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    Sprout a Reader Storytime

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Children ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to join the Sprout a Reader program to learn tips for creating engaging storytimes from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch

  • Man in Hawaiian shirt sits at table in front of large windows using silver laptop
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    Welcome to computers: Online privacy and security

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Join us from 2–3 pm on Saturday, March 9 to explore online privacy and security through a live demonstration. Participants will leave equipped with tips and tricks to protect sensitive data and address online risks. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate....

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    Williams Weekly Storytime

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Families are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.

  • Three women of varying ages using the internet at the Illinois Valley computer stations.
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    Navigating Reliable Health Information: A library databases workshop

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Say goodbye to annoying advertisements and gain access to credible health information you can trust. Join Oregon State Library Consultant Arlene Weible for a health and wellness database workshop, where you can discover reliable online resources without pricey subscription fees. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your health-related research skills! Arlene Weible is...

  • Three adults sitting side-by-side on a library couch, reading a book together on the table in front of them.
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    April Book Club

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    APRIL THEME: SPRING INTO NATURE During April’s book club, we will be discussing all things nature, whether it’s a thrilling adventure through the wilderness or sharing your most trusty hiking guide. Join the conversation on Thursday, April 11 from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Grants Pass branch as we share our favorite passages, swap book...

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    Welcome to Computers: Digital file management

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Are you overwhelmed by files and folders on your computer? Join us from 2–3 pm on Saturday, April 13 to learn tips and tricks to keep digital space tidy. Participants will learn how to set up and use folders, relocate and search for files, and more. This program is offered at no charge and open...

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    Williams book club

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Join the monthly Williams Book Club the last Saturday of every month from 12–1 pm at the Williams branch. From gripping plot twists to heartwarming characters, participants can unravel the wonders of literature together. Explore what you love about the books you’re reading or the ones you’ve recently finished. This program is offered at no...

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    K9 Reading Buddies | Williams

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Wednesday 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...

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    Teen Bad Artists Club

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    WEEKLY STICKERS! MUSIC & SNACKS! NEW ART PROJECTS EACH WEEK! Calling all artists, non-artists, and aspiring creatives! This summer, Josephine Community Library is hosting a free, weekly Teen Bad Artists Club every Thursday from 5–7 pm at the Grants Pass branch for teens ages 13–18. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art...

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    2024 Summer Reading Program

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States +2 more

    All ages are invited to join the annual Josephine Community Library Summer Reading Program from June 15 through August 10. The 2024 theme is A Journey Awaits: Where books are your passport and imagination is your destination. Look for updates each week in the Sunday edition of the Grants Pass Daily Courier and Wednesday’s Country...

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    GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...

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    GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats

    Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...

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    All branches closed

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    The library is closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. *The Wolf Creek branch will be open only from 11:30 am–12:30 pm for Bugs-R-Us.* Learn more: josephinelibrary.org/calendar/wc-bugs-r-us-presents-bats.

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    WC: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats

    Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United States

    Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...

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    WMS: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...

  • Headshot of Zoro the Drummer with a photo of his memoir titled "Maria's Scarf"

    Author Talk ft. Zoro the Drummer

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Join author Zoro the Drummer for a discussion featuring his new memoir, Maria’s Scarf. Hear excerpts from book and learn about Zoro’s upbringing, including his time living in Grants Pass as a child that led to a remarkable career as a drummer for many Grammy-Award-winning musicians. Afterward, head to Oregon Books & Games for a...

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    All branches closed at 3 pm

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    All library branches close at 3 pm to take the opportunity to celebrate to work of library volunteers.

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    Storybook Walk | Downtown Grants Pass

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    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish...

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    Storybook Walk | Reinhart Volunteer Park

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    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish Tortilla/La...

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    Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...

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    Storybook Walk | GP

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 13 , find read the Harold and...

  • stary sky and person looking at it on a mountain
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    Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn

    Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United States

    Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...

  • stary sky and person looking at it on a mountain
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    Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...

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    Storybook Walk | GP

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 20 , find read the Stone Soup...

  • Art of an underwater scene with a red octopus on the left and three spikey fish on the right.
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    Journey Under the Sea

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    All ages are invited to dive into an ocean of hands-on science fun while exploring Oregon’s underwater environments. Join experts from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon, to discover beautiful kelp forests and rugged, rocky reefs with activities that will inspire participants to learn about the amazing world under the waves....

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    Storybook Walk | GP

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 27 , find read the Spanish Tortilla/La Tortilla...

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    Storybook Walk | Highland Elementary School

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    A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path.  Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish Tortilla/La...

  • A man standing in a dark cave shining a flashlight at the cave wall.
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    WC: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

    Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United States

    Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...

  • A man standing in a dark cave shining a flashlight at the cave wall.
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    GP: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...

  • A man standing in a dark cave shining a flashlight at the cave wall.
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    WMS: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

    Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

    Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...

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    Takelma Bilingual Storytime

    Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

    Children and their families are invited to Takelma Language Bilingual Storytime led by a Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Takelma Teacher-Learner. This storytime will feature the Takelma...