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...

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. Registration is not required.

Children 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...

Join us for a virtual lunch-and-learn reflective conversation with author Michelle Wilde Anderson about her book The Fight to Save the Town, which features Josephine County's struggle to fund its government. In this fishbowl virtual program, community volunteers, leaders, and business owners will join Michelle to consider how her book challenges their perspectives of Josephine...

Join us for an introduction to advance care planning for people of all ages. During this workshop, Adult Behavioral Health Specialist and Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Angela Franklin, will discuss and answer questions about advance care directives, POLSTs, after-death care directives, and conversations with loved ones. Participants will leave with the knowledge to ensure end-of-life and...

Families are invited to the Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library every Saturday during open hours for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment. To learn more and view storytime themes visit the calendar. Registration is not required.

Join 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,...