August 2022
K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young readers have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime. Registration is not required.
Find out more »Fresh vs. Frozen
Join Ann Colonna of the OSU Food Innovation Center from 5:30–6:30 pm on Thursday, August 25 at the Grants Pass branch for Fresh vs. Frozen. Learn about the latest science in the fresh vs. frozen debate and how community members can contribute to research. Ann and her team put consumers, chefs, and buyers to the test and the results might surprise you! Participants will also have a chance to taste new hazelnut spreads from the Hazelnut Growers of Oregon. As…
Find out more »Williams Weekly Storytime
Families are invited to visit the Williams branch in person for Williams Weekly Storytime from 11 am–12 pm on Fridays. Enjoy themed stories and crafts in a safe and fun environment.
Find out more »Bugs-R-Us returns to Grants Pass
In an effort to allow families who didn’t make it into the room in July, please do not come if you have already enjoyed this program. Back by popular demand, Bugs-R-Us will visit the Grants Pass branch one more time this summer from 11 am to 12 pm on Friday, August 26. Touch and explore live insects and witness some of the largest preserved insects on earth with Bugs-R-Us as they visit each library branch this summer. Participants who are…
Find out more »K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young readers have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime. Registration is not required.
Find out more »September 2022
Williams Weekly Storytime
Families are invited to visit the Williams branch in person for Williams Weekly Storytime from 11 am–12 pm on Fridays. Enjoy themed stories and crafts in a safe and fun environment.
Find out more »K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young readers have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime. Registration is not required.
Find out more »Kid Approved Cooking
Families are invited to drop in to Kid Approved Cooking between 3–4 pm in the children’s library at the Grants Pass branch on Tuesday, September 6. Children can make their own healthy recipes with experts from the Oregon State University Extension Service Food Hero program and take home tasters. Registration is not required and a library card is not needed to participate. Food Hero is an initiative of Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program and was developed by…
Find out more »Williams Weekly Storytime
Families are invited to visit the Williams branch in person for Williams Weekly Storytime from 11 am–12 pm on Fridays. Enjoy themed stories and crafts in a safe and fun environment.
Find out more »WMS Sustainable Gardening: Insects in the Garden
Join us for a monthly speaker series to learn about sustainable home gardening and related topics in partnership with the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Josephine County Master Gardener Program. During each session, a local expert will present on a different topic. Session locations rotate between all four library branches in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek. SCHEDULE Sessions take place from 1–2:30 pm Saturday, August 6 | Grants Pass Oregon Native Plants Saturday, September 10 | Williams…
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