Illinois Valley
Rural branches closed due to weather
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United States +2 moreRural branches in Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek are closed today due to hazardous weather conditions. Patrons can call their preferred branch with any immediate concerns and library staff will respond as soon as possible.
IV branch closed
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesThe Illinois Valley branch is closed today. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Grants Pass branch at 541-476-0571 or info@josephinelibrary.org.
IV Bugs-R-US
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesReptiles 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....
IV Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin 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...
American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin 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.
IV Gifts From the Garden
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesCreating teas, salts, and culinary blends using garden herbs Fresh and dried herbs from your garden can transform any recipe. During the first session of the Gifts from the Garden series, local expert Patrice Hanlon will show participants how to turn garden herbs into teas and other products in a cost-effective way to enjoy them...
IV Poetry workshop: Exploring Western pantoum
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesJoin local poet Lisa Baldwin to learn about the Western pantoum style of poetry and write your own. Western pantoum is an adaptation of a fifteenth century Malayan poetry that is engaging for poets of all skill levels. Space is limited and a library card is not needed to participate. Lisa is a fifth-generation native Oregonian who...
IV Only Hope: A survivor’s story of the Holocaust
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesBefore she died in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner wrote about her internment in ghettos and concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Poland, powerful stories published by her son. During this program, Irving Lubliner, will share excerpts from his book, Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust, shedding light on his mother’s fortitude and resilient spirit.Participants will...
Life Happens: Your resume for the job – IV
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesFrom building the perfect resume and cover letter to social media and web applications, master the job hunt with local expert, Teresa Stover. During this program learn about formatting a great resume and cover letter, including buzzwords to increase chances of getting an interview. Gain tips for improving your social media presence and leave with...
IV Creative Writing Workshop: Short stories
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesHow to write short stories and get them published Join us for a creative writing workshop with local author and expert Nancy Lane to learn how to write short stories and get them published.During this 4.5-hour workshop, participants will learn: • how to engage readers • character development • how to prepare submission packages for...