only Hope: A survivor’s stories of the Holocaust
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBefore she died in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her internment in ghettos and concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, powerful stories published by her son. During this program, Irving Lubliner, will share excerpts from his book, Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust, shedding light on his mother’s fortitude and resilient spirit. Participants...
Williams branch closed
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe Williams branch is closed today for staff training. Regular hours will resume tomorrow, March 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Wolf Creek branch closed
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesThe Wolf Creek branch will close at 1 pm Friday, March 24 for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience and will resume normal hours on Saturday.
CANCELED: Tax assistance afternoons
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States"Tax assistance afternoons" is canceled this Friday. Sessions will continue at the Grants Pass branch from 12–2:30 pm on the following Wednesday and 2–5:30 pm on Friday.
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.
GP Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin local poet Lisa Baldwin to learn about the Western pantoum style of poetry and write your own. Western pantoum is an adaptation of a fifteenth century Malayan poetry that is engaging for poets of all skill levels. Space is limited and a library card is not needed to participate. Lisa is a fifth-generation native Oregonian who...
IV Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin local poet Lisa Baldwin to learn about the Western pantoum style of poetry and write your own. Western pantoum is an adaptation of a fifteenth century Malayan poetry that is engaging for poets of all skill levels. Space is limited and a library card is not needed to participate. Lisa is a fifth-generation native Oregonian who...
WMS Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin local poet Lisa Baldwin to learn about the Western pantoum style of poetry and write your own. Western pantoum is an adaptation of a fifteenth century Malayan poetry that is engaging for poets of all skill levels. Space is limited and a library card is not needed to participate. Lisa is a fifth-generation native Oregonian who...
GP Gifts From the Garden
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesCreating teas, salts, and culinary blends using garden herbs Fresh and dried herbs from your garden can transform any recipe. During the first session of the Gifts from the Garden series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will show participants how to turn garden herbs into teas and other products in a cost-effective way to enjoy them...
IV Gifts From the Garden
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesCreating teas, salts, and culinary blends using garden herbs Fresh and dried herbs from your garden can transform any recipe. During the first session of the Gifts from the Garden series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will show participants how to turn garden herbs into teas and other products in a cost-effective way to enjoy them...
WMS Gifts From the Garden
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesCreating teas, salts, and culinary blends using garden herbs Fresh and dried herbs from your garden can transform any recipe. During the first session of the Gifts from the Garden series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will show participants how to turn garden herbs into teas and other products in a cost-effective way to enjoy them...
GP Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore telescopes, astrophotography, stellar evolution, and more. Then, dive into the history and lore of astrology during this all-ages program. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate.
Grants Pass branch is CLOSED
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesThe Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library will be closed for Boatnik on Saturday, May 27.
WMS Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore telescopes, astrophotography, stellar evolution, and more. Then, dive into the history and lore of astrology during this all-ages program. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate.
GP Songwriting workshop
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDuring this workshop, local artist Coleman Antonucci will play original tunes and describe the various processes and motivations that helped him throughout the creative process. After that, participants will have a chance to develop and fine-tune their own songs. A variety of instruments will be available for participant use. This program is offered at no...
WMS Songwriting Workshop
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesDuring this workshop, local artist Coleman Antonucci will play original tunes and describe the various processes and motivations that helped him throughout the creative process. After that, participants will have a chance to develop and fine-tune their own songs. Some instruments will be available for participant use. This program is offered at no charge and...
Closed for Independence Day
All branchesAll library branches will closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
GP Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin Southern Oregon Historical Society’s archivist Jan Wright to explore the lives of Mattie Sisley, Sadie Hudson, and Ida Griner who lived in Jackson County from the 1880s to the 1920s and went astray from societal norms. Wright will talk about the contributing factors of the girls’ delinquency and attempted reforms to their behavior through...
IV Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin Southern Oregon Historical Society’s archivist Jan Wright to explore the lives of Mattie Sisley, Sadie Hudson, and Ida Griner who lived in Jackson County from the 1880s to the 1920s and went astray from societal norms. Wright will talk about the contributing factors of the girls’ delinquency and attempted reforms to their behavior through...
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...
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.
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.