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Summer Reading Program “Craftivities”
Drop-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.
2 events,
Japanese Bilingual Storytime
Japanese Bilingual Storytime
Children 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 the Grants Pass branch. Afterwards, participants will work on a special origami craft.
2 events,
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Join 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.
2 events,
American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime
American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime
Join 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 special storytime craft.
2 events,
Closed for Independence Day
All library branches will closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
2 events,
GP Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
GP Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Join 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 1920s and went astray from societal norms. Wright will talk about the contributing factors of the girls’ delinquency and attempted reforms to their behavior through...
3 events,
IV Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
IV Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Join 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 1920s and went astray from societal norms. Wright will talk about the contributing factors of the girls’ delinquency and attempted reforms to their behavior through...
GP Pop-up Storybook Walk
GP Pop-up Storybook Walk
During 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 stories include “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by Williams Wordsworth, “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson, and two adapted fables titled “I...
2 events,
Everyday Civics for Youth
Everyday Civics for Youth
What 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 YMCA. Learn about the year-round YMCA Youth & Government program where teens have the opportunity to represent their community through model government, leadership, professional development...
2 events,
V is for Voting Storytime
V is for Voting Storytime
What 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 learn about the power of voting during “V is for Voting,” a storytime featuring "The President of the Jungle" by Andre Rodrigues. After storytime, children...
2 events,
History of Grants Pass BearFest
History of Grants Pass BearFest
Join 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 talent of southern Oregon artists. Originally created in 2003, Evergreen Federal Bank introduced BearFest with 20 life-sized, fiberglass bears displayed as public artwork throughout downtown...
3 events,
GP Bugs-R-US
GP Bugs-R-US
Reptiles 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 in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
GP Bugs-R-US
GP Bugs-R-US
Reptiles 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 in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
2 events,
WMS Bugs-R-US
WMS Bugs-R-US
Reptiles 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 in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
3 events,
IV Bugs-R-US
IV Bugs-R-US
Reptiles 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 in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
Kindergarten Toolbox program
Kindergarten Toolbox program
Library 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 program on Thursdays from 5:30–6:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library beginning July 27 to promote Kindergarten Readiness. During this six-week...
2 events,
WC Bugs-R-US
WC Bugs-R-US
Reptiles 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 in the environment. Children and families will also have a chance to meet live animals including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, and various frogs....
2 events,
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Children 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 will work on a special storytime craft.
2 events,
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
The 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, or Oregon Talking Book for readers with print disabilities. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and...
3 events,
WMS Teen/young adult book club
WMS Teen/young adult book club
The 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 any branch. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and explore deeper meanings of the book.
GP Teen/young adult book club
GP Teen/young adult book club
The 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 any branch. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and explore deeper meanings of the book.
4 events,
GP All ages story hour
GP All ages story hour
Community 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 Spolin method of improvisation and enjoys researching the history, locations, and cultures behind the tales she tells. This event is part of the 2023 Summer...
WMS All ages story hour
WMS All ages story hour
Community 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 Spolin method of improvisation and enjoys researching the history, locations, and cultures behind the tales she tells. This event is part of the 2023 Summer...
WC Adult Book Club
WC Adult Book Club
The 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, or Oregon Talking Book for readers with print disabilities. Join us at the end of Summer Reading Program as we share opinions, ask questions, and...
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