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...
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...
GP Bugs-R-US
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesReptiles and amphibians Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Reptiles and Amphibians this summer. Learn about life cycles and explore the role that reptiles and amphibians play in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
GP Bugs-R-US
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesReptiles and amphibians Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Reptiles and Amphibians this summer. Learn about life cycles and explore the role that reptiles and amphibians play in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
WMS Bugs-R-US
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesReptiles and amphibians Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Reptiles and Amphibians this summer. Learn about life cycles and explore the role that reptiles and amphibians play in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
IV Bugs-R-US
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesReptiles and amphibians Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Reptiles and Amphibians this summer. Learn about life cycles and explore the role that reptiles and amphibians play in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
Kindergarten Toolbox program
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesLibrary provides Kindergarten-readiness series funded by The Ford Family Foundation Children ages 3–6 and their parents or caregivers are invited to join the 6-week spring session of the Kindergarten Toolbox program on Thursdays from 5:30–6:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library beginning July 27 to promote Kindergarten Readiness. During this six-week...
WC Bugs-R-US
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesReptiles and amphibians Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Reptiles and Amphibians this summer. Learn about life cycles and explore the role that reptiles and amphibians play in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
Spanish 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 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.
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 Teen/young adult book club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesThe summer book club pick for teens is Set in Stone by local author Frank Morin. Borrow it with your library card or pick up a copy to keep from any branch. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and explore deeper meanings of the book.
WMS Teen/young adult book club
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe summer book club pick for teens is Set in Stone by local author Frank Morin. Borrow it with your library card or pick up a copy to keep from any branch. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and explore deeper meanings of the book.
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...