Results of the annual Josephine Community Library community survey distributed in November confirm the public’s ongoing interest in print books for children and adults, and the importance of volunteers. There were 1,503 survey respondents, of which 86 percent reported having a current library card. Thirty-seven percent of respondents were 65 years of age or older.…
Children’s library hosts celebration of therapy dog program Children and their families are invited to spend some extra time sharing stories with the K9 Reading Buddies therapy dogs from 3–5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 in the children’s library at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library, 200 NW C Street. Celebrate the 10th…
Library increases Spanish-language materials through Libros for Oregon The community is invited to browse recently enhanced Spanish-language materials and celebrate the Hispanic culture during Día de los Niños from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library. Community members can checkout Spanish-language books for children, teens,…
Results from Josephine Community Library District end-of-year survey Results of the annual library survey distributed in November reveal the public’s ongoing interest in print books and newer, better facilities. “When the library district passed in May 2017, we knew voters wanted more hours, better books, and stable funding,” said Kate Lasky, library director. “What we…
Library promotes learning about other cultures through special storytime and craft Families are invited to wear their favorite Day of the Dead inspired costumes and visit the library for Día de los Muertos Bilingual Storytime on Saturday, November 3 from 1–2 p.m. at the Grants Pass branch. Día de los Muertos or Day of the…
Families with children who will be starting Kindergarten in 2019 are invited to take part in the Kindergarten Backpack Program at the Grants Pass branch of Josephine Community Library District. Bring children to the children’s library anytime during open hours on Saturdays beginning in September for a fun pre-Kindergarten assessment with activities from counting to…
Storytime featuring live music led by award-winning local author Families are invited to the children’s library at the Grants Pass branch at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 for a musical storytime with award-winning local children’s author Judy Cox as part of the “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program. Children will have the chance to learn…
