— Williams Library —
Autumn at Williams Library
Written by:
Sarah Meyer
Williams Library events and programs are offered at no charge and are open to the public. Registration is not required, and a library card is not necessary to participate in library events and programs.
Featured events
Visit josephinelibrary.org calendar to learn about weekly special events at all library branches.
K9 Reading Buddies Stop by the Williams Branch to read with Shadow, Williams’s friendly K9 Reading Buddy. This program offers a welcoming, low-pressure environment where children can practice reading aloud with a trained therapy dog and develop a love of reading. 3-4 pm on Tuesdays.
Williams Weekly Storytime A themed storytime and craft session designed to spark creativity and joy in a safe, family-friendly setting. 11 am-noon every Friday.
Adult Williams Book Club Join a welcoming community of readers to explore engaging books, share perspectives, and build connections through thoughtful conversation and a shared love of reading. Noon-1 pm the last Saturday of every month.
Looking to support the library? One of the best ways to help is simply to use it—every item you check out or suggest strengthens the library and helps shape a collection that reflects community interests. Explore the online catalog at josephinelibrary.org to discover a wide selection of books, magazines, ebooks, and audiobooks. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Suggest a new purchase for the library collection. Start at josephinelibrary.org/ catalog/suggest-a-purchase.
Declaration 250: Reading with Lois Read together with former Oregon History Teacher of the Year Lois MacMillan as our community explores The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, by Richard Bell, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Book copies are available for checkout at the library thanks to support from Oregon Humanities.
Join us Thursday, September 3 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch for a community book discussion. For more information and to explore 250 years of American ideals through books, archives, and resources that shaped the Declaration of Independence and continue to influence us, visit josephinelibrary. org and from the Education/Research menu, select the Declaration 250 subject guide.
Support Your Child’s Learning with Brainfuse HelpNow
Looking for homework help you can trust? With Brainfuse HelpNow, available through Josephine Community Library, parents can give their children access to safe, reliable academic support—all for free with a library card. Live tutors help guide students through their work, encouraging learning without giving away the answers.
Key features include:
Live one-on-one tutoring in math, science, reading, writing, and more
Expert feedback on essays and research papers through the Writing Lab
Homework tools like study guides, flashcards, and other resources to build independent learning skills
Language support for English language learners
Online chess practice and live tutoring to develop strategic thinking and problem solving skills
To get started, visit josephinelibrary.org and choose Online Learning Resources from the Education/Research menu. Log in using your library card number.
Read local. Research nationally. Explore history. With NewsBank, your Josephine Community Library card gives you free access to trusted newspapers from Oregon and across the US— all from your computer, tablet, or phone. Find recent publications from the Register-Guard (Eugene), the Bulletin (Bend), the Statesman Journal (Salem), Rogue Valley Times (southern Oregon), and more. Get started at josephinelibrary.org/ catalog/magazines-and-newspapers
Kanopy: Streaming with your library card Josephine Community Library now offers Kanopy, a streaming service available to library cardholders. With Kanopy, you can enjoy thousands of ad-free movies, documentaries, and TV shows— anytime, anywhere. Kanopy works on your computer, mobile device, or smart TV, making it easy to watch at home or on the go. Start streaming today using your library card barcode at josephinelibrary.kanopy.com.
Williams Library hours
Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday, 1-6 pm Friday, 11 am-6 pm
For more information about the Josephine Community Library Foundation or library building projects, visit jclfoundation.org or contact Executive Director Rebecca Stoltz at rstoltz@josephinelibrary.org or 541 476-0571 ext. 200.
Sarah Meyer
Communication Coordinator