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...
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...
GP Sustainable Gardening: Mycorrhizal Fungi Help your Plants Grow
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, 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,...
Bilingual Storytime Celebration
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for a special storytime celebration in Spanish and English in honor of Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month. Children and their families can hear stories in both languages, participate in an interactive music program, do Latin-American-inspired crafts, and enjoy refreshments on Saturday, October 8 from 12–2 pm in the children’s library at the Grants Pass...
Life Happens: Navigating Healthcare and Health Insurance
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesIf you’re anything like us, navigating health insurance and the healthcare system can feel daunting. Join a panel of local experts from 1–2:30 pm on Saturday, October 8 at the Grants Pass branch to get common questions answered and leave feeling like you have a better understanding of how these systems work to serve you....
Sprout a Reader
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren 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. Registration is not required.
Approachable Art: Japanese Woodblock Printing
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin artist Walt Padgett on Saturday, October 15 from 1–2 pm at the Grants Pass branch to explore Japanese woodblock printing and his journey through Tokaido. After seeing a presentation on this art form at the library, participants are invited to head over to the Grants Pass Museum of Art for a free hands-on printmaking class with Walt Padgett from...
New Williams Library Listening Sessions
OffsiteJoin us the third Thursday of each month beginning October 20 from 5–6 pm at the Williams Grange: 20100 Williams Hwy, Williams, OR. Learn more about the plan to build a new community library in Williams. Share your concerns, ideas, or compliments with library folks, both staff and board members. Timeliness for this event is...