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2 events,
Seed Library
From March through May, community members of all ages are invited to take up to five flower, fruit, and vegetable packets per week from the seed library at no cost to grow at home. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to nurture your green space and watch...
Illinois Valley branch closed for renovation
TEMPORARY SERVICE OFFERED AT ILLINOIS VALLEY SENIOR CENTER ON THURSDAYS The Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library, 209 West Palmer Street, Cave Junction, will close for renovation beginning Sunday, March 3. The last day of service before closure will be Saturday, March 2. During the Illinois Valley branch closure, temporary library services will be...
3 events,
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday 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...
4 events,
IV pick-up service
IV pick-up service
To take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Sprout a Reader Storytime
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.
4 events,
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams Weekly Storytime
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.
Afterschool Storytime
Afterschool Storytime
Children and their families are invited to a weekly interactive afterschool storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. This program takes place every Friday from 5–5:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch. This program is offered at no charge and a library card is not necessary to participate....
2 events,
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday 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...
3 events,
IV pick-up service
IV pick-up service
To take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Sprout a Reader Storytime
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.
2 events,
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams Weekly Storytime
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.
2 events,
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday 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...
4 events,
IV pick-up service
IV pick-up service
To take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Sprout a Reader Storytime
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.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Teen Bad Artists Club
WEEKLY STICKERS! MUSIC & SNACKS! NEW ART PROJECTS EACH WEEK! Calling all artists, non-artists, and aspiring creatives! This summer, Josephine Community Library is hosting a free weekly Teen Bad Artists Club every Thursday from 5–7 pm at the Grants Pass branch starting June 13. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art with...
2 events,
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams Weekly Storytime
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.
5 events,
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday 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...
3 events,
WC: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
WC: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...
5 events,
IV pick-up service
IV pick-up service
To take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Sprout a Reader Storytime
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.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Teen Bad Artists Club
WEEKLY STICKERS! MUSIC & SNACKS! NEW ART PROJECTS EACH WEEK! Calling all artists, non-artists, and aspiring creatives! This summer, Josephine Community Library is hosting a free weekly Teen Bad Artists Club every Thursday from 5–7 pm at the Grants Pass branch starting June 13. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art with...
5 events,
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
GP: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams Weekly Storytime
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.
WMS: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
WMS: Bugs-R-Us presents Bats
Back by popular demand, the Bugs-R-Us team brings us Bats this summer. Children and families will have a chance to examine preserved specimens, learn about these flying mammals, and explore the important role they play in our ecosystem. Participants will also learn how to build their own bat house. Bugs-R-Us is part of the 2024...
3 events,
Author Talk ft. Zoro the Drummer
Author Talk ft. Zoro the Drummer
Join author Zoro the Drummer for a discussion featuring his new memoir, Maria’s Scarf. Hear excerpts from book and learn about Zoro’s upbringing, including his time living in Grants Pass as a child that led to a remarkable career as a drummer for many Grammy-Award-winning musicians. Afterward, head to Oregon Books & Games for a...
3 events,
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Each week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday 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...
5 events,
IV pick-up service
IV pick-up service
To take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Sprout a Reader Storytime
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.
Teen Bad Artists Club
Teen Bad Artists Club
WEEKLY STICKERS! MUSIC & SNACKS! NEW ART PROJECTS EACH WEEK! Calling all artists, non-artists, and aspiring creatives! This summer, Josephine Community Library is hosting a free weekly Teen Bad Artists Club every Thursday from 5–7 pm at the Grants Pass branch starting June 13. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art with...
3 events,
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams Weekly Storytime
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.
4 events,
Williams book club
Williams book club
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...
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Join us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....