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 20695 Williams Highway, 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 The Traveling Crew
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States“The Traveling Crew” led by local artists Bobbi Kidder and Ed Gangner will present an interactive performance that includes story, music, and movement for children and their families at the Grants Pass and Williams library branches. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. A library card is not needed...
WMS The Traveling Crew
Williams 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, OR, United States“The Traveling Crew” led by local artists Bobbi Kidder and Ed Gangner will present an interactive performance that includes story, music, and movement for children and their families at the Grants Pass and Williams library branches. This program is offered at no charge and is open to the public. A library card is not needed...
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 20695 Williams Highway, 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...
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
Japanese Bilingual Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren and their families are invited to join us for a storytime in Japanese and English with the Southern Oregon Japanese Association on Thursday, June 29 from 1–2 pm at the Grants Pass branch. Afterwards, participants will work on a special origami craft.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Williams 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin us for a storytime in Spanish and English on Friday, June 30 from 11 am–12 pm at the Williams branch. Afterwards, participants will work on a special storytime craft.
American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin us for a storytime in American Sign Language (ASL) and English on Saturday, July 1 during open hours at the Illinois Valley branch. Afterwards, participants will work on a special storytime craft.
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...
GP Pop-up Storybook Walk
OffsiteDuring the month of July, find the Pop-Up Storybook Walk featured at select Oregon Summer Meals sites and other locations in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Featured stories include “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by Williams Wordsworth, “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson, and two adapted fables titled “I...
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...
Everyday Civics for Youth
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhat is civic engagement? Why and how do we participate? Teens are invited to meet local elected officials and get these questions answered at a program facilitated by our local YMCA. Learn about the year-round YMCA Youth & Government program where teens have the opportunity to represent their community through model government, leadership, professional development...
V is for Voting Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhat if your family couldn’t decide what to eat for dinner — what could you do? Take a vote to choose a dish! Children and their families are invited to learn about the power of voting during “V is for Voting,” a storytime featuring "The President of the Jungle" by Andre Rodrigues. After storytime, children...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass and Williams 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...