Morning Storytime and Craft

Preschoolers and their parents are invited to join one of the JCLI children's volunteers for a read-aloud story and craft.

Grants Pass library Children's Room

Early Literacy Stations In Grants Pass

NEW! Early literacy stations in Grants Pass Talk, sing, read, write, and play! Pre-kindergarten children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us after the weekly ......More

NEW! Early literacy stations in Grants Pass Talk, sing, read, write, and play! Pre-kindergarten children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us after the weekly Morning Storytime and Craft to practice the five early literacy skills through play. At each self-directed hands-on station children can practice activities including letter recognition, rhyming, and drawing on a magic board.

Grants Pass branch

Baby Rhyme Time

Grants Pass branch

The Mini Book Grab

First Friday and Saturday of each month during open hours, while supplies last.In an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Mini Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch during op......More

First Friday and Saturday of each month during open hours, while supplies last.In an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Mini Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch during open hours the first Friday and Saturday of each month while supplies last.Participants will have a chance to “shop” The Mini Book Grab’s selection of books in the hallway and fill bags to take home and keep—all at no charge.For more information, email [email protected] or call 541-476-0571

Grants Pass branch

First Steps

A lap-sit storytime session for children ages two and under focusing on what new parents can do to help young children become aware of language and books.

Grants Pass branch

Friday Tech Time at all Branches

Library offers weekly tech help at all branches. Learn to download e-books, format a resume, edit a photo, and moreThe library is now offering a range of technology-related assistance at all four branches of Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, W......More

Library offers weekly tech help at all branches. Learn to download e-books, format a resume, edit a photo, and moreThe library is now offering a range of technology-related assistance at all four branches of Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek.During Friday Tech Time, library staff and volunteers are ready to help answer technology questions and assist with:Downloading e-books.Navigating the Internet.Formatting a resume.Email set-up.Editing a photo.Facebook and other social media platforms…and more. Library staff and volunteers are not authorized to repair or update devices, recommend a specific purchase, or give medical, legal, or business advice.Patrons can use their own devices or one of the library’s public computers and are encouraged to bring passwords and login information as needed.A current library card is not required to receive tech help.Patrons who are not available during Friday Tech Time can make a free one-on-one, hour-long appointment during open hours with a tech coach at any library branch.For more information, visit josephinelibrary.org, call 541-476-0571, or email [email protected].# # # # #With the contributions of more than 360 volunteers annually, Josephine Community Library District serves 39,000 residents in the noncontiguous areas of Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Modern libraries provide a full spectrum of programs and services and offer a space where everyone is welcome. Last year, more than 12,300 children attended programs, about 250 new library cards were issued each month, and on any given day over 10,000 books were checked out to members of the community. Working in partnership with the Josephine County Library Foundation, the library district is committed to enriching the community through access to quality library services across Josephine County for generations to come. To get involved with the library, visit josephinelibrary.org, email [email protected] or call 541-476-0571.

All Branches

Storytime at Williams

Children are invited to a weekly storytime and craft every Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Williams library branch. For more information, contact Williams Branch Manager Ellie Avis at 541-846-7020.

Williams branch

The Mini Book Grab

First Friday and Saturday of each month during open hours, while supplies last.In an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Mini Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch during op......More

First Friday and Saturday of each month during open hours, while supplies last.In an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Mini Book Grab at the Grants Pass branch during open hours the first Friday and Saturday of each month while supplies last.Participants will have a chance to “shop” The Mini Book Grab’s selection of books in the hallway and fill bags to take home and keep—all at no charge.For more information, email [email protected] or call 541-476-0571

Grants Pass branch,

LEGO Club

LEGO club: Looking for something to do with the whole family? Join us for Lego Club the first Saturday of each month beginning October 6 in the Ben Bones Room at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. to build and play.

Grants Pass branch, Ben Bones Room

Morning Storytime and Craft

Preschoolers and their parents are invited to join one of the JCLI children's volunteers for a read-aloud story and craft.

Grants Pass library Children's Room

Early Literacy Stations In Grants Pass

NEW! Early literacy stations in Grants Pass Talk, sing, read, write, and play! Pre-kindergarten children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us after the weekly ......More

NEW! Early literacy stations in Grants Pass Talk, sing, read, write, and play! Pre-kindergarten children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us after the weekly Morning Storytime and Craft to practice the five early literacy skills through play. At each self-directed hands-on station children can practice activities including letter recognition, rhyming, and drawing on a magic board.

Grants Pass branch

Baby Rhyme Time

Grants Pass branch

First Steps

A lap-sit storytime session for children ages two and under focusing on what new parents can do to help young children become aware of language and books.

Grants Pass branch

Friday Tech Time at all Branches

Library offers weekly tech help at all branches. Learn to download e-books, format a resume, edit a photo, and moreThe library is now offering a range of technology-related assistance at all four branches of Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, W......More

Library offers weekly tech help at all branches. Learn to download e-books, format a resume, edit a photo, and moreThe library is now offering a range of technology-related assistance at all four branches of Josephine Community Library in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek.During Friday Tech Time, library staff and volunteers are ready to help answer technology questions and assist with:Downloading e-books.Navigating the Internet.Formatting a resume.Email set-up.Editing a photo.Facebook and other social media platforms…and more. Library staff and volunteers are not authorized to repair or update devices, recommend a specific purchase, or give medical, legal, or business advice.Patrons can use their own devices or one of the library’s public computers and are encouraged to bring passwords and login information as needed.A current library card is not required to receive tech help.Patrons who are not available during Friday Tech Time can make a free one-on-one, hour-long appointment during open hours with a tech coach at any library branch.For more information, visit josephinelibrary.org, call 541-476-0571, or email [email protected].# # # # #With the contributions of more than 360 volunteers annually, Josephine Community Library District serves 39,000 residents in the noncontiguous areas of Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek. Modern libraries provide a full spectrum of programs and services and offer a space where everyone is welcome. Last year, more than 12,300 children attended programs, about 250 new library cards were issued each month, and on any given day over 10,000 books were checked out to members of the community. Working in partnership with the Josephine County Library Foundation, the library district is committed to enriching the community through access to quality library services across Josephine County for generations to come. To get involved with the library, visit josephinelibrary.org, email [email protected] or call 541-476-0571.

All Branches

Storytime at Williams

Children are invited to a weekly storytime and craft every Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Williams library branch. For more information, contact Williams Branch Manager Ellie Avis at 541-846-7020.

Williams branch