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.

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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

Chess Club in Grants Pass

Looking to learn or improve your chess skills? Drop-in to chess club between 10 a.m. and noon every second and fourth Saturday of the month at the Grants Pass branch beginning January 25. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and chessboards and pieces are provided.......More

Looking to learn or improve your chess skills? Drop-in to chess club between 10 a.m. and noon every second and fourth Saturday of the month at the Grants Pass branch beginning January 25. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and chessboards and pieces are provided. https://www.facebook.com/events/585582528932868/

Grants Pass branch

Musical Storytime and Puppet Play at the Illinois Valley Branch

Families are invited to Musical Storytime and Puppet Play at the Illinois Valley branch.At this interactive storytime, storyteller Jerry Allen from Thistledown Folk Tales will play the accordion while children use puppets to present a fun and educational musical puppet ......More

Families are invited to Musical Storytime and Puppet Play at the Illinois Valley branch.At this interactive storytime, storyteller Jerry Allen from Thistledown Folk Tales will play the accordion while children use puppets to present a fun and educational musical puppet show.Registration is not required. For more information, contact Illinois Valley Branch Manager Roberta Lee at 541-592-4778.

Illinois Valley Branch Library, 209 W Palmer St, Cave Junction, OR 97523, USA

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

Monthly Storytime - Wolf Creek

Children are invited to a weekly storytime and craft.

Wolf Creek 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