Fresh vs. Frozen
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin Ann Colonna of the OSU Food Innovation Center from 5:30–6:30 pm on Thursday, August 25 at the Grants Pass branch for Fresh vs. Frozen. Learn about the latest science in the fresh vs. frozen debate and how community members can contribute to research. Ann and her team put consumers, chefs, and buyers to the...
Bugs-R-Us returns to Grants Pass
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesIn an effort to allow families who didn’t make it into the room in July, please do not come if you have already enjoyed this program. Back by popular demand, Bugs-R-Us will visit the Grants Pass branch one more time this summer from 11 am to 12 pm on Friday, August 26. Touch and explore...
Illinois Valley Storytime
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library every Saturday during open hours for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment. To learn more and view storytime themes visit the calendar. Registration is not required.
Kid-Approved Cooking
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to drop in to Kid Approved Cooking between 3–4 pm in the children’s library at the Grants Pass branch on Tuesday, September 6. Children can make their own healthy recipes with experts from the Oregon State University Extension Service Food Hero program and take home tasters. Registration is not required and a...
WMS Sustainable Gardening: Insects in the Garden
Williams 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin us for a monthly speaker series to learn about sustainable home gardening and related topics in partnership with the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Josephine County Master Gardener Program. During each session, a local expert will present on a different topic. Session locations rotate between all four library branches in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley,...
Everyday Civics: What is a midterm general election?
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhat is a midterm general election and what does it mean for you? Join us at the Grants Pass branch from 5:30–6:30 pm on Thursday, September 15 to learn the mechanics of this biennial voting cycle with policy researcher and former president of Charlton Research Company, Charles F. Rund. Your vote in the November election determines...
Everyday Civics: Shifting power and voting rights for youth
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin Portland’s Next Up to learn more about how voting rights have progressed in Oregon, the importance of voting, and how to use your voice to make change. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and Josephine County Clerk Rhiannon Henkels will make a special guest appearance to talk about their roles as elected officials and the...
Everyday Civics Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesA children's program about voting with Next Up Join Next Up in the children’s library on Wednesday, September 21 from 11 am–12 pm at the Grants Pass branch for a storytime, activity, and crafts featuring storybooks to introduce what voting is and how it works. Registration is not required and a library card is not...
Illinois Valley Storytime
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library every Saturday during open hours for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment. To learn more and view storytime themes visit the calendar. Registration is not required.
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...
Kindergarten Toolbox
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren 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...