
December 2021
Grants Pass Branch temporarily closed for maintenance
The Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library will temporarily close December 21 through January 17 for carpet replacement. During this time, due dates and library card expiration dates are extended and all fees are waived. The book drop will be closed so patrons are asked to keep their checked-out items until reopening on January 18. Patrons are encouraged to visit one of our other branch libraries in Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek, or access the online library at josephinelibrary.org for downloadable…
Find out more »January 2022
Closed for New Year’s
All branches will be closed and curbside pick-up, Grab & Go, and phone support will not be available on Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
Find out more »Sprout a Reader
Parents and caregivers of children ages birth to five are invited to learn how to give the best storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program. Participants will each receive a free storytime kit to take home. Storytime kits include silk scarves, tambourines, wrist bells, board books, and more! Email adonoho@josephinelibrary.org to register, registration is required. Sprout a Reader is made possible by Oregon Community Foundation.
Find out more »JoCo Latinx Interagency Network Committee (LINC)
Hosted by the library, local agency and organization representatives have a chance to share news, programs, and resources benefitting Latinx and BIPOC communities. Josephine Community Library supports LINC’s mission to offer an inclusive space for community agencies to create, improve, and bridge services and opportunities for the advancement of the Latinx community in southern Oregon. Email info@josephinelibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Find out more »February 2022
Sprout a Reader
Parents and caregivers of children ages birth to five are invited to learn how to give the best storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program. Participants will each receive a free storytime kit to take home. Storytime kits include silk scarves, tambourines, wrist bells, board books, and more! Email adonoho@josephinelibrary.org to register, registration is required. Sprout a Reader is made possible by Oregon Community Foundation.
Find out more »JoCo Latinx Interagency Network Committee (LINC)
Hosted by the library, local agency and organization representatives have a chance to share news, programs, and resources benefitting Latinx and BIPOC communities. Josephine Community Library supports LINC’s mission to offer an inclusive space for community agencies to create, improve, and bridge services and opportunities for the advancement of the Latinx community in southern Oregon. Email info@josephinelibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Find out more »March 2022
Game On!
Grab a friend, drop in, and Game On! Try your hand at a variety of games, including chess, Pictionary, Uno, cards, and Exploding Kittens. Game On! is held from 4:30–5:30 pm every Wednesday at your preferred branch during the school year.
Find out more »Journalism, Democracy, and the Informed Citizen: The Big Picture
***We have reached max capacity for in-person attendance, virtual attendance is open.*** The Big Picture: World media and news sources with Charles F. Rund Throughout March, featured panelists will discuss world media and news sources, contemporary political issues, and the future of local news. This is the first event of the 3-part series focusing on world media and news sources facilitated by policy researcher and former president of Charlton Research Company, Charles F. Rund. Mr. Rund was President of Charlton…
Find out more »Game On!
Grab a friend, drop in, and Game On! Try your hand at a variety of games, including chess, Pictionary, Uno, cards, and Exploding Kittens. Game On! is held from 4:30–5:30 pm every Wednesday at your preferred branch during the school year.
Find out more »Journalism, Democracy, and the Informed Citizen: US Journalism & Informed Citizens
***We have reached max capacity for in-person attendance, virtual attendance is open.*** US Journalism & Informed Citizens: Political issues and the public with Kathleen Frankovic Throughout March, featured panelists will discuss world media and news sources, contemporary political issues, and the future of local news. This is the second event of the 3-part series focusing on political issues and the public facilitated by Charles F. Rund and panelist Kathleen Frankovic. Kathleen Frankovic spent more than three decades at CBS News…
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