Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWEEKLY 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...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBack 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...
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...
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. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesEach 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 Friday 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...
All branches closed
All branchesThe 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.
WC: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesBack 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...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWEEKLY 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...
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBack 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...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
WMS: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesBack 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...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Author Talk ft. Zoro the Drummer
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
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. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesEach 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 Friday 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...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWEEKLY 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...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Williams book club
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
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....
All branches closed at 3 pm
All branchesAll library branches close at 3 pm to take the opportunity to celebrate to work of library volunteers.
Storybook Walk | Downtown Grants Pass
OffsiteA 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...
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. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesEach 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 Friday 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...
Closed for Independence Day
All branchesAll library branches will closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Storybook Walk | Reinhart Volunteer Park
OffsiteA 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...
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. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesEach 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 Friday 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...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWEEKLY 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...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJourney “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...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Storybook Walk | GP
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesA 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...
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesJourney “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...
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJourney “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...
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. Visit Grants Pass and Williams every Tuesday or Wolf Creek every second Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesEach 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 Friday 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...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWEEKLY 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...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Storybook Walk | GP
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesA 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...
Journey Under the Sea
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesAll 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....