Life Happens: Your resume for the job – GP
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesFrom building the perfect resume and cover letter to social media and web applications, master the job hunt with local expert, Teresa Stover. During this program learn about formatting a...
CANCELED K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesCANCELED 2/28 due to weather. Each 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...
ELL Clases de Ingles
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesInscribase ahora para clases gratuitas de Ingles. La primera sesión de seis semanas comienza el 2 de marzo a las 4 pm en la sucursal de Grants Pass de Josephine...
Wolf Creek branch is CLOSED
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesThe Wolf Creek branch is closed today due to weather and road conditions.
IV Only Hope: A survivor’s story of the Holocaust
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesBefore 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...
GP Only Hope: A survivor’s stories of the Holocaust
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBefore 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...
Williams branch closed
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe Williams branch is closed today for staff training. Regular hours will resume tomorrow, March 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Wolf Creek branch closed
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesThe Wolf Creek branch will close at 1 pm Friday, March 24 for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience and will resume normal hours on Saturday.
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.
Adult crafting circle
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesBring 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...
GP Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
Spring into reading with Rotary
All branchesThe 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...
IV Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
Kindergarten Toolbox ***REGISTRATION FULL***
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...
WMS Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
GP Gifts From the Garden
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesCreating 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...
Cooking for Picky Eaters
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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...
IV Gifts From the Garden
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesCreating 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...
WMS Gifts From the Garden
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesCreating 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...
Cooking With Kids
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies 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...
GP Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
Grants Pass branch is CLOSED
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesThe Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library will be closed for Boatnik on Saturday, May 27.
WMS Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrology Explained
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
Summer Reading Program “Craftivities”
All branchesDrop-in to your preferred branch on any open day between 1–4 pm during the Summer Reading Program for weekly themed crafts and activities for children and teens.
GP The Traveling Crew
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States“The Traveling Crew” led by local artists Bobbi Kidder and Ed Gangner will present an interactive performance that includes story, music, and movement for children and their families at the...
WMS The Traveling Crew
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United States“The Traveling Crew” led by local artists Bobbi Kidder and Ed Gangner will present an interactive performance that includes story, music, and movement for children and their families at the...
GP Songwriting workshop
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDuring this workshop, local artist Coleman Antonucci will play original tunes and describe the various processes and motivations that helped him throughout the creative process. After that, participants will have...
WMS Songwriting Workshop
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesDuring this workshop, local artist Coleman Antonucci will play original tunes and describe the various processes and motivations that helped him throughout the creative process. After that, participants will have...
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...
Japanese 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 Japanese and English with the Southern Oregon Japanese Association on Thursday, June 29 from 1–2 pm at...
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesJoin 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.
American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
Closed for Independence Day
All branchesAll library branches will closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
GP Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin Southern Oregon Historical Society’s archivist Jan Wright to explore the lives of Mattie Sisley, Sadie Hudson, and Ida Griner who lived in Jackson County from the 1880s to the...
GP Pop-up Storybook Walk
OffsiteDuring 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...
IV Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin Southern Oregon Historical Society’s archivist Jan Wright to explore the lives of Mattie Sisley, Sadie Hudson, and Ida Griner who lived in Jackson County from the 1880s to the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Williams branch is closed for move
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe current Williams branch located at 20695 Williams Highway will close on Monday, October 2 to move to the new location. The loan period on all items checked out from...
New Williams branch grand opening
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesBe a part of library history! Community members are invited to the grand opening of the new Williams branch on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am–12 pm located at 158...
WC The Great Book Grab
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesIn an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Great Book Grab during open hours...
GP Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses...
WC Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses...
GP Gardens for Everyone: Pollinators and habitat gardens
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDuring this session of the Gardens for Everyone series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will teach participants about creating pollinator-friendly gardens. Leave with techniques, plant recommendations, and information about native bees...
Preparación para Kindergarten
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDurante esta sesión de tres semanas, familias que hablan español con niños de edades 3–6 recibirán una caja de herramientas con suministros escolares y otros materiales con demostraciones y sesiones...
WC The Great Book Grab
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesIn an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Great Book Grab during open hours...
WMS Gardens for Everyone: Pollinators and habitat gardens
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesDuring this session of the Gardens for Everyone series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will teach participants about creating pollinator-friendly gardens. Leave with techniques, plant recommendations, and information about native bees...
WWI: Art of WWI
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesTeens and adults are invited to join Grants Pass High School teacher and past Oregon History Teacher of the Year Lois MacMillan to explore World War I during this three-part...
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,...