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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...
2024 Summer Reading Program
All ages are invited to join the annual Josephine Community Library Summer Reading Program from June 15 through August 10. The 2024 theme is A Journey Awaits: Where books are your passport and imagination is your destination. Look for updates each week in the Sunday edition of the Grants Pass Daily Courier and Wednesday’s Country...
Storybook Walk | Downtown Grants Pass
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish...
5 events,
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
4 events,
Closed for Independence Day
All library branches will closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
5 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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Where K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
5 events,
Storybook Walk | Reinhart Volunteer Park
Storybook Walk | Reinhart Volunteer Park
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish Tortilla/La...
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
5 events,
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 for teens ages 13–18. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art...
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.
5 events,
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...
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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Where K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
5 events,
Storybook Walk | GP
Storybook Walk | GP
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 13 , find read the Harold and...
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Among the Stars: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Journey “Among the Stars” with local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn through the lens of advanced telescopes. Discover the Red Planet, dive into the mysteries of Jupiter, and see up close images of Saturn’s rings. Stodola studied astronomy at New Mexico State University, Mount San...
4 events,
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
5 events,
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 for teens ages 13–18. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art...
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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Where K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
4 events,
Storybook Walk | GP
Storybook Walk | GP
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 20 , find read the Stone Soup...
Journey Under the Sea
Journey Under the Sea
All ages are invited to dive into an ocean of hands-on science fun while exploring Oregon’s underwater environments. Join experts from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon, to discover beautiful kelp forests and rugged, rocky reefs with activities that will inspire participants to learn about the amazing world under the waves....
4 events,
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
5 events,
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 for teens ages 13–18. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art...
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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Where K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
5 events,
Storybook Walk | GP
Storybook Walk | GP
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. On Saturday, July 27 , find read the Spanish Tortilla/La Tortilla...
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....
3 events,
Storybook Walk | Highland Elementary School
Storybook Walk | Highland Elementary School
A Storybook Walk is an outdoor reading and walking experience of a children’s book or poem with the “pages” of the book placed in different areas along a walking path. Families are to take a stroll and read the featured story at their own pace. The 2024 Pop-Up Storybook Walk featuring the bilingual story Spanish Tortilla/La...
4 events,
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
WMS K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
GP K9 Reading Buddies
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 Friday 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...
5 events,
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 for teens ages 13–18. Collect weekly stickers, listen to music, and make bad art...
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.
6 events,
WC: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
WC: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...
GP: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
GP: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...
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.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Where K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
3 events,
WMS: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
WMS: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Join us this August as the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve brings the wonders of the great outdoors to the libraries in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Discover the natural beauty in our own backyard and learn about fascinating geology, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this local landmark during the program...