Josephine Community Library District

Williams book club
2025-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Williams, 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, 97544, United States
Join 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 charge and a library card is not necessary to participate.

Free Tax Assistance
2025-02-25 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-28 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-04 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-07 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-11 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-14 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-18 10:30 - 14:30 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Get help with your tax questions and file for free with Josephine County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the library. Appointments are for taxpayers who receive basic documents including W-2, Interest, Dividends, 1099-R, 1099-NEC, or Social Security.
To make an appointment, call JoCo VITA at 541-223-9597 or visit joco-freetaxes.com.
Tuesdays
No computer skills required
Make an appointment with an in-person tax preparer to have them file for you. Bring proof of identity, tax forms, and last year’s return. Pick up submitted tax return a week later.

Fridays
Some computer skills required | Drop-ins welcome
VITA volunteers will help participants who want to file their own taxes setup a profile with TaxSlayer software. Have a tax- related question? Drop in anytime during the program to get answers to questions like “Do I need to file?” or “Who can I claim as a dependent?”

K9 Reading Buddies | Grants Pass
2025-02-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Each 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 Wednesday 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 have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime.
Registration is not required.

K9 Reading Buddies | Williams
2025-02-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Williams, 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, 97544, United States

All branches closed
2025-02-26 | All branches
All four library branches will be closed for staff training on Wednesday, February 26.

Sprout a Reader Storytime
2025-02-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Children 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.

Computer Basics Drop-in Lab
2025-02-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Offsite
Drop in to the WorkSource Oregon computer Lab twice a month to boost your computer skills with an instructor from Josephine Community Library. Practice using the internet, learn how to copy/paste, try uploading and downloading, and more. This free, hands-on program is open to all — no library card or WorkSource Oregon enrollment needed.
Classes are from 2–3:30 pm every other Thursday in the computer lab at WorkSource Oregon, 1569 NE F St. Grants Pass, OR 97526. Registration is not required — space is limited.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.
Schedule:
October 17 | Intro to Computers and Windows
October 31 | Files, folders, and online storage
November 14 | Using Internet and Internet Safety
December 5 | Email Setup and Use
December 19 | Word and Excel
January 2 | Google Suite
January 16 | Intro to Computers, Keyboard, and Mouse
January 30 | Windows 11, Files, and Folders
February 13 | Using Internet and Internet Safety
February 27 | Email Setup and Use
March 13 | Microsoft Word/Excel
March 27 | Google Suite
April 10 | Intro to Computers, Keyboard, and Mouse
April 24 | Windows 11, Files, and Folders
May 8 | Using Internet and Internet Safety
May 22 | Email Setup and Use
June 5 | Google Suite

Williams Weekly Storytime
2025-02-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Williams, 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, 97544, United States
Families 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.

Illinois Valley Saturday Storytime
2025-03-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Illinois Valley, 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, 97523, United States
Families are invited to drop-in to the Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library every Saturday for themed storytime and crafts all day. Storytime takes place every half hour.
This program is offered at no charge and a library card is not necessary to participate.

IV STEM Kit Demonstrations
2025-03-08 12:00 - 12:30 | Illinois Valley, 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, 97523, United States
Discover an exciting way for children to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)! During demonstrations, parents and caregivers can learn how to use the kits effectively while kids get a sneak peek at all the fun they can have learning through hands-on experiments.
STEM Kits are designed to spark curiosity and build skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, and teamwork in children. These kits are perfect for at-home learning or classroom use and are available to check out through the Library of Things with a library card.
Available STEM kits include:
• Rock & Fossil Kit
• Junior Microscope
• Junior Chemistry Lab Kit
This program is made possible thanks to an investment from the Parent Advisory Board of the Early Learning HUB – SOELS.

WC K9 Reading Buddies
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Wolf Creek, 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, 97526, United States
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 Wednesday 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 have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime.
Registration is not required.
