Storytime

Join us for fun storytimes and activities or check out a themed kit with everything you need to do storytime at home. Siblings are welcome and a library card is not needed to participate in storytimes. Registration is not required for storytime unless otherwise noted.

Storytime in a Bag

Try storytime at home with a thematic kit prepared for you by our librarians.

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K9 Reading Buddies

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 have the opportunity to explore language and books during this special storytime.

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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.

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Williams Weekly Friday Storytime

Families are invited to visit 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.

To learn more and view storytime themes visit the calendar.

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Illinois Valley Saturday Storytime

Families are invited to drop-in to the Illinois Valley branch of Josephine Community Library every Saturday for themed storytime and crafts all day. Storytime takes place every half hour.

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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.

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Neighborhood Heroes Story Squad

Children and their families are invited to a special program series celebrating local “neighborhood heroes” at all four branches. During each session, a different community helper will read a story related to their job and answer questions from participants. Afterwards, children will have a chance to make a craft. Dates, times, and locations vary — view the calendar of events for more information.

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