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GP Only Hope: A survivor’s stories of the Holocaust

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

Before 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...

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.

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Adult crafting circle

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

Bring 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 States

Join 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...

Spring into reading with Rotary

All branches

The Greater Grants Pass Rotary club is partnering with the library for a free book giveaway. Visit any of the four library branches in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, or Wolf creek to grab a free early literacy book while supplies last. This giveaway will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 12–2 pm.

IV Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum

Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United States

Join 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...

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Kindergarten Toolbox ***REGISTRATION FULL*** 

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

Children ages 3–6 and their caregivers are invited to join the Kindergarten Toolbox program to promote Kindergarten Readiness. During this six-week session, families will receive a toolbox with school supplies and other materials with demonstrations and practice sessions designed for preschoolers. Each week a new book and “tool” will be offered. Tools include letter and...

WMS Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum

Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

Join 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 States

Creating 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...

Cooking for Picky Eaters

Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

Families with young children are invited to join us at the Williams branch for the two-part Kid-Approved Cooking series in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank and the Food Hero program. Both events will feature seasonal produce available in Food Bank boxes, live demonstrations, recipes, samples, and giveaways. Registration is not required and a...

IV Gifts From the Garden

Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United States

Creating 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 States

Creating 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...

Cooking With Kids

Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

Families with young children are invited to join us at the Williams branch for the two-part Kid-Approved Cooking series in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank and the Food Hero program. Both events will feature seasonal produce available in Food Bank boxes, live demonstrations, recipes, samples, and giveaways. Registration is not required and a...

GP Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained

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

Join 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.

WMS Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained

Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States

Join 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.

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LEGO Club

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

Join 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 States

Children 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.

American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime

Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United States

Join 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.

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GP Pop-up Storybook Walk

Offsite

During 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...

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Kindergarten Toolbox program

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

Library 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...

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

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

Children 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.