Williams Weekly Storytime
2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2026-05-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 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.

Movers and Groovers
2026-05-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 13:30 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Storytime for Busy Toddlers
Toddlers ages 2–3 and their caregivers are invited to Movers and Groovers Storytime, held Tuesdays from 1–1:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch. This program led by Early Childhood Service–Southern Oregon Education Service District is designed for little ones who are full of energy and just beginning to enjoy books. Each session includes lively songs with scarves or bubbles, interactive books, and hands-on sensory play or a themed craft. Caregivers and children participate side by side, building early literacy skills through play, movement, and connection.
Space is limited and registration is required. To register and for more information, email info@josephinelibrary.org or call 541-476-0571. A library card is not needed to participate.

K9 Reading Buddies | Grants Pass
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 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
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Williams, 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, 97544, United States

Sprout a Reader Storytime
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 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 join the Sprout a Reader program to learn tips for creating engaging storytimes from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch

Declaration 250 | Grants Pass
2026-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Join former Oregon History Teacher of the Year Lois MacMillan for Declaration 250, a monthly program exploring a different topic each session related to the history and ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Each program features primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s panel exhibit, Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy, which will be on display throughout 2026 in Josephine County.
Programs are held the first Thursday of each month, 5:30–6:30 pm, at the Grants Pass branch unless otherwise noted. Free and open to all — no library card or registration needed.
Lois MacMillan teaches history at Grants Pass High School and has been recognized nationally for her innovative teaching and dedication to Founding Era education.
Grants Pass Program Schedule:

September 4, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – The Big Bang of Modern Democracy
October 2, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement
November 13, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – The Idea of Independence Spreads Internationally
January 8, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – A New Birth of Freedom
February 5, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – Women’s Rights
March 5, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – The Fall of Empires and Proliferation of Independent Countries
April 2, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – Twentieth-Century Legacies
May 7, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. – Reflections of Independence

Illinois Valley Program Schedule:

January 17, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – A New Birth of Freedom
April 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Twentieth-Century Legacies

WC K9 Reading Buddies
2026-05-13 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.

Welcome to Computers: How to use your smartphone
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Grants Pass, 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, 97526, United States
Join local experts from UScellular to learn basic phone settings, how to use a phone camera and various applications, and tips for protecting privacy and sensitive personal information. Bring your own device for hands-on assistance setting it up.
This program is offered at no charge and open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate.
Schedule:
Saturday, August 16 | 11:30 am–1 pm | Illinois Valley branch
Saturday, October 11 | 11:30 am–1 pm | Wolf Creek branch
Saturday, February 7 | 11:30 am–1 pm | Williams branch
Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 am–12 pm | Grants Pass branch

Williams book club
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
